List of famous people from Portugal, 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 Portugal, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Portugal 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 Portugal, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List features people like Tiago Rafael Maia Silva, Pedro I of Brazil, and many more
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Portugal?" or "Which celebrities were born in Portugal?" then this list is a great resource for you.- Vasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira (European Portuguese: [ˈvaʃku ðɐ ˈɣɐ̃mɐ]; c. 1460s – 24... more
Carmen Miranda
Dec. at 46 (1909-1955)Birthplace: Marco de Canaveses, Portugal
Carmen Miranda (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈkaɾmẽȷ̃ miˈɾɐ̃dɐ]; born Maria do Carmo Miranda da... moreGaspar Corte-Real
Dec. at 51 (1450-1501)Birthplace: Terceira Island, Portugal
Gaspar Corte-Real (1450 – 1501) was a Portuguese explorer who alongside his father João Vaz... moreSidónio Pais
Dec. at 46 (1872-1918)Birthplace: Caminha, Portugal
Sidónio Bernardino Cardoso da Silva Pais CavC OA CavA (pronounced [siˈdɔniu ˈpajʃ]; 1 May 1872... moreCarlos I of Portugal
Dec. at 45 (1863-1908)Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal
Dom Carlos I (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkaɾɫuʃ]; English: Charles) known as the Diplomat... moreJosé Saramago
Dec. at 88 (1922-2010)Birthplace: Azinhaga, Portugal
José de Sousa Saramago, GColSE (Portuguese: [ʒuˈzɛ ðɨ ˈsozɐ sɐɾɐˈmaɣu]; 16 November 1922 – 18... moreAntero de Quental
Dec. at 49 (1842-1891)Birthplace: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Antero Tarquínio de Quental (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐ̃ˈtɛɾu dɨ kẽˈtaɫ]; old spelling... more
Francisco Keil do Amaral
Dec. at 65 (1910-1975)Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal
Prolific architect (and landscape architect) whose many works are usually purist modernist... moreJosé Mourinho
Age: 57Birthplace: Setúbal, Portugal
José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix, GOIH (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒuˈzɛ moˈɾiɲu]; born 26... moreLouis Ferreira
Age: 53Birthplace: Terceira Island, Portugal
Louis Ferreira (born Luís Ferreira, also known as Justin Louis, sometimes spelled as Justin... moreAristides de Sousa Mendes
Dec. at 69 (1885-1954)Birthplace: Viseu, Portugal
Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐɾiʃˈtiðɨʒ ðɨ... moreAmália Rodrigues
Dec. at 79 (1920-1999)Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal
Amália Rebordão Rodrigues GCSE, GCIH (23 July 1920 – 6 October 1999), better known as Amália... moreÁlvaro Siza Vieira
Age: 87Birthplace: Matosinhos, Portugal
Álvaro Joaquim de Melo Siza Vieira, GOSE, GCIH, is a Portuguese architect, and architectural... morePedro Santana Lopes
Age: 64Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal
Pedro Miguel de Santana Lopes GCC (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpedɾu sɐ̃ˈtɐnɐ ˈlɔpɨʃ]; born 29... moreFrancisco de Sá Carneiro
Dec. at 46 (1934-1980)Birthplace: Porto, Portugal
Francisco Manuel Lumbrales de Sá Carneiro, GCTE, GCC, GCL (Portuguese: [fɾɐ̃ˈsiʃku sa... moreDuarte Leite
Dec. at 86 (1864-1950)Birthplace: Porto, Portugal
Duarte Leite Pereira da Silva, GCC (11 August 1864 in Porto – 29 September 1950 in Porto;... moreAna Rocha
Age: 35Ana Otero (born December 28, 1984) is a Portuguese-American professional wrestler and manager... morePedro I of Brazil
Dec. at 36 (1798-1834)Birthplace: Queluz National Palace, Queluz, Portugal
Dom Pedro I (English: Peter I; 12 October 1798 – 24 September 1834), nicknamed "the... moreManuel Pinho
Age: 65Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal
Manuel António Gomes de Almeida de Pinho (born 28 October 1954) is a Portuguese former... moreAntonio Damasio
Age: 76Birthplace: Europe, Lisbon District, Grande Lisboa, Portugal, Southern Europe
Antonio Damasio (Portuguese: António Damásio) is a Portuguese-American neuroscientist. He is... moreCamilo Castelo Branco
Dec. at 65 (1825-1890)Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal
Camilo Castelo Branco,1st Viscount of Correia Botelho (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐˈmilu... moreAfonso Costa
Dec. at 66 (1871-1937)Birthplace: Seia, Portugal
Afonso Augusto da Costa, GCTE, GCL (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐˈfõsu ˈkɔʃtɐ]; born in Seia, 6... moreAntónio Costa
Age: 59Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal
António Luís Santos da Costa GCIH (born 17 July 1961) is a Portuguese lawyer and politician... moreRui Rio
Age: 63Birthplace: Porto, Portugal
Rui Fernando da Silva Rio, GCIH (born 6 August 1957) is a Portuguese politician and former... moreCarlos Paredes
Dec. at 79 (1925-2004)Birthplace: Coimbra, Portugal
Carlos Paredes, ComSE, (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkaɾluʃ pɐˈɾedɨʃ]; 16 February 1925 – 23... more
