Famous people and celebrities born in February 1901

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in February 1901! 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 Clark Gable

  Clark Gable was an acclaimed American film actor, widely regarded as one of the most iconic male movie stars of classic Hollywood. He is best remembered for his role as Rhett Butler in 'Gone with the Wind' (1939), which cemented his legacy as 'The King of Hollywood.'[1][2] [bio]

• Feb. 2 Jascha Heifetz

  Jascha Heifetz was a Lithuanian-American violinist renowned as one of the greatest violinists of all time. Celebrated for his virtuosic technique, expressive playing, and profound influence on classical violin performance, Heifetz's career spanned over six decades, during which he set new standards for violinists worldwide. [bio]

• Feb. 3 Nora Gregor

  Nora Gregor was an Austrian stage and film actress who became well known in Europe during the interwar period. She appeared in both silent and sound films, with her most famous role being in Jean Renoir's acclaimed 1939 film 'The Rules of the Game.' [bio]

• Feb. 3 Régis Beton
• Feb. 6 Nino Besozzi

  Prominent Italian film actor who appeared in 54 films between 1931 and 1970, contributing significantly to Italian cinema of the mid-20th...

• Feb. 7 Arnold Nordmeyer

  New Zealand politician who served as the 30th Minister of Finance, playing a significant role in the country's economic policy during the...

• Feb. 8 Roger Conti

  Roger Conti was a renowned French billiards player and trainer who made significant contributions to the sport.

• Feb. 9 Brian Donlevy

  Brian Donlevy was an American actor known for his roles in film noir and war movies during Hollywood's Golden Age. With a career spanning over four decades, Donlevy became widely recognized for playing tough, hard-edged characters in both leading and supporting roles. [bio]

• Feb. 10 Stella Adler

  Stella Adler was a pioneering American actress and acting teacher who significantly influenced modern acting techniques.

• Feb. 13 Paul Lazarsfeld

  Renowned Austrian-American sociologist and pioneer in communication research, known for his groundbreaking work in social science...

• Feb. 16 Chester Morris

  Chester Morris was an American actor known for his roles in film, television, and stage during the early to mid-20th century, particularly as the star of the 'Boston Blackie' detective film series. [bio]

• Feb. 16 Reinhold Ebertin

  Reinhold Ebertin was a pioneering German astrologer who developed cosmobiology, a scientific approach to astrology, and authored numerous...

• Feb. 16 Wayne King

  Wayne King was a renowned American saxophonist, songwriter, and big band leader known as the 'Waltz King' for his popular dance music during...

• Feb. 19 Florence Green

  Florence Green was the last surviving veteran of World War I, serving in the Royal Air Force Women's Royal Air Force during the conflict.

• Feb. 20 Louis Kahn

  Iconic American architect renowned for his monumental and innovative designs, including the Salk Institute, Kimbell Art Museum, and...

• Feb. 20 Henry Eyring

  Renowned physical chemist who developed the transition state theory explaining chemical reaction kinetics, making fundamental contributions...

• Feb. 20 René Dubos

  Influential French-American microbiologist, environmentalist, and author who won the Pulitzer Prize for his groundbreaking work on human...

• Feb. 20 Muhammad Naguib

  Egyptian military officer and political leader who became Egypt's first president after the 1952 revolution, playing a crucial role in...

• Feb. 21 Pierre Lewden

  French Olympic high jumper who competed in three consecutive Olympic Games from 1920 to 1928, representing France in track and field...

• Feb. 22 Mildred Davis

  Mildred Davis was an American actress best known for her leading roles in silent comedies, particularly as the screen partner and wife of comedian Harold Lloyd. [bio]

• Feb. 22 Stefan Lorant

  Hungarian-American pioneering filmmaker, photographer, and author who made significant contributions to early photojournalism and cinema.

• Feb. 23 Federico Chabod

  Federico Chabod was a prominent Italian historian specializing in political thought and Renaissance studies.

• Feb. 25 Zeppo Marx

  Zeppo Marx was an American actor, comedian, and theatrical agent, best known as the youngest of the Marx Brothers, a family comedy act that became famous in vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood films. He appeared as the 'straight man' in the early Marx Brothers movies before leaving the act to pursue other business ventures. [bio]

• Feb. 25 [Herbert] Zeppo Marx New York City

  Zeppo Marx was the youngest of the famous Marx Brothers comedy team, known for his supporting roles in their early comedy films and later...

• Feb. 26 Dwight Wilson

  Canadian World War I veteran who lived an exceptionally long life, being one of the last surviving veterans of the First World War.

• Feb. 27 Marino Marini

  Marino Marini was a renowned Italian sculptor and artist known for his innovative sculptures of horses and riders, incorporating archaic...

• Feb. 28 Linus Pauling

  Linus Pauling was a highly influential American chemist, biochemist, and peace activist. He remains one of the most important scientists of the 20th century, recognized for his groundbreaking work in chemical bonding and molecular biology. Pauling is distinguished as one of the only individuals to ever receive two unshared Nobel Prizes: the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1954) for his research … [bio]