Watford has a proud history of creating celebraties.

The likes of Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon, boxer Anthony Joshua and YouTuber KSI all hail from the location.

Even Elton John has links to the Hertfordshire town.

With that in mind, we've put together a list of famous actors from Watford.

1. Vinnie Jones

Watford Observer: Actor and former footballer Vinnie Jones.Actor and former footballer Vinnie Jones. (Image: uncle_shoggoth on Creative Commons)

Vinnie Jones is an actor and former footballer, whow was born in Watford.

He is known for roles in 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels', 'Snatch' and 'Mean Machine'.

Jones played for Wales, QPR, Chelsea and Wimbledon among others, during his football career.

2. Bradley Walsh

Watford Observer: TV host Bradley Walsh has featured in Doctor Who and Law and Order.TV host Bradley Walsh has featured in Doctor Who and Law and Order. (Image: Sully1989 on Creative Commons)

Bradley Walsh is a popular gameshow host, known for Blankety Blank and The Chase.

He has undertaken roles in 'Coronation Street', 'Doctor Who', 'Law & Order' and 'The Larkins' among other television series.

Walsh was born in Watford in June 1960.

3. Sue Cleaver

Watford Observer: Sue Cleaver is best known for portraying Eileen Grimshaw on Coronation Street.Sue Cleaver is best known for portraying Eileen Grimshaw on Coronation Street.

Sue Cleaver is an actress best known for her role as Eileen Grimshaw in Coronation Street.

Cleaver has also appeared in 'The Man Who Cried', 'Band of Gold' and 'Girls' Night'.

Sue Cleaver was born in Watford, in September 1963.

4. Robert Glenister

Watford Observer: Robert Glenister is best known for Spooks, The Aeronauts and Live by Nights. Robert Glenister is best known for Spooks, The Aeronauts and Live by Nights. (Image: ChibiChiii on Creative Commons)

Robert Glenister is an actor who was born in Watford, in March 1960.

He is best known for 'Sherwood', 'Hustle' and 'Paranoid'.

Glenister has also appeared in 'The Aeronauts', 'Live by Night' and 'Spooks'.

5. Marcia Warren

Watford Observer: Marcia Warren is known for roles in Vicious,The Crown and Leap Year.Marcia Warren is known for roles in Vicious,The Crown and Leap Year. (Image: Sohrab Amid-Hozour on Creative Commons)

Actress Marcia Warren was born in Watford, in November 1943.

She is best known for roles in 'Vicious', 'No Place Like Home' and 'The Crown'.

Warren has also appeared in 'Don't Forget the Driver' and 'Life of Riley'.