List of Famous people born in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Mike Hanke is a German former professional footballer who played the position of striker. He has been described as a player who "gives it his all in attack and is always dangerous in the opponent's penalty area."

Andreas Mies is a German tennis player. He is a doubles specialist who reached his career-high ATP doubles ranking of world No. 8, achieved in November 2019. He became a Grand Slam champion after winning the 2019 and 2020 French Open men's doubles titles, partnering Kevin Krawietz.

Fabian Wegmann is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Cornelius "Corny" Littmann is a German entrepreneur, entertainer, theater owner. He served as President (2002–2010) of the football club FC St. Pauli.

Philipp Martin Max is a German footballer who plays as a left back for PSV Eindhoven.

Ingo Appelt is a German comedian.

Robin Dutt is a German football coach, executive and former player, who last coached VfL Bochum.

Richard Sukuta-Pasu is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for SV Meppen.

Piet Klocke is a German musician, cabaret artist, author and actor. He studied philosophy and German language, but quit his studies to dedicate himself to free music theater. He has played in various blues, punk and Neue Deutsche Welle bands.

Nicole Uphoff is a German equestrian who competes in the sport of dressage. She won four gold medals in individual and team competition at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics. Riding her star horse, Rembrandt, Uphoff also won numerous other international competitions, including the World Equestrian Games and the European Dressage Championships.