Famous Venezuelan Men

Vote for Your Favourite Venezuelan Men

Right IconThis ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet.

 1 
Simon Bolivar
(Revolutionary & Military Leader)
Simon Bolivar
46
Birthdate: July 24, 1783
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
Died: December 17, 1830
After losing his parents as a child, Simon Bolivar also lost his Spanish wife to yellow fever later and thus decided to devote himself to politics. He was the first president of Gran Colombia and Bolivia, and also led Peru and Venezuela in their fight for freedom, against Spain.
 2 
Miguel Cabrera
(Venezuelan Professional Baseball First Baseman and Designated Hitter)
Miguel Cabrera
18
Birthdate: April 18, 1983
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Maracay, Venezuela

Miguel Cabrera is a Venezuelan baseball player who currently plays for the Detroit Tigers of MLB. An 11-time MLB All-Star, Cabrera claimed the MLB Triple Crown in 2012, becoming the first player to achieve the feat in 45 seasons. He has also won two American League MVP awards among other honors since his debut in 2003.

 3 
Edgar Ramirez
(Actor)
Edgar Ramirez
19
Birthdate: March 25, 1977
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: San Cristóbal, Táchira San Cristóbal, Táchira, Venezuela
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Recommended Lists:
 4 
Jose Altuve
(Baseball player)
Jose Altuve
27
Birthdate: May 6, 1990
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 5 
Ronald Acuña Jr.
(Baseball Outfielder)
Ronald Acuña Jr.
13
Birthdate: December 18, 1997
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: La Guaira, Venezuela
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 6 
Santiago Cabrera
(Chilean-British Actor )
Santiago Cabrera
15
Birthdate: May 5, 1978
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 7 
Juan Guaidó
(Politician)
Juan Guaidó
25
Birthdate: July 28, 1983
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: La Guaira, Venezuela

Juan Guaidó is a Venezuelan politician who proclaimed himself the acting president of Venezuela with the support of the National Assembly. Since 2019, Guaidó has been influential in the ongoing Venezuelan presidential crisis, which started when the National Assembly refused to recognize Nicolas Maduro's inauguration to a second presidential term. In 2019, Guaidó was named in the Time 100 list.

 8 
Felix Hernandez
(Baseball player)
Felix Hernandez
7
Birthdate: April 8, 1986
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Valencia, Venezuela
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 9 
Pastor Maldonado
(Venezuelan Professional Racing Driver)
Pastor Maldonado
2
Birthdate: March 9, 1985
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Maracay, Venezuela
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 10 
Pablo Sandoval
(Baseball player)
Pablo Sandoval
3
Birthdate: August 11, 1986
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Recommended Lists:
 11 
Gustavo Dudamel
(Grammy-Winning Venezuelan Conductor and Violinist Who Has Directed the Los Angeles Philharmonic)
Gustavo Dudamel
10
Birthdate: January 26, 1981
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Barquisimeto, Venezuela

The son of a trombonist, Venezuelan musician Gustavo Dudamel took to music at age 5 and grew up to be a popular conductor/violinist. He has served as a director of some of the major global orchestras, such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Grammy winner has also appeared in several TV programs.

 12 
Salomón Rondón
(Venezuelan Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Salomón Rondón
9
Birthdate: September 16, 1989
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 13 
Rougned Odor
(Baseball player)
Rougned Odor
6
Birthdate: February 3, 1994
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Maracaibo, Venezuela
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 14 
Salvador Perez
(Baseball player)
Salvador Perez
4
Birthdate: May 10, 1990
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 15 
Gleyber Torres
(Baseball player)
Gleyber Torres
4
Birthdate: December 13, 1996
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 16 
Rafael de La Fuente
(Television actor, Singer, Actor, Film actor)
Rafael de La Fuente
4
Birthdate: November 11, 1986
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Caracas
 17 
Omar Vizquel
(Baseball player)
Omar Vizquel
5
Birthdate: April 24, 1967
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 18 
Johan Santana
(Baseball pitcher)
Johan Santana
7
Birthdate: March 13, 1979
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Tovar, Mérida, Venezuela
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 19 
Josef Martínez
(Venezuelan Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Josef Martínez
4
Birthdate: May 19, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 20 
Jorge Linares
(Venezuelan Professional Boxer)
Jorge Linares
2
Birthdate: August 22, 1985
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Barinas, Venezuela
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 21 
Sebastian Gutierrez
(Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer)
Sebastian Gutierrez
2
Birthdate: September 10, 1974
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Caracas

Sebastian Gutierrez is a Venezuelan screenwriter and filmmaker known for writing the screenplays of popular movies like The Eye, Snakes on a Plane, and Gothika. He is also credited with creating, writing, and directing the crime drama television series, Jett. Sebastian Gutierrez also received critical acclaim for directing the 1998 crime thriller movie Judas Kiss, which marked his directorial debut.

 22 
Edwin Valero
(Venezuelan Professional Boxer)
Edwin Valero
6
Birthdate: December 3, 1981
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Mérida, Venezuela
Died: April 19, 2010
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 23 
Ozzie Guillen
(Former Baseballer shortstop)
Ozzie Guillen
2
Birthdate: January 20, 1964
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Ocumare del Tuy, Venezuela
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 24 
Willson Contreras
(Baseball catcher)
Willson Contreras
5
Birthdate: May 13, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 25 
Ricardo Montaner
(One of the Best-Selling Latin Music Artists)
Ricardo Montaner
2
Birthdate: September 8, 1957
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Valentín Alsina

Latin Grammy-winning Argentine-Venezuelan singer Ricardo Montaner is considered one of the most successful Latin music artists ever. Apart from releasing hit tracks such as Tan Enamorados, he also appeared in the Latin soap Niña Bonita. He has also been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and owns a charity.

 26 
Andrew Divoff
(Actor Known for Portraying the Evil Djinn in the First Two Wishmaster Movies)
Andrew Divoff
1
Birthdate: July 2, 1955
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: San Tome, Venezuela
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 27 
Felipe Vázquez
(Baseball player)
Felipe Vázquez
3
Birthdate: July 5, 1991
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: San Felipe, Yaracuy, Venezuela
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 28 
Bobby Abreu
(Baseball player)
Bobby Abreu
1
Birthdate: March 11, 1974
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Turmero, Aragua State, Venezuela
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 29 
Asdrúbal Cabrera
(Baseball player)
Asdrúbal Cabrera
1
Birthdate: November 13, 1985
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 30 
Carlos the Jackal
(Mercenary, Terrorist)
Carlos the Jackal
11
Birthdate: October 12, 1949
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Caracas
 31 
Antonio José de Sucre
(Former President of Bolivia (1825 - 1828))
Antonio José de Sucre
6
Birthdate: February 3, 1795
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Cumaná
Died: June 4, 1830

Antonio José de Sucre was a Venezuelan political leader who served as the President of Peru from 23 June to 17 July 1823. He also served as the second president of Bolivia from 29 December 1825 to 18 April 1828. Antonio José de Sucre also played an influential role as an independence leader through his work alongside Simón Bolívar.

 32 
Marwin González
(Baseball player)
Marwin González
2
Birthdate: March 14, 1989
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 33 
Hugo Chavez
(Former President of Venezuela)
Hugo Chavez
43
Birthdate: July 28, 1954
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sabaneta, Venezuela
Died: March 5, 2013
Hugo Chavez was the president of Venezuela from 1999 till 2013. Though elected for another term, he died of complications due to cancer before being sworn in. He is remembered for his involvement in the MBR-200 and for establishing the Fifth Republic Movement. His policies are known as “Chavismo.”
 34 
Carlos Zambrano
(Baseball pitcher)
Carlos Zambrano
1
Birthdate: June 1, 1981
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 35 
Nicolás Maduro
(President of Venezuela)
Nicolás Maduro
34
Birthdate: November 23, 1962
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro was a bus driver and a union leader before being elected to the National Assembly. He held important administrative posts under Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez, before taking over as the president after Chávez’s death in 2013. A dictator, he is held responsible for the economic failure of Venezuela.
 36 
Miku
(Venezuelan Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Miku
0
Birthdate: August 19, 1985
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 37 
Francisco de Miranda
(Venezuelan Revolutionary and Military Leader)
Francisco de Miranda
4
Birthdate: March 28, 1750
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
Died: July 14, 1816

Francisco de Miranda was a Venezuelan revolutionary and military leader. He is considered a predecessor of Simón Bolívar, who liberated much of South America during the Spanish American wars of independence. Miranda is best remembered for his role in three major political movements of his time: the French Revolution, the American Revolutionary War, and the Spanish American Wars of Independence. 

 38 
Andrés Galarraga
(Baseball player)
Andrés Galarraga
2
Birthdate: June 18, 1961
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 39 
Willians Astudillo
(Baseball player)
Willians Astudillo
3
Birthdate: October 14, 1991
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Barcelona, Venezuela
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 40 
Víctor Martínez
(Baseball player)
Víctor Martínez
3
Birthdate: December 23, 1978
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
 41 
Luis Aparicio
(Baseball player)
Luis Aparicio
1
Birthdate: April 29, 1934
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Maracaibo, Venezuela
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 42 
Carlos González
(Baseball player)
Carlos González
3
Birthdate: October 17, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Maracaibo, Venezuela
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 43 
Alcides Escobar
(Baseball player)
Alcides Escobar
2
Birthdate: December 16, 1986
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: La Sabana, Venezuela
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 44 
Aníbal Sánchez
(Baseball player)
Aníbal Sánchez
0
Birthdate: February 27, 1984
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Maracay, Venezuela
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 45 
Dross Rotzank
(Venezuelan Writer and YouTuber)
Dross Rotzank
4
Birthdate: July 16, 1982
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela

Dross Rotzank is a Venezuelan writer and YouTuber. He started his career as a journalist before establishing himself as a blogger and YouTuber. He achieved popularity when he started posting horror videos on his YouTube channel. At the 2018 and 2019 Martín Fierro Awards, Dross Rotzank was honored with the Digital Artist and Digital Vision Award respectively.

 46 
Ender Inciarte
(Baseball player)
Ender Inciarte
1
Birthdate: October 29, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Maracaibo, Venezuela
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 47 
Francisco Rodríguez
(Baseball player)
Francisco Rodríguez
1
Birthdate: January 7, 1982
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
 48 
Wilson Ramos
(Baseball player)
Wilson Ramos
1
Birthdate: August 10, 1987
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Valencia, Venezuela
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 49 
Brusdar Graterol
(Baseball player)
Brusdar Graterol
1
Birthdate: August 26, 1998
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Calabozo, Venezuela
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 50 
Luis Valbuena
(Baseball player)
Luis Valbuena
2
Birthdate: November 30, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Caja Seca, Venezuela
Died: December 6, 2018
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)