List of Famous people born in Lazio, Italy

Gabriella Tucci was an Italian operatic soprano who was particularly associated with the Italian repertory and performed at notable opera houses worldwide. She appeared at the Metropolitan Opera in 11 Verdi roles across 13 seasons, including Violetta in La traviata and Desdemona in Otello.

Francesca Lollobrigida is an Italian speed skater. She was born in Frascati. She competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where she placed 23rd in the 3000 meters. Actress Gina Lollobrigida is her great-aunt.

Simonetta Stefanelli is an Italian actress, entrepreneur and fashion designer. Internationally, she is best known for her performance as Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone in the 1972 film The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Her other roles include appearances in Moses the Lawgiver, Scandal in the Family and Three Brothers. In 1992, Stefanelli made her last film appearance in the drama Le amiche del cuore directed by her then husband Michele Placido.

Andrea Bertolacci is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Turkish club Fatih Karagümrük.

Matteo Rizzo is an Italian figure skater. He is the 2019 European bronze medalist, 2018 NHK Trophy bronze medalist, 2019 Winter Universiade champion, and 2018 Italian national champion. He has won several ISU Challenger Series medals, including gold at the 2017 CS Warsaw Cup. He is also the 2018 World Junior bronze medalist and 2017 JGP Italy champion. Rizzo represented Italy at the 2018 Winter Olympics, qualifying to the free skate and finishing 21st overall.

Mauro Prosperi is a former Italian police officer and pentathlete, most notable for his nine-day disappearance in the Sahara Desert, whilst competing in the 1994 Marathon des Sables in Morocco.

Adalberto Maria Merli is an Italian actor and voice actor.

Simone Icardi is an Italian football player. He is the third cousin of Mauro Icardi and plays for Casertana.

Cristiana Capotondi is an Italian actress.

Panos Cosmatos is a Greek-Canadian film director and screenwriter who was born in Italy. He is known for Beyond the Black Rainbow and Mandy.