List of Famous people born in Uruguay

Tabaré Uruguay Viudez Mora is an Uruguayan footballer currently playing for Defensor Sporting.

Sebastián Coates Nion is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Sporting CP and the Uruguay national team.

Ida Vitale is a Uruguayan writer.

Giovanni Alessandro González Apud is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Peñarol and the Uruguay national team.

Jorge Abner Drexler Prada is a Uruguayan musician, actor and doctor specializing in otolaryngology.

Gregorio Elso Pérez Perdigón is a retired Uruguayan footballer. In December of 2019, he was announced as the new manager of Peruvian side Universitario de Deportes. He is widely reputed in his country due for his respectful approach toward the game and general sportsmanship. He is known as "Don Gregorio".

Jonathan Javier Rodríguez Portillo is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX club Cruz Azul and the Uruguay national team. He is popularly known by his nickname "Cabecita".

Rubén Jorge Israel Yelen is a former Uruguayan footballer and a football team manager. He was most recently the head coach of LD Alajuelense.

Gastón Rodrigo Pereiro López is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Italian Serie A club Cagliari Calcio and the Uruguay national team.

Rubens Osvaldo Jesús Udaquiola Laport is a Uruguayan-Argentine actor and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. In 2000, he earned Martín Fierro Award for his portrayal in television comedy Campeones de la Vida.