List of Famous people who born in 1961

Éric Naulleau is a French literary critic, editor, essayist and columnist. He is best known for his appearances on television shows such as On n'est pas couché (2007–2011), hosted by Laurent Ruquier on Saturdays at 11 p.m. on France 2, Balance ton post ! (2018–present), hosted by Cyril Hanouna on Thursdays at 9:15 p.m. on C8, as well as alongside Éric Zemmour on Zemmour et Naulleau (2011–2021), hosted by Anaïs Bouton on Wednesdays at 8:45 p.m. on Paris Première.

Yves Verhoeven is a French actor. He has appeared in more than eighty films since 1989.

Ricki Lloyd Herbert is a New Zealand former footballer and former head coach of the New Zealand national team, stepping down after the side failed to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and former manager of A-League side Wellington Phoenix. Herbert represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain and coached the New Zealand national team at the 2010 World Cup. His most recent role in international football was as the head coach with Milan Miric of Maldives national football team. He is the current manager of Ba F.C..

William Matthew Walsh is an Irish airline executive. Until 2020, he was CEO of International Airlines Group, and had previously been CEO of Aer Lingus and British Airways.

Virginie Klès is a former member of the Senate of France. She represented the Ille-et-Vilaine department, and is related to the Socialist Party.