Famous people and celebrities born in February 1900

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in February 1900! This month and year saw the birth of many influential figures who have made significant contributions to various fields, including entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Explore the biographies and achievements of these famous personalities and see how their talents have shaped the world. Join us in honoring the stars born in this memorable time.

• Feb. 1 John Philip Stewart
• Feb. 2 Carroll Righter

  Carroll Righter was a prominent American astrologer who became famous in Hollywood, providing astrological guidance to celebrities and...

• Feb. 3 Mabel Mercer

  Mabel Mercer was a legendary jazz and cabaret singer who profoundly influenced interpretive singing in the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 4 Jacques Prévert

  Jacques Prévert was a renowned French poet, screenwriter, and artist who significantly influenced 20th-century French culture.

• Feb. 5 Adlai Stevenson

  Adlai Stevenson II was an American politician and diplomat who served as the 31st Governor of Illinois and twice as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in the 1950s. He later served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations during the administration of President John F. Kennedy. [bio]

• Feb. 5 Gitta Alpar
• Feb. 7 George Oppenheimer

  George Oppenheimer was a prominent American playwright, drama critic, and co-founder of Viking Press, a significant literary publishing...

• Feb. 8 Ivan Ivanov-Vano

  Prominent Soviet animator and animation director who significantly influenced Russian animation during the 20th century.

• Feb. 10 Gianna Pederzini

  Renowned Italian mezzo-soprano and actress who was a prominent figure in opera during the 1930s.

• Feb. 11 Hans-Georg Gadamer

  Prominent German philosopher who significantly contributed to hermeneutic philosophy, best known for his seminal work 'Truth and Method'...

• Feb. 12 Robert Boothby

  British Conservative politician and peer known for a controversial personal life and legal dispute involving allegations of homosexual...

• Feb. 12 Roger Traynor

  Distinguished American jurist who served as the 23rd Chief Justice of California, known for his significant contributions to legal...

• Feb. 13 Roy Harrod

  Roy Harrod was a prominent British economist who made significant contributions to economic growth theory and Keynesian economics.

• Feb. 14 Lys Gauty
• Feb. 16 Jean Nohain

  French television presenter, radio host, and songwriter who was a prominent media personality in mid-20th century France, known by his...

• Feb. 20 Graham Spry

  A significant Canadian radio pioneer from St. Thomas, Ontario, who played a crucial role in developing public broadcasting in Canada.

• Feb. 21 Madeleine Renaud

  Renowned French actress and theatre director who was a pivotal figure in 20th-century French performing arts.

• Feb. 22 Luis Buñuel

  Influential Spanish surrealist filmmaker who pioneered avant-garde cinema, collaborating with Salvador Dalí and creating groundbreaking...

• Feb. 22 Giorgios Seferis Greece

  Greek poet and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate (1963), known for his significant contributions to modern Greek poetry.

• Feb. 22 Sean O'Faolain

  Prominent Irish writer who significantly contributed to Irish literature through his short stories and novels exploring Irish cultural...

• Feb. 22 Line Noro
• Feb. 22 A Spencer Paterson
• Feb. 26 Jean Negulesco

  Romanian-American film director known for notable Hollywood films like 'Johnny Belinda' and 'Road House', who made significant contributions...