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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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Penny MarshallFilm & Television · 1943–2018 · Laverne & Shirley
Billy MartinSports · 1928–1989 · Yankees manager
Dean MartinMusic · 1917–1995 · Singer, actor, and Rat Pack member (born Dino Paul Crocetti) whose smooth style defined mid-century American entertainment.
Tony MartinMusic · 1913–2012 · There's No Tomorrow; film and radio star; born Alvin Morris; husband of Cyd Charisse
Tino MartinezSports · b. 1967 · Yankees 1B
Al MartinoMusic · 1927–2009 · Here in My Heart; first #1 on UK Singles Chart; played Johnny Fontane in The Godfather; born Alfred Cini
Mike MassiminoScience & Technology · b. 1962 · NASA astronaut who serviced the Hubble Space Telescope and became a prominent public science communicator.
Drea de MatteoFilm & Television · b. 1972 · Adriana La Cerva in The Sopranos
Don MattinglySports · b. 1961 · Yankees 1B
Tami MaurielloSports · 1923–1999 · Bronx Italian-American heavyweight contender
Joey MaximSports · 1922–2001 · Light heavyweight champion
Paul MazurskyFilm & Television · 1930–2014 · Directed Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
Philip MazzeiHistorical & Exploration · 1730–1816 · Neighbor and friend of Thomas Jefferson
Lee MazzilliSports · b. 1955 · NY Mets CF/1B
Tony MazzocchiLabor & Activism · 1926–2002 · OCAW labor leader
Al Di MeolaMusic · b. 1954 · Return to Forever; Mediterranean Sundance; world music fusion pioneer
Tony MeolaSports · b. 1969 · USMNT goalkeeper
Gino MerliMilitary & Service · 1924–2002 · Medal of Honor at Battle of the Siegfried Line
Mark MessierSports · b. 1961 · 6 Stanley Cups
Jim MessinaMusic · b. 1947 · Loggins and Messina
Vittorio MetzgerScience & Technology · b. 1950 · Italian-born cancer biologist
Antonio MeucciScience & Technology · 1808–1889 · Italian immigrant inventor recognized by the U.S. Congress as the true inventor of the telephone, preceding Bell's patent.
Alyssa MilanoFilm & Television · b. 1972 · Who's the Boss
Sal MineoFilm & Television · 1939–1976 · Rebel Without a Cause
Vincent MinnelliFilm & Television · 1903–1986 · Directed Gigi and An American in Paris (both Oscar winners)
Franco ModiglianiMedicine & Public Health · 1918–2003 · Nobel Prize in Economics (1985); Modigliani-Miller theorem; life-cycle savings theory; fled fascist Italy
Anna MoffoMusic · 1932–2006 · Soprano at Metropolitan Opera and La Scala; beloved TV opera star of the 1960s
Anthony MonacoMedicine & Public Health · b. 1959 · Identified genes for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and dyslexia
Tom MonaghanBusiness & Entrepreneurship · b. 1937 · Founded Domino's Pizza
Joe MontanaSports · b. 1956 · Four-time Super Bowl champion quarterback often ranked the greatest in NFL history, known for his composure under pressure.
Lou MonteMusic · 1917–1989 · Pepino the Italian Mouse (#5 Billboard, 1963); Italian novelty and pop recordings
Joe MorelloMusic · 1928–2011 · Dave Brubeck Quartet drummer; Take Five; pioneer of odd-meter drumming
Gabriel MorettiSports · b. 1978 · Prominent boxing trainer in New York
Vic MorrowFilm & Television · 1929–1982 · Combat! TV series
Marty Scorsese's motherArts & Literature · 1912–1997 · Catherine Scorsese née Cappa
Tony MottolaMusic · 1918–2004 · Most recorded studio guitarist of the 1950s-60s; Perry Como's musical director
Michael MukaseyLaw & Jurisprudence · b. 1941 · US Attorney General under George W. Bush (2007-2009)
Mike MunchakSports · b. 1960 · Houston Oilers offensive guard
Phil MurphyPolitics & Governance · b. 1957 · New Jersey Governor 2018-2026
Mike MussinaSports · b. 1968 · Orioles and Yankees pitcher
Andrew NapolitanoLaw & Jurisprudence · b. 1950 · NJ Superior Court judge
Janet NapolitanoPolitics & Governance · b. 1957 · Homeland Security Secretary
Martina NavratilovaSports · b. 1956 · 18 Grand Slam singles titles
Amedeo NazzariFilm & Television · 1907–1979 · The Italian Errol Flynn
NicoMusic · 1938–1988 · Velvet Underground vocalist
Robert De NiroFilm & Television · b. 1943 · The Godfather Part II
Amedeo ObiciBusiness & Entrepreneurship · 1877–1947 · Immigrant founder of Planters Nut Company whose brand helped shape packaged-snack marketing in America.
Pete PaceMilitary & Service · b. 1945 · 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2005-2007)
Peter PaceMilitary & Service · b. 1945 · First Marine to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Al PacinoFilm & Television · b. 1940 · The Godfather; Scarface; Dog Day Afternoon; Serpico; Scent of a Woman