A self-made man is a poor man who becomes successful through hard work.

The phrase may also refer to:

• Self-Made Man (book), an autobiographical book by Norah Vincent
• "Self Made Man" (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), an episode of the American television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
• A Self-Made Man (film), a 1922 American silent comedy drama film starring William Russell (American actor)

Music

• "Self Made Man", song by Ersel Hickey B-side of "Bluebirds Over The Mountain"
• "Self Made Man", by Morcheeba composed by Skye Edwards from album Blood Like Lemonade 2010
• "Self Made Man", by Howlin Rain composed by Howlin' Rain from album The Russian Wilds 2012
• "Self Made Man", by John Hartford composed by John Hartford from Iron Mountain Depot/Radio John
• "Self Made Man", by Montgomery Gentry composed by Jay Knowles & Wynn Varble, from album Tattoos & Scars 1999
• "Self Made Man", by Michael Schenker from the album Flying God 2002