Music:
* The Kinks: The legendary rock band, with Ray Davies, Dave Davies, and Mick Avory all hailing from Bromley.
* George Michael: The pop icon, known for his solo career and time with Wham!, grew up in the area.
* Katie Melua: The singer-songwriter spent her childhood in Bromley.
Acting:
* David Oyelowo: The acclaimed actor, known for his roles in "Selma" and "The Butler," grew up in Bromley.
* Richard E. Grant: The versatile actor, known for his roles in "Withnail & I" and "Logan," spent some of his childhood in Bromley.
* Sophie Cookson: The actress, known for her roles in "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and "The Trial of the Chicago 7," grew up in Bromley.
Sports:
* Gary Lineker: The former England football star was born and raised in Bromley.
* Matt Prior: The former England cricketer attended a school in Bromley.
Other:
* Dame Judi Dench: The renowned actress spent a portion of her childhood in Bromley.
* Jools Holland: The musician and TV presenter was born in Bromley.
* Chris Packham: The naturalist and TV presenter went to school in Bromley.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it showcases the diverse range of talent that has emerged from Bromley over the years.