Rangers’ fanbase extends far beyond Scotland, with supporters’ clubs across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. The club’s history, including domestic success and and great nights of European football, including winning the European Cup Winners' Cup on the 24th May 1972, has helped build a passionate worldwide following.
From musicians and actors to sporting legends, Rangers’ famous fans reflect the club’s broad reach. Generations of families have passed down their allegiance, a tradition that extends into the world of film, television and entertainment.
Famous fans of Rangers include Marti Pellow, the former lead singer of 80s group Wet Wet Wet, now a solo recording artist and star of theatre musicals. Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald is also a Rangers supporter, as is World’s Strongest Man competitor Tom Stoltman and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
Here are 11 famous actors, past and present, who have talked about their support for Rangers.
9. Andy Cameron
Glasgow comedian Andy Cameron is, by his own admission, Rangers-daft. His acting credits include Take the High Road and Taggart. Photo: Photo: SNS
10. Patrick Dempsey
The Grey’s Anatomy star says he supports Rangers after his step-grandfather passed it on to his own sons. Spotted wearing a Gers strip at his sons’ football match in LA in May 2016. | Contributed
11. Lulu
Rangers fan Lulu's acting career began with a breakout role in the 1967 film To Sir, with Love, which she also sang the theme song for. She went on to appear in films like Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? (1999) and Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016). She has also had a long career in television, including hosting her own shows, and has appeared on stage in musicals such as 42nd Street. | Getty Images