List of Famous people born in Apulia, Italy

Oronzo Reale was an Italian politician, who served as justice minister in the 1960s and 1970s.

Rosanna Banfi is an Italian film, television and stage actress. She is the daughter of Italian actor Lino Banfi.

Stefania Montorsi is an Italian director and actress. She appeared in more than ten films since 1988.

Giovanni Messe was an Italian general, politician, and field marshal. He is considered by many to have been the best Italian general of the Second World War.

Anna Maria Tatò is an Italian film director. She directed six films between 1978 and 1997. Her film Marcello Mastroianni: mi ricordo, sì, io mi ricordo was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival.

Alfredo Nigro is an Italian tenor.

Francesco Schittulli is an Italian surgeon and politician.

Antonio Salandra was a conservative Italian politician who served as the 21st Prime Minister of Italy between 1914 and 1916. He ensured the entry of Italy in World War I on the side of the Triple Entente to fulfil Italy’s irredentist claims.

Michele Mirabella is an Italian television presenter, University professor and actor.