This is a list of Albanians who are famous or notable, sorted by occupation and last name:

Contents

1 Artists and entertainers 2 Painters 3 Composers 4 Historians and linguists 5 Poets and writers 6 Politicians and leaders 7 Religious figures 8 Scientists 9 Sportspeople 10 Primeminster of Ottoman Empire 11 Other 12 See also

Artists and entertainers

• Melihate Ajeti - actress
• Muharrem Qena - actor
• Istref Begolli - actor
• Shani Pallaska - actor
• James Belushi - actor (ethnic Albanian)
• John Belushi - actor (ethnic Albanian)
• Anita Bitri - singer
• Elona Bojaxhi - model, actress
• Xhejlane Broqi - singer, producer
• Eliza Dushku - actress (ethnic Albanian)
• Eli Fara - singer
• Ardit Gjebrea - singer
• Merita Halili - singer
• Agim Kaba - actor (ethnic Albanian)
• Masiela Lusha - actress
• Sejfulla Myftari (aka Cekja) - comedian
• Violeta Manushi - actress
• Nevin Meçaj - actor
• Aleksander Moisiu - actor
• Inva Mula-Tchako - singer
• Nexhmije Pagarusha - singer
• Sandër Prosi - actor
• Anri Sala - artist
• Parashqevi Simaku - singer
• Anjeza Shahini - singer
• Laureta Meçi - Actress
• Tania Doko - Singer
• James Biberi - Actor
• Luan Begeti - Actor
• Stan Dragoti - Director, Producer, Screenwriter

Painters

• Kole Idromeno
• Vangjush Mio
• Ndoc Martini
• Simon Rrota
• Andrea Kushi
• Zef Kolombi
• Spiro Xega
• Abdurrahim Buza
• Onufri
• Ibrahim Kodra

Composers

• Arian Avrazi
• Zeqirja Ballata
• Fahri Beqiri
• Simon Gjoni - (1926-1991)
• Tonin Harapi - (1928-1992)
• Feim Ibrahimi - (b.1935-1997)
• Akil Mark Koci (b.1936)
• A. Komino
• Kozma Lara - (b.1930)
• Jani Papadhimitri
• Alberto Paparisto - (b.1925)
• Rafet Rudi
• Thoma Simaku
• Ramadan Sokoli - (b.1920)
• Pëllumb Vorpsi - (b.1957)
• Çesk Zadeja - (1927-1997)
• Luan Krasniqi

Historians and linguists

• Marin Barleti - historian
• Gjon Buzuku - translator

Poets and writers

• Kristina O'Donnelly - author/editor/journalist
• Ernesto Sabato - writer
• Dritëro Agolli - poet, writer(b.1931)
• Fatos Arapi - poet (b.1930)
• Frang Bardhi - author of note (1606-1643)
• Eqrem Basha - poet (b.1948)
• Flora Brovina - poet (1949)
• Pjetër Budi - author of religious works (1566-1622)
• Andon Zako Çajupi - poet and dramatist (1866-1930)
• Martin Camaj - poet (1925-1992)
• Nicola Chetta - poet (1740?-1803)
• Rrahman Dedaj - poet (b.1939)
• Jeronim de Rada - poet (1814-1903)
• Ridvan Dibra - poet (1959)
• Aleksander Stavre Drenova (aka ASDRENI) - poet (1872-1947)
• Gjergj Fishta - writer and poet (1871-1940)
• Nezim Frakulla - poet (1680-1760)
• Naim Frashëri - poet (1846-1900)
• Fahredin Gunga - poet (1936-1997)
• Sabri Hamiti - poet (b.1950)
• Ismail Kadare - writer and poet (b.1936)
• Hasan Zyko Kamberi - poet
• Musine Kokalari - writer
• Ernest Koliqi - writer (1903-1975)
• Faik Konica - writer
• Gazmend Krasniqi - poet (b.1963)
• Teodor Laço - writer (b.1936)
• Natasha Lako - poet and novelist (b.1948)
• Luljeta Lleshanaku - poet (b.1968)
• Bardhyl Londo - poet (b.1948)
• Rudolf Marku - poet (b.1950)
• Lekë Matrënga (aka Luca Matranga) - poet (1567-1619)
• Din Mehmeti - poet (b.1932)
• Esad Mekuli - poet (b.1916-1993)
• Ndre Mjeda - poet (1866-1937)
• Millosh Gjergj Nikolla - poet (1911-1938)
• John Musachi - poet (1882-1965)
• Fan S. Noli - poet and religious leader (1882-1965)
• Ali Podrimja - poet (b.1942)
• Lasgush Poradeci - poet (1899-1987)
• Dhori Qiriazi - poet (b.1993)
• Rexhep Qosja - poet and literary critic (1936)
• Zef Serembe (aka Giuseppe Serembe) - poet (1844-1901)
• Filip Shiroka - poet (1859-1935)
• Azem Shkreli - poet (1938-1997)
• Xhevahir Spahiu - poet (b.1945)
• Sterjo Spasse - poet (1914-1989)
• Kasëm Trebeshina - writer (b.1926)
• Vorea Ujko (aka Domenico Bellizzi) - poet (1918-1989)
• Jul Variboba (aka Giulio Variboba) - poet (1742-1788)
• Pashko Vasa (aka Wassa Effendi) - poet (1825-1892) (ethnic Vlach)
• Agim Vinca - poet (b.1947)
• Moikom Zeqo - writer and archaeologist (b.1949)
• Visa Zhiti - poet (b.1959)

Politicians and leaders

• Antonio Gramsci - (1891-1937)
• Mehemet Ali - viceroy of Egypt (ethnic Albanian)
• Fejzi Alizoti - politician
• Ramiz Alia - president
• Anastasius - Byzantine Emperor (491-518 AD)
• Andon Beça - politician
• Sali Berisha - president
• Isa Boletini - nationalist
• Pope Clement VII - Pope of Rome (1700-1721)
• Bajram Curri - national hero
• Xhemil Dino - diplomat
• Lekë Dukagjini - prince
• Farouk of Egypt - king of Egypt (ethnic Albanian)
• Fawzia of Egypt - Egyptian princess (ethnic Albanian)
• Fuad I of Egypt - king of Egypt (ethnic Albanian)
• Fuad II of Egypt - king of Egypt (ethnic Albanian)
• Luigj Gurakuqi - patriot
• Skënder Gjinushi - politician
• Azem Hajdari - politician
• Enver Hoxha - dictator
• Kastriot Islami - politician
• Ismail Qemali - nationalist
• Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg - national hero
• Giorgio Basta - general.
• Ali Kelmendi - communist
• Mehmed Köprülü - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1656-1661) (ethnic Albanian)
• Ahmed Köprülü - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1661-1676) (ethnic Albanian)
• Mustafa Köprülü - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1689-1691) (ethnic Albanian)
• Hüseyin Köprülü - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1697-1702) (ethnic Albanian)
• Numan Köprülü - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1710-1711) (ethnic Albanian)
• Abd Allah Köprülü - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1723-1735) (ethnic Albanian)
• Pandeli Majko - politician
• Rexhep Meidani - president
• Hysni Milloshi - Communist Party leader
• Alfred Moisiu - current president
• Sulejman Pasha - founder of Tirana
• Turhan Pasha Përmeti - politician
• Hasan Bej Prishtina - prime minister, nationalist
• Edi Rama - mayor of Tirana
• Bajram Rexhepi - Kosovo's prime minister
• Shpëtim Rroqi - politician
• Ibrahim Rugova - Kosovo's president
• Eqerem Spahia - politician
• Mehmet Shehu - communist politician
• Ali Pashë Tepelena
• Shefqet Verlaci - politician
• Xhafer Ypi - politician
• Ahmet Zogu (King Zog I of Albania) - king

Religious figures

• Pal Engjëlli - clergyman
• Rrok Mirdita - Catholic archbishop
• Mother Teresa - famous missionary
• Fan S. Noli - Albanian Orthodox Bishop
• Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee - muslim scholar

Scientists

• Ferid Muradi - scientist, Nobel laureate (ethnic Albanian)

Sportspeople

• Elton Bitincka - Olympic athlete
• Dorian Collaku - Olympic athlete
• Kreshnik Gjata - Olympic swimmer
• Nelson Hysa - Olympic boxer
• Ilir Kafarani - Olympic weightlifter
• Mirela Manjani - athlete
• Anila Meta - Olympic athlete
• Artur Muhedini - Olympic boxer
• Ymer Pampuri - weightlifter
• Sahit Prizreni - Olympic wrestler
• Erkand Qerimaj - Olympic weightlifter
• Rovena Rovena - Olympic swimmer
• Ilir Suli - weightlifter
• Luan Shabani - weightlifter
• Klodiana Shala - Olympic athlete
• Donald Suxho - volleyballist for American Olympic Team
• Gert Trasha - Olympic weightlifter
• Theoharis Trasha - Olympic weightlifter
• Marjeta Zaçe - athlete

Primeminster of Ottoman Empire

• Bajazit Pasha
• Is'hak Pasha
• Gedik Ahmet Pasha
• Davud Pasha
• Ahmet Pasha Dukagjini
• Ibrahim Pasha Parga
• Ajaz Mehmet Pasha Vlora
• Lufti Pasha Shkodra
• Rrustem Pasha
• Kara Ahmet Pasha Dukagjini
• Arnavuat (Semiz) Ahmet Pasha
• Koxha Sinan Pasha
• Ferhat Pasha
• Hadim Hasan Pasha
• Jemishxi Hasan Pasha
• Nasuh Pasha
• Ohërli Hasan-Hysein Pasha
• Merre Hysein Pasha
• Tabani Jassi Mehmet Pasha
• Kemankush Kara Mustafa Pasha
• Xhivan-kapuxubashi sultan-Zade Semin Mehmet Pasha
• Kara Murat Pasha
• Tarhonxhu Ahmet Pasha
• Kara Murat Pasha
• Zurnazen Mustafa Pasha
• Mehmet Pasha Qypërliu
• Köpryly Fayil Ahmet Pasha
• Köpryly Zade Mustafa Pasha
• Kadi Ali Pasha
• Amzhazade Hysein Pasha
• Numan Pasha Qypërliu
• Haxhi-Halil Pasha
• Haxhi-Ahcas Mehmet Pasha
• Bijikli Ali Pasha
• Ajvas-zade Halil Pasha
• Mustafa Pasha Bajrakatari
• Memish Pasha
• Giritli-Mustafa Nail Pasha
• Mehmet Ferid Pasha Vlora
• Said Halim Pasha
• Ahmet Izet Pasha
• Damad Ferid Pasha

Other

• Elyesa Bazna - German spy
• Carl Ritter von Ghega - builder of the Semmering Railway in Austria that became the model of Europe.
• Mehmet Isa - chief architect of the Taj Mahal
• Sadefqar Mehmeti - chief architect accredited with the design of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
• Murat Rais - 16th century figure
• Hava Rexha - was the oldest woman in Albania and maybe in the world

See also

• Albania
• List of people by nationality