Ashfield Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Ashfield
Ashfield, a suburb in the Inner West region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, has been the birthplace of several notable individuals. Below, you will find a list of distinguished people who were born in Ashfield or are strongly associated with this area:
Famous Individuals:
- Paul Sironen: Former professional rugby league footballer who was born on April 26, 1964, in Ashfield. He played for the Balmain Tigers and represented Australia in international matches.
- Anthony Field: Musician and actor who is best known as a founding member of the children's musical group "The Wiggles." He was born in Ashfield on May 8, 1963.
- Michael Witt: Retired professional rugby league footballer born on November 24, 1984, in Ashfield. Witt played for various clubs in the National Rugby League (NRL) and represented New South Wales in State of Origin matches.
- Jack Lang: Prominent Australian politician who served as Premier of New South Wales from 1925 to 1927 and then again from 1930 to 1932. He was born in Ashfield on September 21, 1876.
- Edie Massey: English-born Australian actress who was born in Ashfield on August 9, 1898. She gained recognition for her roles in numerous silent films during the early 20th century.
Distinguished Individuals:
- Michael Costa: Former New South Wales politician who served as Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning. Although not born in Ashfield, he is associated with the area due to his long-term involvement in politics representing the region.
- John Shelby Spong: Retired American bishop of the Episcopal Church, known for his controversial theological views. Spong served at St. John's Anglican Church in Ashfield from 1957 to 1959.
- Jill Adams: British actress known for her work in the 1950s and 1960s. Although not born in Ashfield, she was a resident of the suburb during her later years.
- Peter Roebuck: English-born Australian cricketer, commentator, and journalist. Roebuck lived in Ashfield and was associated with the suburb until his death in 2011.
- Isabel Letham: Australian pioneer female surfer who popularized the sport in the early 20th century. Although it's uncertain where she was born, Letham resided in Ashfield during her life and was involved in the local community.
