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This is a list of people from Oldham, in North West England. The demonym of Oldham is Oldhamer; however, this list may include people from Chadderton, Failsworth, Lees, Royton, Saddleworth, and Shaw and Crompton, all from the wider Metropolitan Borough of Oldham. This list is arranged alphabetically by surname:

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  • Ian Greaves (1932–2009) – Shaw and Crompton-born association football player and manager; one of the Busby Babes
  • Nick Grimshaw (born 1984) – television presenter and DJ; raised in Oldham
  • Shobna Gulati (born 1966) – Oldham-born actress, writer and dancer

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