List of famous people of Italian descent ranked by fame and popularity. Many famous people are of Italian descent. Some of them have a mixed heritage while others are 100 percent Italian. Celebrities of Italian descent have had successful careers in film, television and sports. Unsurprisingly, several cast members of the HBO show “The Sopranos” are Italian.
Who is the most famous person of Italian descent? Lady Gaga tops our list. The musician is of Sicilian, Italian, and French Canadian descent. She wrote such hit songs as "Poker Face" and "Applause." Other famous females who are Italian include “The O.C.” actress Rachel Bilson, “The Big Bang Theory” star Kaley Cuoco and No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani.
Tons of the actors who worked on “The Sopranos” were of Italian ancestry. James Gandolfini, who played Tony Soprano, is of 100 percent Italian descent. Edie Falco, best known for her role as Carmela Soprano is of Italian, Swedish and English descent. Other “The Sopranos” actors of Italian descent include Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Dominic Chianese.
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Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Milano is of Italian ancestry. She has starred on such TV shows as "Charmed" and "Who's the Boss."
Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan is of Italian, French, and Panamanian descent.
Jay Leno
Jay Leno's mother was born in Scotland. He is of Italian descent on his father's side. He hosted the "Tonight Show" from 1992 to 2014.
Kaley Cuoco
Kaley Cuoco is of Italian, English and German descent. She has starred on such TV shows as "The Big Band Theory" and "8 Simple Rules."
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio is of Italian and German descent. He has starred in such films as The Wolf of Wall Street and Titanic.
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan is of Irish, German and Italian descent. She has appeared in such films as Mean Girls and The Parent Trap.
Madonna
Madonna's father is Italian and her mother is French Canadian. She wrote such hit songs as Like a Virgin and Holiday.
Rachel Bilson
Rachel Bilson's mother is Italian. She has starred on such TV shows as "The O.C." and "Hart of Dixie."
Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone is of Italian, Russian and French descent. He has starred in such films as Rocky and First Blood.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is of Sicilian, Italian, and French Canadian descent. She wrote such hit songs as "Poker Face" and "Applause."