List of Famous people born in Uzbekistan

Alijan Ibragimov was a Kazakh oligarch of the Uyghur descent. He was born in Fergana, Uzbek SSR, and was a member of a well-known circle of oligarchs in Kazakhstan known as the "Trio." The "Trio" comprises Ibragimov and his business partners, Alexander Mashkevich and Patokh Chodiev, active in the mining, oil & gas, and banking sectors in Kazakhstan. Ibragimov has been ranked #382 on Forbes’ list of world billionaires.

Oleg Fyodorovich Marusev was a Russian film and theater actor, director. Honored Artist of Russia. Actor of Moscow Moon Theatre. Professor Graduate School of Film and Television Ostankino.

Alimzhan Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is a Russian businessman, suspected criminal, and former sportsman. He is accused in relations with organized crime and bribing of figure skating judges in the 2002 Winter Olympics. His nickname is thought to be "Taiwanchik", which refers to his distinctly Asiatic, as opposed to European, facial features.

Ariadna Vsevolodovna Shengelaya is a Soviet actress. She appeared in 33 films between 1957 and 1997. She was married to the Georgian film director Eldar Shengelaya from 1957 to 1980.

Dina Ilyinichna Rubina is a Russian-Israeli prose writer.

Peter Osaze Odemwingie is a retired Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward and winger.

Yanina "Yana" Farkhadovna Batyrshina is a former individual rhythmic gymnast who competed for Russia. She is the 1996 Olympics All-around silver medalist, two time (1995,1997) World All-around bronze medalist, two-time European All-around silver medalist, the 1998 European All-around bronze medalist and 1996 Grand Prix Final All-around champion.

Alik Sakharov is a Soviet-born American film and television director. A former Director of Photography, he is an active member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).

Valery Aleksandrovich Fadeyev is Russian journalist and public figure. Editor in Chief Expert Magazine (1998), director of the Institute of Public Planning. Member of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation. Member of the Supreme Council of the party United Russia.

Timur Marselevich Safin is a Russian foil fencer, bronze medallist in the 2014 World Championships and 2016 Olympics.