1. Samuel Dalembert (1981)

American Basketball Player

NBA center known best for his shot-blocking; spent his first 9 seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, then went on to play for the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks and...

2. Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1758)

Emperor Of Haiti

Haitian leader who spearheaded the Haitian Revolution and, in 1801, became the first ruler of an Independent Haiti. He proclaimed himself Emperor and ruled from 1804 to 1806.

3. Jean Price-Mars (1876)

Haitian Teacher Diplomat Writer

Notable for his political and literary work, Price-Mars served in the Haitian Senate and penned La Republique d'Haiti et la Republique Dominicaine (1953); Ainsi Parla l'Oncle (1928); and other books...

4. François Duvalier (1907)

President Of Haiti

Also known by the nickname of "Papa Doc," this physician-turned-politician became dictator of Haiti in 1957. After taking office, he established a paramilitary organization known as Tonton Macoute, garnering support...

5. Jimmy Jean Louis (1968)

Tv Actor

Jimmy Jean Louis is a famous TV Actor, who was born on August 8, 1968 in Haiti. Haitian actor and model best known for his role as The Haitian on...

6. Riva Nyri Precil (1989)

World Music Singer

Riva Nyri Precil is a famous World Music Singer, who was born on March 28, 1989 in Haiti. Singer/songwriter who’s made it a focus of her career to promote Haitian...

7. Skal Labissiere (1996)

Basketball Player

7-foot power forward/center who became one of the top recruits in the 2015-16 freshman class, committing to the University of Kentucky. After one year at Kentucky, he was selected 28th...

8. Mama Cax (1989)

Blogger

Née Cacsmy Brutus, a.k.a. Mama Cax, was a fashion aficionado dedicated to spreading body positivity for those with disabilities. Though she herself had a prosthetic leg, it didn't stop her...

9. Mona Scott-Young (1967)

Tv Producer

Haitian-American TV mogul and producer who became the CEO of Monami Entertainment, the company behind the incredibly popular franchise Love & Hip Hop. She was executive producer of the 2013...

10. Olden Polynice (1964)

Professional Basketball Player

Center who played for five NBA teams from 1987 to 2003: the Seattle SuperSonics, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz.

11. Bruny Surin (1967)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Sprinter who represented Canada in international competition and won gold in the 4x100-meter relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

12. René Préval (1943)

President Of Haiti

After serving a brief term as Prime Minister of Haiti, this Fanmi Lavalas-turned-Lespwa party politician became a two-term President of Haiti, serving from 1996-2001 and again from 2006-2011. 

13. Tamzin Outhwaite (1970)

British Actor

British actress known for her role as Melanie Owen in the soap opera EastEnders.

14. Kery James (1977)

Guadeloupean Rapper

Rapper, singer and producer who first came to prominence during his teenage years as a member of the French rap crew Idéal Junior. He went on to find success as a...

16. Laurent Lamothe (1972)

Haitian Prime Minister

Haitian businessman, economist, and political figure who is best known for serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and 16th Prime minister for the government of Haiti. He is also...

17. DJ Whoo Kid (1972)

Music Producer

Hip hop DJ and host of Hollywood Saturdays on Sirius/XM Radio; responsible for video website www.RadioPlanet.tv. He has released over 63 mixtapes in his career from 1995 to 2014, hence...

18. Michaëlle Jean (1957)

Governor General Of Canada

A broadcaster who used her journalism fame to become the 27th Governor General of Canada from 2005 to 2010.

19. Michael Brun (1992)

DJ

Progressive house DJ/producer whose debut EP Gravity hit the number 2 spot on Beatport's popular music chart. He has performed at several of the United State's biggest festivals including Coachella and...

20. Call of Kidd (2001)

YouTube Star

YouTube content creator who is recognized for publishing comedy videos in the form of pranks and challenges. His outrageous content has helped him to amass more than 150,000 subscribers.

21. Mechack Jérôme (1990)

Haitian Footballer

Haitian defender who began his MLS career with Sporting Kansas City in 2013 after spending two years with the USL's Orlando City.

22. Peterson Joseph (1990)

Haitian Footballer

Haitian midfielder who began his MLS career with Sporting Kansas City in 2011 after spending five years with Portugal's SC Braga.

23. Rutshelle Guillaume (1988)

World Music Singer

Singer who became a star in the Haitian music scene with solo songs like "Denye Won," "Je Suis" and "Victorious." She has been a frequent collaborator with other big name...

24. Olivier Martelly (1988)

World Music Singer

Singer also known as BigO who has found success with songs like "On S'Prend Pas La Tête" and "Ave'w Mwen Prale." He is widely known for being the son of Michel...

25. Junior Galette (1988)

American Football Player

Outside linebacker who made his NFL debut in 2010 for the New Orleans Saints.

26. Wyclef Jean (1969)

Haitian Musician Record Producer

Haitian-American rapper, producer, and activist who began his music career with hip hop group The Fugees. He won two Grammys in 1997 for his work on The Fugees album The...

27. Sylvain Grenier (1977)

Professional Wrestler And Commen

Member of the wrestling tandem known as La Resistance during his tenure with World Wrestling Entertainment earning four World Tag Team Championships.

28. Michel Martelly (1961)

President Of Haiti Musician

Haitian public figure and politician who was elected President of Haiti in 2011. Before beginning his political career, he was one of Haiti's best-loved singers and was known by the...

29. Joanne Borgella (1982)

American Model And Singer

Late model and singer who gained fame after winning the first season of the reality show Mo'Nique's Fat Chance. She also made the top twenty-four on American Idol in 2008.

30. Haitian Fresh (1976)

Rapper

Rapper who released his album Zoe Motivation 101 in September 2016. She has 1.1 million followers on her itshaitianfresh Instagram account. 

31. Won-G Bruny (1978)

Haitian-american Rapper

Rapper who joined AGR Television Records. He also appeared the in the 2007 film Hack! as Q. He has more than 300,000 followers on his officialwong Instagram account.

32. Maxime Boisclair (1985)

Haitian Ice Hockey Player

Maxime Boisclair is a Haitian Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently a member of the Stockton Thunder of the ECHL.

33. Joel Brutus (1974)

Haitian Judoka

Joel Brutus is a male judoka from Haiti who won the silver medal in the men's heavyweight division at the 2003 Pan American Games. He represented his native country at...

34. Johnny Descolines (1974)

Haitian Footballer

Johnny Descolines is a Haitian professional footballer who currently plays for Violette AC.

35. Jonal Saint-Dic (1985)

American Football Player

Jonal Saint-Dic is an American football defensive end formerly with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was signed by the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent...

36. Gary Ambroise (1985)

Footballer

Gary Ambroise is a Haitian international footballer who plays for Belgian club Tubize as a striker.

37. Lesly Fellinga (1985)

Dutch Footballer

Lesly Fellinga is a Haitian soccer player who plays for Dutch soccer club Harkemase Boys starting in the 2010-2011 season.

38. Marlena Wesh (1991)

American And Haitian Sprint Athl

Marlena Wesh is a Haitian-American sprinter competing in the 2012 Summer Olympics for Haiti in the women's 200-meter and 400-meter sprints.

39. Leonel Saint-Preux (1985)

Haitian Footballer

Leonel Saint-Preux is a Haitian footballer last played with FELDA United F. C. in Malaysia Super League.

40. Jamil Jean-Jacques (1975)

Haitian Footballer

Jamil Jean-Jacques is a Haitian footballer playing currently for USL First Division side Miami FC.

41. Mones Chéry (1981)

Haitian Footballer

Mones Chéry is a Haitian footballer. Chéry debuted in the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup for Haiti and is also on the Haitian roster for the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Chéry's...

42. Gabard Fénélon (1981)

Haitian Footballer

Gabard Fénelon is a Haitian football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Saint-Léonard FC in Première Ligue de Soccer du Québec.

43. Alexandre Boucicaut (1981)

Haitian Footballer

Alexandre Boucicaut is a Haitian football player.

44. Peguero Jean Philippe (1981)

Haitian Footballer

Peguero Jean Philippe also known as Jean Philippe Peguero and by the nicknames JPP and Pedro is a Haitian professional footballer who is currently without a club.

45. Gesner Abelard (1922)

Painter Sculptor

Gesner Abelard is a Haitian painter and sculptor. Born in Port-au-Prince Abelard began life as a mechanic then studied painting and sculpture at the Industrial School of Port-au-Prince under...

46. Sebastien Thuriere (1990)

American Soccer Player

Sebastien Thuriere is an American soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for Dayton Dutch Lions in the USL Pro.

47. Chibly Langlois (1958)

unknow

Chibly Langlois is a Haitian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the bishop of Les Cayes since 15 August 2011 and president of Haiti’s Bishops’ Conference. Pope Francis...

48. Charles Hérold, Jr. (1990)

Haitian Footballer

Charles Hérold Jr. is a Haitian footballer who plays as a right winger for Tempête FC in the Ligue Haïtienne.

49. René Depestre (1926)

Haitian Writer

René Depestre is a Haitian poet and former communist activist. He lived in Cuba as an exile from the Duvalier regime for many years and was a founder of the...

50. Bitielo Jean Jacques (1990)

Haitian Footballer

Bitielo Jean Jacques is an Haitian footballer who currently plays for VSI Tampa Bay FC in the USL Professional Division.