Veronica Balfe, (1913-05-27 - 2000-02-16) a socialite and actress (stage name Sandra Shaw), who was married to Gary Cooper.

Michael William Balfe (May 15, 1808 - October 20, 1870), the Irish composer notably of opera.

J. Rupert Balfe (1890-03-09-1915-04-25, Gallipoli), an Australian rules footballer.

David Balfe, (c.1958-) a musician.

Christopher Balfe (born 1978-09-23), the COO of Mercury Radio Arts, Inc. and General Manager of the Glenn Beck Program.

Brendan Balfe, an Irish radio personality.

Shaun Balfe, an American race car driver who won the 2004 Spanish GT Series.