List of Famous people born in Ardabil Province, Iran

Marzieh Meshkini is an Iranian cinematographer, film director and writer. She is married to filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf, who wrote the script for her debut film The Day I Became a Woman.

Karim Ansarifard is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Greek club AEK Athens and the Iranian national team. His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to Ali Daei and he has been named Daei's "successor".

Saeid Mohammadpour Karkaragh is an Iranian weightlifter.

Hossein Rezazadeh is an Iranian politician and retired weightlifter. Rezazadeh is a two-time Olympic champion, four-time World Weightlifting champion, and five-time Asian champion. Rezazadeh has won the Iran Sportsperson of the Year award four times, more than any other athlete in the country's history.