1. Marcus Aurelius (0121)

Roman Emperor

Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 who was called 'The Philospher King.' He is one of the most important Stoic philosopher and he wrote an important treatise on the subject...

2. Roberto Rossellini (1906)

Director Producer Screenwriter

One of the most important directors in cinematic history who contributed to Italian neorealist film with movies including Rome, Open City (1945), Paisan (1946), Germany, Year Zero (1948), and General...

3. Luigi Grosu (1999)

Pop Singer

Notable for his hit 2014 single "I'm Gonna," as well as for his cover of Demi Lovato's "Neon Lights," this Italian-born pop singer also pursued acting and modeling careers.

4. Claudia Pitt (1999)

Instagram Star

Social media personality and influencer who became best known as claudy_pitt on Instagram. She's worked with brands such as Daniel Wellington, Happy Plugs and Kat the Label swimwear.

5. Federica Carta (1999)

Pop Singer

Singer and reality television personality who competed on the 2016-2017 season of Amici. She has a couple of singles called "Ti avrei voluto dire" and "Attraversando gli anni."

6. Cristina Comencini (1956)

Novelist Film Director Oscar Nom

Writer whose 2005 film, The Beast in the Heart, received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language film.

7. Antonella Mosetti (1975)

Italian Showgirl

Actress, showgirl, and TV host known for her work hosting the shows Casa Raiuno and La Domenica del Villaggio. She's also served as a dancer on Ciao Darwin and Quelli...

8. Pietro Metastasio (1698)

Poet

Italian poet remembered for his libretti for works of eighteenth-century opera seria. His famous libretto, Adriano in Siria, was set to music by such renowned composers as Bach, Cherubini, Pergolesi,...

9. Michelangelo Tommaso (1980)

Actor

Italian actor who is known for his roles in both feature films and television programs. He is best known for having played the character Paolo in the 2007 feature film...

10. Muzio Clementi (1752)

Italian Composer

Influenced Ignaz Moscheles, John Field, and Johann Baptist Cramer. Only Joseph Haydn was thought to be more talented in his day.

11. Teoberto Maler (1842)

German Mesoamericanist

He was one of the first Europeans to explore the Mayan ruins.

12. Virginia Raffaele (1980)

Actress

Comedian who appeared on the 65th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, and was then selected to host the 66th edition of the festival. 

13. Raoul Bova (1971)

Actor

Italian actor who appeared in Alien Vs. Predator alongside Lance Henriksen. In 2008, he appeared in Bolt, and in 2012, he appeared in Le Guetteur.

14. Christian De Sica (1951)

Italian Actor And Director

Film actor known for his roles in such Italian movies as Tifosi and Paparazzi. For his role in Giovannino, he received a 1976 David di Donatello prize.

15. Francesco Quinn (1963)

Italian-born Actor

Actor who provided the voice of Mirage the Autobot in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. His other credits include Rough Riders, Casablanca Express, 24, and Into the West.

16. Guillaume Apollinaire (1880)

French Writer

Italian-born, French-language poet, author, and playwright associated with the surrealist movement. His best-known works include Calligrammes (poems), Les Mamelles de Tiresias (play), and Les Epingles (stories).

17. Cristiana Capotondi (1980)

Italian Actor

Italian actress who has appeared in The Mafia Kills Only in Summer and Amori elementari. She has also played the role of Margherita in the 2012 film The Worst Christmas...

18. Elio Germano (1980)

Italian Actor

Film actor best known for his role in My Brother Is an Only Child, which earned him a Best Actor award at the Cannes film festival. In 2012, he appeared...

19. Mariacarla Boscono (1980)

Italian Model

Italian supermodel who's best known for being featured on the cover of Vogue as well as for her work in several high fashion runway shows for brands such as Gucci,...

20. Carolina Crescentini (1980)

Actress

Famous for her David di Donatello Award-nominated performance in the 2008 Silvio Muccino-directed film Parlami d'amore, she is also notable for her roles as Isabetta and Paola in the respective...

21. Elsa Schiaparelli (1890)

Couturier

Remembered as a prominent clothing and jewelry designer and perfume maker of the early 20th-century inter-war period, this Italian-born creator of the 'lobster dress' and the 'tears dress' collaborated with...

22. Ezio Pinza (1892)

Opera Singer

Famous operatic bass and Broadway musical performer who received a Tony Award for his portrayal of "Emil de Becque" in the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical South Pacific.

23. Enrico Fermi (1901)

Nobel Prize-winning Physicist

Italian physicist who is best known for his work on Chicago Pile-1, the first nuclear reactor. He also made great contributions to the field of quantum theory and his research...

24. Nicolas Vaporidis (1981)

Italian Actor

Greek actor who starred as Giulio in the 2004 film, 13dici a Tavola. In 2013, he produced and played Libio in Il Futuro.

25. Brando Pacitto (1996)

Tv Actor

Actor who is known for his work across Italian television, including his role as Vale in the Rai drama series Braccialetti Rossi. In 2010-2011, he co-starred as Lorenzo in the Italian...

26. Lollia (1996)

YouTube Star

Professional vocalist and dancer who has sung for VOCALOID, Anime, Gaming, Disney and more. She makes original music as well, and has earned more than 310,000 subscribers for her YouTube channel....

27. Valentina Romani (1996)

TV Actress

Actress who has gained fame for her career in Italian TV, including on the the Rai 2 thriller series La Porta Rossa beginning in 2017. She also starred during the 2016...

28. Isabella Rossellini (1952)

Actress Model Filmmaker Author P

Audiences came to know her after she starred in the horror film Blue Velvet. She also appeared in Death Becomes Her.

29. Romaldo Giurgola (1920)

Architect

Partner in the Philadelphia-based firm, Mitchell/Giurgola Architects, that designed the Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center. Received the AIA Gold Medal in 1982.

30. Giulia De Lellis (1996)

Instagram Star

Television personality, model and Instagram phenomenon who has earned an astounding 5 million followers for her giuliadelellis103 account. She has partnered with a multitude of different clothing brands and beauty companies...

31. Remo Remotti (1924)

Actor

Perhaps most well known for his portrayal of Cardinal Sistine in the 1990 film The Godfather: Part III, this Italian actor is also recognized for his work in the 1991...

32. Lorenzo Quinn (1966)

Artist

Sculptor and former actor who has won worldwide acclaim for sculptures like What Came First?, Tree of Life and Encounters. As an actor, he starred in such films as Stradivari...

33. Miriam Giovanelli (1989)

Spanish Actor And Model

Television and movie actress and model who rose to fame portraying Patricia in the television series Velvet. In 2011 she starred in the films Gli sfiorati and Dracula 3D.

34. Alessandro Murgia (1996)

Soccer Player

Italian professional football player who is known for his work as a midfielder for the Lazio club. He is also known for having played on several Italian national teams. 

35. Carl Brave (1989)

Pop Singer

Italian pop singer and rapper who is known for his work as a solo artist and for releasing the singles "Fotografia", "Posso", and "Merci". He is also known for having...

36. lorenzo pellegrini (1996)

Soccer Player

Italian professional football player who is known for his work as a midfielder on the Roma club in the Serie A league. He is also known for his work as...

37. Mino Argento (1927)

American Artist

Abstract painter who created oil and canvas collages. His works included "La Tigre" from 1968, "New York" from 1973, and "Inquietudine Geometria" from 1987.

38. Edoardo Purgatori (1989)

Italian Actor

TV and stage actor who starred in the stage productions of The Glass Menagerie and The Shape of Things in 2013. He appeared on the 10th season of Un Medico in...

39. Ennio Morricone (1928)

Italian Composer

Composer who contributed scores to over 500 films and TV series, including more than 60 award-winning movies. He was primarily known for his work on Spaghetti westerns such as the...

40. Michael Collins (1930)

Editing

Pilot of Apollo 11 who went on to become the director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. He was a part of the Gemini 10 mission as well.

41. Lina Wertmüller (1928)

Director

Director of the 1976 film Seven Beauties, which made her the first woman to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.

42. Luca Zingaretti (1961)

Italian Actor

Italian actor best known for playing Salvo Montalbano in the Il Comissario Montalbano mystery series.

43. Sergio Leone (1929)

Italian Actor And Director

Legendary Italian film director best known for directing the classic spaghetti Western films A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,...

44. Silvana Mangano (1930)

Italian Actress

Popular actress who was married to famous producer Dino De Laurentiis for nearly 40 years, and appeared in Dune, which he produced.

45. Max Biaggi (1971)

Motorcycle Racer

Italian professional motorcycle racer who is best known for having been named a Grand Prix motorcycle road racing World Champion. He is also recognized for having won the World Superbike Championship in...

46. Lou Albano (1933)

Professional Wrestler Profession

Professional wrestler and wrestling promoter who popularized the World Wrestling Federation in the 1980s.

47. Noemi (1982)

Pop Singer

Italian musician whose first album, Sulla Mia Pelle, sold over 100,000 copies and remained at the top of the charts for 30 weeks in 2010. She released her fourth studio...

48. Sophia Loren (1934)

Actress

Italian actress who won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Cesira in the 1962 film Two Women. Her other notable films include Marriage Italian-Style, A Countess...

49. Matilde Brandi (1969)

Dancer

Italian dancer, show host, presenter, and actress who has gained fame as a ballerina in a number of shows, as well as a performer in shows such as Frankly I...

50. Pietro Spada (1935)

Italian Musician

Musician and musicologist known for his technical mastery and saucy renditions of obscure composers.