List of Famous people named Tan

Tan Dun is a Chinese contemporary classical composer, pianist, viola d'amore player and conductor, most widely known for his scores for the movies Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Hero, as well as composing music for the medal ceremonies at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. His works often incorporate audiovisual elements; use instruments constructed from organic materials, such as paper, water, and stone; and are often inspired by traditional Chinese theatrical and ritual performance. In 2013, he was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. He has won numerous awards for his works, including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award and a BAFTA award.

Tan Aik Mong was a Malaysian Chinese badminton player. He was the younger brother of Tan Aik Huang.

Dato' Tan Yee Khan is a former Malaysian badminton player who represented his country in badminton events around the world during the 1960s.

Tan Aik Huang is a retired Malaysian Chinese badminton player noted for his superb footwork and patience. He is the elder brother of Tan Aik Mong.

Tan Wee Tat is a Malaysian male badminton player. His brothers, Tan Wee Kiong and Tan Wee Gieen also a professional badminton players. In 2015, he won the men's doubles title at the Bahrain International tournament partnered with Tan Yip Jiun.

Tun Dato' Sir Tan Cheng Lock was a Chinese Malaysian businessman and a key public figure who devoted his life to fighting for the rights and the social welfare of the Chinese community in Malaya. Tan was also the founder and the first president of the Malayan Chinese Association (MCA), which advocated his cause for the Malaysian Chinese population.

Tan Sağtürk is a Turkish actor, ballet dancer, and choreographer. He is of Circassian descent. A graduate of Ballet Department of Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory, Sağtürk is a soloist dancer of the Jeune Ballet de France, Ballet National de France, and Istanbul National Opera and Ballet. He is also the eponymous founder of ballet and dance schools in Diyarbakır, Mardin, Gaziantep, Kayseri, Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir, and Northern Cyprus.

Tan Chun Seang is a Malaysian badminton player specializing in men's singles. His best achievement was won the Grand Prix title at the 2013 Canada Open by beating Eric Pang in the final. He was banned from playing in Asian countries for two years by Badminton Association of Malaysia due to his decision to quit the national team. In 2018, Tan was suspended by the Badminton World Federation and banned from participate in fifteen years for playing tournaments over match fixing allegations.

Tan Bin Shen is a former badminton player from Malaysia. He assigned as Malaysia men's doubles national team coach in December 2020.