There's a treasure trove of homegrown talent in the city, from icons of the silver screen to talented playwrights and athletic titans.
From acting to politics, each of them has left an indelible mark on their chosen field, proving the influence of this Yorkshire city.
Here's the full list -
13. Diana Rigg
Actress of stage and screen Dame Diana Rigg was a boarder at Fulneck School in Pudsey. Her roles included Emma Peel in the TV series The Avengers and Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones. She died in September 2020, aged 82. | Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images Photo: Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images
14. Leigh Francis
Comedian Leigh Francis may be better known to some by his alter ego Keith Lemon. He was born in Beeston and brought up on a council estate in Old Farnley. He attended Farnley Park High School, which is now The Farnley Academy, before studying at Jacob Kramer College where he picked up a qualification in graphic design. | Ian West/PA Wire Photo: Ian West/PA Wire
15. Josh Warrington
Josh Warrington became the first male boxer from Leeds to win a major world title in 2018, making history for the city. The former University of Leeds student's career has gone from strength to strength, inspiring youngsters across the city - and the country. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
16. Ed Miliband
Former Labour party leader Ed Miliband went to Featherbank Infant School in Horsforth with brother David in the early 1970s. | Jane Barlow/PA Photo: Jane Barlow/PA
17. John Craven
Journalist John Craven, best known for presenting Newsround, Countryfile and Beat the Brain, is a former pupil of Leeds Modern School, now Lawnswood School. | Steve Parsons/PA Wire Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
18. Mel B
Mel B was born in Harehills and grew up in Burley, later studying performing arts at Bramley's Intake High School. Scary Spice, as she was known in the iconic girl group Spice Girls, captivated audiences with her bold personality and powerful vocals. She has also sat in the judging chair for TV talent shows. | Anthony Devlin/Getty Images Photo: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images