Famous people and celebrities born in October 1901

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

• Oct. 2 Kiki de Montparnasse

  Kiki de Montparnasse was a prominent French artist and muse of the Paris avant-garde scene in the 1920s, known for her vibrant personality...

• Oct. 2 Queen of Montparnasse

  Kiki de Montparnasse, also known as the Queen of Montparnasse, was a central figure in the artistic and bohemian culture of 1920s Paris,...

• Oct. 2 Sydney George Old
• Oct. 3 Jean Grémillon

  Jean Grémillon was a prominent French film director, screenwriter, and composer who significantly contributed to French cinema during the...

• Oct. 5 John Alton

  Renowned Hungarian-American cinematographer who significantly influenced film noir visual style, known for his innovative lighting...

• Oct. 7 Souvanna Phouma
• Oct. 8 Mark Oliphant

  Prominent Australian physicist who played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project and later served as Governor of South Australia, making...

• Oct. 9 Alice Lee Jemison

  Alice Lee Jemison was a prominent Seneca Native American political activist and journalist who advocated for Indigenous rights during the...

• Oct. 10 Aleksandr Sergeevič Ščerbakov
• Oct. 11 Alberto Giacometti

  Alberto Giacometti was a world-renowned Swiss sculptor, painter, and graphic artist, famous for his distinctive elongated human figures that...

• Oct. 11 Yves Lanvin

  Yves Lanvin was a prominent French fashion business owner who inherited the prestigious Maison Lanvin fashion house from his cousin...

• Oct. 11 Masanobu Tsuji

  Masanobu Tsuji was a Japanese military colonel and politician who played a significant role during World War II, known for his controversial...

• Oct. 12 Gabriel-Marie Garrone

  French Catholic cardinal who served as prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, playing a significant role in the Church's...

• Oct. 15 Enrique Jardiel Poncela

  Prominent Spanish playwright and humorist known for his innovative and satirical works in early 20th-century Spanish literature.

• Oct. 18 Annette Hanshaw

  A popular American jazz and pop singer of the 1920s and early 1930s, known for her distinctive vocal style and recordings during the early...

• Oct. 19 Arleigh Burke

  Admiral Arleigh Burke was a distinguished US Navy officer who played a crucial role in World War II naval operations and later served as...

• Oct. 20 Adelaide Hall

  Pioneering African American jazz singer and performer who was prominent in the Harlem Renaissance era and known for her innovative vocal...

• Oct. 20 Frank Churchill

  Renowned Disney film composer who created memorable music for classic animated films like Snow White and Bambi.

• Oct. 20 Dmitrij Danilovič Leljušenko
• Oct. 21 Gerhard von Rad

  Gerhard von Rad was a distinguished German Old Testament scholar who made significant contributions to biblical interpretation, particularly...

• Oct. 21 Margarete Buber-Neumann
• Oct. 29 Perc Westmore

  Pioneering Hollywood makeup artist who co-founded the renowned Westmore makeup dynasty with his family.

• Oct. 30 Ernie Westmore

  Pioneering Hollywood makeup artist who co-founded the renowned Westmore Makeup Studio with his family in 1935.