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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.
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Lee IacoccaBusiness & Entrepreneurship · 1924–2019 · Auto executive who helped create the Ford Mustang and led Chrysler's historic comeback, becoming one of the most recognized Italian American business leaders.
Robert IannacconeBusiness & Entrepreneurship · b. 1951 · Brooklyn-born Wall Street executive and Italian-American business community leader
Louis J. IgnarroMedicine & Public Health · b. 1941 · Nobel laureate whose discovery that nitric oxide is a signaling molecule changed cardiovascular medicine and enabled treatments including Viagra.
Vincent ImpellitteriPolitics & Governance · 1900–1987 · NYC Mayor 1950-1953
Michael ImperioliFilm & Television · b. 1966 · Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos
Pete IncavigliaSports · b. 1964 · Texas Rangers slugger
Dom IrreraFilm & Television · b. 1947 · South Philly Italian-American stand-up comedian
Tom IzzoSports · b. 1955 · Michigan State head basketball coach