Famous people and celebrities born in October 1900

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in October 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.

• Oct. 3 Thomas Wolfe

  Thomas Wolfe was a prominent American novelist of the early 20th century, renowned for his introspective and vividly descriptive works. His writing is characterized by its deeply autobiographical nature and lyrical style, most notably in his novel 'Look Homeward, Angel.' [bio]

• Oct. 7 Heinrich Himmler

  A key Nazi leader who was one of the primary architects of the Holocaust, serving as Reichsführer of the SS and playing a central role in...

• Oct. 8 Geoffrey Alan Jellicoe

  Renowned British landscape architect who was a pivotal figure in 20th-century landscape design, known for his innovative and influential...

• Oct. 8 Serge Chermayeff

  Prominent modernist architect and designer who made significant contributions to 20th-century architectural and design movements, bridging...

• Oct. 9 Alastair Sim

  Alastair Sim was a famed Scottish actor known for his distinctive voice and expressive performances. He is best remembered for his roles in classic British cinema, particularly as Ebenezer Scrooge in the widely acclaimed 1951 adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol.' [bio]

• Oct. 9 Marcelle Bunlet
• Oct. 10 Helen Hayes

  Helen Hayes was an acclaimed American actress whose career spanned eight decades. Often referred to as the 'First Lady of American Theatre,' she achieved success on Broadway, in film, and on television, earning all four major American entertainment awards: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony (making her one of the few EGOT winners). [bio]

• Oct. 10 André Morice
• Oct. 11 Cal Hubbard NFL tackle (Giants

  Professional American football player who played tackle for the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers, known for his significant...

• Oct. 13 Gerald Marks

  American songwriter best known for co-writing the classic song 'All of Me', which became a jazz standard.

• Oct. 14 W Deming

  William Edwards Deming was a renowned American statistician, professor, author, and management consultant who significantly influenced...

• Oct. 15 Mervyn Leroy

  Prominent Hollywood film director, producer, and screenwriter known for classic films like 'Quo Vadis' and 'Mister Roberts'.

• Oct. 16 [Leon] Goose Goslin

  Goose Goslin was a prominent Major League Baseball player who won the American League batting championship in 1928, playing primarily for...

• Oct. 16 Edward Ardizzone

  Edward Ardizzone was a renowned British writer and illustrator known for his distinctive watercolor style and children's book illustrations.

• Oct. 16 Primo Conti

  Primo Conti was an Italian poet and painter associated with the futurist movement, contributing significantly to early 20th-century Italian...

• Oct. 17 Jean Arthur

  Jean Arthur was an acclaimed American actress best known for her roles in classic films of the 1930s and 1940s, particularly in screwball comedies and Frank Capra's iconic works. Her distinctive husky voice and comedic timing made her a standout presence in Hollywood's Golden Age. [bio]

• Oct. 19 Erna Berger

  Renowned German coloratura soprano who was a prominent opera singer and lieder interpreter.

• Oct. 20 Wayne Morse

  Prominent American politician and United States Senator from Oregon, known for his principled stands and opposition to the Vietnam War.

• Oct. 22 Ashfaqulla Khan

  Revolutionary freedom fighter who played a crucial role in India's independence struggle, known for his involvement with the Hindustan...

• Oct. 22 Edward R Stettinius

  Prominent American statesman who served as United States Secretary of State during the critical final years of World War II, playing a key...

• Oct. 23 Douglas Jardine

  Renowned English cricketer famous for his controversial 'Bodyline' bowling tactics during the 1932-33 Ashes series against Australia, which...

• Oct. 25 Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

  Pioneering Nigerian educator, political activist, and women's rights leader who played a crucial role in Nigeria's independence movement and...

• Oct. 26 Karin Boye

  Karin Boye was a prominent Swedish modernist poet and novelist, best known for her dystopian novel 'Kallocain', which critically explores...

• Oct. 26 Antarès (astrologer)
• Oct. 29 Loudi Nijhoff

  A prominent Dutch actress who became a respected theater icon and stood against Nazi collaboration during World War II, demonstrating...

• Oct. 30 Ragnar Granit

  Nobel Prize-winning Finnish-Swedish physiologist who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding visual perception.

• Oct. 30 Shmuel Sambursky

  Prominent Israeli physicist and historian who played a significant role in establishing scientific research infrastructure in early Israel.

• Oct. 30 Augustin Lara

  Notable Mexican composer who significantly influenced Latin American music in the 20th century.

• Oct. 31 Carl Hubbard

  American athlete inducted into both Baseball and Football Halls of Fame, representing a rare multi-sport achievement in early 20th-century...