* Phil Oakey, singer with The Human League, born in Hinckley

Their departure led to remaining members Phil Oakey and Adrian Wright moving The Human League in a new musical direction with a new line-up.

In 2009, Kid Gloves contributed to Little Boots ' gold-selling debut album, Hands, writing and producing her duet, " Symmetry ", with The Human League's Phil Oakey.

The Human League vocalist Phil Oakey, and the future Fast Show trio of Paul Whitehouse, John Thomson and Simon Day, all co-starred.

Crawford's Academy Award and larger-than-life persona eventually won him more diverse roles, and he would appear in such varied films as Phil Karlson's Scandal Sheet ( 1952 ), Fritz Lang's Human Desire ( 1954 ), Federico Fellini's Il bidone ( 1955 ) and Richard Fleischer's Between Heaven and Hell ( 1956 ).

The UK was one of the two main countries in the development of rock music, and has provided global acts including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd, Queen, Elton John, David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, The Kinks, Yardbirds, Sex Pistols, The Clash, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Bee Gees, Rod Stewart, The Animals, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Motörhead, Phil Collins, Duran Duran, Billy Idol, ELO, The Hollies, Sting, Annie Lennox, George Michael, Genesis, The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Police, UB40, Ozzy Osbourne, The Smiths, Joy Division, Foreigner, Elvis Costello, Dusty Springfield, Status Quo, Cat Stevens, Judas Priest, Bonnie Tyler, Pet Shop Boys, Joe Cocker, T. Rex, Depeche Mode, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Roxy Music, The Jam, Rainbow, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Seal, Eurythmics, Free, King Crimson, Moody Blues, The Troggs, Steve Winwood, Robert Palmer, Cream, The Foundations, Herman's Hermits, Procol Harum, Yes, The Pretenders, Simple Minds, Marillion, Nazareth, The Sweet, Human League, Supertramp, Tears for Fears, New Order, Bad Company, Brian Johnson, The Stone Roses, Pulp, Suede, Manic Street Preachers, Travis, Oasis and Blur.

* Species: Human Race # 1 ( with pencils by Phil Hester and inks by Ande Parks, 4-issue mini-series, 1996 – 1997, Dark Horse, tpb, 1997, ISBN 1-56971-219-0 )

* Travis McKenna as Phil ( Human Fatso )

Michael McDonald played Spike ( Human Stretch ), Travis McKenna played Phil ( Human Fatso ) and Patrick Richwood played Vince ( Human Stinky ).

The 2007 Rascals finished last in the league in both fielding and pitching and offense suffered after the team lost first baseman Bobby Mosby in a trade to the Northern League and outfielder Phil Laurent, who was signed by the San Diego Padres.

* Phil Bradley, Major League Baseball player ( 1983 – 1990 )

* Phil Hansen, retired American football player for the National Football League, Buffalo Bills defensive end 1991 – 2001, 3-time Super Bowl participant, currently resides in Detroit Lakes

* Phil Housley, National Hockey League player

* Phil Stephenson, Major League Baseball player

* Phil Garner, ex-Major League Baseball player and manager

Other financers of the League included oil baron Harry F. Sinclair, ice magnate Phil Ball, and George S. Ward of the Ward Baking Company.

Two Federal League owners were allowed to buy struggling franchises in the established leagues: Phil Ball, owner of the St. Louis Terriers, was allowed to buy the St. Louis Browns of the AL, and Charles Weeghman, owner of the Chicago Whales, bought the Chicago Cubs.

He was the younger brother of pitcher Phil Niekro, and the father of Minor League Baseball pitcher Lance Niekro.

With Phil pitching a no-hitter in 1973, the Niekros would have been the first brothers to pitch Major League no-hitters.

* Numerous Rugby League players: Greg Alexander, Ben Alexander ( 1970 – 1992 ), Mark Carroll, John Cartwright, Andrew Ryan, Luke Lewis, Phil Gould, Brad Fittler, Des Hasler, Tim Sheens, Luke Rooney, Ryan Girdler, Craig Gower, Mark Geyer and Michael Jennings.

As the Super League war built up in the mid-1990s, the Roosters recruited high profile coach Phil Gould and star five-eighth Brad Fittler, both from the Penrith Panthers.

They avoided relegation and made a reasonable start to the 2001 – 02 season, and caused an upset in the League Cup third round by knocking out holders Liverpool 2 – 1 after extra time at Anfield, scoring with a Phil Jevons wonder-goal in the last minute.

Phil Brown and players celebrate on promotion to the Premier League in 2008

Greg and close family friends Mark Geyer and Brad Fittler left the club soon after ( Fittler left after the 1995 season as Penrith had signed with Super League ) as well as coach Phil Gould left mid-way through the 1994 season, to be replaced by Royce Simmons.

This behaviour has in some parts attracted sharp criticism although has been defended in other parts of the Rugby League community, in particular by former NSW coach and Nine Network personality Phil Gould.

* Vandal Savage is seen in several episodes of the animated series Justice League voiced by Phil Morris.

* Vandal Savage appears as the main antagonist in the animated film Justice League: Doom with Phil Morris reprising his role from the Justice League animated series.

In, Carrasquel beat out the reigning American League Most Valuable Player, Phil Rizzuto, in voting for the shortstop of the American League in the 1951 All-Star Game.

They then went on to beat Crystal Palace 1 – 0 at the Valley on 27 January to achieve their first league win under Phil Parkinson, whose contract was made permanent despite the lack of progress in the league.

By, the Rangers reached the Stanley Cup Finals despite losing high-scoring center Jean Ratelle ( who had been on pace over Bruin Phil Esposito to become the first Ranger since Bryan Hextall in 1942 to lead the NHL in scoring ) to injury during the stretch drive of the regular season.

However, despite a strong supporting cast which included Bill Hay, Ken Wharram, Phil Esposito, Moose Vasko, Doug Mohns, and Pat Stapleton, the Hawks never quite put it all together.

The replay was played in Stoke's Victoria Ground, and despite a goal from another Bangor lad ( Phil Lunn ), Bangor lost 2 – 1 conceding in the last minute.

The remaining participants decide to abandon the herd and seek civilization, except for Ed and Phil, who insist on driving the herd to Colorado despite Mitch's pleas.

It is Christmas Eve and Santa Claus ( played by Phil Hartman ), despite being nursed by Mrs. Claus ( Nora Dunn ), is severely ill.

However, Taylor left the club to take up the manager's job at Crystal Palace and Colchester United's Phil Parkinson was confirmed as his replacement, but was sacked on 4 December 2006 with Hull in the relegation zone, despite having spent over £ 2 million on players during the summer.

Former Nottingham Forest player, Phil Starbuck, was appointed manager in July 2006 and despite challenging near the top of the table for the majority of 2006 – 07 season, a slump in form after Christmas saw the team eventually finish in 7th position.

Notable too was his attitude to injuries ; despite breaking all of his fingers during his thirteen-year career he only ever missed one Test match, replaced by Phil Emery in Pakistan.

Upon seeing him, Camilla points out that the baby looks pale, and Phil insists they call the doctor, despite protest from Camilla, who says he probably simply needs fresh air.

But despite that depressing outlook, the members of the Phil persevered and their persistence was to be rewarded.

Phil loves his dog despite Marmaduke's antics but, not surprisingly, gets fed up once in a while.

Phil Bredesen's pro-business coattails, despite the different party affiliation.

Contrary to expectations that the Rangers had gotten the better end of the trade, the struggling Bruins were instantly rejuvenated and soon again became one of the NHL's best teams, despite the departures of Phil Esposito and Bobby Orr.

The live band featured Alan King ( vocals ), Mike Casswell ( guitar ), Trevor Thornton ( drums ), Phil Williams ( bass ) & Dave Cairns ( keyboards ) and the band toured with Foreigner, The Dan Reed Network and Nils Lofgren and toured the UK extensively, but despite favourable reviews following the US release, the album was not a commercial success.

In October 2010, despite Ugly Phil winning the ACRA award, Austereo did not renew Ugly Phil's contract for 2011 and shifted a new show called ' The Sweetest Plum ' to the night time slot on Sydney and Melbourne's Triple M.

Grant returned, and despite promises to try harder he immediately returned to his old ways, staying out with his friends all night and leaving Phil to help Sharon at The Vic in his place.

He was the youngest character ( although not much younger than Phil and Lil ) until his younger brother Dil was born ; despite that, he had a reputation for being the " bravest " baby.

At Ike Turner's 2007 funeral, Phil Spector chastised the film's depiction saying that he had a good relationship with Ike Turner and that the film was " garbage " stating that he insisted for Ike's name to be included on the recording despite the fact that executives of Spector's label Philles had only wanted Tina billed on the recording.

However, her on / off flirtation with Steve Owen ( Martin Kemp ) was the only relationship that lasted, and after becoming a couple, they married in March 2001 despite Steve finding out a day before the wedding that she had slept with Phil on Christmas Day 2000 in a drunken one-night stand.

Facing a long spell in prison, a week of events led to Mel's escape: upon discovering that she was pregnant, Phil bailed her for £ 30, 000, but she then discovered that Lisa was responsible for shooting Phil and that both knew it had not been Steve despite her continued suspicions.

" Eventually the couple were shown to marry in the soap in March 2001, despite a revelation that Mel had strayed with Steve's nemesis Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden ).

Steve marries Melanie, despite finding out the day before that she had slept with Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden ) on Christmas Day.