Famous People From Argentina

Updated June 8, 2017 50.0k views997 items

List of famous people from Argentina, 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 Argentina, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Argentina 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 Argentina, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.

This list includes Jorge Schvarzer, Pablo Helman and more people.

If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Argentina?" or "Which celebrities were born in Argentina?" then this list is a great resource for you.

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Che Guevara
Dec. at 39 (1928-1967)
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina
Ernesto "Che" Guevara, commonly known as el Che or simply Che, was an Argentine Marxist... more on Wikipedia
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Luisana Lopilato
Age: 33
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Luisana Loreley Lopilato (Spanish pronunciation: [lwiˈsana lopiˈlato]; born 18 May 1987) is an... more on Wikipedia
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Eva Perón
Age: Died at 33 (1919-1952)
Birthplace: Los Toldos, Argentina
María Eva Duarte de Perón (UK: , US: , Spanish: [maˈɾi.a ˈeβa ˈðwaɾte ðe peˈɾon]; 7 May 1919 –... more on Wikipedia
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Fernando Lamas
Dec. at 67 (1915-1982)
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fernando Álvaro Lamas y de Santos (January 9, 1916 – October 8, 1982) was an... more on Wikipedia
5
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
Age: 49
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands (born Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti; 17 May 1971) is an... more on Wikipedia
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Gaspar Noé
Age: 56
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Gaspar Noé (Spanish: [gasˈpaɾ noˈe]; French: [ɡas.paʁ nɔ.e]; born December 27, 1963) is an... more on Wikipedia
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Manuel Puig
Dec. at 58 (1932-1990)
Birthplace: General Villegas, DVD Region 4, South America, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Juan Manuel Puig Delledonne (December 28, 1932 – July 22, 1990), commonly called Manuel Puig,... more on Wikipedia
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Juan Manuel Fangio
Dec. at 84 (1911-1995)
Juan Manuel Fangio (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈfanχjo], Italian pronunciation: [ˈfandʒo]; 24... more on Wikipedia
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Jorge Rafael Videla
Dec. at 88 (1925-2013)
Birthplace: Mercedes, Argentina
Jorge Rafael Videla (; Spanish: [ˈxoɾxe rafaˈel biˈðela]; August 2, 1925 – May 17, 2013) was a... more on Wikipedia
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Leopoldo Galtieri
Dec. at 77 (1926-2003)
Birthplace: Caseros, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Leopoldo Fortunato Galtieri Castelli (Spanish pronunciation: [leoˈpoldo foɾtuˈnato ɣalˈtjeɾi... more on Wikipedia
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José Froilán González
Dec. at 91 (1922-2013)
Birthplace: Arrecifes, Argentina
José Froilán González (October 5, 1922 – June 15, 2013) was an Argentine racing driver,... more on Wikipedia
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Carybé
Dec. at 86 (1911-1997)
Birthplace: Lanús, Argentina
Héctor Julio Páride Bernabó or Carybé (Lanús, Buenos Aires province, Argentina, 7 February... more on Wikipedia
13
Emilia Attías
Age: 33
Birthplace: Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Emilia Attias (born March 20, 1987) is an Argentine actress of theater, film and television,... more on Wikipedia
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Fernando Siro
Age: Died at 75 (1931-2006)
Birthplace: Villa Ballester, Argentina
Fernando Siro (October 5, 1931 – September 4, 2006) was an Argentine film actor, film director... more on Wikipedia
15
Francisco Moreno
Dec. at 67 (1852-1919)
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Francisco Pascasio Moreno (May 31, 1852 – November 22, 1919) was a prominent explorer and... more on Wikipedia
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Oscar Viale
Dec. at 0 (1994-1994)
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Oscar Viale was a screenwriter and actor.
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Bernardo Houssay
Dec. at 84 (1887-1971)
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bernardo Alberto Houssay (April 10, 1887 – September 21, 1971) was an Argentine physiologist... more on Wikipedia
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Roque Sáenz Peña
Dec. at 63 (1851-1914)
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Roque Sáenz Peña Lahitte (March 19, 1851 – August 9, 1914) was the sixteenth President of... more on Wikipedia
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Tom Harrisson
Dec. at 65 (1911-1976)
Birthplace: Argentina
Major Tom Harnett Harrisson, DSO OBE (26 September 1911 – 16 January 1976) was a British... more on Wikipedia
20
Tomás Eloy Martínez
Dec. at 76 (1934-2010)
Birthplace: San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
Tomás Eloy Martínez (July 16, 1934 – January 31, 2010) was an Argentine journalist and writer.
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Alberto Olmedo
Dec. at 55 (1933-1988)
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina
Alberto Olmedo (August 24, 1933 – March 5, 1988) was an Argentine comedian and actor,... more on Wikipedia
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Néstor Kirchner
Dec. at 60 (1950-2010)
Birthplace: Río Gallegos, Argentina
Néstor Carlos Kirchner Jr. (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnestoɾ ˈkaɾlos ˈkiɾʃneɾ]; 25 February... more on Wikipedia
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Ariel Dorfman
Age: 78
Birthplace: DVD Region 4, South America, Greater Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Vladimiro Ariel Dorfman (born May 6, 1942) is an Argentine-Chilean-American novelist,... more on Wikipedia
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Luis Sandrini
Age: Died at 75 (1905-1980)
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Luis Sandrini (22 February 1905 – 5 July 1980) was a prolific Argentine comic film actor and... more on Wikipedia
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Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear
Dec. at 74 (1868-1942)
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Máximo Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear Pacheco (October 4, 1868 – March 23, 1942), better known as... more on Wikipedia