From those who are born in the city or just chose to come and live here for a time, there has been many a celebrity who have called Portsea Island home.
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Here are 31 celebrities who are from or have called Portsmouth home at one point or another.
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5. Brian Howe
Former lead singer of rock band Bad Company, Brian Howe was born in Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (151808-8058) Photo: Sarah Standing
6. Peter Sellers
Inspector Clouseau himself was born in Portsmouth and made his stage debut at The Kings Theatre in Southsea at the tender age of two weeks old! He starred in such films as Pink Panther and Lolita. Photo: Other
7. Charles Dickens
If the museum named in his honour hadn't given it away, legendary author Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth in February 1812. He went on to write such great novels as Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Tale of Two Cities. Photo: Other
8. James Callaghan
Born in Copnor in 1912, James Callaghan went on to become the Prime Minister in 1976 and lasted in the top job until 1979 when he was defeated by Margaret Thatcher. Photo: PA