List of Famous people with last name Casanova

Giacomo Girolamo Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, Histoire de ma vie, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century.

Rafael Casanova i Comes was a Spanish jurist, Spanish patriot as supporter of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor as a claimant to the Crown of Spain during the War of the Spanish succession. He became mayor of Barcelona and commander in chief of Catalonia during the Siege of Barcelona until he was wounded in combat while commanding La Coronela during the counterattack on the Saint Peter front on the last day of the siege, 11 September 1714. After the war he received a royal pardon for having supported the Habsburg claim to the Spanish throne. He recovered from his wounds, and continued his fight against absolute monarchy as a lawyer. It has been claimed that he is the author of the book Record de l'Aliança fet el Sereníssim Jordi Augusto Rey de la Gran Bretanya in which Catalonia reminds England of the Treaty of Genoa and their obligation to Catalonia.

Eduardo Casanova is a Spanish actor and director, popularly known in Spain for his role as Fidel in the sitcom Aída (2005–2014).

Michael Casanova is a former Swiss footballer.

Alain Casanova is a French former footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and current manager.

Achille Casanova was a Swiss journalist and politician. He held the office of Vice-Chancellor of Switzerland between 1981 and 2005, and during this time became the first official spokesman for the Swiss Federal Council when that role was created on 1 September 2000.

Hernando Casanova Escobar known as El Culebro Casanova, was a Colombian actor, director, singer, and presenter. He is considered one of the precursors of comedy and one of the most important actors in the history of Colombia. His versatility as an actor led him to become one of the greatest icons of acting in Colombia. He was considered during a gap his career as the best actor in Colombia. In a career spanning over four decades, he received multiple recognitions for his artistic achievements, including a nomination as a 'revelation actor' at the Ondra Awards in Spain and an award for 'best dramatic actor' at the APE.

Pascale Casanova was a French literary critic.

Abraham González Casanova, known simply as Abraham, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Cypriot club AEK Larnaca FC as a central midfielder.

Danielle Casanova was a Corsica born French communist, member of the French Resistance during World War II. She was responsible for the Communist Youth and founded in 1936 the women's organization Union des Jeunes Filles de France. She was arrested and deported to Auschwitz where she was tortured and died.