People from Rotherhithe

Sir Michael Caine is a retired English actor. Known for his distinctive Cockney accent, he has appeared in more than 130 films over a career that spanned eight decades and is considered a British cultural icon. He has received numerous awards including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. As of 2017, the films in which Caine has appeared have grossed over $7.8 billion worldwide. Caine is one of only five male actors to be nominated for an Academy Award for acting in five different decades. In 2000, he received a BAFTA Fellowship and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

British meteorologist and aeronaut (1809-1903)

British athlete (1887-1961)

English-Canadian author and botanical artist (1802-1899)

English writer and editor (1796-1874)

British entomologist (1845-1922)

English cricketer (1857-1936)

English naval officer and politician (1656-1720)

English footballer

British singer, comedian, actor (1922–2012)

Australian actress

professional footballer (born 1958)