Among those who were born in the London Borough of Brent, or have dwelt within the borders of the modern borough are (alphabetical order):
Notable residents
Academia and Research
Raymond Gosling – scientist, born in and attended school in Wembley
Arts and Entertainment
Nines MOBO award winning rapper from Harlesden, member of the notorious CSB (Crime Scene Boyz) A.K.A ICB (Ice City Boyz) A.K.A CRS (Church Road Soldiers)
Tubby T - Anthony Robinson, 9 September 1974 – 22 May 2008 Most loved artist of 90/00s with hits like “Tales of the hood”
General Levy – ragga deejay original junglist massive, formative years Harlesden and Wembley
Riz Ahmed – actor, rapper and activist, born in Wembley
Ricardo P Lloyd – actor from Harlesden and who grew up in North-west London
Alfred Willmore - actor, designer, dramatist, writer and impresario born in Willesden 25 October 1899 died Dublin 6 March 1978 better known as Micheal Mac Liammoir.
Lydia Wilson – actress, born in and lives in Queen's Park
Business and Finance
Jerry Roberts – code breaker and businessman born in Wembley
Journalism and the Media
Louis Theroux – documentary filmmaker and broadcaster, lives in Harlesden
Shaun Wallace – barrister and television personality.