Gosford Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Gosford
1. Dame Nellie Melba
Dame Nellie Melba was an acclaimed Australian operatic soprano and one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian era and the early 20th century. She was born Helen Porter Mitchell on May 19, 1861, in Richmond, Victoria, Australia, but spent a significant portion of her childhood in Gosford.
2. Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath is a former Australian cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of the sport. He was born on February 9, 1970, in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, but grew up in Narromine, near Gosford. McGrath played international cricket for Australia from 1993 to 2007, and was an instrumental part of many successful Australian cricket teams.
3. Michael Slater
Michael Slater is a former Australian cricketer who was known for his aggressive batting style. He was born on February 21, 1970, in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, but moved to Gosford at a young age. Slater played for the Australian national team as an opening batsman from 1993 to 2001.
4. Brett Ogle
Brett Ogle is a professional golfer from Australia who achieved success on both the PGA Tour of Australasia and the European Tour. He was born on September 20, 1964, in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia. Ogle won several tournaments during his career and represented Australia in international golfing events.
5. David Graham
David Graham is a former professional golfer who hails from Australia. He was born on May 23, 1946, in Wingham, New South Wales, Australia, but grew up in Gosford. Graham had a distinguished career, winning numerous tournaments, including major championships. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2005.
6. Brian Booth
Brian Booth was an Australian cricketer who played as a batsman for the Australian national team in the 1950s and 1960s. He was born on September 7, 1933, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, but later moved to Gosford. Booth had a successful career and captained Australia in four Test matches in 1965.
7. Luke Lewis
Luke Lewis is a former professional rugby league player who represented Australia at the international level. He was born on August 11, 1983, in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia, but grew up in the Gosford area. Lewis played for multiple NRL teams, including the Penrith Panthers and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
8. Brett Morris
Brett Morris is a professional rugby league player who currently plays for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL. He was born on August 23, 1986, in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, but his family relocated to the Gosford region when he was young. Morris has represented Australia at the international level and has had a successful career in the NRL.
9. Neil Budworth
Neil Budworth is an Australian former competitive dancer who achieved considerable success in the international ballroom dancing scene. He was born on August 25, 1959, in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, but later moved to Gosford. Budworth represented Australia in various international dance competitions and won several national and international titles.
10. Blair McDonough
Blair McDonough is an Australian actor and television personality who gained fame as a contestant on the reality TV show "Big Brother Australia." He was born on April 30, 1981, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, but spent part of his early life in Gosford. McDonough has since appeared in various TV shows and movies.