Personalities
- Pierre Contant d'Ivry (1698–1777), architect born in Ivry-sur-Seine.
- Maurice Thorez, former leader of the French Communist Party, elected deputy for d'Ivry-sur-Seine in 1932 until his death in 1964.
- Jean Renaudie, architect and founder of the Atelier de Montrouge who was responsible for the complete renovation of Ivry town centre.
- Paul Boccara, economist and historian.
- Nicolas Appert (1749–1841), inventor, spent a number of years in Ivry-sur-Seine
- Jean Ferrat, singer, spent a number of years in Ivry-sur-Seine before settling in Ardèche.
- Antoine Spire, sociologist and writer.
- Antonin Artaud, writer, died in Ivry-sur-Seine on 4 March 1948.
- Dany N'Guessan, footballer, currently playing for Leicester City F.C. in the English Coca Cola Championship.
- Bakary Sako, footballer
- Luc Abalo, handball player
- Tripy Makonda,footballer
- Souleymane Bamba,footballer
- Mana Dembele,footballer
- Mickael Toti,basketball player
- Yannick Bonheur figure skater
- Bano Traore, athlete
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