Famous people and celebrities who died in 1933

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1933. This year saw the loss of many influential and beloved figures who left a lasting impact on the world. From entertainment icons and sports legends to renowned scholars and public figures, our comprehensive list pays tribute to their lives and legacies. Join us in honoring their contributions and celebrating their achievements as we reflect on their remarkable stories.

• Jan. 3 Jack Pickford

  Canadian-american actor, director, and producer (b. 1896).

• Jan. 5 Calvin Coolidge

  Calvin Coolidge was the 30th President of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. Known for his quiet demeanor and conservative policies, Coolidge became president after the sudden death of Warren G. Harding and won election in his own right in 1924. His administration is remembered for its emphasis on limited government, tax cuts, and economic prosperity during the … [bio]

• Jan. 21 George Moore

  Prominent Irish literary figure of the late 19th century, known for his significant contributions to literature as an author, poet, and...

• Jan. 26 Alva Belmont

  Prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

• Jan. 29 Sara Teasdale

  American lyric poet known for her emotional and introspective poetry.

• Jan. 31 John Galsworthy

  English novelist and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1867).

• March 26 Eddie Lang

  Pioneering jazz guitarist who significantly influenced early jazz and popular music, known for his innovative acoustic guitar playing in the...

• April 3 Wilson Mizner

  American playwright and entrepreneur known for his witty plays and colorful personality.

• April 4 Elizabeth Custer

  Wife of General George Armstrong Custer and author of several books about her life with him.

• April 5 Earl Derr Biggers

  American author best known for creating the fictional detective Charlie Chan.

• April 5 Hjalmar Mellin

  Finnish mathematician and functional theorist (b. 1854).

• April 29 Constantine P. Cavafy

  Renowned Greek poet known for his distinctive style and themes of desire and nostalgia.

• June 20 Clara Zetkin

  German feminist, activist, and marxist.

• June 29 Roscoe Arbuckle

  Roscoe Arbuckle was a silent film actor and comedian.

• July 15 Freddie Keppard

  American jazz cornetist (born 1890).

• July 19 Kaarle Krohn

  Finnish historian and academic (b. 1863).

• Aug. 3 Arthur Collins

  Singer/comedian (peerless quintet), dies at the age of 69.

• Aug. 23 Adolf Loos

  Austrian architect and theoretician, designed villa müller (b. 1870).

• Sept. 21 Kenji Miyazawa

  Japanese author known for his children's literature and poetry.

• Sept. 24 Mike Donlin

  American actor and baseball player (d. 1933).

• Oct. 30 Svend Kornbeck

  Danish actor (b. 1869).

• Nov. 5 Texas Guinan

  Texas Guinan was an American actress, producer, and entrepreneur best known for her work in silent films and as a famous nightclub hostess and impresario during Prohibition-era New York. Renowned for her charismatic personality and catchphrase 'Hello, sucker!', she became a symbol of the Roaring Twenties nightlife. [bio]

• Nov. 5 Walther von Dyck

  German mathematician and academic (b. 1856).

• Nov. 7 Harold Weber

  American golfer and architect (b. 1882).

• Nov. 12 John Cady

  American golfer (b. 1866).

• Nov. 20 Augustine Birrell

  British author and politician known for his essays and biographies.

• Dec. 21 Knud Rasmussen

  Greenlandic anthropologist and explorer (b. 1879).

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