List of famous people from Albania, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Albania, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Albania you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Albania, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List people include Luigj Gurakuqi, Daniel Godelli and many more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Albania?" or "Which celebrities were born in Albania?" then this list is a great resource for you.Luigj Gurakuqi
Dec. at 46 (1879-1925)Birthplace: Shkodër, Albania
Luigj Gurakuqi (19 February 1879 – 2 March 1925) (also called: Louis Gurakuchi) was an... moreMasiela Lusha
Age: 34Birthplace: Tirana, Tirana District, Eurasia, Albania, Tiranë County
Masiela Lusha (; born October 23, 1985) is an Albanian-American actress, author, producer and... more
Arbër Abilaliaj
Age: 34Birthplace: Vlorë, Albania
Arbër Abilaliaj (born 6 June 1986) is an Albanian football player who plays for Skënderbeu... moreRamiz Alia
Dec. at 86 (1925-2011)Birthplace: Shkodër District, Eurasia, Shkodër, Albania, Shkodër County
Ramiz Tafë Alia (pronunciation ; 18 October 1924 – 7 October 2011) was the second and last... moreIsmail Kadare
Age: 84Birthplace: Gjirokastër, Albania
Ismail Kadare (Albanian pronunciation: [ismaˈil kadaˈɾe], also spelled Ismaïl Kadaré in... moreSali Berisha
Age: 75Birthplace: Viçidol, Eurasia, Albania, Tropojë District, Kukës County
Sali Ram Berisha , (Albanian pronunciation: [saˈli bɛˈɾiʃa]; born 15 October 1944) is an... moreLuljeta Lleshanaku
Age: 52Birthplace: Elbasan County, Eurasia, Albania, Elbasan, Elbasan District
Luljeta Lleshanaku (born 1968, in Elbasan, Albania) is an Albanian poet who is the recipient... moreLeon Qafzezi
Age: 67Birthplace: Tirana, Tirana District, Eurasia, Albania, Tiranë County
Leon Qafzezi (born 23 February 1953 in Tirana, Albania) is an Albanian writer and cineaste.... moreAndon Zako Çajupi
Dec. at 64 (1866-1930)Birthplace: Sheper, Albania
Andon Zako Çajupi (27 March 1866 – 11 July 1930) was a leading Albanian rilindas, poet, and... moreAndamion Murataj
Andamion Murataj is an Albanian film director, producer, and screen writer currently living in... moreRexhep Meidani
Age: 76Birthplace: Tirana, Albania
Rexhep Qemal Meidani (listen ; born on 17 August 1944) is an Albanian physics professor,... moreTanush Shaska
Age: 52Birthplace: Vlorë, Albania
Murat Reis the Elder
Dec. at 104 (1534-1638)Birthplace: Albania
Murat Reis the Elder (Turkish: Koca Murat Reis; c. 1534 – 1609) was an Ottoman privateer and... moreBujar Nishani
Age: 54Birthplace: Durrës, Albania
Bujar Nishani (Albanian pronunciation: [bujaɾ ni'ʃani]; born 29 September 1964) is an Albanian... moreAbas Ermenji
Dec. at 90 (1913-2003)Birthplace: Skrapar District, Albania
Prof. Abas Ermenji (December 12, 1913 - March 13, 2003) was an Albanian politician, historian... moreArben Malaj
Age: 59Birthplace: Vlorë, Albania
Arben Malaj (born 19 September 1961 in the city of Vlora, Albania) has been Minister of... moreJimmy Marku
Age: 46Birthplace: Albania
Jimmy Marku (Albanian: Xhimi Marku; born 27 August 1974) is an Albanian-born British strongman... moreBriken Calja
Age: 30Birthplace: Elbasan, Albania
Briken Calja is an Albanian weightlifter. He competed for Albania at the 2012 Summer Olympics,... morePashko Vasa
Dec. at 67 (1825-1892)Birthplace: Shkodër District, Eurasia, Shkodër, Albania, Shkodër County
Vaso Pasha (30 June 1825, Shkodër, Albania, Ottoman Empire – 29 June 1892, Beirut, Lebanon,... moreAltin Lala
Age: 44Birthplace: Tirana, Albania
Altin Dodë Lala (born 18 November 1975) is an Albanian former professional footballer who... moreDonald Suxho
Age: 44Birthplace: Korçë, Albania
Donald Suxho is an Albanian-American professional volleyball player and a player for the US... moreLlazar Fundo
Dec. at 45 (1899-1944)Birthplace: Korçë, Albania
Llazar (Zai) Fundo (born March 20, 1899 in Görice, Manastir Vilayet, Ottoman Empire died... moreKoto Hoxhi
Dec. at 71 (1824-1895)Birthplace: Qestorat, Albania
Konstandin Hoxhi, known as Koto Hoxhi (1824–1895) was an advocate of the Albanian language. He... moreBujar Alimani
Age: 51Birthplace: Patos, Albania, Albania
Bujar Alimani is a film director, screenwriter and actor....Ilirjan Çaushaj
Age: 33Birthplace: Albania
Ilirjan Caushaj is an Albanian football player. As of the 2010–11 season, he plays in the... more
