Shoreham Beach was the home of the British film industry in the early 1900s, with many movies and TV programmes filmed in Sussex since.
Sussex can also claim a number of stars of screen and stage – and here are some of them.
13. Gwendoline Christie
Actress Gwendoline Christie was born in Worthing and grew up near the South Downs. Perhaps best known for playing Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones, she has also appeared in two Star Wars films and as Lucifer in Sandman by Neil Gaiman. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Christian Dior
14. Harry Enfield
Actor, comedian and writer Harry Enfield was born in Horsham in 1961. His character 'Kevin the teenager' is described as living in Merryfield Drive – the town has a road of the same name. Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images
15. Noah Huntley
Actor Noah Huntley was born in Wiston and went to Windlesham House School. He has had many TV and film roles, including in Emmerdale, Holby City, Snow White and the Huntsman and Dracula Untold. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
16. Sophia Del Pizzo
An English actress and comedian born in Eastbourne and now living in Los Angeles, she is known for Angel Has Fallen and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images