List of Famous people born in Italy

Girolamo Rainaldi was an Italian architect who worked mainly in a conservative Mannerist style, often with collaborating architects. He was a successful competitor of Bernini. His son, Carlo Rainaldi, became an even more notable, more fully Baroque architect.

Giovanni Ricchiuti is an Italian archbishop of the Catholic church. On 15 October, he's been appointed as archbishop of the diocese of Altamura-Gravina-Acquaviva delle Fonti.

Luciano Pezzi was an Italian professional road bicycle racer. He was born in Russi and died in Bologna at age 77.

Giuseppe Paratore was an Italian attorney and politician. He was President of the Italian Senate from 26 June 1952 to 24 March 1953. President Giovanni Gronchi appointed him senator for life on 9 November 1957.

Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli was an Italian botanist.

Vincenzo Cozzi was a Catholic bishop.

Lia Di Leo is a former Italian actress and model. She entered the 1951 Miss Italy contest and then began acting in films, generally playing glamorous supporting roles. After marrying in 1957 she retired from the screen and moved to the United States.