SettingsItalian immigrants to the United States
Afdera Franchetti
Baroness Afdera Franchetti (born c. 1931; see photo) is an Italian Baroness, descendant of an old Jewish Venice family that intermarried with the Rothschild family and eventually converted to Ro...
Baroness Afdera Franchetti (born c. 1931; see photo) is an Italian Baroness, descendant of an old Jewish Venice family that intermarried with the Rothschild family and eventually converted to Ro...
Alberto Bimboni
Alberto Bimboni (1882–1960) was an Italian-born American composer and conductor.
Alberto Bimboni (1882–1960) was an Italian-born American composer and conductor.
Alberto Giolitti
Alberto Giolitti (November 14, 1923 - April 15, 1993) was an Italian-American comic book artist.
Alberto Giolitti (November 14, 1923 - April 15, 1993) was an Italian-American comic book artist.
Aldo Andretti
Aldo Andretti (born February 28, 1940 in Montona d'Istria, Italy (now Motovun, Croatia)) is the twin brother of Mario Andretti and the father of John Andretti and Adam Andretti.
Aldo Andretti (born February 28, 1940 in Montona d'Istria, Italy (now Motovun, Croatia)) is the twin brother of Mario Andretti and the father of John Andretti and Adam Andretti.
Alex Caldiero
Alex Caldiero (b. Alissandru Francesco Caldiero) is a poet, polyartist, sonosopher, and scholar of humanities and intermedia.
Alex Caldiero (b. Alissandru Francesco Caldiero) is a poet, polyartist, sonosopher, and scholar of humanities and intermedia.
Alfredo de Palchi
Alfredo Giop de Palchi (born December 13, 1926 Verona, Italy) is an Italian poet, and translator.
Alfredo Giop de Palchi (born December 13, 1926 Verona, Italy) is an Italian poet, and translator.
Angelo Faticoni
Angelo Faticoni (b. 1859 - d. August 2, 1931) was a professional freakshow artist and contortionist who was renowned for his unusual buoyancy.
Angelo Faticoni (b. 1859 - d. August 2, 1931) was a professional freakshow artist and contortionist who was renowned for his unusual buoyancy.
Angelo Garzio
Angelo Charles Garzio (1922-2008) was an Italian-American educator, ceramic artist and musician.
Angelo Charles Garzio (1922-2008) was an Italian-American educator, ceramic artist and musician.
Angelo Pellegrini
Angelo Pellegrini (1904 – 1991) was an author of books about the pleasures of growing and making your own food and wine, and about the Italian immigrant experience.
Angelo Pellegrini (1904 – 1991) was an author of books about the pleasures of growing and making your own food and wine, and about the Italian immigrant experience.
Anthony J. Celebrezze
Anthony Joseph Celebrezze Sr. (pronounced ; September 4, 1910 – October 29, 1998) was an Italian American politician of the Democratic Party, who served as the 49th mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, as ...
Anthony Joseph Celebrezze Sr. (pronounced ; September 4, 1910 – October 29, 1998) was an Italian American politician of the Democratic Party, who served as the 49th mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, as ...
Anthony T. Rossi
Anthony Talamo Rossi (September 13, 1900 – January 24, 1993) was an Italian immigrant who founded Tropicana Products, a producer of orange juice founded in 1947 in Bradenton, Florida in th...
Anthony Talamo Rossi (September 13, 1900 – January 24, 1993) was an Italian immigrant who founded Tropicana Products, a producer of orange juice founded in 1947 in Bradenton, Florida in th...
Antonio Demo
Father Antonio Demo (born on April 23, 1870 in Lazzaretto di Bassano, Italy - 1936 in New York City) was a New York City priest and civic activist.
Father Antonio Demo (born on April 23, 1870 in Lazzaretto di Bassano, Italy - 1936 in New York City) was a New York City priest and civic activist.
Antonio Meucci
Antonio Santi Giuseppe Meucci (; April 13, 1808 – October 18, 1889) was a compatriot of Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi, and an inventor, best known for developing a voice communi...
Antonio Santi Giuseppe Meucci (; April 13, 1808 – October 18, 1889) was a compatriot of Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi, and an inventor, best known for developing a voice communi...
Antonio Sabàto, Jr.
Antonio Antonio Sabàto, Jr.KamakanaalohamaikalaniAntonio Sabàto, Jr. HarveyAntonio Sabàto, Jr. Sabàto, Jr. is an American actor and model.
Antonio Antonio Sabàto, Jr.KamakanaalohamaikalaniAntonio Sabàto, Jr. HarveyAntonio Sabàto, Jr. Sabàto, Jr. is an American actor and model.
Arturo Castiglioni
Arturo Castiglioni (April 10, 1874, Trieste - January 21, 1952) was an Italian-born American medical historian.
Arturo Castiglioni (April 10, 1874, Trieste - January 21, 1952) was an Italian-born American medical historian.
Aurelio Giorni
Aurelio Giorni (1895 – 1938) was an American composer of Italian birth.
Aurelio Giorni (1895 – 1938) was an American composer of Italian birth.
Caesar Cardini
Cesare Cardini (February 24, 1896 – November 3, 1956) was an Italian Mexican restaurateur, chef, and hotel owner, who is credited with creating the Caesar salad.
Cesare Cardini (February 24, 1896 – November 3, 1956) was an Italian Mexican restaurateur, chef, and hotel owner, who is credited with creating the Caesar salad.
Carl Marzani
Carl Aldo Marzani (4 March 1912 - 11 December 1994) was an American leftwing political activist and publisher.
Carl Aldo Marzani (4 March 1912 - 11 December 1994) was an American leftwing political activist and publisher.
Carlo Mazzone-Clementi
Carlo Mazzone-Clementi (1920 - November 5, 2000) was a contemporary and colleague of the giants of modern European theater.
Carlo Mazzone-Clementi (1920 - November 5, 2000) was a contemporary and colleague of the giants of modern European theater.
Carmelo D'Anzi
Carmelo D'Anzi (born November 24, 1956) is an Italian-American football coach and former player.
Carmelo D'Anzi (born November 24, 1956) is an Italian-American football coach and former player.
Charles Atlas
Charles Atlas, born Angelo Siciliano, was the developer of a bodybuilding method and its associated exercise program that was best known for a landmark advertising campaign featuring Atlas...
Charles Atlas, born Angelo Siciliano, was the developer of a bodybuilding method and its associated exercise program that was best known for a landmark advertising campaign featuring Atlas...
Clara Lovett
Clara M. Lovett (born in Trieste, Italy), is a former president of Northern Arizona University.
Clara M. Lovett (born in Trieste, Italy), is a former president of Northern Arizona University.
Claude V. Palisca
Claude Victor Palisca (Nov 24, 1921, Fiume, Italy -– Jan 11, 2001) was an internationally recognized authority on early music, especially opera of the renaissance and baroque periods, and was He...
Claude Victor Palisca (Nov 24, 1921, Fiume, Italy -– Jan 11, 2001) was an internationally recognized authority on early music, especially opera of the renaissance and baroque periods, and was He...
Clyde Geronimi
Clyde "Gerry" Geronimi was an Italian-American animation director.
Clyde "Gerry" Geronimi was an Italian-American animation director.
Constantino Brumidi
Constantino Brumidi was an Italian-American historical painter, best known and honored for his fresco work in the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
Constantino Brumidi was an Italian-American historical painter, best known and honored for his fresco work in the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
Dan Mitrione
Daniel A. Mitrione (August 4, 1920 – August 10, 1970) was an Italian-born American police officer, Federal Bureau of Investigation agent and a United States government advisor for the Central In...
Daniel A. Mitrione (August 4, 1920 – August 10, 1970) was an Italian-born American police officer, Federal Bureau of Investigation agent and a United States government advisor for the Central In...
Dani Donadi
Dani Donadi (b. November 25, 1967) is an award winning film composer and record producer born in Treviso (near Venice), Italy.
Dani Donadi (b. November 25, 1967) is an award winning film composer and record producer born in Treviso (near Venice), Italy.
Domenico Brescia
Domenico Brescia (1866–1939) was an Italian composer who taught in Chile and Ecuador, then became known in the United States for writing chamber music as well as musical accompaniment for dramat...
Domenico Brescia (1866–1939) was an Italian composer who taught in Chile and Ecuador, then became known in the United States for writing chamber music as well as musical accompaniment for dramat...
Edgard Varèse
Edgard Victor Achille Charles Varèse, whose name was also spelled Edgar Varèse, was an innovative French-born composer who spent the greater part of his career in the United States.
Edgard Victor Achille Charles Varèse, whose name was also spelled Edgar Varèse, was an innovative French-born composer who spent the greater part of his career in the United States.
Edward F. Allodi
Edward F. Allodi AIA (1893-1987) was an Italian American architect who designed a number of important buildings for Roman Catholic Clients in Connecticut and New York during the early part of th...
Edward F. Allodi AIA (1893-1987) was an Italian American architect who designed a number of important buildings for Roman Catholic Clients in Connecticut and New York during the early part of th...
Elissa Landi
Elissa Landi (December 6, 1904 – October 21, 1948) was an Italian born actress who was popular in Hollywood films of the 1920s and 1930s.
Elissa Landi (December 6, 1904 – October 21, 1948) was an Italian born actress who was popular in Hollywood films of the 1920s and 1930s.
Emilio G. Segrè
Emilio Gino Segrè (1 February 1905 – 22 April 1989) was an Italian-born, naturalized American, physicist and Nobel laureate in physics, who with Owen Chamberlain, discovered antiprotons, a sub-a...
Emilio Gino Segrè (1 February 1905 – 22 April 1989) was an Italian-born, naturalized American, physicist and Nobel laureate in physics, who with Owen Chamberlain, discovered antiprotons, a sub-a...
Emilius R. Ciampa
Emilius R. Ciampa (1896-1996) was an American sculptor and artist.
Emilius R. Ciampa (1896-1996) was an American sculptor and artist.
Emma Trentini
Emma Trentini (1878-March 23, 1959) was an Italian soprano opera singer who came to the United States in December 1906.
Emma Trentini (1878-March 23, 1959) was an Italian soprano opera singer who came to the United States in December 1906.
Enea Bossi, Sr.
Enea Bossi, Sr. (29 March 1888–1963) was an Italian-American aerospace engineer and aviation pioneer.
Enea Bossi, Sr. (29 March 1888–1963) was an Italian-American aerospace engineer and aviation pioneer.
Enrico Fermi
Enrico Fermi was an Italian-American physicist particularly known for his work on the development of the first nuclear reactor, Chicago Pile-1, and for his contributions to the development of qu...
Enrico Fermi was an Italian-American physicist particularly known for his work on the development of the first nuclear reactor, Chicago Pile-1, and for his contributions to the development of qu...
Enzo Stuarti
Enzo Stuarti (born Lorenzo Scapone; March 3, 1919 - December 16, 2005) was an Italian American tenor and musical theater performer.
Enzo Stuarti (born Lorenzo Scapone; March 3, 1919 - December 16, 2005) was an Italian American tenor and musical theater performer.
Ephraim Oshry
Ephraim Oshry (1914–2003), author of The Annihilation of Lithuanian Jewry, was one of the few European rabbis and poseks to survive the Holocaust.
Ephraim Oshry (1914–2003), author of The Annihilation of Lithuanian Jewry, was one of the few European rabbis and poseks to survive the Holocaust.
Federico Castelluccio
Federico Castelluccio (born April 29, 1964) is an Italian-American actor and professional visual artist, who is best known for his role as Furio Giunta on the HBO TV series, The Sopranos.
Federico Castelluccio (born April 29, 1964) is an Italian-American actor and professional visual artist, who is best known for his role as Furio Giunta on the HBO TV series, The Sopranos.
Federico Faggin
Federico Faggin (born December 1, 1941 in Vicenza), who received in 2010 the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by Barack Obama, the highest honor best...
Federico Faggin (born December 1, 1941 in Vicenza), who received in 2010 the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by Barack Obama, the highest honor best...
Felix Silla
Felix Anthony Silla (born 11 January 1937) is an Italian film and television actor and stuntman, best known for his role as "Cousin Itt" on television's The Addams Family, and many other cla...
Felix Anthony Silla (born 11 January 1937) is an Italian film and television actor and stuntman, best known for his role as "Cousin Itt" on television's The Addams Family, and many other cla...
Ferdinand Pecora
Ferdinand Pecora (January 6, 1882 – December 7, 1971) was an American lawyer and judge who became famous in the 1930s as Chief Counsel to the United States Senate Committee on Banking and Curren...
Ferdinand Pecora (January 6, 1882 – December 7, 1971) was an American lawyer and judge who became famous in the 1930s as Chief Counsel to the United States Senate Committee on Banking and Curren...
Fortunato Anselmo
Fortunato Anselmo (October 1, 1883 - July 15 1965) was the Vice Consul of Italy of Salt Lake City from the 1920s to the beginning of the World War II and again from 1950 to 1965.
Fortunato Anselmo (October 1, 1883 - July 15 1965) was the Vice Consul of Italy of Salt Lake City from the 1920s to the beginning of the World War II and again from 1950 to 1965.
Francesca Braggiotti
Francesca Braggiotti (17 October 1902 – 25 February 1998) was an Italian dancer, actress and dubber.
Francesca Braggiotti (17 October 1902 – 25 February 1998) was an Italian dancer, actress and dubber.
Francesca S. Cabrini
Saint Francesa Xavier Cabrini, also called Mother Cabrini, was the first American citizen to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.
Saint Francesa Xavier Cabrini, also called Mother Cabrini, was the first American citizen to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.
Franco Modigliani
Franco Modigliani (June 18, 1918 – September 25, 2003) was an Italian economist at the MIT Sloan School of Management and MIT Department of Economics, and winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in E...
Franco Modigliani (June 18, 1918 – September 25, 2003) was an Italian economist at the MIT Sloan School of Management and MIT Department of Economics, and winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in E...
Franco Rasetti
Franco Dino Rasetti (August 10, 1901 – December 5, 2001) was an Italian scientist.
Franco Dino Rasetti (August 10, 1901 – December 5, 2001) was an Italian scientist.
Frank Capra
Frank Russell Capra (May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991) was a Sicilian-born American film director and a creative force behind a number of films of the 1930s and 1940s, including It Happe...
Frank Russell Capra (May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991) was a Sicilian-born American film director and a creative force behind a number of films of the 1930s and 1940s, including It Happe...
Frank Cirofici
Francisco Cirofici (1887–1912) aka Frank Murato aka Dago Frank was a New York City criminal, who along with Harry Horowitz, was responsible for the murder of the gambler Herman Rosen...
Francisco Cirofici (1887–1912) aka Frank Murato aka Dago Frank was a New York City criminal, who along with Harry Horowitz, was responsible for the murder of the gambler Herman Rosen...
Frank D'Amelio
Frank D’Amelio is a former U.S. soccer defender who played one season in the North American Soccer League, one in the American Soccer League and the 1980-1981 indoor NASL season.
Frank D’Amelio is a former U.S. soccer defender who played one season in the North American Soccer League, one in the American Soccer League and the 1980-1981 indoor NASL season.
Frank Vittor
Frank Vittor (January, 6, 1888 – January 24, 1968) was an Italian immigrant to the United States who became famous as a sculptor.
Frank Vittor (January, 6, 1888 – January 24, 1968) was an Italian immigrant to the United States who became famous as a sculptor.
Gaetano Salvemini
Gaetano Salvemini (8 November 1873 - 6 September 1957) was an Italian anti-fascist politician, historian and writer.
Gaetano Salvemini (8 November 1873 - 6 September 1957) was an Italian anti-fascist politician, historian and writer.
Gaetano Trentanove
Gaetano Trentanove (February 21, 1858 - March 13, 1937) was an Italian and American sculptor.
Gaetano Trentanove (February 21, 1858 - March 13, 1937) was an Italian and American sculptor.
Geno Auriemma
Geno Auriemma (born Luigi Auriemma, March 23, 1954, in Montella, Italy) is the head coach of the University of Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team, which he has led to seven National Col...
Geno Auriemma (born Luigi Auriemma, March 23, 1954, in Montella, Italy) is the head coach of the University of Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team, which he has led to seven National Col...
George Dolenz
George Dolenz (originally George Dolentz, born Jure Dolenc) (5 January 1908 - 8 February 1963) was an American film actor born in Trieste (then part of Austria-Hungary, now in Italy), ...
George Dolenz (originally George Dolentz, born Jure Dolenc) (5 January 1908 - 8 February 1963) was an American film actor born in Trieste (then part of Austria-Hungary, now in Italy), ...
George Z. Singal
George Z. Singal (born 1945) is currently chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine.
George Z. Singal (born 1945) is currently chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine.
Gerard Francis Tempest
Gerard Francis Tempest (February 23, 1918 – July 26, 2009) was a painter, sculptor, architect and veteran of World War II. Tempest was the father of Abstract Spiritualism and the protégé of Gior...
Gerard Francis Tempest (February 23, 1918 – July 26, 2009) was a painter, sculptor, architect and veteran of World War II. Tempest was the father of Abstract Spiritualism and the protégé of Gior...
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada Pamela De Laurentiis is an Italian American chef, writer, television personality, and the host of the current Food Network program Giada at Home.
Giada Pamela De Laurentiis is an Italian American chef, writer, television personality, and the host of the current Food Network program Giada at Home.
Gino Gardassanich
Gino Gardassanich (last name changed to Gard in 1949) (November 26, 1922 – February 12, 2010), was an Italian American soccer goalkeeper who was a member of the United States tea...
Gino Gardassanich (last name changed to Gard in 1949) (November 26, 1922 – February 12, 2010), was an Italian American soccer goalkeeper who was a member of the United States tea...
Giorgio de Santillana
Giorgio Diaz de Santillana (Rome 1902 – Beverly, Massachusetts 1974) was an Italian-American philosopher of science and historian of science, and professor at MIT.
Giorgio Diaz de Santillana (Rome 1902 – Beverly, Massachusetts 1974) was an Italian-American philosopher of science and historian of science, and professor at MIT.
Giovanna Borradori
Giovanna Borradori (born Milan, Italy, in 1963) is Professor of Philosophy at Vassar College.
Giovanna Borradori (born Milan, Italy, in 1963) is Professor of Philosophy at Vassar College.
Giovanni Zenatello
Giovanni Zenatello (2 February 1876 - 11 February 1949) was an Italian opera singer.
Giovanni Zenatello (2 February 1876 - 11 February 1949) was an Italian opera singer.
Giuseppe Prezzolini
Giuseppe Prezzolini (27 January 1882, Perugia, Umbria – 14 July 1982) was an Italian journalist, editor and writer, later an American citizen.
Giuseppe Prezzolini (27 January 1882, Perugia, Umbria – 14 July 1982) was an Italian journalist, editor and writer, later an American citizen.
Giuseppe Zangara
Giuseppe Zangara (September 7, 1900 – March 20, 1933) was the assassin of Chicago mayor Anton Cermak, though United States President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt is generally believed t...
Giuseppe Zangara (September 7, 1900 – March 20, 1933) was the assassin of Chicago mayor Anton Cermak, though United States President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt is generally believed t...
Gonippo Raggi
Gonippo Raggi (1875-1959) was an Italian artist who provided murals for many churches and church institutions in the United States.
Gonippo Raggi (1875-1959) was an Italian artist who provided murals for many churches and church institutions in the United States.
Guido Calabresi
Guido Calabresi (born October 18, 1932, Milan) is an Italian born American legal scholar and senior judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Guido Calabresi (born October 18, 1932, Milan) is an Italian born American legal scholar and senior judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Guido Deiro
Guido Pietro Deiro (September 1, 1886 - July 26, 1950) was a famous vaudeville star, international recording artist, composer and teacher.
Guido Pietro Deiro (September 1, 1886 - July 26, 1950) was a famous vaudeville star, international recording artist, composer and teacher.
Henry Woodhouse
Henry Woodhouse (1884–1970) was an Italian-born US aviation enthusiast, magazine publisher, speculator and forger of historical documents.
Henry Woodhouse (1884–1970) was an Italian-born US aviation enthusiast, magazine publisher, speculator and forger of historical documents.
Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Fiorella Elettra Giovanna Rossellini (born 18 June 1952) is an Italian actress, filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and model.
Isabella Fiorella Elettra Giovanna Rossellini (born 18 June 1952) is an Italian actress, filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and model.
James DeSimone
James DeSimone (Palermo, Sicily- died May 1977 Springfield, Missouri) was an Italian-American Kansas City, Missouri gangster and drug trafficker.
James DeSimone (Palermo, Sicily- died May 1977 Springfield, Missouri) was an Italian-American Kansas City, Missouri gangster and drug trafficker.
Jason Acuña
Jason Acuña (born May 16, 1973), better known as "Wee-Man", is an American TV host and actor.
Jason Acuña (born May 16, 1973), better known as "Wee-Man", is an American TV host and actor.
Joe Orlando
Joseph Orlando (April 4, 1927 — December 23, 1998) was an illustrator, writer, editor and cartoonist.
Joseph Orlando (April 4, 1927 — December 23, 1998) was an illustrator, writer, editor and cartoonist.
Joe Savoldi
Joseph Anthony Savoldi Jr., more commonly known as Jumping Joe Savoldi (March 5, 1908 - January 25, 1974) was an Italian-born, American football player and professional wrestler.
Joseph Anthony Savoldi Jr., more commonly known as Jumping Joe Savoldi (March 5, 1908 - January 25, 1974) was an Italian-born, American football player and professional wrestler.
John Baptist Miège
John Baptist Miège, born on September 18, 1815 in La Foret (Savoy) and died July 21, 1884 in Woodstock, Maryland (USA), was an Italian Savoyard Jesuit priest.
John Baptist Miège, born on September 18, 1815 in La Foret (Savoy) and died July 21, 1884 in Woodstock, Maryland (USA), was an Italian Savoyard Jesuit priest.
John DeStefano
John DeStefano, (died April 8th, 2008 in Naples, Florida ) was an American sculptor, painter and businessman.
John DeStefano, (died April 8th, 2008 in Naples, Florida ) was an American sculptor, painter and businessman.
Joseph Bayma
Joseph Bayma (born November, 1816 in Piedmont, Italy; died February 7, 1892 at Santa Clara, California) was a mathematician, philosopher, and scientist.
Joseph Bayma (born November, 1816 in Piedmont, Italy; died February 7, 1892 at Santa Clara, California) was a mathematician, philosopher, and scientist.
Joseph Glimco
Joseph Paul Glimco (January 14, 1909–April 28, 1991) was an Italian American labor leader and well-known organized crime figure based in Chicago, Illinois.
Joseph Paul Glimco (January 14, 1909–April 28, 1991) was an Italian American labor leader and well-known organized crime figure based in Chicago, Illinois.
Joseph M. Finotti
Joseph M. Finotti (born at Ferrara, Italy, 21 September 1817; died at Central City, Colorado, 10 January 1879) was an Italian Jesuit, writer and editor, active in the United States.
Joseph M. Finotti (born at Ferrara, Italy, 21 September 1817; died at Central City, Colorado, 10 January 1879) was an Italian Jesuit, writer and editor, active in the United States.
Joseph Petrosino
Giuseppe "Joe" Petrosino (August 30, 1860 - March 12, 1909) was a New York City police officer who was a pioneer in the fight against organized crime.
Giuseppe "Joe" Petrosino (August 30, 1860 - March 12, 1909) was a New York City police officer who was a pioneer in the fight against organized crime.
Joseph Toronto
Joseph Toronto (born Giuseppe Taranto) (June 25, 1818 – July 6, 1883) was the first Italian convert to the Latter Day Saint movement and was one of the first missionaries of The Church of ...
Joseph Toronto (born Giuseppe Taranto) (June 25, 1818 – July 6, 1883) was the first Italian convert to the Latter Day Saint movement and was one of the first missionaries of The Church of ...
Juan Rosai
Juan Rosai, M.D. (born in August 1940) is an Italian-born American physician who has contributed to clinical research in the subspecialty of surgical pathology.
Juan Rosai, M.D. (born in August 1940) is an Italian-born American physician who has contributed to clinical research in the subspecialty of surgical pathology.
Laura Huxley
Laura Huxley was a musician, author, psychological counselor and lecturer.
Laura Huxley was a musician, author, psychological counselor and lecturer.
Lawrence Carra
Lawrence Carra (1909— March 30, 2006) was an American professor of drama at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a director of theater and television as well...
Lawrence Carra (1909— March 30, 2006) was an American professor of drama at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a director of theater and television as well...
Lawrence E. Gerosa
Lawrence E. Gerosa (August 10, 1894-June 24, 1972) born Lawrence Ettore Gerosa in Milan, Italy was an Italian-American politician who served as New York City Comptroller from 1954-1961.
Lawrence E. Gerosa (August 10, 1894-June 24, 1972) born Lawrence Ettore Gerosa in Milan, Italy was an Italian-American politician who served as New York City Comptroller from 1954-1961.
Leo Castelli
Leo Castelli was an American art dealer.
Leo Castelli was an American art dealer.
Leo Lentelli
Leo Lentelli (20 October 1879 - 31 December 1961) was an Italian sculptor who immigrated to the United States.
Leo Lentelli (20 October 1879 - 31 December 1961) was an Italian sculptor who immigrated to the United States.
Leo Lionni
Leo Lionni (May 5, 1910 - October 11, 1999) was an author and illustrator of children's books.
Leo Lionni (May 5, 1910 - October 11, 1999) was an author and illustrator of children's books.
Licia Albanese
Licia Albanese (born July 22, 1913) is an Italian-born American operatic soprano.
Licia Albanese (born July 22, 1913) is an Italian-born American operatic soprano.
Lidia Bastianich
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich (born Lidia Motika on February 21, 1947 in Pula, Istria County, Croatia) is an American chef, author, and restaurateur.
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich (born Lidia Motika on February 21, 1947 in Pula, Istria County, Croatia) is an American chef, author, and restaurateur.
Lorenzo Caccialanza
Lorenzo Caccialanza (born January 28, 1955) is an Italian-born American football (soccer) goalkeeper and actor.
Lorenzo Caccialanza (born January 28, 1955) is an Italian-born American football (soccer) goalkeeper and actor.
Louis Capozzoli
Louis Joseph Capozzoli (March 6, 1901 - October 8, 1982) was a United States Representative from New York.
Louis Joseph Capozzoli (March 6, 1901 - October 8, 1982) was a United States Representative from New York.
Louis Cardis
Louis Cardis (1825 – 1877) was an American politician.
Louis Cardis (1825 – 1877) was an American politician.
Louis Francescon
Louis Francescon (March 29, 1866 - September 7, 1964) was a missionary and pioneer of the Italian Pentecostal Movement.
Louis Francescon (March 29, 1866 - September 7, 1964) was a missionary and pioneer of the Italian Pentecostal Movement.
Louis Handley
Louis de Breda Handley or Luigi de Breda (Rome February 14, 1874 – New York December 28, 1956) was an Italian-born American freestyle swimmer and water polo player who competed in th...
Louis de Breda Handley or Luigi de Breda (Rome February 14, 1874 – New York December 28, 1956) was an Italian-born American freestyle swimmer and water polo player who competed in th...
Luigi Chinetti
Luigi Chinetti (July 17, 1901 – August 17, 1994) was an Italian-born racecar driver, who emigrated to the United States during World War II and became an American citizen.
Luigi Chinetti (July 17, 1901 – August 17, 1994) was an Italian-born racecar driver, who emigrated to the United States during World War II and became an American citizen.
Luigi Palma di Cesnola
Luigi Palma di Cesnola (July 29, 1832 – November 20, 1904), an Italian-American soldier and amateur archaeologist, was born in Rivarolo Canavese, near Turin.
Luigi Palma di Cesnola (July 29, 1832 – November 20, 1904), an Italian-American soldier and amateur archaeologist, was born in Rivarolo Canavese, near Turin.
Marco Reginelli
Marco "Small Man" Reginelli (1897 - May 26, 1956) was an New Jersey mobster who became underboss of the Bruno crime family and operated a famous nightclub in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Marco "Small Man" Reginelli (1897 - May 26, 1956) was an New Jersey mobster who became underboss of the Bruno crime family and operated a famous nightclub in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Margherita Missoni
Margherita Missoni (born February 21, 1983 in Italy) is known for her rise to prominence as an ambassador of, and heiress to, her family's Missoni fashion house, which was founded by her grandpa...
Margherita Missoni (born February 21, 1983 in Italy) is known for her rise to prominence as an ambassador of, and heiress to, her family's Missoni fashion house, which was founded by her grandpa...
Maria Barbella
Maria Barbella (October 24, 1868 - 1902 --last we know of her) was the first woman sentenced to die in the electric chair.
Maria Barbella (October 24, 1868 - 1902 --last we know of her) was the first woman sentenced to die in the electric chair.
Mario Andretti
Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940) is a retired Italian American world champion racing driver, one of the most successful Americans in the history of the sport.
Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940) is a retired Italian American world champion racing driver, one of the most successful Americans in the history of the sport.
Mario Oriani-Ambrosini
Mario Gaspare R. Oriani-Ambrosini is an Italian American constitutional lawyer and politician, currently a Member of Parliament in South Africa with the Inkatha Freedom Party.
Mario Gaspare R. Oriani-Ambrosini is an Italian American constitutional lawyer and politician, currently a Member of Parliament in South Africa with the Inkatha Freedom Party.
Mario Procaccino
Mario Angelo Procaccino (September 5, 1912, - December 20, 1995) was a lawyer, comptroller, and candidate for mayor of New York City.
Mario Angelo Procaccino (September 5, 1912, - December 20, 1995) was a lawyer, comptroller, and candidate for mayor of New York City.
Mario Salvadori
Mario G. Salvadori (March 19, 1907 – June 25, 1997) was a structural engineer and professor of both civil engineering and architecture at Columbia University.
Mario G. Salvadori (March 19, 1907 – June 25, 1997) was a structural engineer and professor of both civil engineering and architecture at Columbia University.
Mark Feldstein
Mark Feldstein (May 3, 1937 – October 2001), was an American artist and photographer best known for his large format photography of the streetlife and architecture of New York City.
Mark Feldstein (May 3, 1937 – October 2001), was an American artist and photographer best known for his large format photography of the streetlife and architecture of New York City.
Mary Magdalen Bentivoglio
Venerable Mary Magdalen Bentivoglio was born in Italy in the 19th century and died in 1905 at the age of 71.
Venerable Mary Magdalen Bentivoglio was born in Italy in the 19th century and died in 1905 at the age of 71.
Mauro Fiore
Mauro Fiore (born 1964) is an Italian-American cinematographer.
Mauro Fiore (born 1964) is an Italian-American cinematographer.
Michael Fedele
Michael Fedele (born March 30, 1955, in Minturno, Italy) is an Italian-American politician.
Michael Fedele (born March 30, 1955, in Minturno, Italy) is an Italian-American politician.
Michael Valente
Michael Valente (February 5, 1895 – January 10, 1976) was a United States Army soldier who served in World War I. He received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor...
Michael Valente (February 5, 1895 – January 10, 1976) was a United States Army soldier who served in World War I. He received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor...
Michele Pane
Michele Pane (Adami of Decollatura, March 11, 1876 – Chicago, April 18, 1953) was an Italian American symbolist poet and journalist who wrote in northern Calabrese.
Michele Pane (Adami of Decollatura, March 11, 1876 – Chicago, April 18, 1953) was an Italian American symbolist poet and journalist who wrote in northern Calabrese.
Monty Banks
Montague (Monty) Banks (18 July 1897 – 7 January 1950 born Mario Bianchi in Cesena, Italy) was a comedian and film director.
Montague (Monty) Banks (18 July 1897 – 7 January 1950 born Mario Bianchi in Cesena, Italy) was a comedian and film director.
Nino Marcelli
Nino Marcelli (1890–1967) was an Italian composer and conductor who revived the San Diego Symphony orchestra.
Nino Marcelli (1890–1967) was an Italian composer and conductor who revived the San Diego Symphony orchestra.
Olga Gorelli
Olga Gorelli, (June 14, 1920 Bologna, Italy, died 2006) was well known for her musical talents as a composer and piano teacher.
Olga Gorelli, (June 14, 1920 Bologna, Italy, died 2006) was well known for her musical talents as a composer and piano teacher.
Paolo Abbate
Paolo Abbate was an Italian-born sculptor and minister who lived and worked in Connecticut.
Paolo Abbate was an Italian-born sculptor and minister who lived and worked in Connecticut.
Pascal Tosi
Pascal Tosi (Pasquale Tosi; 25 April 1837 – 14 January 1898) was an Italian Jesuit, missionary and co-founder of the Alaska mission and Church.
Pascal Tosi (Pasquale Tosi; 25 April 1837 – 14 January 1898) was an Italian Jesuit, missionary and co-founder of the Alaska mission and Church.
Paul Scurti
Paolo "Paul" Scurti was an Italian-American soccer midfielder who spent five seasons in the North American Soccer League and earned one cap with the United States men's national soccer team.
Paolo "Paul" Scurti was an Italian-American soccer midfielder who spent five seasons in the North American Soccer League and earned one cap with the United States men's national soccer team.
Peter Angelo Cavicchia
Peter Angelo Cavicchia (born in Roccamandolfi, Campobasso, Italy on May 22, 1879) was an American Republican Party politician from New Jersey, who served in the United States House of Representa...
Peter Angelo Cavicchia (born in Roccamandolfi, Campobasso, Italy on May 22, 1879) was an American Republican Party politician from New Jersey, who served in the United States House of Representa...
Pietro Deiro
Pietro Deiro (1888 – 1954) was one of the most influential accordionists of the first half of the 20th century.
Pietro Deiro (1888 – 1954) was one of the most influential accordionists of the first half of the 20th century.
Pietro Frosini
Pietro Frosini (1885-1951) was one of the first famous "stars of the accordion."
Pietro Frosini (1885-1951) was one of the first famous "stars of the accordion."
Primo Carnera
Primo Carnera (October 26, 1906 – June 29, 1967) was an Italian boxer, nicknamed the Ambling Alp, who became the world heavyweight champion.
Primo Carnera (October 26, 1906 – June 29, 1967) was an Italian boxer, nicknamed the Ambling Alp, who became the world heavyweight champion.
Rafaela Ottiano
Rafaela Ottiano (4 March 1888 – 18 August 1942) was an Italian-born American stage and film actress.
Rafaela Ottiano (4 March 1888 – 18 August 1942) was an Italian-born American stage and film actress.
Rhys Coiro
Rhys Coiro (born March 12, 1979) is an American film, television and stage actor.
Rhys Coiro (born March 12, 1979) is an American film, television and stage actor.
Riccardo Giacconi
Riccardo Giacconi (born October 6, 1931) is an Italian/American Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist who laid the foundations of X-ray astronomy.
Riccardo Giacconi (born October 6, 1931) is an Italian/American Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist who laid the foundations of X-ray astronomy.
Roberto Peccei
Roberto D. Peccei is Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of California Los Angeles, a position he has held since October, 2000.
Roberto D. Peccei is Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of California Los Angeles, a position he has held since October, 2000.
Roberto Sabatino Lopez
Roberto Sabatino Lopez (October 8, 1910—July 6, 1986), also known as Robert S. Lopez, was an Italian-American historian of medieval European economic history.
Roberto Sabatino Lopez (October 8, 1910—July 6, 1986), also known as Robert S. Lopez, was an Italian-American historian of medieval European economic history.
Rudolph Altrocchi
Rudolph Altrocchi (October 31, 1882 – May 13, 1953) was a professor of Italian language and literature.
Rudolph Altrocchi (October 31, 1882 – May 13, 1953) was a professor of Italian language and literature.
Sacco and Vanzetti
Ferdinando Nicola Sacco (April 22, 1891–August 23, 1927) and Bartolomeo Vanzetti (June 11, 1888–August 23, 1927) were anarchists who were convicted of murdering two men during a 1920 armed...
Ferdinando Nicola Sacco (April 22, 1891–August 23, 1927) and Bartolomeo Vanzetti (June 11, 1888–August 23, 1927) were anarchists who were convicted of murdering two men during a 1920 armed...
Sal Rocca
Sal Rocca (born October 29, 1946) is an Italian immigrant to the United States who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for several years, as well as serving a few terms a...
Sal Rocca (born October 29, 1946) is an Italian immigrant to the United States who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for several years, as well as serving a few terms a...
Salvador Luria
Salvador Edward Luria (Turin, August 13, 1912 – Lexington, February 6, 1991) was an Italian microbiologist and a Nobel laureate (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine) for his pioneering w...
Salvador Edward Luria (Turin, August 13, 1912 – Lexington, February 6, 1991) was an Italian microbiologist and a Nobel laureate (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine) for his pioneering w...
Sandra Pianalto
Sandra Pianalto (born August 4, 1954) took office on February 1, 2003, as the tenth chief executive of the Fourth District Federal Reserve Bank, at Cleveland.
Sandra Pianalto (born August 4, 1954) took office on February 1, 2003, as the tenth chief executive of the Fourth District Federal Reserve Bank, at Cleveland.
Silvio Scionti
Silvio Vittore Alberto Scionti (November 20, 1882–May 22, 1973) was an Italian-born American pianist and teacher.
Silvio Vittore Alberto Scionti (November 20, 1882–May 22, 1973) was an Italian-born American pianist and teacher.
Tony Crescitelli
Tony Crescitelli (born January 11, 1957 in Altavilla Irpina, Italy) is a retired Italian-American soccer forward who spent six seasons in the North American Soccer League and earned one cap with...
Tony Crescitelli (born January 11, 1957 in Altavilla Irpina, Italy) is a retired Italian-American soccer forward who spent six seasons in the North American Soccer League and earned one cap with...
Ulderico Marcelli
Ulderico Marcelli (October 3, 1882 – August 17, 1962) was a 20th century Italian composer who became known in the United States for writing operas and musical accompaniment for dramatic performa...
Ulderico Marcelli (October 3, 1882 – August 17, 1962) was a 20th century Italian composer who became known in the United States for writing operas and musical accompaniment for dramatic performa...
Victor Anfuso
Victor L'Episcopo Anfuso (March 10, 1905 – December 28, 1966) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Victor L'Episcopo Anfuso (March 10, 1905 – December 28, 1966) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Vincent Gardenia
Vincent Gardenia (January 7, 1920 – December 9, 1992) was an Italian American stage, film, and television actor.
Vincent Gardenia (January 7, 1920 – December 9, 1992) was an Italian American stage, film, and television actor.
Vincent Luke Palmisano
Vincent Luke Palmisano (August 5, 1882 – after January 12, 1953) was an American politician from Maryland.
Vincent Luke Palmisano (August 5, 1882 – after January 12, 1953) was an American politician from Maryland.