Famous Persons from Danao, , Philippines
- Joana Houplin - Born on February 12, 1990 - Association football player
- Chuck Allie - Born on June 2, 1988 - Actor
- Slater Young - Born on December 19, 1987 - Television actor, and Actor
- Louie Casas - Born on March 12, 1986 - Association football player
- Sarah Balabagan - Born on August 16, 1979 - Domestic worker
- Esmael Mangudadatu - Born on August 15, 1968 - Politician
- Marlene Garcia-Esperat - Born on August 29, 1959 - Journalist (died: March 24, 2005)
- Lav Diaz - Born on December 30, 1958 - Film screenwriter, Film editor, Director, Film producer, Film director, Musician, Actor, and Screenwriter - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: March 24, 2005)
- Murad Ebrahim - Born on May 2, 1948 - Politician (died: March 24, 2005)
- Jurgenne H. Primavera - Born on February 22, 1947 - Marine biologist (died: March 24, 2005)
- Agnes Magpale - Born on January 21, 1942 - Politician (died: March 24, 2005)
- Mineo Higashi - Born on May 15, 1938 - Novelist - Akutagawa Prize (died: March 24, 2005)
- Alejandro Almendras - Born on February 27, 1919 - Politician, and Military personnel (died: August 4, 1995)
- James K. Woolnough - Born on October 24, 1910 - Military personnel - Silver Star (died: May 30, 1996)