List of Famous people born in Jämtland County, Sweden

Ann-Margret Olsson, known mononymously as Ann-Margret, is a Swedish-American actress, singer, and dancer.

Henrik Lundqvist is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played 15 seasons with the New York Rangers. Before winning the Vezina Trophy in 2012, he was nominated in each of his first three seasons, and is the only goaltender in NHL history to record 11 30-win seasons in his first 12 seasons. He holds the record for most wins by a European-born goaltender in the NHL. His dominating play during his rookie season resulted in the New York media and Rangers fans giving him the nickname "King Henrik". During the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, he led the Swedish men's team to their second Olympic gold medal.

Rolf Holger Lassgård is a Swedish actor. He is known for his many roles in crime dramas.

Martin Ponsiluoma is a Swedish biathlete who competes internationally.

Joel Per Lundqvist is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre for Frölunda HC of Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He serves as the team's captain. He is the identical twin brother of National Hockey League goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. He previously played in the NHL for the Dallas Stars from 2006 to 2009.

John Sigvard "Sigge" Ericsson was a Swedish speed skater. He competed at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics and won a gold and a silver medal in 1956.

Anna Carin Helena Cecilia Zidek is a Swedish former biathlete who won a silver medal in the 7.5 km sprint and a gold medal in the 12.5 km mass start event at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Originally a cross-country skier, Olofsson competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics, but in the three events she took part in she made the top 30 only once, and the following season she switched to biathlon.