Famous Persons from Tlalpujahua de Rayón, Michoacán, Mexico
- Carlos Esquivel - Born on April 10, 1982 - Association football player
- Leopoldo Martínez - Born on June 12, 1943 - Athlete
- Guillermo Rebollo - Born on August 11, 1922 - Matador, and Photographer (died: October 7, 1987)
- Amalia Guerra - Born on September 25, 1916 - Short story writer (died: July 7, 2014)
- Elvira Vargas - Born on December 28, 1906 - Reporter (died: March 7, 1967)