Tirana - Notable People

Notable People

Below are some of the most notable personalities born in Tirana or that spent most of their lives in Tirana:

  • Abdi bej Toptani, signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence
  • Albert Brojka, former Tirana Mayor
  • Aleksandër Meksi, former Prime Minister
  • Bamir Topi, current President of Albania
  • Beqir Balluku, former member of the Politburo he was accused as organizer of a coup d'état in 1974, and sentenced to death
  • Blendi Nallbani, football player
  • Breanne Benson, pornographic actress
  • Edi Rama, Mayor of Tiranë
  • Elsa Lila, singer
  • Erjon Bogdani, football player
  • Ermonela Jaho, opera singer
  • Essad Pasha, politician
  • Fatos Nano, former Prime Minister of Albania
  • Gjergj Xhuvani, movie director
  • Igli Tare, football player
  • Inva Mula, opera singer
  • Ismail Ndroqi, mayor of Tiranë
  • Kledi Kadiu, dancer and actor who lives and works in Italy
  • Leka, Crown Prince of Albania, heir of King Zog I
  • Masiela Lusha, actress, poet, and writer
  • Murat bej Toptani, signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence
  • Pandeli Majko, twice Prime Minister of Albania
  • Rexhep Meidani, former President of Albania
  • Saimir Kumbaro, film director
  • Sali Kelmendi, former Tirana Mayor
  • Skënder Sallaku, comic actor
  • Vedat Kokona, translator
  • Klodiana Shala, athlete

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