list of albanians

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

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
Xhejlane Broqi - singer, producer
Agim Coma - actor, director
Eliza Dushku - actress
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 Meaj - actor
Aleksander Moisiu - actor
Inva Mula-Tchako - singer
Nexhmije Pagarusha - singer
Sandr Prosi - actor
Anri Sala - artist
Parashqevi Simaku - singer
Anjeza Shahini - singer
Laureta Mei - Actress
Tania Doko - Singer
James Biberi - Actor
Luan Begeti - Actor
Stan Dragoti - Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Maria Tomei- actress (ethnic Albanian)
Dritan Arbana - Actor
Peter Malota- actor

Painters

Kole Idromeno
Vangjush Mio
Ndoc Martini
Simon Rrota
Andrea Kushi
Zef Kolombi
Spiro Xega
Abdurrahim Buza
Onufri
Ibrahim Kodra
http://www.adriangrezda.comAdrian Grezda

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)
Pllumb Vorpsi - (b.1957)
esk 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
Dritro 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)
Pjetr Budi - author of religious works (1566-1622)
Andon Zako ajupi - 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 Frashri - 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 Lao - writer (b.1936)
Natasha Lako - poet and novelist (b.1948)
Veli Karahoda - novelist, poet, essayist (b.1968)
Luljeta Lleshanaku - poet (b.1968)
Bardhyl Londo - poet (b.1948)
Rudolf Marku - poet (b.1950)
Lek Matrnga (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)
Teki Dervishi - poet, novelist and playwright (1943-)
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)
Kasm 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 Bea - politician
Sali Berisha - president
Isa Boletini - nationalist
Bajram Curri - national hero
Xhemil Dino - diplomat
Lek 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
Sknder 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 Kprl - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1656-1661) (ethnic Albanian)
Ahmed Kprl - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1661-1676) (ethnic Albanian)
Mustafa Kprl - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1689-1691) (ethnic Albanian)
Hseyin Kprl - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1697-1702) (ethnic Albanian)
Numan Kprl - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1710-1711) (ethnic Albanian)
Abd Allah Kprl - 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 Prmeti - politician
Hasan Bej Prishtina - prime minister, nationalist
Edi Rama - mayor of Tirana
Bajram Rexhepi - Kosovo's prime minister
Shptim Rroqi - politician
Ibrahim Rugova - Kosovo's president
Eqerem Spahia - politician
Mehmet Shehu - communist politician
Ali Pash Tepelena
Shefqet Verlaci - politician
Xhafer Ypi - politician
Ahmet Zogu (King Zog I of Albania) - king
Sevim Arbana - Human Rights & Feminist Movement personality

Religious figures

Pal Engjlli - clergyman
Rrok Mirdita - Catholic archbishop
Mother Teresa - famous missionary
Fan S. Noli - Albanian Orthodox Bishop
Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee - muslim scholar
Rexhep Boja - previously leader of Islamic Community of Kosova
Haxhi Bektash Veliu - bektashi leader

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 Zae - athlete
Ermal Kugo- Basketball player.
Tie Domi- Pro hockey player
Zoran Ivezaj- Taekwondo Champion

Primeminster of Ottoman Empire

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

List Of Albanians

Artists and entertainers

Painters

Composers

Historians and linguists

Poets and writers

Politicians and leaders

Religious figures

Scientists

Sportspeople

Primeminster of Ottoman Empire

Other

See also