List of Famous people born in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic

Georg Lhotzky was an Austrian actor and film director. He directed 15 films between 1960 and 1991.

Naděžda Kniplová was a Czech operatic soprano who had an active international career from the 1950s through the 1980s. Kniplová possessed a large voice with a sonorous, metallic, dark timbre that was particularly well suited to the dramatic soprano repertoire. While she was most admired in Czech operas and as Wagnerian heroines, she sang a wide repertoire that also encompassed Italian, Russian, and Hungarian language roles. A fine actress, her performances were praised for their intensity and pathos. However, some critics commented on a certain lack of steadiness or purity in her singing. Her voice is preserved on a number of recordings made on the Supraphon and Decca labels.

Ladislav Adamec was a Czechoslovak communist politician.

Anna Maria of Brandenburg-Ansbach was a German princess of Brandenburg-Ansbach.

Margaret of Opava was the youngest daughter of Nicholas II of Opava, and his third wife Anna of Racibórz. She became Margravine consort of Moravia by her marriage to John Henry of Moravia (1353).

Viktor Staal was an Austrian film actor.

Peter Jaks was a Swiss ice hockey player. He competed at the 1988 and 1992 Winter Olympics. He committed suicide on 5 October 2011 by standing in front of a train in Bari, Italy.

Georg Gawliczek was a German football manager and former player.

Petra Němcová is a Czech model, television host and philanthropist who founded the Happy Hearts Fund. In 2017, the Happy Hearts Fund merged with All Hands Volunteers to create All Hands And Hearts - Smart Response, with Němcová assuming the role of co-founder and vice chair.

Sigfried "Siggi" Held is a German former football player and current coach. He played as an attacking midfielder or forward.