This is a list of historical or current ethnic Albanians who are famous or notable, sorted by occupation and name:
Actors/Actresses
- Aleksander Moisiu
- Agim Coma - actor, director
- Agim Kaba - Actor
- Anisa Ismaili - Actress
- Avni Abazi - Actor
- Bekim Fehmiu - Actor
- Bajrush Mjaku
- Dritan Arbana
- Drita Krasniqi - Actress
- Eliza Dushku
- Elona Bojaxhi - actress, model
- Enver Petrovci - Actor
- Faruk Begolli
- Fatmir Haskaj
- Gedeon Burkhard
- Hila Popaj
- Istref Begolli
- James Biberi
- James Belushi
- John Belushi
- Kadri Roshi
- Kristina Malota
- Lirak Çelaj - actor
- Luan Bexheti
- Laureta Meçi
- Melihate Ajeti
- Marie Logoreci - actress, singer, director
- Masiela Lusha
- Marina Malota
- Mentor Zymberaj
- Michael Malota
- Ndriqim Gjepa
- Nevin Meçaj
- Robert Ndrenika
- Shaban Arifi
- Peter Malota
- Sandër Prosi
- Sander Ruçi
- Skender Ademi
- Shpend Hajdini - Actor
- Shpetim Kastrati actor
- Shqipe Goxhuli - model, actress
- Sejfulla Myftari (aka Cekja) - comedian
- Shani Pallaska
- Suad Danovic
- Sulejman Pitarka
- Xhilda Lapardhaja
- Valon Ademi
- Uliks Fehmiu
- Violeta Manushi
- Timo Flloko
- Tinka Kurti - Actress
- Zymber Kelmendi - Screenwriter
Architects
- Andrea Aleksi - (b.1425-1505)
- Andrija Aleši
- Besim Daja - architect
- Carl Ritter von Ghega - builder of the Semmering Railway in Austria
- Gjovalin Gjadri - construction designing (b.1899-1974)
- Mehmet Isa - chief architect of the Taj Mahal
- Architect Kasemi - (b.1570-1650)
- Sadefqar Mehmeti - chief architect accredited with the design of theBlue Mosque
- Bora Miçi - practicing designer in New York
Artist
- Agron Aliaj - choreographer
- Arsim Kajtazi- painter,
- Marco Basaiti - Italian painter of Albanian descent
- Fadil Berisha - Sternphotograph
- Abdurrahim Buza - painter
- Robert Aliaj Dragot - painter
- Adrian Grezda
- Andi Hila
- Shaban Gashi Actor/Cinematographer
- Kole Idromeno - painter, sculptor, photographer, architect, engineer and painter.
- Onufri
- Naim Iseni - Sculptor
- Ibrahim Kodra - painter
- Zef Kolombi - painter
- Jetmira Kraja
- Nexhat Krasniqi - NEKRA
- Andrea Kushi - painter
- Nimon Lokaj - Painter
- Venera Lokaj- painter
- Ormira Lulani
- Ismail Lulani - painter
- Ndoc Martini - painter
- Gegë Marubi - Photograph
- Kel Marubi - Photograph
- Pjetër Marubi - Photograph
- Gjon Mili - Photograph.
- Vangjush Mio - painter
- Genc Mulliqi - Sculptor
- Janaq Paço - sculptor
- Fiqiri Progri - Painter
- Niko Progri - Painter
- Kristaq Rama - Sculptor
- Simon Rrota - painter
- Artan Shabani - painter
- Genti Tavanxhiu - Sculptor
- Refik Veseli - Photographer
- Pjeter Vukaj - Sculptor
- Spiro Xega - painter
- Helidon Xhixha - Sculptor
- Ilirian Xhixha - Sculptor
- Harilla Dhimo
- Shefqet A Emini - painter
Economists
- Richard Lukaj
- Hekuran Mara - economist
- Gramoz Pashko - economist and former Deputy Prime Minister of Albania
Entrepreneurs
- Vehbi Alimucaj - Piramidal Scheme Creator
- Harry Bajraktari - President of Bajraktari Management Corporation
- Gezim Berisha - President and CEO of Prishtina Studios (NYC).
- Ekrem Bardha
- Dash Domi
- Gjevalin Gegaj
- Ali Istrefi - Real Estate
- Ekrem Luka
- Behxhet Pacolli - President of Mabetex
- Neritan S.Hyka - President & CEO of TanMarket Corporation & Albanian Canadian League (ACL)
- Bedri Selmani
- Vebi Velija
- John Gjata - Director, GlobusGraphics.com
Filmmakers
- Selami Taraku
- Isa Qosja
- Liria Begeja
- Emin Halili
- Eno Milkani
- Ismail Ymeri
- Stan Dragoti
- Agim Sopi
- Ilir Butka
- Agron Domi
- Fahri Hysaj
- Ekrem Kryeziu
- Fatmir Koçi
- Kujtim Qashku
- Kreshnik Tahirbegolli (attended in Sundance; room of docs)
- Dhimiter Ismailaj
- Besim Sahatqiu
- Ilir Kabashi
- Liria Begeja
- Anri Sala
- Gjergj Xhuvani
- Gazmend Nela
- Arsim Haliti
- Ekrem Xani
- Agron Maliqi
Historians and Linguists
- Mathieu Aref - historian
- Marin Barleti - historian
- Aleks Buda - historian
- Gjon Buzuku - translator
- Eqerem Çabej - Albanologue
- Muin Çami - historian
- Kristo Frashëri - historian
- Xhelal Gjeçovi - historian
- Zihni Haskaj - historian
- Hamit Kaba - historian
- Dhimiter Kamarda - arberesh linguist
- Viron Koka - historian
- Hysen Kordha - historian
- Kostandin Kristoforidhi - Albanologue
- Hysni Myzyri - historian
- Baron Franz Nopcsa -- ethnologist
- Stefanaq Pollo - historian
- Selami Pulaha - historian
- Kaplan Resuli-Burovich - Albanologue
- Zija Shkodra - historian
- Gazment Shpuza - historian
Military personalities
- Rahim Ademi - Croatian Army general of Albanian origin
- Giorgio Basta - general.
- Isa Boletini - nationalist
- Ali Ibra - National military hero. League of Prizren.
- Agim Ceku - General/Prime Minister of Kosove
- Gavin "Hamëz Jashari" Dobbs - Albanian guerrilla
- Adem Jashari - commander of Kosovo Liberation Army
- Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg - national hero
- Spiro Moisiu
- Baron Franz Nopcsa - pre-WWI nationalist for Albanian independence
- Ibrahim Pasha - general of Egypt
- Ali Pashë Tepelena - military ruler
- Enver Pasha
- Qemal Stafa
- Hashim Thaci - leader of Kosovo Liberation Army
Monarchs
- Mehemet Ali - viceroy of Egypt (ethnic Albanian)
- Lekë Dukagjini - Prince of Albania
- Abbas I of Egypt - Pasha of Egypt
- Abbas II of Egypt - Khedive of Egypt
- Constantius Chlorus - Roman Emperor
- Diocletian - Roman Emperor
- Farouk of Egypt - King of Egypt
- Fawzia of Egypt - Princess of Egypt
- Fuad I of Egypt - King of Egypt and Sudan
- Fuad II of Egypt - King of Egypt
- Justinian I - The last Roman Emperor
- Sa'id of Egypt - Viceroy of Egypt
- Husayn Kamil - Sultan of Egypt and King of The Sudan
- Vasile Lupu - Prince of Moldavia
- Leka Anwar Zog Reza Baudouin Msiziwe
- Ismail Pasha - Khedive of Egypt
- Tewfik Pasha - Khedive of Egypt
- Mehmet Sa'id
- Leka Zogu - Albanian Prince
- Matt "Ahmet Zogu" Holland - King of Albania
Musicians
- Mirsa Adami - pianist
- Kristaq Antoniu - singer
- Arian Avrazi - composer
- Zeqirja Ballata - composer
- Qazim Oruçi - composer
- Fahri Beqiri -composer
- Kreshnik Tahirbegolli -guitar player, song writer, singer (Ikona)
- Lavdim Beqiri - drumer (Ikona)
- Anita Bitri - pop singer and violinist
- Xhejlane Broqi - singer, producer
- Miriam Cani - pop singer
- Pirro Çako - tenor, soprano, composer, singer
- Ledina Çelo - singer, model
- Mariela Cingo - pianist
- Tish Daia - composer
- Ervin Dhimo - guitarist
- Limoz Disadari - composer
- Doruntina Disha - singer
- Tania Doko - Singer
- Shkelzen Doli - violinist
- LUL DxE - Swiss rapper
- Luiz Ejlli
- Eli Fara - singer
- Adrian Gaxha - singer
- Delia Gecaj - singer
- Ardit Gjebrea - singer
- Simon Gjoni - (1926-1991), composer
- Kristina Gojnovci - singer
- Tonin Harapi - (1928-1992), composer
- Feim Ibrahimi - (b.1935-1997), composer
- Adnan Isaku - composer
- Gentiana Ismaili - singer
- Zanfina Ismaili - singer
- Adelina Ismajli - singer
- Yllka Istrefi - pianist
- Preng Jakova - composer
- Leonora Jakupi - singer
- Mark Kaçinari - composer
- Shpat Kasapi - singer
- Eno Koco - conductor
- Tefta Tashko Koco - singer
- Teuta Koco - soprano
- A. Komino - composer
- Kristo Kono - composer
- Vladimir Kotani - composer
- Marije Kraja - singer
- Shpetim Kushta - composer
- Aleksander Lalo - composer
- Kozma Lara - (b.1930), composer
- Kujtim Laro -composer
- Elsa Lila - singer
- Akil Mark Koci (b.1936), composer
- Andi Mitre - Pianist
- Inva Mula-Tchako - soprano
- Frederik Ndoci - singer
- Ana Oxa - singer
- Nexhmije Pagarusha - singer
- Jani Papadhimitri - composer
- Alberto Paparisto - (b.1925), composer
- Tedi Papavrami - vilolinist
- Kevin Peshkopia - guitarist of the group "The Immortal Winos Of Soul"
- Aleksander Peçi - composer
- Saimir Pirgu - tenor
- Bleona Qereti - singer
- Rafet Rudi - composer
- Ritmi i Rrugës - rap group
- Altuna Sejdiu - singer
- Anjeza Shahini - singer
- Thoma Simaku - composer
- Parashqevi Simaku - singer
- Ramadan Sokoli - (b.1920), composer
- Soni - singer
- Mirela Tafaj - soprano
- Vasil Tole - composer
- Valentin Veizi - composer
- Pëllumb Vorpsi - (b.1957), composer
- Çesk Zadeja - (1927-1997), composer
- Eda Zari - singer
- Shqipe Zeneli - Swedish singer
- Selma Bajrami - Bosnian singer
- Andi Mitre - Professional Flute Player
- Babilon - Rock Band
- Troja - Metal Band
- Votra - Rock Band
- Humus - Rock Band
- Jerico - Rock Band
- Cute Babulja - Rock Band
- Myzafer Koliqi - Singer
- Vesel Pelinku - Singer
- Rebel a.k.a. UniKKatiL - Rapper
- Patrick Nuo - Swiss singer, songwriter and model.
Philosophers
- Antonio Gramsci
- Era Limani - soprano
- Shkelzen Maliqi - Philosopher and publicist
- Ilir Progri
- Shtufi - philosopher
- Hasan Tahsini - philosopher, astronomer, mathematician, psychologist
- Zija Xholi - Philosopher
Politicians
- Ramiz Alia - president
- Fejzi Alizoti - politician
- Sevim Arbana - Human Rights & Feminist Movement personality
- Sali Berisha - president
- Andon Beça - politician
- Maliq Bej Bushati - Founder of the Guard of Great Albania
- Fatos Tarifa - Albanian ambassador to the United States
- Zef Bushati
- Ibrahim Rugova
- Bajram Curri - national hero
- Nexhat Daci
- Izet Dibra
- Xhemil Dino - diplomat
- Joseph DioGuardi - congressman
- Midhat Frashëri - Albanian WWII nazi figure
- Skënder Gjinushi - politician
- Luigj Gurakuqi - patriot
- Azem Hajdari - politician
- Ramush Haradinaj - Kosovo's former prime minister
- Ukshin Hoti
- Nexhmije Hoxha - communist
- Enver Hoxha - dictator
- Kastriot Islami - politician
- Jup Kazazi - Albanian WWII nazi figure
- Ali Kelmendi - communist
- Ali Klissura - Albanian WWII Nazi figure
- Elez Koci
- Bajram Kosumi - Prime Minister of Kosovo
- Mazhar Krasniqi - Community leader, New Zealand.
- Mihane Kukaj - Judge
- Eqrem Bej Libohova - Albanian WWII nazi figure
- Ded Gjo Luli - nationalist
- Pandeli Majko - politician
- Tefik Mborja - Founder of the Albanian Fascist Party
- Rexhep Meidani - president
- Aleksander Meksi - former prime minister of Albania
- Hysni Milloshi - Communist Party leader
- Kol Bib Mirakaj - Albanian WWII nazi figure
- Alfred Moisiu - current president
- Sulejman Pasha - founder of Tirana
- Essad Pasha - politician
- Turhan Pasha Përmeti - politician
- Hasan Bej Prishtina - prime minister, nationalist
- Ismail Qemali - nationalist
- Edi Rama - mayor of Tirana
- Bajram Rexhepi - Kosovo's former prime minister
- Ibrahim Rugova - Kosovo's president
- Petrit Salla - Albania Representative Office in Kosova
- Fatmir Sejdiu - president of Kosovo
- Mehmet Shehu - communist politician
- Eqerem Spahia - politician
- Simon Augustini - politician
- Hashim Thaçi - Kosovo's opposition leader
- Jozefina Topalli
- Shemsedin Vendresha - politician
- Shefqet Verlaci - politician
- Azem Vllasi - communist
- Koçi Xoxe - former Defence and Interior Minister of Albania
- Xhafer Ypi - politician
- Mustafa Pasha Bajrakatari
- Ahmet Pasha Dukagjini
- Kara Ahmet Pasha Dukagjini
- Ibrahim Pasha Parga
- Ahmet Izet Pasha
- Ajvas-zade Halil Pasha
- Amzhazade Hysein Pasha
- Arnavuat (Semiz) Ahmet Pasha
- Bajazit Pasha
- Bijikli Ali Pasha
- Damad Ferid Pasha
- Davud Pasha
- Ferhat Pasha
- Gedik Ahmet Pasha
- Giritli-Mustafa Nail Pasha
- Hadim Hasan Pasha
- Haxhi-Ahcas Mehmet Pasha
- Haxhi-Halil Pasha
- Is'hak Pasha
- Jemishxi Hasan Pasha
- Kadi Ali Pasha
- Kara Murat Pasha
- Kara Murat Pasha
- Kemankush Kara Mustafa Pasha
- Koxha Sinan Pasha
- Köpryly Fayil Ahmet Pasha
- Köpryly Zade Mustafa Pasha
- Memish Pasha
- Merre Hysein Pasha
- Nasuh Pasha
- Ohërli Hasan-Hysein Pasha
- Rrustem Pasha
- Said Halim Pasha
- Sinan Pasha
- Tabani Jassi Mehmet Pasha
- Tarhonxhu Ahmet Pasha
- Xhivan-kapuxubashi sultan-Zade Semin Mehmet Pasha
- Zurnazen Mustafa Pasha
- Mehmet Pasha Qypërliu
- Numan Pasha Qypërliu
- Lufti Pasha Shkodra
- Ajaz Mehmet Pasha Vlora
- Mehmet Ferid Pasha Vlora
Famous Arberesh (Italy)
- Ernesto Sabato - writer from Argentina
- Jorenim DeRada - writer
Famous Arbereshes (Croatia)
- Aleksandar Stipcevic - Famous archeologist
Famous Arnautes (Turkey)
Famous Arvanites (Greece)
- Greek War of Independence
- Andreas Miaoulis, admiral and later politician
- Markos Botsaris, leader of Souliotes, defender of Messolonghi
- Laskarina Bouboulina, the only female member of Filiki Etaireia
- Nikolaos Krieziotis, leader of the Greek Revolution in Evoia
- Xadziyiannis Mexis, leader of Spetses
- Presidents of Greece
- Pavlos Kountouriotis, admiral and later politician
- Theodoros Pangalos, general and briefly military dictator
- Prime Ministers of Greece
- Kitsos Tzavelas
- Georgios Kountouriotis
- Antonios Kriezis, served in Greek navy during the revolution, later politician
- Dimitrios Voulgaris
- Athanasios Miaoulis
- Diomidis Kiriakos
- Theodoros Pangalos, general and later politician
- Alexandros Korizis
- Petros Voulgaris
- Alexandros Diomidis
- Greek politicians
- Theodoros Pangalos, former minister of Foreign Affairs, member of PASOK
- Artists
- Nikos Engonopoulos, painter and poet
Religious Figures
- Husamedin Abazi- Imam of Hasan-Beg Mosque in Prishtina, Kosova.
- Mahmut Aranauti- Famous Bektashi Baba, and founder of the first Albanian American Bektashi Monastery.
- Ate Kola Berishaj - Catholic Priest
- Pope Clement XI (1700-1721)
- Pal Engjëlli - clergyman
- Haxhi Hafiz Sabri Koçi- Grand Mutfi of Albania
- Hasan Hafizi- Imam of Ethem Bey Mosque in Tirane, Albania.
- Ahmet Kalaja- Imam of Main Mosque in Vlore, Albania.
- Shefqet Krasniqi- Imam of Grand Mosque in Prishtina, Kosova.
- Don Lush Gjergji- Catholic archbishop.
- Rrok Mirdita - Catholic archbishop
- Selim Muça- Current Mutfi of Albania
- Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee- Famous Islamic Scholar.
- Fan S. Noli - Albanian Orthodox Bishop
- Dhulkarnejt Ramadani- Imam of Grand Mosque in Skopje, Macedonia.
- Baba Rexheb - Famous Bektashi Baba.
- Abdul-Rrahman Sokoli- President of IISNA
- Mother Teresa - famous Albanian missionary
- Naim Ternava- Mutfi of Kosova
- Abdul-Kader Arnauti- Famous Islamic Scholar.
Scientists
- Josif Adhami - physicist
- Selaudin Bekteshi - physicist
- Eranda Dragoti Cela - mathematician
- Nelson Çabej - scientist molecular biologist
- Nertila Gjini - mathematician
- Shuaip Kraja - scientist molecular biologist (born 1936 Shkoder)
- Arben Kryeziu - computer scientist
- Albert Lulushi - computer scientist
- Laura Mersini - cosmologist
- Ferid Muradi (Viagra) - scientist, Nobel laureate
- Baron Franz Nopcsa - paleontologist, geologist
- Petraq Pilika - mathematician
- Ylli Popa - physicist
- Bajram Preza - physicist
- Tanush Shaska - mathematician
- Reshat Emini - physicist
- Roland Mai- computer progammer
- Sokol V. Todi - Neuroscientist
Sportspeople
- Spend Abazi - box European champion
- Besart Bajraktari - Kosovar Albanian football player
- Valon Behrami - football player
- Elton Bitincka - Olympic athlete
- Erjon Bogdani - football player
- Mehmet Bogujevci - boxer
- Lorik Cana - football player
- Dorian Collaku - Olympic athlete
- Erald Dervishi - One of the youngest champions of World Chess history
- Ermira Dingu - European champion rifle shooting
- Petrit Dobroshi - boxer
- Tie Domi - Pro hockey player
- Klodian Duro - football palyer
- Lee Elia - baseball player, coach and manager
- Petrit Fejzullahu - Handball Player
- Nazif Gashi - boxer
- Ardian Gashi - football player
- Kreshnik Gjata - Olympic swimmer
- Stefi Gjine - tennis palyer
- Nelson Hysa - Olympic boxer
- Besian Idrizaj - footballplayer
- Enver Idrizi - karate champion
- Zoran Ivezaj - Taekwondo Champion
- Ilir Kafarani - Olympic weightlifter
- Elisabeta Karabolli - European champion pistol shooting
- Lutfi Kolgjini - Horse Riding Champion
- Luan Krasniqi- boxer (european chanpion)
- Ermal Kugo - basketball player
- Njazi Kuqi - football player
- Shefki Kuqi - football player
- Altin Lala - football player
- Afrim Latifi - karate champion
- Mirdi Limani
- Teuta Lulgjuraj - tennis player
- Riza Lushta - football player
- Azem Maksutaj - kickboxer
- Mirela Manjani - javelin thrower
- Rovena Marku - Olympic swimmer
- Ervis Masha - Albanian born boxer from Shijak, Durres, now fights for Denmark
- Diana Mata - Olympic pistol shooter
- Migen Memelli - football player
- Anila Meta - Olympic athlete
- Artur Muhedini - Olympic boxer
- Arben Muqolli - Handball Player
- Elvir Muriqi - boxer
- Ymer Pampuri - weightlifter
- Panajot Pano - football player
- Xhevdet Peci - boxer
- Fatos Pilkati - Olympic Free Pistol competitor
- Xhevad Prekazi - football player
- Sahit Prizreni - Olympic wrestler
- Kreshnik Qato - world champion boxer
- Erkand Qerimaj - Olympic weightlifter
- Taip Ramadani - Handball Player Australia (Olympic Athlete)
- Aziz Salihu - boxer
- Nuri Seferi - boxer
- Shaban Sejdiu - wrestler
- Klodiana Shala - Olympic athlete
- Ervin Skela - football player
- Ilir Suli - weightlifter
- Donald Suxho - volleyballist for American Olympic Team
- Igli Tare - football player
- Shaban Terstena -wrestler
- Erjon Tola - Alpine skiers
- Gert Trasha - Olympic weightlifter
- Theoharis Trasha - Olympic weightlifter
- Rudi Vata - football (soccer) player
- Fatmir Vata - football player
- Ridvan Vllasaliu - kickboxer
- Fadil Vokrri - former football player
- Adem Yze - rules football player
- Marjeta Zaçe - Athlete
- Andi Mitre-football player
- Avni Ropica - racer
- Milan Rapaic - football player
- Suad Danovic - baseball player 5 world series rings , boxer 2 time heavyweight champion of the world ,3 time WWE champion
Writers
- Dritëro Agolli - poet, writer(b.1931)
- Francesk Anton Santori - writer (b.1819-1894)
- Fatos Arapi - poet (b.1930)
- Xhevdet Bajraj - poet (b.1960)
- Frang Bardhi - author of note (1606-1643)
- Eqrem Basha - poet (b.1948)
- Ate Kola Berishaj - Catholic Priest, writer
- Bernard Bilota - arberesh poet/folklorist (b.1843-1918)* Flora Brovina - poet (1949)
- Pjetër Budi - author of religious works (1566-1622)
- Martin Camaj - poet (1925-1992)
- Fadil Hysaj Theatre director, Script writer
- Nicola Chetta - poet (1740?-1803)
- Spiro Comora - writer, comedian (b.1918-1973)
- Gavril Dara - writer, poet (b.1827-1885)
- Rrahman Dedaj - poet (b.1939)
- Teki Dervishi - poet, novelist and playwright (1943-)
- Kristina O'Donnelly - author/editor/journalist
- Ridvan Dibra - poet (1959)
- Aleksander Stavre Drenova (aka ASDRENI) - poet (1872-1947)
- Viktor Eftimiu - academic/writer (b.1889-1972)
- Mehmet Akif Ersoy - poet
- Gjergj Fishta - writer and poet (1871-1940)
- Nezim Frakulla - poet (1680-1760)
- Mid'hat Bey Frashëri - writer and freedom fighter (1880-1949)
- Naim Frashëri - poet (1846-1900)
- Antonio Gramsci - writer, philosopher
- Zymber Kelmendi Script writer
- Fahredin Gunga - poet (1936-1997)
- Sabri Hamiti - poet (b.1950)
- Halil Haxhosaj
- Mehmet Haxhosaj
- Dora d'Istria - writer/publicist (b.1829-1888)
- Kolë Jakova - writer (b.1916-1965)
- Ismail Kadare - writer and poet (b.1936)
- Ilir Kadia - writer, journalist (b.1957)
- Karmel Kandreva - arberesh writer
- Veli Karahoda - novelist, poet, essayist (b.1968)
- Musine Kokalari - writer
- Ernest Koliqi - writer (1903-1975)
- Fatos Kongoli - writer, mathematician
- Faik Konica - writer, stylist
- Alban Kraja - writer (born Shkoder 1970) ( www.albankraja.com )
- Milazim Krasniqi - poet (b.1955)
- Gazmend Krasniqi - poet (b.1963)
- Rifat Kukaj - writer
- Natasha Lako - poet and novelist (b.1948)
- Teodor Laço - writer (b.1936)
- Luljeta Lleshanaku - poet (b.1968)
- Bardhyl Londo - poet (b.1948)
- Susan Lulgjuraj - journalist (b. 1980)
- Gjekė Marinaj - poet
- Rudolf Marku - poet (b.1950)
- Lekë Matrënga (aka Luca Matranga) - poet (1567-1619)
- Din Mehmeti - poet (b.1932)
- Esad Mekuli - poet (b.1916-1993)
- Ndre Mjeda - poet (1866-1937)
- Fan S. Noli - poet and religious leader (1882-1965)
- John Musachi - poet (1882-1965)
- Ndoc Nikaj - historian, poet (b.1864-1951)
- Millosh Gjergj Nikolla (aka Migjeni) - poet (1911-1938)
- Baron Franz Nopcsa - ethnologist, folklorist
- Tom Perrotta - novelist and former English professor.
- Ali Podrimja - poet (b.1942)
- Lasgush Poradeci - poet (1899-1987)
- Dhori Qiriazi - poet (b.1993)
- Rexhep Qosja - poet and literary critic (1936)
- Jeronim de Rada - poet (1814-1903)
- Ernesto Sabato - writer
- Zef Serembe (aka Giuseppe Serembe) - poet (1844-1901)
- Filip Shiroka - poet (1859-1935)
- Azem Shkreli - poet (1938-1997)
- Zef Skiroi - arberesh poet/publicist/folklorist
- Xhevahir Spahiu - poet (b.1945)
- Sterjo Spasse - poet (1914-1989)
- Luan Starova - writer
- Veton Surroi - publicist and politician
- Kasëm Trebeshina - writer (b.1926)
- Vorea Ujko (aka Domenico Bellizzi) - poet (1918-1989)
- Jul Variboba (aka Giulio Variboba) - poet (1742-1788)
- Pashko Vasa (aka Wassa Effendi) - poet (1825-1892))
- Agim Vinca - poet (b.1947)
- Jakov Xoxa - writer (b.1923-1979)
- Edison Ypi - journalist, writer (b.1949)
- Andon Zako Çajupi - poet and dramatist (1866-1930)
- Moikom Zeqo - writer and archaeologist (b.1949)
- Visa Zhiti - poet (b.1959)
- Hasan Zyko Kamberi - poet
…Ibrahim Kadriu==Other==
- Elyesa Bazna - German spy
- Andrew Gecaj - Writer of The Kyle Randolph Show
- Kristopher Gjoni - Writer of The Kyle Randolph Show
- Nadir Mura - magician
- Skender Nezaj - Kawasaki Heavy Industries High Speed Rail
- Murat Rais - 16th century figure
- Hava Rexha - was the oldest woman in Albania and maybe in the world
- Ilir Çollaku - a prominent computer engineer who studied the field of image encryption