This metropolis has given the world numerous family names down the many years, and, regardless of their fame all of them had an upbringing identical to you and me.

After delivering books on his bicycle, in addition to working as a supply driver and dealing on the shipyards, he joined the Territorial Military Reserve unit. It was right here that he was pictured, whereas in his teenagers. (Picture: Parachute Regimental Affiliation Lothian Department)
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John Barrowman
Whereas his accent does not all the time give it away, Barrowman was born in Mount Vernon in 1967. He lived in Glasgow till the age of 11, when his fathers heavy equipment firm relocated to Illinois within the US.
Together with his classmates mocking his native accent, Barrowman discovered to talk with a normal American accent. His performing profession took off again within the UK, with a job in London’s West Finish within the musical Something Goes.
Pictured is John along with his older sister Carole (Picture: Barrowman Books)
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AC/DC
Malcolm and Angus grew up within the Cranhill space, previous to the ‘large freeze’ of 1963.
With one of many harshest winters on document in Scotland, a TV advert proven within the nation on the time supplied help for households to start out a brand new life in Australia. The Younger household left Scotland later the identical yr, forming AC/DC in 1973 – and the remainder is historical past. (Picture: Metallic Sucks)
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James McAvoy
Born in 1979, McAvoy’s dad and mom divorced when he was eleven and he was despatched to reside along with his grandparents in Drumchapel. After graduating from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2000, he moved to London – and has since change into a family title in Hollywood for his performing roles. (Picture: Prabook)
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Billy Connolly
Born on November 24 1942, at Dover Avenue in Anderston, Connolly was left by his mom and introduced up by his fathers two sisters.
After delivering books on his bicycle, in addition to working as a supply driver and dealing on the shipyards, he joined the Territorial Military Reserve unit. It was right here that he was pictured, whereas in his teenagers – prime proper. (Picture: Parachute Regimental Affiliation Lothian Department)
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Limmy
The Glasgow funnyman, actual title Brian Limond, posted a throwback image to his Twitter account in 2020 and shocked followers. Limmy grew up within the Carnwadric space of Glasgow, finding out multimedia expertise at Glasgow Caledonian College earlier than happening to seek out success as a web site designer.
He ultimately stepped again from the tech world to deal with his comedy profession – which we’re all very grateful for. (Picture: Twitter – Limmy)
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Frankie Boyle
Earlier than gaining widespread recognition on the comedy present Mock the Week in 2005, Boyle had been a slapstick comedian for nearly 10 years. He was born and raised in Pollokshaws, and went to Holyrood Secondary Faculty earlier than transferring on to Langside School.
He started teacher-training school in Edinburgh, however was already performing stand-up on the time. He broke into the world of comedy with a efficiency on the Stand Comedy Membership in Edinburgh, and went on to win an open-mic occasion on the 1996 Fringe Competition. A snap from certainly one of his earlier performances reveals a baby-faced Frankie, doing what he’s recognized for with some controversial jokes. (Picture: YouTube – Wealthy Author)
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Paulo Nutini
The Paisley born singer was anticipated to comply with his father into the household fish and chip store enterprise, although was inspired by his grandfather to pursue singing.
His break got here in 2003, when he was given the prospect to carry out on stage throughout David Sneddon’s first reside present on Radio Clyde 1 – and shortly discovered a supervisor who had seen his efficiency. After releasing his debut album in 2006, Nutini peaked at quantity three on the UK Albums Chart. (Picture: Flickr Artistic Commons)
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Lulu
Lulu grew up in Dennistoun, the place she attended Thomson Avenue Main Faculty. On the age of 12, her supervisor approached a band looking for an skilled singer. She started showing with them each weekend, receiving the title Lulu from her future supervisor who commented: “Effectively, all I do know is that she’s an actual lulu of a child.”
She went on to have quite a few chart topping hits, in a profession that has spanned over 60 years. (Picture: David Redfurn)
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Michelle McManus
Born in Glasgow in 1980, McManus is the oldest of 5 sisters. Earlier than auditioning for Pop Idol, she lived in Baillieston.
After profitable the singing competitors, her debut single All This Time reached quantity on the UK Singles Chart. She has since featured in tv presenting roles and has been a columnist. (Picture: Each day Report)
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