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Notable Italian Americans Directory
Browse the most comprehensive directory of Italian Americans who shaped history in politics, science, business, arts, sports, and more.
Showing 1–44 of 44 entries starting with “D”
Alphonse D'AmatoPolitics & Governance · b. 1937 · Senator Pothole
Mike D'AntoniSports · b. 1951 · Revolutionized basketball with Seven Seconds or Less offense with Phoenix Suns
Vincent D'OnofrioFilm & Television · b. 1959 · Full Metal Jacket
Alan DaleMusic · 1925–2002 · Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
Charles DalyMilitary & Service · 1929–2019 · Korean War Medal of Honor for repelling Chinese assault
Vic DamoneMusic · 1928–2018 · Best pipes in the business (per Sinatra); born Vito Rocco Farinola
Cesare DanovaFilm & Television · 1926–1992 · Italian film star who moved to Hollywood
Tony DanzaFilm & Television · b. 1951 · Taxi
Bobby DarinMusic · 1936–1973 · Mack the Knife; Splish Splash; born Walden Robert Cassotto; died at 37
Jimmy DarrenMusic · b. 1936 · Goodbye Cruel World; Gidget film series; born James William Ercolani
Green DayMusic · b. 1972 · Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day
Dr. Michael DeBakeyScience & Technology · 1908–2008 · Pioneered coronary bypass surgery and aortic surgery
Dennis DeConciniPolitics & Governance · b. 1937 · Arizona Senator 1977-1995
Peter DeFazioPolitics & Governance · b. 1947 · Oregon Congressman 1987-2023
Frank DefordJournalism & Media · 1938–2017 · Sports Illustrated senior writer
Buddy DeFrancoMusic · 1923–2014 · Greatest bebop clarinetist; born Boniface Ferdinand Leonardo DeFranco
Joe DeLamielleureSports · b. 1951 · Buffalo Bills offensive guard
Rosa DeLauroPolitics & Governance · b. 1943 · Long-serving member of Congress and House Appropriations leader with decades of influence over federal spending priorities.
Don DeLilloArts & Literature · b. 1936 · Underworld
Fred DeLucaBusiness & Entrepreneurship · 1947–2015 · Subway co-founder who transformed a single Connecticut sandwich shop into one of the largest restaurant chains in the world.
Dom DeLuiseFilm & Television · 1933–2009 · Cannonball Run
Paddy DeMarcoSports · 1928–2012 · Lightweight champion
Tony DeMarcoSports · 1932–2021 · Welterweight champion
Ron DeSantisPolitics & Governance · b. 1978 · Florida Governor
Vincent DeVitaMedicine & Public Health · b. 1935 · NCI Director
Danny DeVitoFilm & Television · b. 1944 · Taxi
Vin DieselFilm & Television · b. 1967 · The Fast and the Furious franchise
Bishop Francis DiLorenzoReligion & Faith · 1942–2017 · Roman Catholic Bishop of Richmond, Virginia
Dom DiMaggioSports · 1917–2009 · The Little Professor
Joe DiMaggioSports · 1914–1999 · New York Yankees centerfielder whose 56-game hitting streak remains one of the most celebrated records in American sports.
Steve DiMaggioSports · 1922–2007 · 4th DiMaggio brother (lesser known)
Vince DiMaggioSports · 1912–1986 · Eldest DiMaggio brother
Dion DiMucciMusic · b. 1939 · Runaround Sue; The Wanderer; pioneered doo-wop and early rock and roll
Thomas DiNapoliBusiness & Entrepreneurship · b. 1954 · New York State Comptroller 2007-present
Archbishop Daniel DiNardoReligion & Faith · b. 1949 · Cardinal Archbishop of Galveston-Houston
Larry DiNardoSports · b. 1938 · Vanderbilt and LSU football coach
Nick DiPaoloFilm & Television · b. 1960 · Edgy Italian-American standup comedian
Mike DitkaSports · b. 1939 · Da Coach
Vincent DoleScience & Technology · 1913–2006 · Co-developed methadone maintenance treatment for heroin addiction
Pete DomeniciPolitics & Governance · 1932–2017 · Longest-serving Senator from New Mexico
Pietro di DonatoArts & Literature · 1911–1992 · Christ in Concrete (1939)
Angelo DundeeSports · 1921–2012 · Greatest trainer in boxing history
Johnny DundeeSports · 1893–1965 · First junior lightweight champion
Jimmy DuranteMusic · 1893–1980 · The Schnozzola; Inka Dinka Doo; Goodnight Mrs. Calabash; beloved vaudeville-to-television entertainer