1. Giuseppe Zeno (1976)

Actor

Italian actor best known for his roles in La sonata del silencio, Il paradiso delle signore and Gente di mare.

2. Giambattista Marino (1569)

Italian Poet

Italian poet known for his lavish wordplay and for his 1623 epic poem "L'Adone." His other notable works include La Lira and Le Rime.

3. Kára Deidra McCullough (1991)

Pageant Contestant

Rose to fame representing the District of Columbia at the 2017 Miss USA pageant. She would go on to win the title and earn her spot representing the United States...

4. Claudia Ruffo (1980)

TV Actress

TV actress who joined the cast of the film Tatanka in 2011 and joined the cast of Il Restauratore in 2014. She has more than 270,000 followers on her claudiaruffo__ Instagram account. 

5. Deborah Deluca (1980)

DJ

DJ who released the album Last Song for You in December 2017. She has over 1.8 million followers on her Instagram account.

6. Charles Smyth (1819)

Astronomer

Astronomer Royal for Scotland best known for his innovations in astronomy. He made several pyramidological and metrological studies of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest and largest of the...

7. Vincenzo Gemito (1852)

Italian Artist

Italian sculptor known for his large marble sculptures, such as the piece Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.

8. Antonella Del Core (1980)

Italian Olympic Volleyball Playe

Italian international outside hitter known for representing her country at the 2004 and 2012 Olympic Games. She's won gold medals at the FIVB World Cup, World Grand Champions Cup, and...

9. Flavia Cacace (1980)

Professional Dancer

Italian dancer who is known for being on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. She has won multiple UK dance awards between 2002 and 2006. And she also appeared on the...

10. Jimmy Fratianno (1913)

Criminal

Former mafia hitman with the Los Angeles crime family turned state's evidence - one of the highest placed mafia members to do so, ever.

11. Emilio Pucci (1914)

Fashion Designer And Politician

Italian clothing designer known for his kaleidoscopic colors and geometric prints.

12. Salvatore Cinquegrana (1996)

YouTube Star

Italian YouTube star who creates Minecraft-related content and comedic vlogs for his YouTube channel SurrealPower, which has earned over 2.9 million subscribers. He's widely popular on Instagram as well with...

13. Anthony Ilardo (1989)

Pop Singer

Italian pop singer who is known for albums such as 2007's Cchiu'assaje and 2009's L'oroscopo del cuore. He has also appeared on the TV program Ciao Darwin. 

14. Francesco Cicchella (1970)

TV Actor

TV actor who was a competitor on Tonight Everything is Possible in 2018. He has more than 90,000 followers on his Instagram account.

15. Daniele Mona (1989)

Bassist

Italian bassist and synthesizer player best known as a member of the electropop band The Kolors. He and the band made their debut with 2014's I Want before exploding in...

16. Renato Carosone (1920)

Italian Singer

Italian pianist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader whose song, Torero, reached the #1 spot on the American Hit Parade. He was a leading figure in the Naples' musical tradition, Canzone Napoletana....

17. Vincent Gardenia (1920)

American Actor

Italian actor who was nominated twice for an Academy Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for his work in the 1973 film Bang the Drum Slowly and the 1987...

18. Mario Sorrenti (1971)

American Photographer

Fashion photographer best known for his ability to capture nude models in publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Harper's Bazaar. He has shot campaigns for high end designers such...

19. Valeria Golino (1965)

Actress

Italian beauty who was featured in many films in Italy and appeared in Hot Shots! and Rain Man. In 2009, she won an Athens Panorama Special Award for Acting.

20. Oscar Branzani (1989)

Soccer Player

Professional soccer player who is recognized for having played for the Italian Serie C club Barletta. He has also played for the clubs Cittadella and Taranto.

21. Aldo Ciccolini (1925)

French Musician

Made 100-plus recordings that included the complete sonata cycles of Beethoven and Mozart and the works of Erik Satie.

22. Giorgio Napolitano (1925)

President Of Italy

Italian politician who became the eleventh president of Italy in 2006. At that time, he was the only president in Italian history to ever be re-elected.

23. George Murcell (1925)

British Actor

Famous for his villainous character roles, he also excelled in playing characters of numerous nationalities. He appeared in episodes of the television series Danger Man, The Champions, and The Baron,...

24. Lele (1996)

Pop Singer

Raffaele Esposito, better known as Lele, is an Italian pop singer who rose to fame when he appeared on The Voice Italy in its third season. His popular lelegraph Instagram...

25. Bud Spencer (1929)

Actor

Italian film actor who has appeared in over 70 Italian titles and played a role in They Call Me Trinity. He also appeared in Hannibal, Banana Joe, and They Call...

26. Giuliana Rancic (1974)

Italian-american Journalist Tele

Italian-born celebrity and star of her own reality TV show Guliana and Bill who was ranked in Maxim's Hot 100 Women list in 2004.

27. Maria Tipo (1931)

Italian Musician

Italian pianist who won Diapason d'Or awards for her sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti and Bach's Goldberg Variations.

28. Pasquale Lobefalo (1989)

Model

Italian model and Instagram star who is known for posting a variety of both modeling content and pictures with other Italian celebrities to his over 70,000 Instagram followers. He posts a...

29. Nicastro Antonio (1994)

Instagram Star

Italian Instagram star who typically posts fashion content to his Instagram. he has gained over 50,000 followers on his account. 

30. Alessandro Dellisola (1991)

Model

Model who has been featured in campaigns for GUESS. He walked in the Giorgio Armani S/S 18 Men's Show in 2017. 

31. Francesca Stocchetti (1991)

Instagram Star

Italian Instagram star whose photos of her fashion and day-to-day life with friends and family have amassed her 220,000 followers. 

32. Pasqualina Sanna (1991)

Model

Model and actress who has been seen in films like Una cella in due, Balla con noi - Let's Dance, and Perez. She has become most well known sharing frequent photoshoots and style...

33. Massimiliano Rosolino (1978)

Swimmer

Swimmer who competed in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney in the 200-meter freestyle, 400-meter freestyle, and 200-meter individual medley. He has over 90,000 followers on his massimiliano_rosolino_official Instagram account. 

34. Riccardo Muti (1941)

Italian Conductor

Italian conductor who gained international recognition for leading the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini. He led performances of "The Marriage of Figaro," which was written by...

35. Tony Esposito (1943)

American Ice Hockey Goaltender

Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender who won a Stanley Cup Championship in 1969 and then became a staple of the All-Star Team for five straight years.

36. Sonia Carbone (1970)

Instagram Star

Italian Instagram star who usually posts lifestyle and family content to her eponymous account. She has accumulated over 90,000 followers on her Instagram. 

37. Fiordaliso Di Maria (1993)

Blogger

Blogger and model who shares her passion for fashion, makeup and travel on her self-titled Italian blog. She has been featured in Vogue and collaborated with brands like Primark. 

38. Giuseppe Vicino (1970)

Rower

Italian rower known for winning the bronze medal in the coxless four at both the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. He is popular on...

39. Edoardo Bennato (1946)

Actor

World music singer known for his lyrics full of sarcasm and irony. He has released over 30 albums since his album debut in 1973.

40. Tommaso Scala (1970)

Reality Star

Cast member of the Italian reality series Uomini e donne in 2013/2014. He was partnered with Flavia Fiadone on the show.

41. Ignazio Visco (1949)

Banker

A prominent economist and the author of numerous books on the subject of finance, he became Governor of the Bank of Italy in 2011.

42. Fabio Attanasio (1987)

Blogger

Italian blogger who has gained fame thanks to his The Bespoke Dudes blog in which he covers fashion, style, and more. He has been featured in magazine such as GQ...

43. Massimiliano Morra (1986)

Tv Actor

Italian actor and model who is best recognized for his roles in different feature films and television series. He is most recognized for his recurring roles in the series' Furore...

44. Monica De Gennaro (1987)

Italian Volleyball Player

Italian international libero who won a gold medal for her country at the 2011 FIVB World Cup. She's played professionally for the likes of Vicenza Volley, Scavolini Pesaro, and Imoco...

45. Rosario Miraggio (1986)

World Music Singer

Italian singer known for songs like "Macchina 50" and "Basta lui." He has released albums such as Mai Via and Fortemente. 

46. Luca Capuano (1977)

Tv Actor

Italian actor who is known for his appearances in a variety of different television series and films. He is best known for his role in the television series Le Tre...

47. Gabriele Salvatores (1950)

Italian Film Director

Academy Award-winning director of the Italian film Mediterraneo about a group of Italian soldiers stranded on an island in Greece.

48. Libero De Rienzo (1977)

Italian Actor

Italian actor known for having appeared in films such as Sangue: La Morte non Esiste, Santa Maradona and Fort Apache Napoli.

49. Fatima Trotta (1986)

Actress

Actress and television presenter known for her recurring roles in shows like I Misteri di Laura and as the host of the variety show Made in Sud. She first made...

50. Salvatore Bocchetti (1970)

Soccer Player

Italian soccer player who gained fame playing center back for a number of Italian teams and the Russian team Spartak Moscow.