Famous Persons from Blackrod, England, United Kingdom
- Paul Swindlehurst - Born on May 25, 1993 - Ice hockey player
- Frank Wignall - Born on August 21, 1939 - Association football player, and Association football coach
- Jimmy Cunliffe - Born on July 5, 1912 - Association football player (died: November 1, 1986)
- Arthur Cunliffe - Born on February 5, 1909 - Association football player (died: August 28, 1986)