Famous People from Algeria

45 notable historical figures from Algeria, including leaders, artists, scientists, and other influential people.

association football player (20)politician (10)diplomat (4)military personnel (3)writer (3)middle-distance runner (3)recording artist (2)musician (2)athletics competitor (2)journalist (2)

Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa

1937 – 2021

President of Algeria from 1999 to 2019

revolutionarydiplomatpolitician
Born March 2Wikipedia →

Miriam Makeba

1932 – 2008

South African singer and civil rights activist (1932–2008)

recording artistsingercomposeractor
Born March 4Wikipedia →

Assia Djebar

1936 – 2015

French Algerian writer and film director (1936-2015)

linguistfilm directortranslatorhistorianprofessorwriter
Born June 30Wikipedia →

Ferhat Abbas

1899 – 1985

Algerian politician (1899-1985), President of Provisional Government of Algeria, president of the National Constitutional Assembly of Algeria

pharmacistpolitician
Born August 24Wikipedia →

Sofia Boutella

1982 – Present

Algerian and French actress, dancer and former rhythmic gymnast

danceractor
Born April 3Wikipedia →

Noureddine Morceli

1970 – Present

retired athlete, winner of the 1500 m run at the 1996 Summer Olympics

middle-distance runnerathletics competitor
Born February 28Wikipedia →

Abd al-Aziz Jarad

1954 – Present

Prime Minister of Algeria from 2019 to 2021

university teacherpolitical scientistpolitician
Born February 12Wikipedia →

Hassiba Boulmerka

1968 – Present

Algerian middle distance athlete

middle-distance runnerrunnerathletics competitor
Born July 10Wikipedia →

Taoufik Makhloufi

1988 – Present

Algerian track and field athlete

middle-distance runnerathletics competitor
Born April 29Wikipedia →

Liamine Zéroual

1941 – Present

President of Algeria (born 1941)

diplomatpoliticianmilitary personnel
Born July 3Wikipedia →