List of Famous people born in Île-de-France, France
Nassim Akrour
Nassim Akrour is an Algerian footballer and coach who currently plays for Chambéry and coaches the youth team at Annecy, whom he represented as a player between 2016 and 2019. At international level, he has represented Algeria, earning 18 caps and scoring six goals between 2001 and 2004.
René Tavernier
René Tavernier was a French poet and philosopher.
Claude Arnaud
Claude Arnaud is a French writer, essayist, biographer. He won the 2006 Prix Femina Essai.
Arthur Coville
Arthur Coville is a French rugby union player. His position is scrum-half and he currently plays for Stade Français in the Top 14.
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Jean-Paul Roussillon was a French actor. He appeared in 87 films and television shows between 1954 and 2008. He starred in the film Playing 'In the Company of Men', which was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. He won the César Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in A Christmas Tale. For years Roussillon had been battling lung cancer and died on 31 July 2009 in Auxerre, France.
Alexandre Iddir
Alexandre Iddir is a French judoka. He represented his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Théo Klein
Théo Klein was a French lawyer who presided over the Conseil Représentatif des Institutions juives de France from 1983 to 1989. Klein was a Zionist and a French patriot, yet advocated for secular values. He was highly critical of Israeli foreign policy and the nation's unconditional supporters.
Thibault de Montaigu
Thibault Tassin de Montaigu is a French writer and journalist.
Adrien Hunou
Adrien Hunou is a French professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Stade Rennais. He has represented France at youth level, having played for the U18, U19 and U20 teams.
Éric Rabésandratana
Éric Rabésandratana is a professional football manager and former player who is the caretaker manager of the Madagascar national team. He played mainly as a defensive midfielder – he could also operate as a central defender. Born in France, he represented Madagascar internationally.