Among those who were born in the London Borough of Lambeth, or have dwelt within the borders of the modern borough are (alphabetical order): * Naveen Andrews, actor, born in Lambeth in 1969 * Elias Ashmole, alchemist, died in Lambeth in 1692 * 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 * Jamal Campbell-Ryce, professional footballer for Barnsley FC, born in Lambeth * Charlie Chaplin, film actor and comedian, spent his early life in Lambeth * Gordon Comstock, fictional poet from George Orwell's book Keep the Aspidistra Flying * John Doulton and Sir Henry Doulton, founded pottery company Royal Doulton in Lambeth * Kieran Gibbs