List of Famous people born in Hesse, Germany

Beate A. Schücking, is the 968th President of Leipzig University and Professor of Health Science and Psychosocial Medicine. She is the author of numerous articles and papers on aspects of scientific research and professional education. Schücking is also the first woman to become Leipzig University President since its founding in 1409.

Gary Weeks is a German-born, American film and television actor; he is also a film producer and screenwriter.

Ates Gürpınar is a German politician of The Left who is serving as member of the Bundestag since 2021 and one of six deputy leaders of his party since 2018. He is also co-chairman of the Bavarian branch of The Left since 2016.

Dirk Müller is a German former cyclist. He won the German National Road Race Championships in 2006.

Dieter Schmitt is a German fencer. He represented the United Team of Germany at the 1964 Summer Olympics in the individual foil event.

Marvin Dirk Bakalorz is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Turkish club Denizlispor.

Willi Lindner was a German footballer.