Shirley Crabtree, better known as Big Daddy, was an English professional wrestler. He was born in 1930 in Halifax and was known for having a a record-breaking 64-inch chest.

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From musicians and actors to a TV weatherman: 13 famous faces who have called Calderdale home

By Abigail Kellett

Published 25th Feb 2025, 06:00 GMT

Updated 22nd Dec 2025, 11:42 GMT

There have been many famous faces that have called Calderdale home over the years.

Here are just some of the notable people that have lived in the borough.

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13. Ed Sheeran

Singer songwriter and record producer, Ed Sheeran, known for albums +, x and divide may have grown up in Suffolk but he was born in Halifax and spent the first few years of his life in Hebden Bridge. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images) Photo: James Fearn

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From musicians and actors to a TV weatherman: 13 famous faces who have called Calderdale home

There have been many famous faces that have called Calderdale home over the years.

33 photos that will take you right back to a festive night out in Halifax in 2000s

15 stunning Grade I listed buildings in Halifax, Elland, Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden

13. Ed Sheeran

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