Famous Armenians


Being a very small nation, Armenia gave many Famous people to the World Civilization. Below is a short list of some of them.

Alain Prost-Race Car Driver-Won Formula 1 Race 4 Times
Alan Hovhaness-Composer-The Prayer of St. Gregory, Symphonies, Magnificat
Alex Manoogian-Inventor, Businessman-Invented single handle faucet, founded Masco. Huge philanthropist during his life, with strong ties to the Armenian General Benevolent Union.
Andre Agassi -Tennis- Ranked #1 in the world in 1995. Has won the Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and an Olympic Gold Medal.
Ara Parseghian-Coach-Previous Notre Dame Football Coach, national championships in 1966 and 1973
Aram Khachaturian-Composer -Gayane, Spartacus, The Battle of Stalingrad / Othello, The Sabre Dance
Armenak Khanferiants (Sergei Khudiakov)- Marshal-II World War
Arshile Gorky-Painter-Gorky has been called both the last of the great Surrealists and the first of the Abstract Expressionists. His work was vital to the emergence of a specifically American school of abstract art
Artem Mikoyan-Aircraft Designer-Creator and namesake of "MiG" Fighters of the Soviet Union and Russia.
Atom Egoyan-Director-Won 1997 Cannes Grand Prize & 2 Oscar Nominations for "The Sweet Hereafter". This Cairo-born and Canadian-bred director also produced award winning "The Adjustor", "Exotica", "Ararat" and others.
Calouste Gulbenkian-Oil Baron-"Mr. 5%" Made his fortune in Iraqi oil earlier this century after gaining 5% ownership of BP, and 3 other major companies. Set up a large enduring foundation.
Charles Aznavour-Singer- French Singer and Actor with worldwide popularity. Listen to his Greatest Golden Hits, and his Autobiographie
Cher (Cherylin Sarkissian) - Actress, Singer-Sonny & Cher Show, The Witches of Eastwick, Songs I Got You Babe, Believe. Best Actress Oscar for Moonstruck.
Dennis Agajanian