List of Famous people born in Occitania, France
Thomas Heurtel
Thomas Heurtel is a French professional basketball player for Real Madrid of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. Standing at 1.89 m, he plays at the point guard position.
Sophie Theallet
Sophie Theallet is a French fashion designer whose clients include First Lady Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Oprah Winfrey, and Gabrielle Union,
Christian Jeanpierre
Christian Jeanpierre is a French sports journalist who has worked for French television channel TF1 and radio station Europe 1. Jeanpierre presented TF1's football programme, Téléfoot, in 2004, and from 2008 to 2018.
Roger Béteille
Roger Béteille was a French aeronautical engineer and businessman. Regarded as one of the founding fathers of the company, he is known for his contributions towards Airbus, which contributed towards the airline company's initial success. He also worked for Air France, Lufthansa, United, TWA and American Airlines.
Jacques Chancel
Jacques Chancel, was a French journalist and writer. He was known for being the radio host of Radioscopie and Le Grand Échiquier for 22 years. Chancel was born in Ayzac-Ost, France.
Jean-Michel Baylet
Jean-Michel Baylet is a French politician, Senator, and former leader of the moderate center-left Radical Party of the Left.
Frank Giroud
Frank Giroud was a French comics writer.
Jerome Chiotti
Jérôme Chiotti was a professional racing cyclist in both road and mountain bike disciplines. He is most renowned for his victory in the 1996 World Mountain Bike Championships, a title which he later renounced by admitting doping.
Cameron Redpath
Cameron Redpath is a Scotland international rugby union player who plays as an inside centre for Bath in the Gallagher Premiership.
Tara Römer
Tara Römer was a French actor. He starred in the film Life Is a Long Quiet River (1988).