Among those who were born in the London Borough of Lambeth, or have dwelt within the borders of the modern borough are (alphabetical order by surname): * Naveen Andrews, actor, born in Lambeth in 1969 * Elias Ashmole, alchemist, died in Lambeth in 1692 * Winifred Barnes (1892–1935), musical theatre comedy actress and singer, born in Brixton * William Blake, religious visionary, poet and artist * Daniel Bott, Mayor of Strathfield, born in Lambeth * David Bowie, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, arranger, and actor * Ben Bryant, cricketer * Henry Burton, cricketer, born in Lambeth in 1874 * Shane Byrne, 6-time British Superbike champion * Jamal Campbell-Ryce, professional footballer for Carlisle United FC, born in Lambeth * Phoebe Carlo (1874–1898), actre