Famous People From Barcelona

Updated June 14, 2019 24.5k views994 items

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

Examples of people on this list include Ramón Matheu and Josep Gamot.

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

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Jinx Falkenburg
Dec. at 84 (1919-2003)
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Eugenia Lincoln "Jinx" Falkenburg (January 21, 1919 – August 27, 2003) was an American actress... more
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Vanessa Lorenzo
Age: 43
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Vanesa Lorenzo (born 7 January 1977 in Barcelona, Spain) is a model. She has been featured in... more
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Joan Miró
Dec. at 90 (1893-1983)
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Joan Miró i Ferrà ( mi-ROH, also US: mee-ROH, Catalan: [ʒuˈam miˈɾo j fəˈra]; 20 April 1893 –... more
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José Carreras
Age: 73
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Josep Maria Carreras i Coll (Catalan: [ʒuˈzɛb məˈɾi.ə kəˈreɾəs i ˈkɔʎ]; born 5 December 1946),... more
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Antoni Tàpies
Dec. at 89 (1923-2012)
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Antoni Tàpies i Puig, 1st Marquis of Tàpies (Catalan: [ənˈtɔni ˈtapi.əs]; 13 December 1923 – 6... more
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Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Age: 48
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Aránzazu Isabel María "Arantxa" Sánchez Vicario (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈɾanθaθu isaˈβel... more
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Michelle Jenner
Age: 34
Birthplace: Spain, Barcelona
Michelle Jenner Husson is a Spanish cinema and television actress. She has starred in several... more
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Joaquim Rodríguez
Age: 41
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Joaquim Rodríguez Oliver (born 12 May 1979) is a former Spanish professional road racing... more
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Jordi Mollà
Age: 52
Birthplace: Europe, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, Province of Barcelona, Southern Europe
Jordi Mollà y Perales (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈʒɔɾði muˈʎa]; known professionally as Jordi... more
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Alberto Closas
Dec. at 73 (1921-1994)
Birthplace: Spain, Barcelona
Alberto Closas Lluró (30 October 1921 in Barcelona – 19 September 1994 in Madrid) was a... more
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Víctor García
Age: 45
Birthplace: Europe, Catalonia, Province of Barcelona, Southern Europe, Spain
Víctor García is a film director.... more
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Mastretta
Age: 56
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Nacho Mastretta is a film score composer.... more
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Joan Brossa
Dec. at 79 (1919-1998)
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Joan Brossa (Catalan pronunciation: [ʒuˈam ˈbɾɔsə]; 19 January 1919 – 30 December 1998) was a... more

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Sonia Ferrer
Age: 43
Birthplace: Spain, Barcelona
Sonia Ferrer González (born 26 September 1977) is an actress, model and television presenter... more
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Joan Manuel Serrat
Age: 76
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Joan Manuel Serrat i Teresa (Catalan pronunciation: [ʒuˈam mənuˈɛl səˈrat]; born 27 December... more
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Laura Ester Ramos
Age: 30
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Laura Ester Ramos is a Spanish water polo player.... more
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Antoni Clavé
Dec. at 92 (1913-2005)
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Antoni Clavé (5 April 1913 – 1 September 2005) was a Catalan master painter, printmaker,... more
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David Martí
Age: 49
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
David Martí is an actor and makeup specialist. He won the Academy Award for Makeup for his... more
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Erika Villaécija García
Age: 36
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Erika Villaécija (born 2 June 1984 in Barcelona, Spain) is a three-time Olympic swimmer from... more
20
Carlos Surinach
Dec. at 82 (1915-1997)
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Carlos Surinach (or Carles Suriñach) i Wrokona (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈkaɾləs suɾiˈɲak];... more
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Bigas Luna
Age: Died at 67 (1946-2013)
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
José Juan Bigas Luna (Barcelona, 19 March 1946 - la Riera de Gaià, Catalonia, 5 April 2013),... more
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Abraham bar Hiyya
Dec. at 66 (1070-1136)
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Abraham bar Ḥiyya ha-Nasi (Hebrew: אַבְרָהָם בַּר חִיָּיא הַנָשִׂיא; c. 1070 – 1136 or 1145),... more
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Alicia de Larrocha
Dec. at 86 (1923-2009)
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Alicia de Larrocha y de la Calle (23 May 1923 – 25 September 2009) was a Spanish pianist and... more

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Luis Alberni
Dec. at 76 (1886-1962)
Birthplace: Spain, Barcelona
Luis Alberni (October 4, 1886 – December 23, 1962) was a Spanish-born American character actor... more
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Josep Comas i Solà
Dec. at 69 (1868-1937)
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Josep Comas i Solà (Catalan pronunciation: [ʒuˈzɛp ˈkoməz i suˈla]; 17 December 1868 – 2... more

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