Mark Benton
Born in Guisborough and raised in Middlesbrough, Mark gained his early acting experience with the Middlesbrough Youth Theatre and Stockton Youth Theatre.
After graduating from R.A.D.A Mark toured with the National Theatre then went on to star in many tv productions such as Booze Cruise, Early Doors, Clocking Off, Planespotting, Inspector Linley, Dr Who, Barbara, The Second Coming as well as the 1997 Mike Leigh film Career Girls.
Mark has recently appeared in the recent Terry Gilliam production, 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and starred in 'A Day In The Death of Joe Egg' at the Nottingham Playhouse.
Suzannah Clarke
Born in Middlesbrough and now Ambassador for her town, Suzannah
trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and with Pavarotti's
singing teacher Arrigo Pola, in Italy.
She has appeared at some of the top opera houses in the world.
Alastair Brownlee
Alastair was born in Middlesbrough and has been a keen supporter of the team since the sixties, he has commentated on over 1,000 Boro games and is the voice of the Boro on Century FM.
Countess Ronaldshay
Countess Ronalshay was the first Patron of Zoë's Place in Middlesbrough and continues to work tirelessly promoting the Hospice.
David Jamilly
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
Tanni is the greatest Para-Olympian, having performed at world-class level for the past 13 years.
She won four gold medals in the 2000 Sydney Paralympics and in 2001 was admitted to the World Sports Academy.
Tanni recently announced her retirement from international athletics.