People from East Ham

Sir Idrissa Akuna Elba is an English actor, DJ, and rapper. He has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards and six Emmy Awards. He was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World in 2016. His films have grossed over $9.8 billion at the global box office, making him one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors. In 2025, Elba was named as the UK's ninth-most influential Black person in the 2026 Powerlist.

British singer (1917–2020)

English drummer (1957–2013)

English footballer (born 1948)

British guitarist and singer (1947–1991)

James Richard Bullard is an English former professional footballer, coach and television personality. He was the co-host of the Saturday morning Sky Sports show Soccer AM.

Scottish-born skiffle musician (1931–2002)

association football player

British racing driver

British photographer (born 1938)

English rapper, songwriter and actor

racecar driver

British athlete

English guitarist (1920–2012)

English writer and journalist

English footballer and manager (1943–2025)

British artist (1882-1961)

British footballer (1988-2007)

English writer (1935–2019)

English footballer (1940–2018)

British sprinter

English physiotherapist (born 1964)

English stage, film, television actress (1919-1985)

British playwright (1945-2019)

British engineer (1892-1964)

British musician (1939–2022)

Professional footballer (born 1985)

professional footballer (born 1963)

English R&B singer

British opera singer and actor