List of famous people from Slovakia, 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 Slovakia, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Slovakia 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 Slovakia, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Everything from Ľubomíra Kalinová to Tibor Šalát is included on this list.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Slovakia?" or "Which celebrities were born in Slovakia?" then this list is a great resource for you.Peter Lorre
Dec. at 60 (1904-1964)Birthplace: Ružomberok, Slovakia
Peter Lorre (born László Löwenstein; 26 June 1904 – 23 March 1964) was a Hungarian-born... moreAdriana Sklenaříková
Age: 49Birthplace: Brezno, Slovakia
Adriana Sklenaříková (born 17 September 1971) is a Slovak fashion model and actress. She is a... moreIvan Reitman
Age: 73Birthplace: Komárno, Slovakia
Ivan Reitman, (born October 27, 1946) is a Slovak-Canadian film producer and director, best... moreJohann Nepomuk Hummel
Dec. at 59 (1778-1837)Birthplace: Bratislava, Slovakia
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (14 November 1778 – 17 October 1837) was an Austrian composer and... morePavol Demitra
Dec. at 37 (1974-2011)Birthplace: Dubnica nad Váhom, Slovakia
Pavol Demitra (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈpaʋɔl ˈdɛmitɾa]; 29 November 1974 – 7 September 2011)... moreJohn Dopyera
Dec. at 95 (1893-1988)Birthplace: Slovakia
John Dopyera (born Ján Dopjera; 1893–1988) was a Slovak-American inventor and entrepreneur,... moreMichael Strank
Dec. at 26 (1919-1945)Birthplace: Prešov Region, Slovakia
Michael Strank (November 10, 1919 – March 1, 1945) was a United States Marine Corps Sergeant... moreMarián Gáborík
Age: 38Birthplace: Trenčín, Slovakia
Marián Gáborík (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈmaɾijaːn ˈɡaːbɔɾiːk]; born 14 February 1982) is a... morePeter Sagan
Age: 30Birthplace: Žilina, Slovakia
Peter Sagan (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈpɛtɛr ˈsaɡan]; born 26 January 1990) is a Slovak... moreFerenc Szálasi
Dec. at 49 (1897-1946)Birthplace: Košice, Slovakia
Ferenc Szálasi (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈfɛrɛnt͡s ˈsaːlɒʃi]; 6 January 1897 – 12 March 1946)... moreEdita Gruberová
Age: 73Birthplace: Slovakia, Bratislava
Edita Gruberová (born 23 December 1946), is a Slovak coloratura soprano. She is noted for her... moreScarlett Chorvat
Age: 48Birthplace: Slovakia, Bratislava
Scarlett Chorvat (born August 25, 1972 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia) is a Slovak American... moreErnő Dohnányi
Dec. at 83 (1877-1960)Birthplace: Bratislava, Slovakia
Ernő Dohnányi (Hungarian: [ˈɛrnøː ˈdohnaːɲi]; 27 July 1877 – 9 February 1960) was a Hungarian... more
Ernest Vajda
Dec. at 68 (1886-1954)Birthplace: Komárno, Slovakia
Ernest Vajda (born Ernő Vajda; 27 May 1886 in Komárno, Austria-Hungary, today Slovakia – 3... moreSándor Márai
Dec. at 89 (1900-1989)Birthplace: Košice, Slovakia
Sándor Márai [ˈʃaːndor ˈmaːrɒi] (originally Sándor Károly Henrik Grosschmid de Mára,... moreMartina Halinárová
Age: 47Birthplace: Dolný Kubín, Slovakia
Martina Halinárová, née Jašicová, also known as Schwarzbacherová from her first marriage,... moreJozef Murgaš
Dec. at 65 (1864-1929)Birthplace: Tajov, Slovakia
Jozef Murgaš (English Joseph Murgas) (17 February 1864 – 11 May 1929) was a Slovak inventor,... moreJán Rohác
Dec. at 48 (1932-1980)Birthplace: Nitrianske Pravno, Slovakia
Ján Rohác was film and theatre director and a screenwriter.... morePavol Országh Hviezdoslav
Dec. at 72 (1849-1921)Birthplace: Vyšný Kubín, Slovakia
Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav (2 February 1849 - 8 November 1921) was a Slovak poet, dramatist,... moreMaximilian Hell
Dec. at 72 (1720-1792)Birthplace: Štiavnické Bane, Slovakia
Maximilian Hell (Hungarian: Hell Miksa) (May 15, 1720 – April 14, 1792) was a Hungarian... moreMartin Bajčičák
Age: 44Birthplace: Dolný Kubín, Slovakia
Martin Bajčičák (born June 12, 1976 in Dolný Kubín) is a Slovak cross country skier who has... moreKálmán Mikszáth
Dec. at 63 (1847-1910)Birthplace: Sklabiná, Slovakia
Kálmán Mikszáth de Kiscsoltó (16 January 1847 – 28 May 1910) was a widely reputed Hungarian... moreVladimír Godár
Age: 64Birthplace: Bratislava, Slovakia
Vladimír Godár (born 16 March 1956, Bratislava) is a Slovak composer who is active in the... moreÁrmin Vámbéry
Dec. at 81 (1832-1913)Birthplace: Dunajská Streda, Slovakia
Ármin Vámbéry, also known as Arminius Vámbéry (19 March 1832 – 15 September 1913), was a... moreMarián Vajda
Age: 55Birthplace: Považská Bystrica, Slovakia
Marián Vajda (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈmariaːɱ ˈʋajda]; born 24 March 1965) is a Slovak tennis... more
