List of Famous people born in Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany

Johannes Erwin Eugen Rommel was a German general and military theorist. Popularly known as the Desert Fox, he served as field marshal in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II, as well as serving in the Reichswehr of the Weimar Republic, and the army of Imperial Germany.

Sarah-Lorraine Kessel is a German model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Germany 2015 and represented Germany at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant.

Dieter Oesterlen was a German architect. He re-built the Leineschloss, the Marktkirche, and the opera house all in Hanover after the destruction of World War II.

Thomas Mauch is a German cinematographer and film producer. With a career that spans over fifty years in both film and television, Mauch is well known for his numerous collaborations with Edgar Reitz, Alexander Kluge, and Werner Herzog.

Ingeborg Helen Gräßle is a German politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2004 until 2019. She is a member of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany, part of the European People's Party. Among other roles, she served as chair of the Budgetary Control Committee.

Andreas Stoch is a German politician and member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg. He is a member of the Social Democratic Party and leader of its Baden-Württemberg state branch since November 2018. He previously served as state Minister for Culture, Youth and Sport from 2013 to 2016.

Arnd Schmitt is a German fencer and Olympic champion in the épée competition.

Walter Kasper is a German Roman Catholic Cardinal and theologian. He is President Emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, having served as its president from 2001 to 2010.

Frank Schmidt is a German former professional footballer who is now manager of 1. FC Heidenheim. During his career he played as a defender.