List of Famous people born in Apulia, Italy

Piero de Palma was an Italian operatic tenor, particularly associated with comprimario roles.

Giuseppe Pinto is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He served as an Apostolic Nuncio from 2001 until his retirement in 2020. He joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See in 1984.

Mario Beccia is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer, active between 1977 and 1988.

Michele De Pietro (1884–1967) was an Italian lawyer and politician. He was the vice president of the Italian Senate for two terms and the minister of justice in the period 1954–1956.

Nicola Riezzo was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Otranto from 1969 until his retirement in 1981. He had served prior to this as the Bishop of Castellaneta and concurrent to his term in office as an apostolic administrator for another diocese. Riezzo was well known for his holiness, with the priests in his diocese coming to love and admire him due to his careful attention to evangelization and catechesis. He had served as a professor following his ordination in Assisi and Molfetta prior to being nominated to the episcopate. Following his retirement in 1981 he moved to his hometown where he served as a pastor in his childhood San Nicola parish where he was known for remaining for extended periods in the confessional and out visiting the sick.

Paolo De Vita is an Italian film and television actor.

Luigi Martella was a Roman Catholic bishop.

Raffaele Calabro was a Roman Catholic bishop.

Paolo Perrone is an Italian politician.