List of Famous people born in Italy
Costantino Rocca
Costantino Rocca is an Italian golfer. He was long known as the most successful male golfer that Italy has produced, until the 2018 success of Francesco Molinari, who credited Rocca as an inspiration to him following his Open victory. After a long career on the European Tour, Constantino is now playing on the European Seniors Tour. He has five European Tour wins and is best known for his second-place finish in the 1995 Open Championship, and his hole in one in 1995 Ryder Cup.
Ennio Fantastichini
Ennio Fantastichini was an Italian actor.
Marco Olivieri
Marco Olivieri is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian club Empoli on loan from Juventus.
Franca Valeri
Alma Franca Maria Norsa, known professionally as Franca Valeri, was an Italian actress, playwright, screenwriter, author, and theatre director.
Anna Favella
Anna Favella is an Italian stage, television and movie actress. She is best known for her role as Elena Marsili in the TV series Terra Ribelle, directed by Cinzia TH Torrini, and Terra Ribelle – Il nuovo mondo, directed by Ambrogio Lo Giudice.
Marta Fascina
Marta Antonia Fascina is an Italian politician from Forza Italia who has been a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2018.
Jasmine Paolini
Jasmine Paolini is an Italian tennis player. On 14 June 2021, Paolini reached her best singles ranking of World No. 87. On 19 July 2021, she peaked at World No. 122 in the doubles rankings. Paolini has won one doubles title on the WTA Tour. She has also won one singles WTA Challenger title as well as eight singles titles and one doubles title on the ITF Circuit.
Stefanina Moro
Stefanina Moro was an Italian partisan during the occupation of her country by the forces of Nazi Germany. Serving as a courier, she was captured by Nazi forces. Tortured by them for information, she died from her injuries.
Simone Icardi
Simone Icardi is an Italian football player. He is the third cousin of Mauro Icardi and plays for Casertana.
Alberto Brignoli
Alberto Brignoli is an Italian footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Empoli.