List of Famous people named Emil

Emil Nolde was a German-Danish painter and printmaker. He was one of the first Expressionists, a member of Die Brücke, and was one of the first oil painting and watercolor painters of the early 20th century to explore color. He is known for his brushwork and expressive choice of colors. Golden yellows and deep reds appear frequently in his work, giving a luminous quality to otherwise somber tones. His watercolors include vivid, brooding storm-scapes and brilliant florals.

Emil von Behring, born Emil Adolf Behring, was a German physiologist who received the 1901 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the first one awarded in that field, for his discovery of a diphtheria antitoxin. He was widely known as a "saviour of children," as diphtheria used to be a major cause of child death. He was honored with Prussian nobility in 1901, henceforth being known by the surname "von Behring."

Emil Peter Forsberg is a Swedish professional footballer who plays for RB Leipzig as a winger, and the Sweden national team. He was voted the Swedish Midfielder of the Year in 2016 and 2017. He was a member of the Sweden squad that reached the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup. He is known for his quick, effective passing style, and is a creative playmaker renowned for his ability to create chances and assists.

Emil Salim is an Indonesian economist and former politician. Born of Minangkabau parents, both from the village of Koto Gadang in West Sumatra. His uncle is Agus Salim, one of the founding fathers of the Republic of Indonesia and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early 1950s.

Emil (Emmanuel) Veniaminovich Braginsky was a Soviet/Russian screenwriter, Honored Art Worker of the RSFSR (1976) and Winner of USSR State Prize (1977).

Emil Maurice was an early member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party and a founding member of the Schutzstaffel (SS). He was Hitler's first personal chauffeur, succeeded first by Julius Schreck and then Erich Kempka. He was one of the few persons of mixed Jewish and ethnic German ancestry to serve in the SS.

Emil Schumacher was a German painter. He was an important representative of abstract expressionism in post-war Germany.

Emil Steinberger is a Swiss comedian, writer, director and actor.

Emilio Audero Mulyadi is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Sampdoria. Born in Indonesia, he is a former youth international player for Italy, reaching the under-21 level. He is eligible to play for both Italy and Indonesia internationally.

Emil Gabriel Jula was a Romanian professional footballer who played as a striker.