23 Entries
Notable Italian Americans Directory
Browse the most comprehensive directory of Italian Americans who shaped history in politics, science, business, arts, sports, and more.
Showing 1–23 of 23 entries starting with “R”
Gina RaimondoPolitics & Governance · b. 1971 · Governor of Rhode Island and U.S. Secretary of Commerce, central to recent U.S. semiconductor and industrial policy.
Tony RandallFilm & Television · 1920–2004 · Felix Unger in The Odd Couple
Anthony RappFilm & Television · b. 1971 · Original Mark Cohen in Rent on Broadway (1996)
Vic RaschiSports · 1919–1988 · The Springfield Rifle
Rachael RayArts & Literature · b. 1968 · 30 Minute Meals
Lou ReedMusic · 1942–2013 · Walk on the Wild Side
Ed RendellPolitics & Governance · b. 1944 · Philadelphia Mayor
Don RicklesFilm & Television · 1926–2017 · Mr. Warmth
Dave RighettiSports · b. 1958 · Yankees pitcher
Pat RileySports · b. 1945 · Showtime Lakers coach
Michael RispoliFilm & Television · b. 1960 · The Sopranos (Jackie Aprile)
Phil RizzutoSports · 1917–2007 · Yankees shortstop
Andy RobustelliSports · 1925–2011 · New York Giants DE
Peter W. Rodino Jr.Politics & Governance · 1909–2005 · Chair of the House Judiciary Committee during the Nixon impeachment inquiry — one of the most consequential moments in U.S. constitutional history.
Ray RomanoFilm & Television · b. 1957 · Everybody Loves Raymond
Caesar RomeroFilm & Television · 1907–1994 · The Joker (Batman TV series 1966)
Julius La RosaMusic · 1930–2016 · Eh Cumpari; discovered by Arthur Godfrey; beloved 1950s Italian-American crooner
Tony RosatoFilm & Television · 1954–2017 · SCTV cast member
Jimmy RoselliMusic · 1925–2011 · Beloved Neapolitan song interpreter; cult following in Italian-American communities; born Gennaro Roselli
Tony La RussaSports · b. 1944 · Manager of the A's, Cardinals, and White Sox
Patricia RussoBusiness & Entrepreneurship · b. 1952 · CEO of Alcatel-Lucent
Sam RutiglianoSports · 1932–2021 · Cleveland Browns head coach 1978-84
Bobby RydellMusic · 1942–2022 · Wild One; Volare; South Philly teen idol; born Robert Louis Ridarelli; Rydell High named for him