SettingsFrench people of Italian descent
Akhenaton (rapper)
Philippe Fragione better known by his stage name Akhenaton is a French rapper and producer of French hip hop.
Philippe Fragione better known by his stage name Akhenaton is a French rapper and producer of French hip hop.
Albert Spaggiari
Albert Spaggiari (December 14, 1932 – June 8, 1989), nicknamed Bert, was a French criminal chiefly known as the organizer of a break-in into a Société Générale bank in Nice, France in 1976.
Albert Spaggiari (December 14, 1932 – June 8, 1989), nicknamed Bert, was a French criminal chiefly known as the organizer of a break-in into a Société Générale bank in Nice, France in 1976.
Aldo Gordini
Aldo Gordini (May 20, 1921 – January 28, 1995) was a racing driver from France.
Aldo Gordini (May 20, 1921 – January 28, 1995) was a racing driver from France.
Alessandra Martines
Alessandra Martines (born 19 September 1963 in Rome) is an Italian-French dancer and actress.
Alessandra Martines (born 19 September 1963 in Rome) is an Italian-French dancer and actress.
Alexandre del Valle
Alexandre del Valle (born September 6, 1969) is a French political scientist, geopolitician, and researcher at Institut Choiseul for International Politics and Geoeconomics.
Alexandre del Valle (born September 6, 1969) is a French political scientist, geopolitician, and researcher at Institut Choiseul for International Politics and Geoeconomics.
Alexandre Parodi
Alexandre Parodi was a diplomat and the first ambassador of the France to the United Nations.
Alexandre Parodi was a diplomat and the first ambassador of the France to the United Nations.
Amédée Gordini
Amédée Gordini (June 23, 1899 – May 25, 1979) was an Italian-born race car driver and sports car manufacturer in France.
Amédée Gordini (June 23, 1899 – May 25, 1979) was an Italian-born race car driver and sports car manufacturer in France.
André Masséna
André Masséna 1st Duc de Rivoli, 1st Prince d'Essling was a French military commander during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
André Masséna 1st Duc de Rivoli, 1st Prince d'Essling was a French military commander during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Angelo Grizzetti
Angelo Grizzetti (born on May 14, 1916) is an Italian born French former footballer and coach.
Angelo Grizzetti (born on May 14, 1916) is an Italian born French former footballer and coach.
Angiolo Vestris
Angiolo Maria Gasparo Vestris (19 November 1730, Florence - 10 June 1809, Paris) was a Franco-Italian ballet dancer.
Angiolo Maria Gasparo Vestris (19 November 1730, Florence - 10 June 1809, Paris) was a Franco-Italian ballet dancer.
Anne Marie Martinozzi
Anne Marie Martinozzi, Princess of Conti (1637 – 4 February 1672) was a niece of King Louis XIV of France's chief minister Cardinal Mazarin, and the wife of Armand de Bourbon, Prince of Conti.
Anne Marie Martinozzi, Princess of Conti (1637 – 4 February 1672) was a niece of King Louis XIV of France's chief minister Cardinal Mazarin, and the wife of Armand de Bourbon, Prince of Conti.
Anne-Marie Comparini
Anne-Marie Comparini (born 11 July 1947 in Orange, Vaucluse) is a French politician.
Anne-Marie Comparini (born 11 July 1947 in Orange, Vaucluse) is a French politician.
Annie Fratellini
Annie Fratellini was a French circus clown and film actress.
Annie Fratellini was a French circus clown and film actress.
Antoine Christophe Saliceti
Antoine Christophe Saliceti (baptised in the name of Antonio Cristoforo Saliceti: Antoniu Cristufaru Saliceti in Corsican; 26 August 1757 – 23 December 1809) was a French politicia...
Antoine Christophe Saliceti (baptised in the name of Antonio Cristoforo Saliceti: Antoniu Cristufaru Saliceti in Corsican; 26 August 1757 – 23 December 1809) was a French politicia...
Antoine-François Andréossy
Antoine-François, comte Andréossy was a French general and diplomat of noble origin and Italian descent.
Antoine-François, comte Andréossy was a French general and diplomat of noble origin and Italian descent.
Antoine-Henri Jomini
Antoine-Henri, baron Jomini was a general in the French and later in the Russian service, and one of the most celebrated writers on the Napoleonic art of war.
Antoine-Henri, baron Jomini was a general in the French and later in the Russian service, and one of the most celebrated writers on the Napoleonic art of war.
Aurélie Filippetti
Aurélie Filippetti is a French politician and novelist of Italian descent.
Aurélie Filippetti is a French politician and novelist of Italian descent.
Benjamin Castaldi
Benjamin Castaldi is a French television personality of Italian origin and current host of Secret Story, the spinoff of Loft Story.
Benjamin Castaldi is a French television personality of Italian origin and current host of Secret Story, the spinoff of Loft Story.
Bernard Chiarelli
Bernard Chiarelli (born February 24, 1934), is a French former football mifielder.
Bernard Chiarelli (born February 24, 1934), is a French former football mifielder.
Bernard Squarcini
Bernard Squarcini, born on 12 December 1955 in Rabat, Morocco, is the current head of the Direction centrale du renseignement intérieur (DCRI), France's counter-espionage and counter-terrori...
Bernard Squarcini, born on 12 December 1955 in Rabat, Morocco, is the current head of the Direction centrale du renseignement intérieur (DCRI), France's counter-espionage and counter-terrori...
Bertrand Delanoë
Bertrand Delanoë (born 30 May 1950; ) is a French politician, and has been the mayor of Paris since 2001.
Bertrand Delanoë (born 30 May 1950; ) is a French politician, and has been the mayor of Paris since 2001.
Bruno Baronchelli
Bruno Baronchelli (born 13 January 1957 in Tours) is a former professional French football striker.
Bruno Baronchelli (born 13 January 1957 in Tours) is a former professional French football striker.
Bruno Bellone
Bruno Bellone is a former French international footballer who played as striker, and who earned 34 caps and scored 2 goals for the France national football team from 1981 to 1988.
Bruno Bellone is a former French international footballer who played as striker, and who earned 34 caps and scored 2 goals for the France national football team from 1981 to 1988.
Bruno Fuligni
Bruno Fuligni is a French writer and historian.
Bruno Fuligni is a French writer and historian.
Bruno Martini
Bruno Martini (born 25 January 1962) is a retired French footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Bruno Martini (born 25 January 1962) is a retired French footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Bénabar
Bénabar (Bruno Nicolini, 16 June 1969) is a French songwriter and singer, who could be compared to Vincent Delerm and other singers from his generation.
Bénabar (Bruno Nicolini, 16 June 1969) is a French songwriter and singer, who could be compared to Vincent Delerm and other singers from his generation.
Bérengère Poletti
Bérengère Poletti (born October 14, 1959) is a member of the National Assembly of France.
Bérengère Poletti (born October 14, 1959) is a member of the National Assembly of France.
Calogero
Calogero (born Calogero Joseph Salvatore Maurici on July 30, 1971 in Échirolles, near Grenoble) is a French singer.
Calogero (born Calogero Joseph Salvatore Maurici on July 30, 1971 in Échirolles, near Grenoble) is a French singer.
Caravelli
Caravelli, real name Claude Vasori (12 September 1930, Paris, France) is a French orchestra leader, composer and arranger of orchestral music.
Caravelli, real name Claude Vasori (12 September 1930, Paris, France) is a French orchestra leader, composer and arranger of orchestral music.
Cardinal Mazarin
Jules Mazarin (; 1602–1661), born Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino or Mazarini, was a French-Italian cardinal, diplomat, and politician, who served as the chief minister of France from 164...
Jules Mazarin (; 1602–1661), born Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino or Mazarini, was a French-Italian cardinal, diplomat, and politician, who served as the chief minister of France from 164...
Carlo Vigarani
Carlo Vigarani was an Italian scenic designer who worked as "ingénieur du roi" and then "intendant des plaisirs du roi" at the court of the French king Louis XIV until 1690.
Carlo Vigarani was an Italian scenic designer who worked as "ingénieur du roi" and then "intendant des plaisirs du roi" at the court of the French king Louis XIV until 1690.
Caterina Bianconelli
Caterina Bianconelli was an Italian actress.
Caterina Bianconelli was an Italian actress.
Catherine Tasca
Catherine Tasca is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Yvelines department.
Catherine Tasca is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Yvelines department.
Cerrone
Marc Cerrone (born 24 May 1952, Vitry-sur-Seine, near Paris, France) is a French disco drummer, singer-songwriter and record producer.
Marc Cerrone (born 24 May 1952, Vitry-sur-Seine, near Paris, France) is a French disco drummer, singer-songwriter and record producer.
Charles Amadeus, Duke of Nemours
Charles Amadeus of Savoy was a French military leader and magnate and Duke of Nemours.
Charles Amadeus of Savoy was a French military leader and magnate and Duke of Nemours.
Charles Ambroise de Caffarelli du Falga
Charles Ambroise de Caffarelli du Falga, baron Caffarelli, was canon of Toul before the French Revolution and one of the Caffarelli brothers.
Charles Ambroise de Caffarelli du Falga, baron Caffarelli, was canon of Toul before the French Revolution and one of the Caffarelli brothers.
Charles Pozzi
Charles Pozzi (August 27, 1909 – February 28, 2001) was a French racing driver who participated in one World Championship Formula One race in 1950, the year of its inception.
Charles Pozzi (August 27, 1909 – February 28, 2001) was a French racing driver who participated in one World Championship Formula One race in 1950, the year of its inception.
Christian Estrosi
Christian Estrosi (born July 1, 1955 in Nice) is a French politician of Italian origin, member of the French Parliament (National Assembly of France), mayor of Nice since 2008.
Christian Estrosi (born July 1, 1955 in Nice) is a French politician of Italian origin, member of the French Parliament (National Assembly of France), mayor of Nice since 2008.
Christophe (singer)
Christophe is a French singer and songwriter.
Christophe is a French singer and songwriter.
Christophe Tiozzo
Christophe Tiozzo (born June 1, 1963 in St. Denis, France) was a French boxer, who won a Light Middleweight Bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Christophe Tiozzo (born June 1, 1963 in St. Denis, France) was a French boxer, who won a Light Middleweight Bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Cino Del Duca
Cino Del Duca (25 July 1899 - 24 May 1967) was an Italian-born businessman film producer and philanthropist who moved to France in 1923 where he made a fortune in the French publishing business.
Cino Del Duca (25 July 1899 - 24 May 1967) was an Italian-born businessman film producer and philanthropist who moved to France in 1923 where he made a fortune in the French publishing business.
Claude Spanghero
Claude Spanghero is a former French rugby union footballer.
Claude Spanghero is a former French rugby union footballer.
Coluche
Michel Colucci (born October 28, 1944 in Paris, France; died June 19, 1986 in Opio, Alpes-Maritimes, France), better known as Coluche, was a French comedian and actor, famous for his irrev...
Michel Colucci (born October 28, 1944 in Paris, France; died June 19, 1986 in Opio, Alpes-Maritimes, France), better known as Coluche, was a French comedian and actor, famous for his irrev...
Count Alexandre Joseph Colonna-Walewski
Alexandre Florian Joseph, Count Colonna-Walewski (4 May 1810 – 27 October 1868) was a Polish and French politician and diplomat.
Alexandre Florian Joseph, Count Colonna-Walewski (4 May 1810 – 27 October 1868) was a Polish and French politician and diplomat.
César Baldaccini
César Baldaccini (1 January 1921 in Marseille - 6 December 1998 in Paris), usually called César was a noted French sculptor.
César Baldaccini (1 January 1921 in Marseille - 6 December 1998 in Paris), usually called César was a noted French sculptor.
Dalida
Dalida (17 January 1933 – 3 May 1987), born with the Italian name Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, was a famous singer and actress born in Egypt to Italian parents but naturalised French with t...
Dalida (17 January 1933 – 3 May 1987), born with the Italian name Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, was a famous singer and actress born in Egypt to Italian parents but naturalised French with t...
Damien Comolli
Damien Comolli is the former Director of Football for Liverpool.
Damien Comolli is the former Director of Football for Liverpool.
Damien Gregorini
Damien Grégorini is a French professional football player, currently with AS Nancy.He is tall 1.94 meters and weighs 90 kg.
Damien Grégorini is a French professional football player, currently with AS Nancy.He is tall 1.94 meters and weighs 90 kg.
Daniel Dubroca
Daniel Dubroca is a former French national rugby union player and coach.
Daniel Dubroca is a former French national rugby union player and coach.
Daniel Pennac
Daniel Pennac (real name Daniel Pennacchioni, born 1944 in Casablanca, French Morocco) is a French writer.
Daniel Pennac (real name Daniel Pennacchioni, born 1944 in Casablanca, French Morocco) is a French writer.
Danyel Gérard
Danyel Gérard (born Gérard Daniel Kherlakian, 7 March 1939, Paris) is a French pop singer and composer.
Danyel Gérard (born Gérard Daniel Kherlakian, 7 March 1939, Paris) is a French pop singer and composer.
David Bortolussi
David Bortolussi (born 21 June 1981) is an Italian rugby union footballer.
David Bortolussi (born 21 June 1981) is an Italian rugby union footballer.
David Di Tommaso
David di Tommaso (October 6, 1979 — November 29, 2005) was a French football player.
David di Tommaso (October 6, 1979 — November 29, 2005) was a French football player.
David Gigliotti
David Gigliotti (born 30 May 1985 in Martigues) is a French footballer who currently plays for AC Ajaccio.
David Gigliotti (born 30 May 1985 in Martigues) is a French footballer who currently plays for AC Ajaccio.
David Ginola
David Desire Marc Ginola is a French former international football player who has also worked as an actor and model.
David Desire Marc Ginola is a French former international football player who has also worked as an actor and model.
David Lazzaroni
David Lazzaroni (born 4 February 1985) is a French ski jumper who has competed since 2002.
David Lazzaroni (born 4 February 1985) is a French ski jumper who has competed since 2002.
Didier Pironi
Didier Joseph Louis Pironi (26 March 1952 – 23 August 1987) was a racing driver from France.
Didier Joseph Louis Pironi (26 March 1952 – 23 August 1987) was a racing driver from France.
Dino Cinieri
Dino Cinieri is a member of the National Assembly of France.
Dino Cinieri is a member of the National Assembly of France.
Dominique Baratelli
Dominique Baratelli (born 26 December 1947 in Nice) is a former French international football goalkeeper.
Dominique Baratelli (born 26 December 1947 in Nice) is a former French international football goalkeeper.
Dominique, comte de Cassini
Jean-Dominique, comte de Cassini (June 30, 1748 – October 18, 1845) was a French astronomer, son of César-François Cassini de Thury.
Jean-Dominique, comte de Cassini (June 30, 1748 – October 18, 1845) was a French astronomer, son of César-François Cassini de Thury.
Edoardo Mortara
Edoardo Mortara (born 12 January 1987 in Genève, Switzerland) is a professional Italian racecar driver.
Edoardo Mortara (born 12 January 1987 in Genève, Switzerland) is a professional Italian racecar driver.
Edwige Fenech
Edwige Fenech (born Edwige Sfenek; 24 December 1948) is a French-born Italian actress and film producer.
Edwige Fenech (born Edwige Sfenek; 24 December 1948) is a French-born Italian actress and film producer.
Emanuel Ungaro
Emanuel (Maffeolit) Ungaro (born 13 February 1933) is a French fashion designer.
Emanuel (Maffeolit) Ungaro (born 13 February 1933) is a French fashion designer.
Eric Cantona
Éric Daniel Pierre Cantona is a French actor and former French international footballer.
Éric Daniel Pierre Cantona is a French actor and former French international footballer.
Fabien Barcella
Fabien Barcella is a French rugby union player, currently playing for Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14 league in France.
Fabien Barcella is a French rugby union player, currently playing for Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14 league in France.
Fabrice Santoro
Fabrice Vetea Santoro (born December 9, 1972) is a retired French professional male tennis player from Tahiti.
Fabrice Vetea Santoro (born December 9, 1972) is a retired French professional male tennis player from Tahiti.
Fabrice Tiozzo
Fabrice Tiozzo is a retired professional boxer in the light heavyweight division.
Fabrice Tiozzo is a retired professional boxer in the light heavyweight division.
Fermo Camellini
Fermo Camellini (December 7, 1914 – August 27, 2010) was an Italian-French road bicycle racer who became a naturalized French citizen on October 8, 1948.
Fermo Camellini (December 7, 1914 – August 27, 2010) was an Italian-French road bicycle racer who became a naturalized French citizen on October 8, 1948.
Filippo di Piero Strozzi
Filippo di Piero Strozzi (French: Philippe Strozzi) (1541 – July 27, 1582) was an Italian condottiero, a member of the Florentine family of the Strozzi.
Filippo di Piero Strozzi (French: Philippe Strozzi) (1541 – July 27, 1582) was an Italian condottiero, a member of the Florentine family of the Strozzi.
Fleury Di Nallo
Fleury Di Nallo (born 20 April 1943 in Lyon, France) is a former footballer, one of the best strikers in Division 1 in the 1960s and 70s, and a historic player of Olympique Lyonnais.
Fleury Di Nallo (born 20 April 1943 in Lyon, France) is a former footballer, one of the best strikers in Division 1 in the 1960s and 70s, and a historic player of Olympique Lyonnais.
Florent Emilio Siri
Florent Emilio Siri is a French film director born in Lorraine.
Florent Emilio Siri is a French film director born in Lorraine.
Florent Ghisolfi
Florent Ghisolfi (born February 28, 1985 in Aubagne, Bouches-du-Rhône) is a French football midfielder currently playing for Stade Reims.
Florent Ghisolfi (born February 28, 1985 in Aubagne, Bouches-du-Rhône) is a French football midfielder currently playing for Stade Reims.
Florian Makhedjouf
Florian Adel Makhedjouf is an Algerian footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Florian Adel Makhedjouf is an Algerian footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Franck Signorino
Franck Eddy Signorino is a French footballer who plays S. du Pays de Charleroi in Belgium, as a left defender.
Franck Eddy Signorino is a French footballer who plays S. du Pays de Charleroi in Belgium, as a left defender.
François Cavanna
François Cavanna (born 2 February 1923 in Nogent-sur-Marne) is a French author and satirical newspaper editor.
François Cavanna (born 2 February 1923 in Nogent-sur-Marne) is a French author and satirical newspaper editor.
François Fratellini
François Fratellini (1879-1951) was a French circus clown.
François Fratellini (1879-1951) was a French circus clown.
François Spirito
François Spirito was a member of the Marseille underworld in France, associated to Paul Carbone.
François Spirito was a member of the Marseille underworld in France, associated to Paul Carbone.
François Trinh-Duc
François Trinh-Duc (born 11 November 1986) is a French rugby union player for Montpellier Hérault RC in France's top division of rugby union, the Top 14.
François Trinh-Duc (born 11 November 1986) is a French rugby union player for Montpellier Hérault RC in France's top division of rugby union, the Top 14.
Frédéric Biancalani
Frédéric Biancalani, (born July 21, 1974 in Villerupt, France) is a French former professional footballer.
Frédéric Biancalani, (born July 21, 1974 in Villerupt, France) is a French former professional footballer.
Frédéric Oudéa
Frédéric Oudéa is the CEO of French Private Bank "Société Générale".
Frédéric Oudéa is the CEO of French Private Bank "Société Générale".
Félix Guattari
Pierre-Félix Guattari (April 30, 1930 – August 29, 1992) was a French militant, an institutional psychotherapist, philosopher, and semiotician; he founded both schizoanalysis and ecosophy.
Pierre-Félix Guattari (April 30, 1930 – August 29, 1992) was a French militant, an institutional psychotherapist, philosopher, and semiotician; he founded both schizoanalysis and ecosophy.
Gabriel De Michele
Gabriel de Michele (born 6 March 1941 is a French former football, with Italian ancestors.He was part of France in the FIFA World Cup 1966.
Gabriel de Michele (born 6 March 1941 is a French former football, with Italian ancestors.He was part of France in the FIFA World Cup 1966.
Gaétan Vestris
Gaetano Apolline Baldassarre Vestris (18 April 1729–1808), French ballet dancer, was born in Florence and made his debut at the opera in 1749.
Gaetano Apolline Baldassarre Vestris (18 April 1729–1808), French ballet dancer, was born in Florence and made his debut at the opera in 1749.
Geneviève Fioraso
Geneviève Fioraso is a French politician, representative of the first district of Isère since June 2007, and a member of the Socialist Party.
Geneviève Fioraso is a French politician, representative of the first district of Isère since June 2007, and a member of the Socialist Party.
Georges Brassens
Georges Brassens, 22 October 1921 – 29 October 1981, was a French singer-songwriter and poet.
Georges Brassens, 22 October 1921 – 29 October 1981, was a French singer-songwriter and poet.
Georges Casolari
Georges Casolari (born 5 May 1941 in Nice) is a French former footballer.
Georges Casolari (born 5 May 1941 in Nice) is a French former footballer.
Georges Fenech
Georges Fenech is a French politician.
Georges Fenech is a French politician.
Georges Moustaki
Yussef Mustacchi, known as Georges Moustaki (Ζορζ Μουστακί), (born in Alexandria, Egypt May 3, 1934) is a singer and songwriter from France of Italo-Greek Jewish origin, best known for his...
Yussef Mustacchi, known as Georges Moustaki (Ζορζ Μουστακί), (born in Alexandria, Egypt May 3, 1934) is a singer and songwriter from France of Italo-Greek Jewish origin, best known for his...
Giovanni Domenico Cassini
Giovanni Domenico Cassini was an Italian/French mathematician, astronomer, engineer, and astrologer.
Giovanni Domenico Cassini was an Italian/French mathematician, astronomer, engineer, and astrologer.
Girolama Mazzarini
Girolama or Geronima Mazzarini (1608 or 1614 –29 December 1656) was the sister of Cardinal Mazarin, the chief minister of France at the start of the reign of King Louis XIV of France.
Girolama or Geronima Mazzarini (1608 or 1614 –29 December 1656) was the sister of Cardinal Mazarin, the chief minister of France at the start of the reign of King Louis XIV of France.
Girolamo Grimaldi-Cavalleroni
Girolamo Grimaldi-Cavalleroni (1597–1685) was an Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Aix.
Girolamo Grimaldi-Cavalleroni (1597–1685) was an Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Aix.
Giuseppe Cerutti
Giuseppe Antonio Giachimo Cerutti (June 13, 1738 – February 3, 1792) was a French-Italian author and politician.
Giuseppe Antonio Giachimo Cerutti (June 13, 1738 – February 3, 1792) was a French-Italian author and politician.
Gregory Del Piero
Gregory Del Piero (born October 14, 1972 in Sète, France) is a French music producer and DJ.
Gregory Del Piero (born October 14, 1972 in Sète, France) is a French music producer and DJ.
Hardouin de Péréfixe de Beaumont
Paul Philippe Hardouin de Beaumont de Péréfixe (1606 - 1 January 1671, Paris) was a French historian and clergyman.
Paul Philippe Hardouin de Beaumont de Péréfixe (1606 - 1 January 1671, Paris) was a French historian and clergyman.
Hector Bianciotti
Hector Bianciotti is an Argentine-born French author and member of the Académie française.
Hector Bianciotti is an Argentine-born French author and member of the Académie française.
Henri Cassini
Count Alexandre Henri Gabriel de Cassini (May 9, 1781 – April 16, 1832) was a French botanist and naturalist, who specialised in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) (then known as family Compositae).
Count Alexandre Henri Gabriel de Cassini (May 9, 1781 – April 16, 1832) was a French botanist and naturalist, who specialised in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) (then known as family Compositae).
Henri Pigozzi
Henri Pigozzi (Henri Théodore Pigozzi) (26 June 1898 – 18 November 1964), a car merchant and industrialist, was born as Enrico Teodoro Pigozzi in Turin, Italy.
Henri Pigozzi (Henri Théodore Pigozzi) (26 June 1898 – 18 November 1964), a car merchant and industrialist, was born as Enrico Teodoro Pigozzi in Turin, Italy.
Henri Proglio
Henri Proglio (born 29 June 1949) is a French business man, the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Electricité de France and Veolia Environnement.
Henri Proglio (born 29 June 1949) is a French business man, the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Electricité de France and Veolia Environnement.
Hervé Novelli
Hervé Novelli is a French politician of Italian origin, and a past member of the UDF group.
Hervé Novelli is a French politician of Italian origin, and a past member of the UDF group.
Hervé Revelli
Hervé Revelli, (born 5 May 1946, in Verdun, Meuse) is a French former footballer.
Hervé Revelli, (born 5 May 1946, in Verdun, Meuse) is a French former footballer.
Hortense Mancini
Hortense Mancini, duchesse Mazarin, was the favourite niece of Cardinal Mazarin, chief minister of France, and a mistress of Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland.
Hortense Mancini, duchesse Mazarin, was the favourite niece of Cardinal Mazarin, chief minister of France, and a mistress of Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland.
Hubert Falco
Hubert Falco (born May 15, 1947 in Pignans, Var) is a French politician who has been appointed Secretary of State for development of the territory in the government of François Fillon on March 1...
Hubert Falco (born May 15, 1947 in Pignans, Var) is a French politician who has been appointed Secretary of State for development of the territory in the government of François Fillon on March 1...
Hélène Ségara
'Helene Segara (born 'Helen Rizzo on February 26 1971 to Six-Fours-les-Beaches in Var) is a singer who knows a popular success since 1996 with titles like Too many people love you, ...
'Helene Segara (born 'Helen Rizzo on February 26 1971 to Six-Fours-les-Beaches in Var) is a singer who knows a popular success since 1996 with titles like Too many people love you, ...
Irène Bordoni
Irène Bordoni (16 January 1885 – 19 March 1953) was a French singer and a Broadway and film actress.
Irène Bordoni (16 January 1885 – 19 March 1953) was a French singer and a Broadway and film actress.
Jacques Bingen
Jacques Bingen (16 March 1908 - 12 May 1944) was a high-ranking member of the French Resistance during World War II who, when captured by the Gestapo, chose to commit suicide rather than risk di...
Jacques Bingen (16 March 1908 - 12 May 1944) was a high-ranking member of the French Resistance during World War II who, when captured by the Gestapo, chose to commit suicide rather than risk di...
Jacques Caffieri
Jacques Caffieri was a French sculptor, the most famous member of a family distinguished in works of sculpture, working for the most part in bronze.
Jacques Caffieri was a French sculptor, the most famous member of a family distinguished in works of sculpture, working for the most part in bronze.
Jacques Cassini
Jacques Cassini was a French astronomer, son of the famous Italian astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini.
Jacques Cassini was a French astronomer, son of the famous Italian astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini.
Jacques Isorni
Jacques Isorni was a French lawyer and memoirist.
Jacques Isorni was a French lawyer and memoirist.
Jacques Natteau
Jacques Natteau (15 November 1920 – 17 April 2007) was a French Director of Photography born in Istanbul, Turkey.
Jacques Natteau (15 November 1920 – 17 April 2007) was a French Director of Photography born in Istanbul, Turkey.
Jacques Santini
Jacques Santini is a former football player and manager.
Jacques Santini is a former football player and manager.
Jacques Tati
Jacques Tati (born Jacques Tatischeff; born 9 October 1907 in Le Pecq, Yvelines, France – died 5 November 1982) was a French filmmaker.
Jacques Tati (born Jacques Tatischeff; born 9 October 1907 in Le Pecq, Yvelines, France – died 5 November 1982) was a French filmmaker.
Jean Alesi
Jean Alesi (born Giovanni Alesi; June 11, 1964) is a French racing driver of Italian origin.
Jean Alesi (born Giovanni Alesi; June 11, 1964) is a French racing driver of Italian origin.
Jean Bugatti
Jean Bugatti was a French/Italian automotive designer and test engineer.
Jean Bugatti was a French/Italian automotive designer and test engineer.
Jean Christophe, Prince Napoléon
Jean-Christophe, Prince Napoléon is, in the views of some monarchists, Head of the former Imperial House of France and heir of the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Jean-Christophe, Prince Napoléon is, in the views of some monarchists, Head of the former Imperial House of France and heir of the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Jean Crotti
Jean Crotti (24 April 1878 – 30 January 1958) was a French painter.
Jean Crotti (24 April 1878 – 30 January 1958) was a French painter.
Jean de Bonsi
Jean de Bonsi (Florence, 1554 – July 4, 1621) was born in Florence, Italy to Domenico Bonsi, prime minister of the Duke of Tuscany, and Costanza Vettori.
Jean de Bonsi (Florence, 1554 – July 4, 1621) was born in Florence, Italy to Domenico Bonsi, prime minister of the Duke of Tuscany, and Costanza Vettori.
Jean de Montaigu
Jean de Montaigu (1363–1409), Bâtard de France, was an illegitimate son of Charles V of France, and an advisor to his father and also to his half-brother, Charles VI. His mother was Charles ...
Jean de Montaigu (1363–1409), Bâtard de France, was an illegitimate son of Charles V of France, and an advisor to his father and also to his half-brother, Charles VI. His mother was Charles ...
Jean Giono
Jean Giono (30 March 1895 – 8 October 1970) was a French author who wrote works of fiction set in the Provence region of France.
Jean Giono (30 March 1895 – 8 October 1970) was a French author who wrote works of fiction set in the Provence region of France.
Jean Grolier de Servières
Jean Grolier de Servières, viscount d'Aguisy (1489-90 – October 22, 1565) was Treasurer-General of France and a famous bibliophile.
Jean Grolier de Servières, viscount d'Aguisy (1489-90 – October 22, 1565) was Treasurer-General of France and a famous bibliophile.
Jean Ragnotti
Jean "Jeannot" Ragnotti (born 29 August 1945 in Pernes-les-Fontaines, Vaucluse), is a French former rally driver for Renault in the World Rally Championship.
Jean "Jeannot" Ragnotti (born 29 August 1945 in Pernes-les-Fontaines, Vaucluse), is a French former rally driver for Renault in the World Rally Championship.
Jean-Baptiste de Caffarelli du Falga
Jean-Baptiste de Caffarelli du Falga was a French churchman from a noble family with origins in Italy that had come to France during the reign of Louis XIII in the train of the nuncio Bentivoglio.
Jean-Baptiste de Caffarelli du Falga was a French churchman from a noble family with origins in Italy that had come to France during the reign of Louis XIII in the train of the nuncio Bentivoglio.
Jean-Baptiste Lully
Jean-Baptiste de Lully was an Italian-born French composer who spent most of his life working in the court of Louis XIV of France.
Jean-Baptiste de Lully was an Italian-born French composer who spent most of his life working in the court of Louis XIV of France.
Jean-Baptiste Lully fils
Jean-Baptiste Lully fils was a French musician and the second son of the composer Jean-Baptiste Lully.
Jean-Baptiste Lully fils was a French musician and the second son of the composer Jean-Baptiste Lully.
Jean-Christophe Novelli
Jean-Christophe Novelli (; born 22 February 1961) is a French celebrity chef.
Jean-Christophe Novelli (; born 22 February 1961) is a French celebrity chef.
Jean-Christophe, Prince Napoléon
Jean Christophe, Prince Napoléon, titular 7th Prince of Montfort (Jean Christophe Louis Ferdinand Albéric Napoléon Bonaparte; 11 July 1986) is a claimant to headship of the House of Bonaparte.
Jean Christophe, Prince Napoléon, titular 7th Prince of Montfort (Jean Christophe Louis Ferdinand Albéric Napoléon Bonaparte; 11 July 1986) is a claimant to headship of the House of Bonaparte.
Jean-Claude Izzo
Jean-Claude Izzo (June 20, 1945 - January 26, 2000) was a French poet, playwright, screenwriter, and novelist who achieved sudden fame in the mid-1990s with the publication of his three neo-noir...
Jean-Claude Izzo (June 20, 1945 - January 26, 2000) was a French poet, playwright, screenwriter, and novelist who achieved sudden fame in the mid-1990s with the publication of his three neo-noir...
Jean-Cyril Spinetta
Jean-Cyril Spinetta is a French businessman currently Chairman of the airline Air France and the holding company Air France-KLM Group.
Jean-Cyril Spinetta is a French businessman currently Chairman of the airline Air France and the holding company Air France-KLM Group.
Jean-François Beltramini
Jean-François Beltramini (born February 5, 1948 in Les Clayes-sous-Bois) is a French former professional football (soccer) player.
Jean-François Beltramini (born February 5, 1948 in Les Clayes-sous-Bois) is a French former professional football (soccer) player.
Jean-Jacques Caffieri
Jean-Jacques Caffieri (29 April 1735, Paris - 22 June 1792) was a French sculptor.
Jean-Jacques Caffieri (29 April 1735, Paris - 22 June 1792) was a French sculptor.
Jean-Louis Bianco
Jean-Louis Bianco is a member of the National Assembly of France.
Jean-Louis Bianco is a member of the National Assembly of France.
Jean-Marc Ferreri
Jean-Marc Ferreri is a former French footballer of Italian origin, who earned 37 caps and scored 3 goals for the France national football team.
Jean-Marc Ferreri is a former French footballer of Italian origin, who earned 37 caps and scored 3 goals for the France national football team.
Jean-Michel Cavalli
Jean-Michel Cavalli is a French and Corsican licenced professional football manager and former football player.
Jean-Michel Cavalli is a French and Corsican licenced professional football manager and former football player.
Jean-Nicolas de Francine
Jean-Nicolas de Francine (1662–1735) was a director of the Opéra national de Paris.
Jean-Nicolas de Francine (1662–1735) was a director of the Opéra national de Paris.
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Jean-Paul Belmondo is a French actor initially associated with the New Wave of the 1960s.
Jean-Paul Belmondo is a French actor initially associated with the New Wave of the 1960s.
Jean-Paul Marat
Jean-Paul Marat (24 May 1743 – 13 July 1793), born in the Principality of Neuchâtel, was a physician, political theorist, and scientist best known for his career in France as a radical jour...
Jean-Paul Marat (24 May 1743 – 13 July 1793), born in the Principality of Neuchâtel, was a physician, political theorist, and scientist best known for his career in France as a radical jour...
Jean-Pierre Dogliani
Jean-Pierre Dogliani (17 October 1942 – 17 April 2003) was a French footballer who played midfielder.
Jean-Pierre Dogliani (17 October 1942 – 17 April 2003) was a French footballer who played midfielder.
Jean-Roch
Jean-Roch Pédri known as just Jean-Roch of Italian origin is a singer-songwriter, and DJ / producer of electronic music and founder of "Vip Room".
Jean-Roch Pédri known as just Jean-Roch of Italian origin is a singer-songwriter, and DJ / producer of electronic music and founder of "Vip Room".
Jeanne Benameur
Jeanne Benameur (born 1952 in French Algeria) is a French woman writer.
Jeanne Benameur (born 1952 in French Algeria) is a French woman writer.
Jody Viviani
Jody Viviani (born 25 January 1982 in La Ciotat) is a French footballer who currently plays goalkeeper for Scoda Xanthi F.C.
Jody Viviani (born 25 January 1982 in La Ciotat) is a French footballer who currently plays goalkeeper for Scoda Xanthi F.C.
Joseph Bonaparte
Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte was the elder brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, who made him King of Naples and Sicily, and later King of Spain.
Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte was the elder brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, who made him King of Naples and Sicily, and later King of Spain.
Joseph Caffarelli
Joseph Caffarelli, full name Louis Marie Joseph, comte de Caffarelli du Falga, (21 February 1760, Le Falga - 14 August 1845, Lavelanet) was a French sailor, soldier and politician, who was...
Joseph Caffarelli, full name Louis Marie Joseph, comte de Caffarelli du Falga, (21 February 1760, Le Falga - 14 August 1845, Lavelanet) was a French sailor, soldier and politician, who was...
Joseph Gallieni
Joseph Simon Gallieni (24 April 1849 – 27 May 1916) was a French soldier, most active as a military commander and administrator in the French colonies and finished his career during the Fi...
Joseph Simon Gallieni (24 April 1849 – 27 May 1916) was a French soldier, most active as a military commander and administrator in the French colonies and finished his career during the Fi...
Joseph-Marie Lo Duca
Joseph-Marie Lo Duca (born 18 November 1910 in Milan; 6 August 2004 in Samois-sur-Seine, near Fontainebleau) was an Italian-born writer and critic.
Joseph-Marie Lo Duca (born 18 November 1910 in Milan; 6 August 2004 in Samois-sur-Seine, near Fontainebleau) was an Italian-born writer and critic.
Joël Cantona
Joël Cantona is a French former footballer, and brother of Eric Cantona.
Joël Cantona is a French former footballer, and brother of Eric Cantona.
Joëlle Ceccaldi-Raynaud
Joëlle Ceccaldi-Raynaud (born February 9, 1951) is a member of the National Assembly of France (parliament).
Joëlle Ceccaldi-Raynaud (born February 9, 1951) is a member of the National Assembly of France (parliament).
Justin Tuveri
Justin Tuveri (May 13, 1898 – October 5, 2007) was, at age 109, one of the last Italian veterans of the First World War and a French citizen at the time of his death.
Justin Tuveri (May 13, 1898 – October 5, 2007) was, at age 109, one of the last Italian veterans of the First World War and a French citizen at the time of his death.
Jérôme Bonaparte
Jérôme-Napoléon Bonaparte (15 November 1784 – 24 June 1860) was the youngest brother of Napoleon I. After 1848, when his nephew, Louis Napoleon, became President of the French Republic, he...
Jérôme-Napoléon Bonaparte (15 November 1784 – 24 June 1860) was the youngest brother of Napoleon I. After 1848, when his nephew, Louis Napoleon, became President of the French Republic, he...
Jérôme Inzerillo
Jérôme Inzerillo (born 15 February 1990 in Marseille) is a junior tennis player from France.
Jérôme Inzerillo (born 15 February 1990 in Marseille) is a junior tennis player from France.
Katia and Marielle Labèque
The French sisters Labèque, Katia (born 11 March 1950) and Marielle (born 6 March 1952), form an internationally known piano duo.
The French sisters Labèque, Katia (born 11 March 1950) and Marielle (born 6 March 1952), form an internationally known piano duo.
Laura Mancini
Laura Mancini, duchess of Mercœur and Vendôme (6 May 1636 – 8 February 1657) was a niece of Cardinal Mazarin.
Laura Mancini, duchess of Mercœur and Vendôme (6 May 1636 – 8 February 1657) was a niece of Cardinal Mazarin.
Laurence Ferrari
Laurence Ferrari (born July 5, 1966) is a French journalist and currently anchor of the TF1 weekday evening news, which is the most viewed news television programme in Europe.
Laurence Ferrari (born July 5, 1966) is a French journalist and currently anchor of the TF1 weekday evening news, which is the most viewed news television programme in Europe.
Laurent Croci
Laurent Croci (born December 8, 1964 in Montbéliard, Doubs) is a French retired footballer, currently managing FC Mulhouse.
Laurent Croci (born December 8, 1964 in Montbéliard, Doubs) is a French retired footballer, currently managing FC Mulhouse.
Laurent Di Lorto
Laurent Di Lorto (January 1, 1909 – October 28, 1989) was a French football goalkeeper.
Laurent Di Lorto (January 1, 1909 – October 28, 1989) was a French football goalkeeper.
Lazare Gianessi
Lazare Gianessi (born November 9, 1925 in Aniche, died August 11, 2009 in Concarneau ) was a French football defender.
Lazare Gianessi (born November 9, 1925 in Aniche, died August 11, 2009 in Concarneau ) was a French football defender.
Lazare Ponticelli
Lazare Ponticelli, Knight of Vittorio Veneto, was at 110, the last surviving officially recognized veteran of the First World War from France and the last poilu of its trenches to die.
Lazare Ponticelli, Knight of Vittorio Veneto, was at 110, the last surviving officially recognized veteran of the First World War from France and the last poilu of its trenches to die.
Liassine Cadamuro
Liassine Cadamuro Bentaïba, known as Cadamuro, is a French-Algerian footballer who plays for Real Sociedad in Spain, as a defender.
Liassine Cadamuro Bentaïba, known as Cadamuro, is a French-Algerian footballer who plays for Real Sociedad in Spain, as a defender.
Liassine Cadamuro-Bentaïba
Liassine Cadamuro-Bentaïba (born 5 March 1988) is an Algerian footballer who plays for Real Sociedad in Spain and the Algeria national team, as a defender.
Liassine Cadamuro-Bentaïba (born 5 March 1988) is an Algerian footballer who plays for Real Sociedad in Spain and the Algeria national team, as a defender.
Liliane Montevecchi
Liliane Montevecchi (born October 13, 1932; Paris, France) is a French actress, dancer, and singer.
Liliane Montevecchi (born October 13, 1932; Paris, France) is a French actress, dancer, and singer.
Lily Pons
Lily Pons was a French-American operatic soprano and actress who had an active career from the late 1920s through the early 1970s.
Lily Pons was a French-American operatic soprano and actress who had an active career from the late 1920s through the early 1970s.
Lino Ventura
Lino Ventura (14 July 1919 – 22 October 1987), was an Italian actor who starred in French movies.
Lino Ventura (14 July 1919 – 22 October 1987), was an Italian actor who starred in French movies.
Lionel Letizi
Lionel Letizi is a French former professional football goalkeeper.
Lionel Letizi is a French former professional football goalkeeper.
Louis Bonaparte
Louis Napoléon Bonaparte, Prince Français, Comte de Saint-Leu, King of Holland, was the fifth surviving child and the fourth surviving son of Carlo Buonaparte and Letizia Ramolino.
Louis Napoléon Bonaparte, Prince Français, Comte de Saint-Leu, King of Holland, was the fifth surviving child and the fourth surviving son of Carlo Buonaparte and Letizia Ramolino.
Louis Henri de Gueydon
Louis Henri, comte de Gueydon (22 November 1809–1 December 1886) was a vice admiral in the French Navy, and the first governor of Algeria under the Third Republic.
Louis Henri, comte de Gueydon (22 November 1809–1 December 1886) was a vice admiral in the French Navy, and the first governor of Algeria under the Third Republic.
Louis René Vialy
Louis-René Vialy (1680 - 17 February 1770), also spelled Vially, Viali or Viallis, was a French painter.
Louis-René Vialy (1680 - 17 February 1770), also spelled Vially, Viali or Viallis, was a French painter.
Louis Sanmarco
Louis Sanmarco was a French colonial administrator of Italian origin.
Louis Sanmarco was a French colonial administrator of Italian origin.
Louis-Marie-Joseph Maximilian Caffarelli du Falga
Louis-Marie-Joseph-Maximilian Caffarelli du Falga (February 13, 1756, in the château de Falga, Haute-Garonne - 27 April 1799, Egypt) was a French commander and scholar.
Louis-Marie-Joseph-Maximilian Caffarelli du Falga (February 13, 1756, in the château de Falga, Haute-Garonne - 27 April 1799, Egypt) was a French commander and scholar.
Louisa Baïleche
Louisa Baileche is a singer, dancer and performer and has achieved success in a variety of artistic genres.
Louisa Baileche is a singer, dancer and performer and has achieved success in a variety of artistic genres.
Lucien Bonaparte
Lucien Bonaparte, Prince Français, 1st Prince of Canino and Musignano, born Luciano Buonaparte, was the third surviving son of Carlo Buonaparte and his wife Letizia Ramolino.
Lucien Bonaparte, Prince Français, 1st Prince of Canino and Musignano, born Luciano Buonaparte, was the third surviving son of Carlo Buonaparte and his wife Letizia Ramolino.
Ludovic Batelli
Ludovic Batelli (born 24 May 1963) is a French former football goalkeeper who managing Amiens SC.
Ludovic Batelli (born 24 May 1963) is a French former football goalkeeper who managing Amiens SC.
Léon Gambetta
Léon Gambetta was a French statesman prominent during and after the Franco-Prussian War.
Léon Gambetta was a French statesman prominent during and after the Franco-Prussian War.
Marc Cerrone
Marc Cerrone (born 24 May 1952, Vitry-sur-Seine, near Paris, France) is a French disco drummer, singer-songwriter and record producer.
Marc Cerrone (born 24 May 1952, Vitry-sur-Seine, near Paris, France) is a French disco drummer, singer-songwriter and record producer.
Marcel Bich
Marcel Bich was the co-founder of Bic, the world's leading producer of ballpoint pens.
Marcel Bich was the co-founder of Bic, the world's leading producer of ballpoint pens.
Maria Francisca of Savoy
Maria Francisca of Savoy was a Princess of Savoy and a Queen consort of Portugal.
Maria Francisca of Savoy was a Princess of Savoy and a Queen consort of Portugal.
Marie Anne Mancini
Marie Anne Mancini, duchesse de Bouillon, was the youngest of the five famous Mancini sisters, who along with two of their female Martinozzi cousins, were known at the court of King Louis XIV of...
Marie Anne Mancini, duchesse de Bouillon, was the youngest of the five famous Mancini sisters, who along with two of their female Martinozzi cousins, were known at the court of King Louis XIV of...
Marie Anne Véronèse
Maria Anna Veronese (French: Marie Anne Véronèse; died 1782), was an Italian-French actress, active at the Comédie-Italienne in Paris.
Maria Anna Veronese (French: Marie Anne Véronèse; died 1782), was an Italian-French actress, active at the Comédie-Italienne in Paris.
Marie Jeanne of Savoy
Marie Jeanne of Savoy (Marie Jeanne Baptiste; 11 April 1644 – 15 March 1724) was born a Princess of Savoy and was later the Duchess of Savoy.
Marie Jeanne of Savoy (Marie Jeanne Baptiste; 11 April 1644 – 15 March 1724) was born a Princess of Savoy and was later the Duchess of Savoy.
Marie Mancini
Anna Maria (Marie) Mancini (August 28, 1639 – May 8, 1715) was the third of the five Mancini sisters; nieces to Cardinal Mazarin who were brought to France to marry advantageously.
Anna Maria (Marie) Mancini (August 28, 1639 – May 8, 1715) was the third of the five Mancini sisters; nieces to Cardinal Mazarin who were brought to France to marry advantageously.
Marie-Ange Nardi
Marie-Ange Nardi (born in 1961 in Marseille) is a French television presenter for TF1.
Marie-Ange Nardi (born in 1961 in Marseille) is a French television presenter for TF1.
Marie-François Auguste de Caffarelli du Falga
Marie-François Auguste de Caffarelli du Falga (October 7, 1766 Haute-Garonne, France - January 23, 1849, Leschelles, near Guise, Aisne) was a French général de division of Italian descent.
Marie-François Auguste de Caffarelli du Falga (October 7, 1766 Haute-Garonne, France - January 23, 1849, Leschelles, near Guise, Aisne) was a French général de division of Italian descent.
Mario Zatelli
Mario Zatelli (December 21, 1912 – January 7, 2004) was a French football (soccer) player and manager.
Mario Zatelli (December 21, 1912 – January 7, 2004) was a French football (soccer) player and manager.
Mathieu Flamini
Mathieu Flamini is a French professional footballer of Italian descent who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Milan.
Mathieu Flamini is a French professional footballer of Italian descent who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Milan.
Maurice Garin
Maurice-Francois Garin (Arvier, Aosta Valley, Italy, 3 March 1871, died Lens (or Haute-Savoie), France, 19 February 1957) was a road bicycle racer best known for winning the inaugural Tour de Fr...
Maurice-Francois Garin (Arvier, Aosta Valley, Italy, 3 March 1871, died Lens (or Haute-Savoie), France, 19 February 1957) was a road bicycle racer best known for winning the inaugural Tour de Fr...
Maurice Joly
Maurice Joly was a French satirist and lawyer known for his work titled The Dialogue in Hell Between Machiavelli and Montesquieu, later used as a basis for The Protocols of the Elders of Z...
Maurice Joly was a French satirist and lawyer known for his work titled The Dialogue in Hell Between Machiavelli and Montesquieu, later used as a basis for The Protocols of the Elders of Z...
Max Guazzini
Max Guazzini (born 1947) is a French entrepreneur and until June 2011 president of the Stade Français rugby union club of Paris, who compete in the top division of rugby union in France, the Top 14.
Max Guazzini (born 1947) is a French entrepreneur and until June 2011 president of the Stade Français rugby union club of Paris, who compete in the top division of rugby union in France, the Top 14.
Medhi Lacen
Mehdi Gregory Giuseppe Lacen is an Algerian footballer who plays for Getafe CF in the Spanish first division, as a defensive midfielder.
Mehdi Gregory Giuseppe Lacen is an Algerian footballer who plays for Getafe CF in the Spanish first division, as a defensive midfielder.
Michel Maffesoli
Michel Maffesoli (born on 14 November 1944 in Graissessac, Hérault) is a French sociologist of Italian origin.
Michel Maffesoli (born on 14 November 1944 in Graissessac, Hérault) is a French sociologist of Italian origin.
Michel Petrucciani
Michel Petrucciani was a French jazz pianist.
Michel Petrucciani was a French jazz pianist.
Michel Platini
Michel François Platini (born 21 June 1955) is a former French football player and manager, and the president of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 2007.
Michel François Platini (born 21 June 1955) is a former French football player and manager, and the president of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 2007.
Michel Zunino
Michel Zunino, Knight of the Légion d'honneur, was a French wine grower and politician.
Michel Zunino, Knight of the Légion d'honneur, was a French wine grower and politician.
Mickaël Colloredo
Mickaël Colloredo (born September 16, 1980 in Lyon) is a French footballer, who is currently playing for French side Gazélec Ajaccio.
Mickaël Colloredo (born September 16, 1980 in Lyon) is a French footballer, who is currently playing for French side Gazélec Ajaccio.
Mike Di Meglio
Mike Di Meglio (born 17 January 1988 in Toulouse, France) is a French Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and 2008 world champion in the 125cc class.
Mike Di Meglio (born 17 January 1988 in Toulouse, France) is a French Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and 2008 world champion in the 125cc class.
Minouche Barelli
Minouche Barelli, born Mary-Pierre Barelli, (13 December 1947 - 20 February 2004) was a French singer, best-known internationally for her participation in the 1967 Eurovision Song Contest.
Minouche Barelli, born Mary-Pierre Barelli, (13 December 1947 - 20 February 2004) was a French singer, best-known internationally for her participation in the 1967 Eurovision Song Contest.
Mirwais Ahmadzaï
Mirwais Ahmadzaï, more commonly known as Mirwais, (born 1960) is a Paris based record producer and songwriter.
Mirwais Ahmadzaï, more commonly known as Mirwais, (born 1960) is a Paris based record producer and songwriter.
Nadine Morano
Nadine Morano is a French politician of Italian descent and the Minister for Apprenticeship and Professional Formation under the Minister of Labour, Employment and Health, Xavier Bertrand.
Nadine Morano is a French politician of Italian descent and the Minister for Apprenticeship and Professional Formation under the Minister of Labour, Employment and Health, Xavier Bertrand.
Napoleon III
Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (20 April 1808 – 9 January 1873) was the President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the emperor of the Second French Empire.
Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (20 April 1808 – 9 January 1873) was the President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the emperor of the Second French Empire.
Nina Ricci (designer)
Maria Nina Ricci (14 January 1883 – 30 November 1970) was a French fashion designer of Italian origin.
Maria Nina Ricci (14 January 1883 – 30 November 1970) was a French fashion designer of Italian origin.
Nino Ferrer
Nino Ferrer (born Nino Agostino Arturo Maria Ferrari in Genoa, Italy, 15 August 1934, died in Quercy Blanc, Saint-Cyprien Lot, Montcuq, 13 August 1998) was a famous French – Italian singer...
Nino Ferrer (born Nino Agostino Arturo Maria Ferrari in Genoa, Italy, 15 August 1934, died in Quercy Blanc, Saint-Cyprien Lot, Montcuq, 13 August 1998) was a famous French – Italian singer...
Nosfell
Nosfell (born 1 December 1978, in Saint-Ouen in Seine-Saint-Denis) is a rock musician who performs in a group with Pierre Lebourgeois (cellist) and Orkhan Murat (drummer).
Nosfell (born 1 December 1978, in Saint-Ouen in Seine-Saint-Denis) is a rock musician who performs in a group with Pierre Lebourgeois (cellist) and Orkhan Murat (drummer).
Noël Tosi
Noël Tosi (born 25 May 1959 in Philippeville) is a French football coach and former player.
Noël Tosi (born 25 May 1959 in Philippeville) is a French football coach and former player.
Olympia Mancini
Olympia Mancini, Countess of Soissons was the second eldest of the five celebrated Mancini sisters, who along with two of their female Martinozzi cousins, were known at the court of King Louis X...
Olympia Mancini, Countess of Soissons was the second eldest of the five celebrated Mancini sisters, who along with two of their female Martinozzi cousins, were known at the court of King Louis X...
Orlando Silvestri
Orlando Silvestri is a professional footballer from R. Francs Borains.
Orlando Silvestri is a professional footballer from R. Francs Borains.
Patrick Battiston
Patrick Battiston (born March 12, 1957 in Amnéville, Moselle) is a former French football player, who played for the France national team in three World Cups and won the 1984 European Football C...
Patrick Battiston (born March 12, 1957 in Amnéville, Moselle) is a former French football player, who played for the France national team in three World Cups and won the 1984 European Football C...
Patrick Hernandez
Patrick Hernandez is a French singer who had a worldwide hit with "Born to Be Alive" in 1979.
Patrick Hernandez is a French singer who had a worldwide hit with "Born to Be Alive" in 1979.
Patrick Modiano
Patrick Modiano is a French novelist.
Patrick Modiano is a French novelist.
Patrick Revelli
Patrick Revelli is a French former professional football striker and brother of the footballer Hervé Revelli.
Patrick Revelli is a French former professional football striker and brother of the footballer Hervé Revelli.
Paul Belmondo
Paul Alexandre Belmondo (born April 23, 1963 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine) is a French racing driver who raced in Formula One for the March and Pacific Racing teams.
Paul Alexandre Belmondo (born April 23, 1963 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine) is a French racing driver who raced in Formula One for the March and Pacific Racing teams.
Paul Belmondo (sculptor)
Paul Belmondo (b. 8 August 1898, Algiers, French Algeria - d. 1 January 1982, Paris, France) was a French sculptor.
Paul Belmondo (b. 8 August 1898, Algiers, French Algeria - d. 1 January 1982, Paris, France) was a French sculptor.
Paul Cézanne
Paul Cézanne was a French artist and Post-Impressionist painter whose work laid the foundations of the transition from the 19th century conception of artistic endeavour to a new and radically di...
Paul Cézanne was a French artist and Post-Impressionist painter whose work laid the foundations of the transition from the 19th century conception of artistic endeavour to a new and radically di...
Paul Valéry
Ambroise-Paul-Toussaint-Jules Valéry (; October 30, 1871 – July 20, 1945) was a French poet, essayist, and philosopher.
Ambroise-Paul-Toussaint-Jules Valéry (; October 30, 1871 – July 20, 1945) was a French poet, essayist, and philosopher.
Paul Virilio
Paul Virilio is a cultural theorist and urbanist.
Paul Virilio is a cultural theorist and urbanist.
Paul-Émile Botta
Paul-Émile Botta (1802, Turin, Piedmont – 1870) was a French scientist who served as Consul in Mosul (then in the Ottoman Empire, now in Iraq) from 1842.
Paul-Émile Botta (1802, Turin, Piedmont – 1870) was a French scientist who served as Consul in Mosul (then in the Ottoman Empire, now in Iraq) from 1842.
Philippe Buonarroti
Filippo Giuseppe Maria Ludovico Buonarroti more usually referred to under the French version Philippe Buonarroti (1761–1837) was an Italian egalitarian and utopian socialist, revolutionary...
Filippo Giuseppe Maria Ludovico Buonarroti more usually referred to under the French version Philippe Buonarroti (1761–1837) was an Italian egalitarian and utopian socialist, revolutionary...
Philippe Candeloro
Philippe Candeloro is a French figure skater who medalled at the 1994 and 1998 Winter Olympics.
Philippe Candeloro is a French figure skater who medalled at the 1994 and 1998 Winter Olympics.
Philippe Marini
Philippe Marini is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Oise department.
Philippe Marini is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Oise department.
Philippe Risoli
Philippe Risoli (born on 9 September 1953 in Paris) is a French television host with Italian origins.
Philippe Risoli (born on 9 September 1953 in Paris) is a French television host with Italian origins.
Philippe Sella
Philippe Sella (born 14 February 1962 in Tonneins) is a French former rugby union player, who held the record for most international appearances until beaten by Jason Leonard.
Philippe Sella (born 14 February 1962 in Tonneins) is a French former rugby union player, who held the record for most international appearances until beaten by Jason Leonard.
Piero de Bonzi
Piero de Bonzi (also Pierre; April 15, 1631 - 11 July 1703) was an Italian-French Roman Catholic cardinal.
Piero de Bonzi (also Pierre; April 15, 1631 - 11 July 1703) was an Italian-French Roman Catholic cardinal.
Pierre Cardin
Pierre Cardin (, born Pietro Cardin, is an Italian-born French fashion designer who was born on 7 July 1922, at San Biagio di Callalta near Treviso.
Pierre Cardin (, born Pietro Cardin, is an Italian-born French fashion designer who was born on 7 July 1922, at San Biagio di Callalta near Treviso.
Pierre Falcone
Pierre Falcone is a member of Angola's delegation to UNESCO, and holds the rank of Minister Counsellor.
Pierre Falcone is a member of Angola's delegation to UNESCO, and holds the rank of Minister Counsellor.
Pierre Milza
Pierre Milza (born on 16 April 1932) is a French historian, well-known as a specialist of fascism.
Pierre Milza (born on 16 April 1932) is a French historian, well-known as a specialist of fascism.
Pierre Mosca
Pierre Mosca (born Pietro Mosca on July 24, 1949) is an Italian born French former footballer and coach.
Pierre Mosca (born Pietro Mosca on July 24, 1949) is an Italian born French former footballer and coach.
Pierre Repellini
Pierre Repellini (born 27 October 1950 in Hyères, Var) is a French former football striker and manager.
Pierre Repellini (born 27 October 1950 in Hyères, Var) is a French former football striker and manager.
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza
Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazzà, best known as Pierre Paul François Camille Savorgnan de Brazza, was a Franco-Italian explorer, born in Italy and later naturalized Frenchman.
Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazzà, best known as Pierre Paul François Camille Savorgnan de Brazza, was a Franco-Italian explorer, born in Italy and later naturalized Frenchman.
Pierre Sinibaldi
Pierre Sinibaldi (born 29 February 1924 in Montemaggiore, Corse) is a French former football player and manager.
Pierre Sinibaldi (born 29 February 1924 in Montemaggiore, Corse) is a French former football player and manager.
Prince Eugene of Savoy
Prince Eugene of Savoy, was one of the most successful military commanders in modern European history, rising to the highest offices of state at the Imperial court in Vienna.
Prince Eugene of Savoy, was one of the most successful military commanders in modern European history, rising to the highest offices of state at the Imperial court in Vienna.
Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg
Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg (née Sibilla Sandra Weiller (y Torlonia)), was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France on 12 June 1968.
Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg (née Sibilla Sandra Weiller (y Torlonia)), was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France on 12 June 1968.
Rachel Legrain-Trapani
Rachel Legrain-Trapani (born on August 31, 1988, Saint-Saulve, Nord) was elected Miss France in 2007.
Rachel Legrain-Trapani (born on August 31, 1988, Saint-Saulve, Nord) was elected Miss France in 2007.
Raphaël Géminiani
Raphaël Géminiani (born Clermont-Ferrand, France, 12 June 1925) is a French former road bicycle racer.
Raphaël Géminiani (born Clermont-Ferrand, France, 12 June 1925) is a French former road bicycle racer.
Raphaël Piolanti
Raphaël Piolanti (born 14 November 1967 in Metz) is a retired male hammer thrower from France.
Raphaël Piolanti (born 14 November 1967 in Metz) is a retired male hammer thrower from France.
Raymond Baratto
Raymond Baratto (born 23 January 1934 in Amnéville, Moselle, France) is a former French footballer.
Raymond Baratto (born 23 January 1934 in Amnéville, Moselle, France) is a former French footballer.
Riccardo Cocciante
Riccardo Cocciante, also known in French-speaking countries as Richard Cocciante (born 20 February 1946), is an Italian singer-songwriter and actor.
Riccardo Cocciante, also known in French-speaking countries as Richard Cocciante (born 20 February 1946), is an Italian singer-songwriter and actor.
Richard Dell'Agnola
Richard Dell'Agnola (born February 6, 1949) is a member of the National Assembly of France.
Richard Dell'Agnola (born February 6, 1949) is a member of the National Assembly of France.
Richard Galliano
Richard Galliano (born December 12, 1950, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes) is a French accordionist.
Richard Galliano (born December 12, 1950, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes) is a French accordionist.
Rina Ketty
Rina Ketty (1 March 1911 – 23 December 1996), born Rina Pichetto, was a French chanteuse.
Rina Ketty (1 March 1911 – 23 December 1996), born Rina Pichetto, was a French chanteuse.
Robin Previtali
Robin Previtali is a French footballer, who currently plays as a striker for FC Gueugnon.
Robin Previtali is a French footballer, who currently plays as a striker for FC Gueugnon.
Roger Grava
Roger Grava (April 26, 1922, Claut, Province of Pordenone – May 4, 1949), aka Ruggero Grava, was an Italian born French football striker.
Roger Grava (April 26, 1922, Claut, Province of Pordenone – May 4, 1949), aka Ruggero Grava, was an Italian born French football striker.
Roger Karoutchi
Roger Karoutchi (born 26 August 1951) is the French Ambassador to the OECD. He is a former Secretary of State to the French Prime Minister, with responsibility for Relations with Parliament.
Roger Karoutchi (born 26 August 1951) is the French Ambassador to the OECD. He is a former Secretary of State to the French Prime Minister, with responsibility for Relations with Parliament.
Roger Piantoni
Roger Piantoni (born 26 December 1931) is a former French international footballer.
Roger Piantoni (born 26 December 1931) is a former French international footballer.
Roland Bugatti
Roland Bugatti (Born August 23, 1922 - Died March 29, 1977) was a French engineer and automotive industrialist.
Roland Bugatti (Born August 23, 1922 - Died March 29, 1977) was a French engineer and automotive industrialist.
Romain Rocchi
Romain Rocchi is a French football midfielder of Italian descent who currently plays for Arles-Avignon in Ligue 1.
Romain Rocchi is a French football midfielder of Italian descent who currently plays for Arles-Avignon in Ligue 1.
Rosa Benozzi Balletti
Zanetta Rosa Benozzi Balletti (Toulouse 1701 - 1758) was an Italian actress.
Zanetta Rosa Benozzi Balletti (Toulouse 1701 - 1758) was an Italian actress.
Rémy Cabella
Rémy Cabella (born 8 March 1990 in Ajaccio) is a French football player who plays for Montpellier HSC. He plays as an attacking midfielder.
Rémy Cabella (born 8 March 1990 in Ajaccio) is a French football player who plays for Montpellier HSC. He plays as an attacking midfielder.
Sabrina Quagliozzi
Sabrina Quagliozzi is a business news anchor and reporter based in New York City.
Sabrina Quagliozzi is a business news anchor and reporter based in New York City.
Savitri Devi
Savitri Devi Mukherji was the pseudonym of the Greek writer Maximiani Portas, who was a Nazi intelligence operative in India during World War II. She wrote about animal rights movements an...
Savitri Devi Mukherji was the pseudonym of the Greek writer Maximiani Portas, who was a Nazi intelligence operative in India during World War II. She wrote about animal rights movements an...
Sebastian De Maio
Sebastian De Maio is an Italian-French footballer.
Sebastian De Maio is an Italian-French footballer.
Serge Chiesa
Serge Chiesa (born 25 December 1950 in Casablanca) is a French former professional football (soccer) player.
Serge Chiesa (born 25 December 1950 in Casablanca) is a French former professional football (soccer) player.
Serge Reggiani
Serge Reggiani (2 May 1922 – 23 July 2004) was an Italian-born French singer and actor.
Serge Reggiani (2 May 1922 – 23 July 2004) was an Italian-born French singer and actor.
Serge Romano
Serge Romano is a French retired professional football defender, he last managing Amiens SC.
Serge Romano is a French retired professional football defender, he last managing Amiens SC.
Simone Simon
Simone Thérèse Fernande Simon (April 23, 1910 – February 22, 2005) was a French film actress who began her film career in 1931.
Simone Thérèse Fernande Simon (April 23, 1910 – February 22, 2005) was a French film actress who began her film career in 1931.
Sophie Sandolo
Sophie Sandolo (born 20 July 1976) is an Italian professional golfer who plays on the Ladies European Tour.
Sophie Sandolo (born 20 July 1976) is an Italian professional golfer who plays on the Ladies European Tour.
Spartaco Fontano
Spartaco Fontano (born 17 January 1922 at Monfalcone, Italy, and died 21 February 1944, at Fort Mont-Valérien, France), was one of the members of the French resistance shot at Mont Valérien as a...
Spartaco Fontano (born 17 January 1922 at Monfalcone, Italy, and died 21 February 1944, at Fort Mont-Valérien, France), was one of the members of the French resistance shot at Mont Valérien as a...
Stéphane Borbiconi
Stéphane Borbiconi is a French football player.
Stéphane Borbiconi is a French football player.
Stéphane Grappelli
Stéphane Grappelli was a French jazz violinist who founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France with guitarist Django Reinhardt in 1934.
Stéphane Grappelli was a French jazz violinist who founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France with guitarist Django Reinhardt in 1934.
Stéphane Ortelli
Stéphane Ortelli is a Monagasque motor racing driver who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in.
Stéphane Ortelli is a Monagasque motor racing driver who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in.
Stéphane Sanseverino
Stéphane Sanseverino (known as Sanseverino) is a French singer, guitarist and songwriter of Napolitan descent.
Stéphane Sanseverino (known as Sanseverino) is a French singer, guitarist and songwriter of Napolitan descent.
Sylvain Calzati
Sylvain Calzati is a French road bicycle racer for UCI Professional Continental team Bretagne-Schuller.
Sylvain Calzati is a French road bicycle racer for UCI Professional Continental team Bretagne-Schuller.
Sylvie Testud
Sylvie Testud (born January 17, 1971) is a French actress, writer and director.
Sylvie Testud (born January 17, 1971) is a French actress, writer and director.
Sébastien Corchia
Sébastien Corchia is a French footballer who currently plays for French club Sochaux in Ligue 1.
Sébastien Corchia is a French footballer who currently plays for French club Sochaux in Ligue 1.
Sébastien Grégori
Sébastien Grégori (born 6 April 1981 in Marseille) is a French football midfielder who currently plays for AS Cannes.
Sébastien Grégori (born 6 April 1981 in Marseille) is a French football midfielder who currently plays for AS Cannes.
Teki Latex
Teki Latex (born 1978 as Julien Pradeyrol in Paris, France) is a Paris-based electronica, dance and hip-hop artist, working both independently and as part of the French hip-hop act TTC.
Teki Latex (born 1978 as Julien Pradeyrol in Paris, France) is a Paris-based electronica, dance and hip-hop artist, working both independently and as part of the French hip-hop act TTC.
Thelonious Bernard
Thelonious Bernard is a French actor.
Thelonious Bernard is a French actor.
Thierry Beccaro
Thierry Beccaro (born on 19 October 1956, near Paris) is a French stage actor and TV presenter, with an Italian grandfather and Breton origin from her grandmother.
Thierry Beccaro (born on 19 October 1956, near Paris) is a French stage actor and TV presenter, with an Italian grandfather and Breton origin from her grandmother.
Thierry Gilardi
Thierry Gilardi was a French football commentator.
Thierry Gilardi was a French football commentator.
Thierry Mariani
Thierry Mariani is a French politician, Secretary of State for Transport for the Minister of Ecology, Sustainable development, Transport and Housing Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet in the François Fi...
Thierry Mariani is a French politician, Secretary of State for Transport for the Minister of Ecology, Sustainable development, Transport and Housing Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet in the François Fi...
Tony D'Amario
Tony D'Amario (28 May 1961 - 29 June 29 2005 in Paris) was a French actor best known for his role as K2 in Banlieue 13.
Tony D'Amario (28 May 1961 - 29 June 29 2005 in Paris) was a French actor best known for his role as K2 in Banlieue 13.
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, also spelled Bruni-Tedeschi, is an Italian-French actress.
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, also spelled Bruni-Tedeschi, is an Italian-French actress.
Valérie Rosso-Debord
Valérie Rosso-Debord is a member of the National Assembly of France.
Valérie Rosso-Debord is a member of the National Assembly of France.
Vanni Marcoux
Jean-Émile Diogène Marcoux was a French operatic bass-baritone, known professionally as Vanni Marcoux.
Jean-Émile Diogène Marcoux was a French operatic bass-baritone, known professionally as Vanni Marcoux.
Vincent Isola
Vincent Isola was born on 24 July 1862 in Blida, Algeria and died in Paris on 31 August 1947.
Vincent Isola was born on 24 July 1862 in Blida, Algeria and died in Paris on 31 August 1947.
Vincent Muratori
Vincent Muratori is a French defender.
Vincent Muratori is a French defender.
Virginie Razzano
Virginie Razzano , is a French professional tennis player and the current French No. 4.
Virginie Razzano , is a French professional tennis player and the current French No. 4.
Walter Spanghero
Walter Spanghero (born 21 December 1943) is a former French rugby union footballer.
Walter Spanghero (born 21 December 1943) is a former French rugby union footballer.
Yohann Capolungo
Yohann Capolungo (born May 13, 1988 in Auxerre) is a French footballer, who currently plays for McGill Redmen Soccer in Montreal, Quebec.
Yohann Capolungo (born May 13, 1988 in Auxerre) is a French footballer, who currently plays for McGill Redmen Soccer in Montreal, Quebec.
Yves Albarello
Yves Albarello is a member of the National Assembly of France.
Yves Albarello is a member of the National Assembly of France.
Yves Montand
Yves Montand (; 13 October 1921 – 9 November 1991) was an Italian-born French actor and singer.
Yves Montand (; 13 October 1921 – 9 November 1991) was an Italian-born French actor and singer.
Yves Pozzo di Borgo
Yves Pozzo di Borgo (born 3 May 1948) is a member of the Senate of France, representing the city of Paris.
Yves Pozzo di Borgo (born 3 May 1948) is a member of the Senate of France, representing the city of Paris.
Zino Francescatti
René-Charles "Zino" Francescatti (August 9, 1902 - September 17, 1991) was a French virtuoso violinist.
René-Charles "Zino" Francescatti (August 9, 1902 - September 17, 1991) was a French virtuoso violinist.
Édith Piaf
Édith Piaf (, ; ; 19 December 1915 – 11 October 1963), born Édith Giovanna Gassion, was a French singer and cultural icon who became widely regarded as France's national popular singe...
Édith Piaf (, ; ; 19 December 1915 – 11 October 1963), born Édith Giovanna Gassion, was a French singer and cultural icon who became widely regarded as France's national popular singe...
Édouard Molinaro
Édouard Molinaro is a French film director, actor, and screenwriter.
Édouard Molinaro is a French film director, actor, and screenwriter.
Élisabeth Guigou
Élisabeth Guigou is a French socialist politician.
Élisabeth Guigou is a French socialist politician.
Émile Bongiorni
Émile Bongiorni (March 19, 1921 – May 4, 1949) was a French football striker of Italian descent.
Émile Bongiorni (March 19, 1921 – May 4, 1949) was a French football striker of Italian descent.
Émile Isola
Émile Isola was born on 4 September 1860 in Blida, Algeria and died in Paris on 17 May 1945.
Émile Isola was born on 4 September 1860 in Blida, Algeria and died in Paris on 17 May 1945.
Émile Zola
Émile François Zola was a French writer, the most important exemplar of the literary school of naturalism and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism.
Émile François Zola was a French writer, the most important exemplar of the literary school of naturalism and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism.
Émilie Bigottini
Émilie Bigottini (16 April 1784, Toulouse - 28 April 1858, Paris) was a French dancer of Italian ancestry.
Émilie Bigottini (16 April 1784, Toulouse - 28 April 1858, Paris) was a French dancer of Italian ancestry.