The actor
Sir Ben Kingsley was born in Snainton.
George Vasey the botanist was also born in the village. He was responsible for the integration of the
United States Department of Agriculture.
Sydney Cross Harland (19 July 1891 – 8 November 1982),
Botanist, was born in the village, and died there in November 1982, after many commissions abroad. His great-grandfather William, was the cousin of
Edward Harland. ==See also==