List of Famous people born on November 17th

Jeannie Ebner (1918–2004) was an Austrian writer.

Eva Fredrika Bonnier was a Swedish painter and philanthropist.

Grace Abbott was an American social worker who specifically worked in improving the rights of immigrants and advancing child welfare, especially the regulation of child labor. Her elder sister, Edith Abbott, who was a social worker, educator and researcher, had professional interests that often complemented those of Grace's.

Tomasz Sapryk is a Polish actor. He appeared in the television series Aby do świtu... in 1992 and in the film The Hexer in 2002. In 2007, he won a Polish Film Award Eagle for Best Supporting Actor in Sztuczki.

Anneliese Maier was a German historian of science particularly known for her work researching natural philosophy in the middle ages.

Riad Asmat is a Malaysian businessman. He is the son of Perodua Chairman Tan Sri Datuk Asmat Kamaludin. He is the former CEO of the Caterham F1 Team and Team Principal of the Caterham Racing GP2 team. Tony Fernandes and fellow shareholders Kamarudin Meranun and SM Nasarudin later promoted Asmat to Group CEO of Caterham Group for Caterham F1 Team, Caterham Cars, Caterham Racing, merchandising, engineering and all related interests.