List of Famous people born in Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Lydia Alfonsi is a former Italian actress.

Lucio Magri was an Italian journalist and politician.

Luciano Chailly was an Italian composer and arts administrator of French descent. He was the father of harpist Cecilia Chailly, conductor Riccardo Chailly and journalist Floriana Chailly. As a composer, Chailly was best known for his operas, many of which were composed to libretti by Dino Buzzati.

Carlo Martini was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See from 1937 to 1973 and then served for ten years as Archbishop of L'Aquila.

Enrico Rossi is an Italian former professional road racing cyclist, who retired in 2014.

Sergio Pignedoli was a prominent Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and a top candidate for Pope. He served as deputy to Pope Paul VI, and as President of the Secretariat for Non-Christians from 1973 to 1980. He was elevated to the cardinalate in 1973.

Francesco Sforza (1562–1624) was an Italian cardinal and bishop.

Nino Assirelli was an Italian racing cyclist. He won stage 15 of the 1953 Giro d'Italia.