1. Ivan Klasnić (1980)

Croatian Footballer

Striker most famous for playing for the Bundesliga team Werder Bremen from 2001 to 2008 and the Croatian national team from 2004 to 2011. He won both the Bundesliga and...

2. Markus Grosskopf (1965)

German Singer

Bassist known for his musical contributions to the band Helloween. Aside from being a founder of the band, he also plays bass, guitar, and provides backing vocals. Their music falls...

3. Fahri Ogun Yardim (1980)

Movie Actor

Professional actor who became a celebrity after being cast in the films The Physician and Almanya: Welcome to Germany. He went on to earn additional fame when he landed a...

4. Felix Mendelssohn (1809)

German Composer

Early Romantic German musical prodigy known for his Song Without Words and the overture The Hebrides. He was founder of the Leipzig Conservatoire.

5. Fanny Mendelssohn (1805)

German Pianist And Composer

German composer known for being one of the most influential female composers of her time. She is remembered for works like Lied Ohne Worte (Song without Words).

6. Heinrich Barth (1821)

German Explorer

German explorer who was one of the first people to map out Africa.

7. Carl Reinecke (1824)

German Composer Conductor And Pi

Influential and versatile musician remembered for his flute sonata "Undine." He composed nearly 300 published works.

8. Johannes Brahms (1833)

German Composer Conductor Pianis

Virtuoso pianist and composer whose best-known pieces include "Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel" and the "Saint Anthony Variations." He has been referred to as one of the...

9. Martha Bernays (1861)

Family Member

Wife of the great psychologist Sigmund Freud. She and Freud became parents to three sons and three daughters: Jean-Martin, Oliver, Ernst, Mathilde, Sophie, and Anna.

10. Peter Behrens (1868)

Industrial Designer And Architec

Responsible for German Modernism, he influenced architectural reform around the start of the twentieth century. Helped found the German Werkbund group, which carried on the traditions of the Arts and...

11. Jasmin Wagner (1980)

German Singer

Singer of pop and electronic music who became one of the most popular female German singesr of the 90's with singles like "Heut' Ist Mein Tag" and "Boomerang." She has...

12. Susan Sideropoulos (1980)

German Actor

TV actress who joined the German soap opera Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten as Verena Koch in March 2002. She has more than 180,000 followers on her susan_sideropoulos Instagram account. 

13. Emmy Göring (1893)

German Actor

Wife of the Nazi general and Luftwaffe Commander-in-Chief Hermann Goring. She was considered Nazi Germany's first lady because she often served as Adolf Hitler's hostess at state functions.

14. Felix Jackson (1902)

Screenwriter

Screenwriter and producer, most recognized for projects including Little Mother and Bachelor Mother. He is also known as the executive producer of ABC's Pulitzer Prize Playhouse.

15. Margret Rey (1906)

Children's Writer And Illust

A German-born children's author, she co-wrote and illustrated the classic Curious George books. Also a philanthropist, she made major contributions to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Boston...

16. Camilla Spira (1906)

Actress

German actress who appeared in over 50 films from 1924 to 1986.

17. Dolly Haas (1910)

German-born Actress And Singer

Known for her roles in such early twentieth-century American and German movies as, respectively, The Virtuous Sinner and Das häßliche Mädchen (The Ugly Girl), she also appeared in professional stage...

18. Jokah Tululu (1989)

TikTok Star

Comedy TikTok creator also dominant on several other social media networks whose personality has helped him earn more than 1.2 million fans on the aforementioned app. Additionally, he has more...

19. Stefan Effenberg (1968)

German Footballer

Midfielder who played professionally from 1987-2004 for several different teams, also playing internationally for Germany from 1991-1998.

20. Milena Tscharntke (1996)

Actress

Actress who began playing Mia Amalie Winter on the popular German web series Druck in 2018. She had previously starred on shows like Sturmfrei and in films like Radio Heimat (2016). 

21. Jolina Fust (1996)

Model

Model who found fame on cycle nine of Germany's Next Top Model. She's been represented by MGM Models and Industry Model Management.

22. Hiltgunt Zassenhaus (1916)

German Philologist

Physician and interpreter for Germany during World War II. She managed to smuggle food and goods to political prisoners.

23. journalspiration (1996)

Instagram Star

Instagram star who is known for posting a variety of pictures of her neatly organized journals and notes to her over 100,000 Instagram followers. 

24. Leonore Christa (1996)

Instagram Star

Beauty Instagrammer whose makeup-adorned selfies have won her more than 40,000 followers to date. She has worked as a makeup artist with brands like Urban Decay and MAC Cosmetics. 

25. Elena Carriere (1996)

Model

Model who rose to fame as a favorite on cycle ten of Germany's Next Top Model. She came in second behind rival Kim Hnizdo.

26. Bert Kaempfert (1923)

German Bandleader

Composed Strangers in the Night, Moon Over Naples, and Spanish Eyes. He specialized in jazz and easy listening.

27. Emmy Russ (1996)

YouTube Star

Multi-talented YouTuber, singer, and actress most widely known for her eponymous YouTube channel, where she has posted a collection of song covers and pole dancing videos.

28. Lisel Mueller (1924)

German Poet

Award-winning poet whose best-known works include The Need to Hold Still and The Private Life. The former work received the National Book Award for Poetry in 1981.

29. Helmuth Hübener (1925)

War Hero

German, World War II-era hero who was arrested by the Nazi Gestapo and sentenced to death by the Volksgerichtshof (People's Court) for his opposition to the Third Reich.

30. Lovelyn Enebechi (1996)

German Model

German-Nigerian fashion model who rose to fame after competing on the eighth season of Germany's Next Topmodel. This exposure led to her amassing more than 70,000 followers on her lovelyn_enebechi Instagram account.

31. Jonathan Tah (1996)

German Footballer

German international centre back who first played in the Bundesliga with Hamburger SV in 2013. He joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2015.

32. Tatjana Patitz (1966)

Model Actress

Model who rose to prominence in the '80s and '90s during the Supermodel Revolution.

33. Magdalina Avdalyan (2007)

Pop Singer

German pop singer who is best known for her appearance on Kidz Bop Germany. She has also appeared on The Voice Kids.

34. Otto von Grevenmoor (2003)

TV Actor

German child actor who is widely recognized for having been cast in the lead role on the series The Pfefferkörner. He is also known for his work on the twelfth and thirteen...

35. Michael Bruno (1932)

Israeli Economist

Israeli economist who was a World Bank Chief Economist and who served as governor of Israel's central bank. He was awarded the Rothschild Prize for Social Science in 1974.

36. Karl Lagerfeld (1933)

German Fashion Designer

Creative director, designer and artist behind numerous fashion brands, including Chanel and the Karl Lagerfeld Collection. He was recognized worldwide for his white hair and black sunglasses.

37. Antoni Tudisco (1991)

Graphic Designer

Graphic designer and 3D artist who has worked with a number of corporate clients, including MTV, BMW, and Mini Cooper. He garnered more than 460,000 followers on his eponymous Instagram account.

38. Iris Mareike Steen (1991)

TV Actress

TV actress who played Merle Andresen from 2006 to 2011 in ZDF's Here Comes Kalle. She has more than 380,000 followers on her irismareikesteen Instagram account. 

39. Simon Desue (1991)

YouTube Star

German comedian who initially gained fame on YouTube with his HalfcastGermany channel, which boasts to over 4.2 million subscribers. He later transitioned into acting and has also released several books,...

40. Eva Hesse (1936)

American Artist

Minimalist artist known for her use of fiberglass, latex, and plastics in works such as Repetition Nineteen III. She was also known for Eighter from Decatur and Oomamaboomba.

41. Marleen Quentin (2005)

TV Actress

German actress who is known for her work in both film and television. She is best recognized for having played the recurring role of Mia Goldman in the series The...

42. Jendrik Sigwart (1994)

World Music Singer

Singer best known for representing Germany at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, where he performed "I Don't Feel Hate." His uplifting content has helped him earn over 40,000 followers on his mynameis_jendrik...

43. Marvin Matyka (1997)

TV Producer

Television producer, director and editor recognized for having credits on Riverdale and 13 Reasons Why. He's gained more than 110,000 followers on his marvinmatyka Instagram account.

44. Tommy Haas (1978)

German Tennis Player

German tennis pro who became a silver medalist in the 2000 Olympics.

45. Janne Meyer-Zimmermann (1970)

Equestrian

Equestrian who took part in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London with her horse Lambrasco. She ranked 47th in the Rolex World Rankings in May 2012. 

46. Toni Mahfud (1994)

Instagram Star

Artist, model and photographer who has established himself on the photo-sharing social media network Instagram, where he has more than 3.3 million followers. His posts often include inspirational quotes and...

47. Sofia Tsakiridou (1993)

Model

Model who has worked for brands like SugarShape and appeared on the cover of fashion publications like Superior Digital. She writes about travel, style and healthy eating on her personal blog, Matiamu.

48. Nicolas Julian (1997)

Instagram Star

Instagram model turned DJ who built a fanbase by sharing photos of his jet set lifestyle and fashion sense. He began to book international DJ gigs which only helped boost...

49. Niklas Klabunde (1993)

Model

German model who rose to fame documenting his pursuit of a fashion career in Seoul, Korea on his eponymous Instagram. 

50. Tamara Milano (1987)

Instagram Star

German Instagram and web star who is known for sharing modeling shots through her Instagram for her over 90,000 followers. She is also known for running her own self-titled website where...