Music:
* Craig David: Singer, songwriter, and DJ known for R&B and Garage music.
* The Animals: Rock and roll band, best known for their hit "House of the Rising Sun."
* The Feeling: British rock band known for their hit singles "Rose" and "Sewn."
* Matt Bellamy: Lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Muse.
* James Blunt: Singer and songwriter known for his hit "You're Beautiful."
Sports:
* Alan Shearer: Former professional footballer, widely considered one of the greatest English strikers of all time.
* Matt Le Tissier: Former Southampton and England footballer, known for his incredible dribbling skills.
* Theo Walcott: Former professional footballer, known for his pace and attacking prowess.
* James Ward-Prowse: Current Southampton and England midfielder.
* Gareth Bale: Former professional footballer, known for his time at Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid.
Television & Film:
* William Gaminara: Actor, known for his roles in "The Mummy Returns" and "Doctor Who."
* David Tennant: Actor, known for his role as the Tenth Doctor in "Doctor Who."
* James Cosmo: Actor, known for his roles in "Braveheart," "Game of Thrones" and "The Chronicles of Narnia."
* Danny Dyer: Actor, known for his roles in "EastEnders" and "The Football Factory."
* Martin Kemp: Actor and musician, known for his role in "EastEnders" and as a member of Spandau Ballet.
Other:
* Jane Austen: Author of classic novels such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility," although she was born in Steventon, Hampshire, which is close to Southampton.
* William Tyndale: English scholar and translator of the Bible, known for his contributions to the English language.
* Charles Ingram: Former British Army officer known for being involved in the "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" cheating scandal.
This is just a small selection of the many notable people who have hailed from Southampton. The city has a vibrant and diverse history, which is reflected in the range of successful individuals it has produced.