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| This is a '''list of prominent ] people''' | This is a '''list of prominent ] people''' | ||
| ===Legendary Historical Figures=== | ===Legendary Historical Figures=== | ||
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| *] - poet and writer, "]" | *] - poet and writer, "]" | ||
| *], entertainer, television and film actor, ], founder of ] | *], entertainer, television and film actor, ], founder of ] | ||
| *] Legendary figure from ] - The father of the Sword and Shield Folkloric Dance "Saif w' Ters" | |||
| * (Ni’mah Shadid Yafith), 1860-1923 - After whom the Jafet Library in AUB was named, and whose life size statue decorates the Sahat in Dhour El Shuwayr ] | |||
| ===Lebanese politicians=== | ===Lebanese politicians=== | ||
| ''See also'': ] | ''See also'': ] | ||
| *] - |
*] - Leader of ] | ||
| *] - ] (1952-8) |
*] - ] (1952-8) | ||
| *] - former leader of ''National Liberal Party'' | |||
| *] - leader of ''National Liberal Party'' |
*] - leader of ''National Liberal Party''. | ||
| *] - former leader of ''National Liberal Party''. | |||
| *] - President (1958-64), general | *] - President (1958-64), general | ||
| *] - President (1936-41,1943), founder of ] | |||
| *] - Statesman, son of Emile Eddé. | *] - Statesman, son of Emile Eddé. | ||
| *] - President (1970-6) | *] - President (1970-6) | ||
| *] - leader of the Lebanese Forces |
*] - leader of the Lebanese Forces. | ||
| ⚫ | *] - founder of ] | ||
| *] - Lebanese Deputy (Legislator or Member of Parliament)and wife of Samir Geagea | |||
| *] - |
*] - Lebanese MP | ||
| *] - Lebanese Deputy and wife of the assasinated President-Elect Bashir Gemayel. | |||
| *] - founder of ] | *] - founder of ] | ||
| *] - |
*] - Former Lebanese MP | ||
| *] - President (1982-8) |
*] - President (1982-8) | ||
| ⚫ | *] - founder of the ]. | ||
| *] - Wife of Amin Gemayel and mother of the assassinated Minister Pierre Gemayel | |||
| ⚫ | *] - Former Prime Minister | ||
| ⚫ | *] - founder of the South Lebanon |
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| ⚫ | *] - |
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| *] - Legislator (2005-), son of Rafik Hariri. | *] - Legislator (2005-), son of Rafik Hariri. | ||
| *] - President (1964-70) | *] - President (1964-70) | ||
| *] - militia commander, politician |
*] - militia commander, politician. | ||
| *] - Former Prime Minister | *] - Former Prime Minister | ||
| *] - President (1989-1998) | *] - President (1989-1998) | ||
| *] - Parliament Speaker (1984-1992) ended ] | *] - Parliament Speaker (1984-1992) ended ] | ||
| *] - founder of ] |
*] - founder of ] | ||
| *] - leader of ''Progressive Socialist Party'' |
*] - leader of ''Progressive Socialist Party'' | ||
| *] - Former Prime Minister |
*] - Former Prime Minister | ||
| *] - Former Prime Minister |
*] - Former Prime Minister | ||
| *] - President (1943-52) | *] - President (1943-52) | ||
| *] - Former Commander of the South Lebanon army who escaped assassination attempt by ] | |||
| *] - President (1998-) | *] - President (1998-) | ||
| *] - President (1989) |
*] - President (1989) | ||
| *] - |
*] - Legislator (1991-) | ||
| *] - Former Prime Minister | *] - Former Prime Minister | ||
| *] - founder of ] | *] - founder of ] | ||
| *] - President (1976-82) | *] - President (1976-82) | ||
| *] - Legendary Druze Leader | |||
| *] - Parliament Speaker | *] - Parliament Speaker | ||
| *] - |
*] - Founder of the ] | ||
| *] - Current Prime Minister of Lebanon | *] - Current Prime Minister of Lebanon | ||
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| *] - Premier of ], ] (1999-) | *] - Premier of ], ] (1999-) | ||
| *] - ] (1996-1997) | *] - ] (1996-1997) | ||
| *] - former ] of ] and of ], ]. | |||
| *], U.S. government official and father of Jordan's Queen Noor | *], U.S. government official and father of Jordan's Queen Noor | ||
| *], U.S. Representative from California | *], U.S. Representative from California | ||
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| *] - ] (1989-1991) | *] - ] (1989-1991) | ||
| *] - ] (1978-1982) | *] - ] (1978-1982) | ||
| *]-] | |||
| ===Activists=== | ===Activists=== | ||
| *] - politician & ]. | *] - politician & ]. | ||
| *] - (1988 - ) UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace. | |||
| *] - founder of ]. | *] - founder of ]. | ||
| *] - (1906 - 1987) - diplomat, philosopher, co-drafter of ]. | *] - (1906 - 1987) - diplomat, philosopher, co-drafter of ]. | ||
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| *], Lebanese-born (English, Irish, Chinese, Hawaiian and Portuguese background) | *], Lebanese-born (English, Irish, Chinese, Hawaiian and Portuguese background) | ||
| *] - host and executive producer of "The Diane Rehm Show" | *] - host and executive producer of "The Diane Rehm Show" | ||
| *] - cinematographer (Inventor of the Cinemobile) | |||
| *] - actor (Laramie) | *] - actor (Laramie) | ||
| *], actress | *], actress | ||
| *], actress (Lebanese-born, Armenian ethnicity) | *], actress (Lebanese-born, Armenian ethnicity) | ||
| *], director | *], director | ||
| *], Miss New York 2003 (Lebanese mother, Syrian father) | |||
| *], fought Muhammed Ali and got crippled. | |||
| *], actor and comedian, co-founder of Le ]" Kaslik, Jounieh | |||
| *], actor and comedian "Le ]" Beirut, founder of the first out-door advertising in Lebanon | |||
| *], actor and comedian Le ]" Beirut | |||
| *], television and film actor; presently stars in "Monk" | *], television and film actor; presently stars in "Monk" | ||
| *], nightclub comedian and television actor | *], nightclub comedian and television actor | ||
| *], television personality of Druze Lebanese Descent | *], television personality of Druze Lebanese Descent | ||
| *, Movie producer | *], Movie producer | ||
| *], Model "Ford Supermodel of Lebanon 1996" | |||
| ===Lebanese Musicians=== | ===Lebanese Musicians=== | ||
| *], composer, pianis | |||
| *], singer | |||
| *], an alternative lebanese band founded by Fouad and Toni Yammine. | |||
| *], singer, orchestral composer, oud player | *], singer, orchestral composer, oud player | ||
| *], pop singer with legendary beauty and showmanship | *], pop singer with legendary beauty and showmanship | ||
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| *], born Janet Feghali from Wadi Al Shahrour, legendary singer and actress | *], born Janet Feghali from Wadi Al Shahrour, legendary singer and actress | ||
| *], related to Sabaah, a legendery talent and comedian that pioneered female impersonation in Lebanon | *], related to Sabaah, a legendery talent and comedian that pioneered female impersonation in Lebanon | ||
| *] Electronic Musician, Born in Lebanon. | |||
| *], Lebanese R&B singer | *], Lebanese R&B singer | ||
| *], musician and singer | |||
| *], (Assi and Mansour) | *], (Assi and Mansour) | ||
| *], legendary composer (Fairouz's husband) | *], legendary composer (Fairouz's husband) | ||
| *], Famouse Arab Singer | *], Famouse Arab Singer | ||
| *], legendary composer (Assi's brother) | *], legendary composer (Assi's brother) | ||
| *], legendary composer (Mansour's youngest brother) | |||
| *], legendary composer (Assi's and Fairouz's son) | *], legendary composer (Assi's and Fairouz's son) | ||
| *], musician and singer | |||
| *] composer and pianist (Armenian ethnicity) | *] composer and pianist (Armenian ethnicity) | ||
| *], Eclectic soundtracks composer, winner RFI world music | *], Eclectic soundtracks composer, winner RFI world music | ||
| *] Legendary modern Singer with memorable songs | *] Legendary modern Singer with memorable songs | ||
| *] Singer & composer | *] Singer & composer | ||
| *] Singer | |||
| *] Singer | |||
| *] Famous Singer | *] Famous Singer | ||
| *] Singer | *] Singer | ||
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| ===Musicians of Lebanese Descent=== | ===Musicians of Lebanese Descent=== | ||
| *], Colombian pop singer |
*], Colombian pop singer | ||
| *], American-Colombian-Lebanese singer/songwriter (Lebanese mother) | *], American-Colombian-Lebanese singer/songwriter (Lebanese mother) | ||
| *], American pop singer |
*], American pop singer | ||
| *], composer | *], composer | ||
| *], Lebanese-French rock/blues songwriter and singer | *], Lebanese-French rock/blues songwriter and singer | ||
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| *], former lead vocalist for the rock band ] | *], former lead vocalist for the rock band ] | ||
| *], surf guitarist (Lebanese father, Polish mother) | *], surf guitarist (Lebanese father, Polish mother) | ||
| *], pop singer | *], pop singer | ||
| ⚫ | *] | ||
| *] Rapper and Producer | |||
| ⚫ | * |
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| *] Rapper | |||
| *] Lebanese-American singer / songwriter | *] Lebanese-American singer / songwriter | ||
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| *] - Mr Olympia 1983 | *] - Mr Olympia 1983 | ||
| *] - 19th Mr Olympia 2002 | *] - 19th Mr Olympia 2002 | ||
| *] - former NFL player | |||
| *] - former NFL player | *] - former NFL player | ||
| *] - former NFL player | *] - former NFL player | ||
| *] - former NFL player and coach | |||
| *] - former NFL coach | *] - former NFL coach | ||
| *] - former MLB player | |||
| *] - former MLB player | *] - former MLB player | ||
| *] - former MLB player | |||
| *] - former NFL player | |||
| *] - NRL player | *] - NRL player | ||
| *] - former NBA Star (Lebanese-born) | *] - former NBA Star (Lebanese-born) | ||
| *] - Weightlifting's Grandmaster of the World (1990) | |||
| *] - Winner of the Indianapolis 500 | *] - Winner of the Indianapolis 500 | ||
| *] - former lightweight boxing champion | |||
| *] - former featherweight boxing champion | |||
| *] - Owners of the Sacramento Kings (NBA) | |||
| *] - former owner of the Houston Rockets (NBA) | *] - former owner of the Houston Rockets (NBA) | ||
| *] - former owner of the Miami Dolphins (NFL) | *] - former owner of the Miami Dolphins (NFL) | ||
| *] - former owners of the Detroit Lions (NFL) | |||
| *] - former owner of the St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) | *] - former owner of the St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) | ||
| *] - former manager of the Detroit Tigers (MLB) | *] - former manager of the Detroit Tigers (MLB) | ||
| *] - former lightweight boxing champion | |||
| *] - former featherweight boxing champion | |||
| *] - Founder of the Bowling Association of America | *] - Founder of the Bowling Association of America | ||
| *] - Head of the Las Vegas Boxing Association | |||
| *]- former head basketball committe of the Sagesse club(3 times Asian Champion) | |||
| ===Writers & Journalists=== | ===Writers & Journalists=== | ||
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| *], writer | *], writer | ||
| *] - poet and writer, "]" | *] - poet and writer, "]" | ||
| *] - Founder of Al Hawadeth Magazine - Allegedly was assassinated by Syria | |||
| *] - writer, poet, philosopher | |||
| *] - painter, novelist | *] - painter, novelist | ||
| *] - writer, "]" | *] - writer, "]" | ||
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| *] - writer (Lebanese mother) | *] - writer (Lebanese mother) | ||
| *] - famous Australian ] author (Lebanese father, English-Sephardic Jewish mother of Portuguese descent) | *] - famous Australian ] author (Lebanese father, English-Sephardic Jewish mother of Portuguese descent) | ||
| *] - Former editor and publisher of ] newspaper - Legislator |
*] - Former editor and publisher of ] newspaper - Former Legislator | ||
| * |
*'''Ghassan Toueni''' - father of Gebran Tueni and editor in chief of ] newspaper, legislator | ||
| *] - |
*] - Lebanese Journalist | ||
| *] - poet | |||
| *] - publisher & editor (Lebanese father) | |||
| *] - poet | |||
| *] - writer | |||
| *] - writer | |||
| *] - poetess | |||
| *] - Managing Editor of The Middle East's first and best selling western entertainment magazine - Teen World Magazine - | |||
| ===Artists=== | ===Artists=== | ||
| *] - fashion designer | *] - fashion designer | ||
| *] - painter | |||
| *] - woodworker | *] - woodworker | ||
| *] - Artist painter and poet | |||
| *] - fashion designer | |||
| *] - fashion designer | *] - fashion designer | ||
| *] - nail and yarn art | |||
| *] - Photographer | |||
| *] -Designer (Lebanese Mother, German/Irish Father) | |||
| *] - Journalist and author | |||
| ==Practical figures== | ==Practical figures== | ||
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| *] - electrical engineer | *] - electrical engineer | ||
| *] - mathematician, ] (1966), ] (2004) (Lebanese father) | *] - mathematician, ] (1966), ] (2004) (Lebanese father) | ||
| *]- Dr. Chafi is a Chemist and Civil/Environmental engineer. President of Dar Science and Engineering. | |||
| *] - chemist, ] (1990) | *] - chemist, ] (1990) | ||
| *] - director of ], ] | *] - director of ], ] | ||
| *] - immunologist, ] (1960) (Lebanese father) | *] - immunologist, ] (1960) (Lebanese father) | ||
| *] - one of the most famous plastic surgeon (Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA) | |||
| ===Entrepreneurs=== | ===Entrepreneurs=== | ||
| *] - ex-chairman of ], brother of ] | |||
| *] - winemaker, founder of ] | |||
| *] - CEO of ] and ] | *] - CEO of ] and ] | ||
| *] - founder of ] | |||
| *] - owner of ] | *] - owner of ] | ||
| *] - Ex-prime minister-businessman assassinated 14 February 2005 | *] - Ex-prime minister-businessman assassinated 14 February 2005 | ||
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| *] - ex-CEO of ] | *] - ex-CEO of ] | ||
| *] - founder of ] | *] - founder of ] | ||
| *] - founder of |
*] - founder of ] in ] (Jewish Lebanese) | ||
| *] - chairman/CEO of ] | |||
| ⚫ | *] - founder of ] | ||
| *] - Lebanese mother, Grandson of Prime Minister Riad El Solh | *] - Lebanese mother, Grandson of Prime Minister Riad El Solh | ||
| *] - Lebanese businessman, founder of CMA-CGM, 3rd container shipping company in the world. | |||
| *]- Lebanese business man, Founder of GAT oil | |||
| ===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
| *] - American high school teacher and astronaut on the ] | *] - American high school teacher and astronaut on the ] | ||
| *], American political pollster, brother of ], son of Lebanese immigrants | *], American political pollster, brother of ], son of Lebanese immigrants | ||
| *], American attorney in Washington, DC, brother of ], son of ] | |||
| *], American attorney in Washington, DC | |||
| *], a fictional character in the long running Australian drama series ] was of Lebanese descent. | |||
| *] - The 'G' out of Lala | |||
| ] | |||
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This is a list of prominent Lebanese people
Legendary Historical Figures
- Dr. Michael DeBakey (from the Lebanese Dabaghi), American pioneering Cardiovascular Surgeon of Lebanese descent who pioneered the artificial heart.
- Gibran Khalil Gibran - poet and writer, "The Prophet"
- Danny Thomas, entertainer, television and film actor, philanthropist, founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Lebanese politicians
See also: Politics of Lebanon
- Michel Aoun - Leader of FPM
- Camille Chamoun - President (1952-8)
- Dany Chamoun - former leader of National Liberal Party
- Dory Chamoun - leader of National Liberal Party.
- Fouad Chehab - President (1958-64), general
- Raymond Eddé - Statesman, son of Emile Eddé.
- Suleiman Frangieh - President (1970-6)
- Samir Geagea - leader of the Lebanese Forces.
- Bachir Gemayel - founder of Lebanese Forces
- Solange Gemayel - Lebanese MP
- Pierre Gemayel - founder of Kataeb Party
- Pierre Amine Gemayel - Former Lebanese MP
- Amine Gemayel - President (1982-8)
- Saad Haddad - founder of the South Lebanon Army.
- Rafik Hariri - Former Prime Minister
- Saad Hariri - Legislator (2005-), son of Rafik Hariri.
- Charles Helou - President (1964-70)
- Elie Hobeika - militia commander, politician.
- Selim al-Hoss - Former Prime Minister
- Elias Hrawi - President (1989-1998)
- Hussein el-Husseini - Parliament Speaker (1984-1992) ended Lebanese Civil War
- Kamal Jumblatt - founder of Progressive Socialist Party
- Walid Jumblatt - leader of Progressive Socialist Party
- Omar Karami - Former Prime Minister
- Rashid Karami - Former Prime Minister
- Bechara El Khoury - President (1943-52)
- Emile Lahoud - President (1998-)
- René Moawad - President (1989)
- Nayla Moawad - Legislator (1991-)
- Saeb Salam - Former Prime Minister
- Étienne Saqr - founder of Guardians of the Cedars
- Elias Sarkis - President (1976-82)
- Nabih Berri - Parliament Speaker
- Antun Saadeh - Founder of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party
- Fouad Seniora - Current Prime Minister of Lebanon
Politicians of Lebanese Descent
- Spencer Abraham - U.S Senator from Michigan (1995-2001), US Secretary of Energy (2001-2005)
- Anthony Alexander Alam - political leader, member of the Australian Labor Party
- Ralph Nader - political leader of the American Green Party
- John Baldacci - U.S. Representative from Maine (1995-2003), Governor of Maine (2003- )
- Marie Bashir - Governor of New South Wales, Australia (2001-)
- Steve Bracks - Premier of Victoria, Australia (1999-)
- Abdalá Bucaram - President of Ecuador (1996-1997)
- Najeeb Halaby, U.S. government official and father of Jordan's Queen Noor
- Darrell Issa, U.S. Representative from California
- Bob Katter - right-wing Australian politician
- Assad Kotaite - ICAO Council President (1976-)
- Ray LaHood - U.S. Representative from Illinois (1995- ), grandson of Lebanese immigrants
- George J. Mitchell - Former U.S. Senator from Maine (1980-1995) & peace activist (Lebanese mother)
- Jamil Mahuad - President of Ecuador (1998-2000)
- Paulo Maluf - mayor & governor of São Paulo
- Maria Mourani - Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament Canada.
- Jeanine Pirro - District Attorney, Westchester County, New York(1993-), Candidate for New York state Attorney General.
- Edward Seaga - Prime Minister of Jamaica (1980-1989)
- Donna Shalala - US Secretary of Health (1993-2001)
- John E. Sununu- U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (2003- )
- John H. Sununu - White House Chief of Staff (1989-1991)
- Julio César Turbay Ayala - President of Colombia (1978-1982)
Activists
- Bahia Hariri - politician & UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
- Candy Lightner - founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
- Charles Malik - (1906 - 1987) - diplomat, philosopher, co-drafter of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Ralph Nader - consumer rights activist & US presidential candidate.
- Joseph Raya - archbishop and civil rights activist.
- James Zogby - founder of Arab-American Institute, brother of John Zogby, son of Lebanese immigrants.
Military
- Michel Sulaiman - General of the military of Lebanon
- Hisham Jaber - Former Commander of Beirut
- John Abizaid - US general, CENTCOM Commander
- James Jabara - US fighter pilot, world's first jet-vs-jet ace and 2nd-highest ace of the Korean War
- George Joulwan - US general, SACEUR
Cultural figures
Film, Theatre, Television, and Radio Personalities
- Pierre Chammassian - Legendary Lebanese/Armenian Comedian of "Le Théatre de Dix-Heures"
- Lili Estefan, Cuban American television hostess, (niece of Emilio Estefan; Lebanese ancestry)
- Jamie Farr actor of M*A*S*H fame
- Salma Hayek, Mexican actress (Lebanese father and Mexican mother)
- Keanu Reeves, Lebanese-born (English, Irish, Chinese, Hawaiian and Portuguese background)
- Diane Rehm - host and executive producer of "The Diane Rehm Show"
- James Stacy - actor (Laramie)
- Khrystyne Haje, actress
- Arsinée Khanjian, actress (Lebanese-born, Armenian ethnicity)
- Tom Shadyac, director
- Tony Shalhoub, television and film actor; presently stars in "Monk"
- Danny Thomas, nightclub comedian and television actor
- Casey Kasem, television personality of Druze Lebanese Descent
- Mario Kassar, Movie producer
Lebanese Musicians
- Marcel Khalife, singer, orchestral composer, oud player
- Haifa Wehbe, pop singer with legendary beauty and showmanship
- Nancy Ajram, famous pop singer
- Bassima, famous pop singer
- Al Bowlly, singer (Lebanese mother)
- Elissa, pop singer
- Fairouz, born Nouhad Haddad, iconic singer
- Sabah, born Janet Feghali from Wadi Al Shahrour, legendary singer and actress
- Bassem Feghali, related to Sabaah, a legendery talent and comedian that pioneered female impersonation in Lebanon
- Massari, Lebanese R&B singer
- Rahbani brothers, (Assi and Mansour)
- Assi Rahbani, legendary composer (Fairouz's husband)
- Myriam Fares, Famouse Arab Singer
- Mansour Rahbani, legendary composer (Assi's brother)
- Ziad Rahbani, legendary composer (Assi's and Fairouz's son)
- Setrak Setrakian composer and pianist (Armenian ethnicity)
- Younes, Eclectic soundtracks composer, winner RFI world music
- Wael Kfoury Legendary modern Singer with memorable songs
- Marwan Khoury Singer & composer
- Pascale Machaalani Famous Singer
- Rayan Singer
- Serj Tankian, System of a Down vocalist, political activist (Lebanese-born, Armenian ethnicity)
- John Dolmayan, System of a Down drummer (Lebanese-born, Armenian ethnicity)
Musicians of Lebanese Descent
- Shakira, Colombian pop singer
- Soraya, American-Colombian-Lebanese singer/songwriter (Lebanese mother)
- Tiffany, American pop singer
- Gabriel Yared, composer
- Matthieu Chedid, Lebanese-French rock/blues songwriter and singer
- Frank Zappa
- Herbert Khaury (Tiny Tim), singer, ukulele player (Lebanese father)
- K-Maro, French singer (Lebanese-born)
- Emilio Estefan, Cuban musician/producer (Lebanese parents)
- Sammy Hagar, former lead vocalist for the rock band Van Halen
- Dick Dale, surf guitarist (Lebanese father, Polish mother)
- Nawal Al Zoghbi, pop singer
- Nicolas (musician)
- Amanda Abizaid Lebanese-American singer / songwriter
Athletes
- Rony Seikaly, Lebanese American, Former NBA basketball player
- Bill George - NFL Hall of Famer
- Doug Flutie - NFL player
- Samir Bannout - Mr Olympia 1983
- George Farah - 19th Mr Olympia 2002
- Fuad Reveiz - former NFL player
- Jeff George - former NFL player
- Rich Kotite - former NFL coach
- John Jaha - former MLB player
- Hazem El Masri - NRL player
- Steve Kerr - former NBA Star (Lebanese-born)
- Bobby Rahal - Winner of the Indianapolis 500
- George Maloof - former owner of the Houston Rockets (NBA)
- Joe Robbie - former owner of the Miami Dolphins (NFL)
- Fred Saigh - former owner of the St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)
- Frank Skaff - former manager of the Detroit Tigers (MLB)
- Eddie Elias - Founder of the Bowling Association of America
Writers & Journalists
- Ahmad Reda - linguist, wrote Matn al-lugha dictionary
- Muhammad Jaber, writer and historian
- Edward Atiyah, writer
- Gibran Khalil Gibran - poet and writer, "The Prophet"
- Rabih Alameddine - painter, novelist
- William Peter Blatty - writer, "The Exorcist"
- Andree Chedid - poet
- Neal Conan - radio journalist (lebanese-born)
- Elias Khoury - novelist
- Philip Khuri Hitti
- Samir Kassir - assassinated journalist of An-Nahar newspaper and writer
- Amin Maalouf - writer, Prix Goncourt (1993)
- Ann-Marie MacDonald - writer (Lebanese mother)
- David Malouf - famous Australian homosexual author (Lebanese father, English-Sephardic Jewish mother of Portuguese descent)
- Gebran Tueni - Former editor and publisher of An-Nahar newspaper - Former Legislator
- Ghassan Toueni - father of Gebran Tueni and editor in chief of An-Nahar newspaper, legislator
- May Chidiac - Lebanese Journalist
Artists
- Reem Acra - fashion designer
- Sam Maloof - woodworker
- Elie Saab - fashion designer
Practical figures
Scientists
- Hassan Kamel Al-Sabbah - electrical engineer
- Michael Atiyah - mathematician, Fields Medal (1966), Abel Prize (2004) (Lebanese father)
- Elias J. Corey - chemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1990)
- Charles Elachi - director of Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA
- Peter Medawar - immunologist, Nobel Prize in Medicine (1960) (Lebanese father)
Entrepreneurs
- Carlos Ghosn - CEO of Nissan and Renault
- Sam Hammam - owner of Cardiff City F.C.
- Rafik Hariri - Ex-prime minister-businessman assassinated 14 February 2005
- Nicolas Hayek - the 'father of Swatch'
- Carlos Slim Helu - Latin America's richest man and 3rd richest in the world
- Mario Kassar - co-founder of Carolco Pictures (Lebanese father, Italian mother)
- Jacques Nasser - ex-CEO of Ford Motors
- Paul Orfalea - founder of Kinko's
- Edmond Safra - founder of Banco Safra in Brazil (Jewish Lebanese)
- Al-Waleed bin Talal - Lebanese mother, Grandson of Prime Minister Riad El Solh
Other
- Christa McAuliffe - American high school teacher and astronaut on the Challenger Disaster
- John Zogby, American political pollster, brother of James Zogby, son of Lebanese immigrants