Abingdon School, a prestigious independent school in Oxfordshire, has produced several well-known celebrities and notable figures across various fields. Some of the most famous alumni include:
πΈ Music & Entertainment
- Radiohead members πΆ
- Thom Yorke (lead singer)
- Ed OβBrien (guitarist)
- Colin Greenwood (bassist)
- Philip Selway (drummer)
- Nigel Powell (associated musician)
- Many of them met and formed the early version of Radiohead at Abingdon School.
- Toby Jones π
- Acclaimed actor known for films like The Hunger Games, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and as the voice of Dobby in Harry Potter.
- David Mitchell π
- Comedian, actor, and writer, best known for Peep Show, Would I Lie to You?, and various BBC panel shows.
- Tom Hollander π¬
- Actor known for Pirates of the Caribbean, The Night Manager, and Rev.
π Journalism & Literature
- Mark Barrowcliffe β Novelist and journalist.
- John Lloyd β TV producer and writer behind QI, Blackadder, and Spitting Image.
π Sports
- Ben Wright β Former professional rugby player.
- Jamie Dalrymple β Former England and Middlesex cricketer.
ποΈ Politics & Academia
- Sir Anthony Barnes Atkinson β Economist and expert on inequality.
- James Fawcett β Former President of the European Commission on Human Rights.
The school is well known for fostering talent, particularly in music, acting, and comedy! ππΆ