Famous people and celebrities born in September 1901

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

• Sept. 2 Adolph Rupp

  Adolph Rupp was a highly influential college basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, known as 'The Baron of the Bluegrass'.

• Sept. 3 Eduard van Beinum

  Eduard van Beinum was a prominent Dutch conductor and musician who led the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam and made significant...

• Sept. 4 William Lyons

  Prominent automotive entrepreneur who co-founded Swallow Sidecar Company, which later evolved into Jaguar Cars, revolutionizing the British...

• Sept. 5 Florence Eldridge

  Florence Eldridge was an American actress renowned for her work on both stage and screen, as well as for her long-lasting professional and personal partnership with actor Fredric March. [bio]

• Sept. 5 Mario Scelba

  Prominent Italian Christian Democratic politician who served as the 33rd Prime Minister of Italy and played a significant role in post-war...

• Sept. 8 Hendrik Verwoerd

  A controversial South African politician who was a key architect of apartheid, serving as Prime Minister from 1958 to 1966.

• Sept. 9 James Blades

  Renowned British percussionist and sound effects expert who worked extensively in radio and film, contributing significantly to audio...

• Sept. 12 Ramón Serrano Súñer

  Spanish politician who was a key figure in Francisco Franco's early dictatorship, serving as interior and foreign affairs minister.

• Sept. 15 Donald Bailey

  Donald Bailey was a renowned British civil engineer who designed the Bailey bridge, a revolutionary portable military bridge used...

• Sept. 17 Francis Chichester

  Renowned English aviator and sailor who became famous for being the first person to sail single-handedly around the world, making a...

• Sept. 17 Léon Lasson

  French astrologer known for his research in world astrology, particularly influenced by Michel Gauquelin's work.

• Sept. 18 Harold Clurman

  Harold Clurman was a prominent American theater director, critic, and co-founder of the influential Group Theatre, which revolutionized...

• Sept. 19 Joe Pasternak

  Hungarian-American film producer and production manager who was prominent in Hollywood during the mid-20th century, known for his...

• Sept. 22 Nadezhda Alliluyeva

  Second wife of Joseph Stalin who tragically died by suicide, marking a significant personal tragedy in Stalin's life.

• Sept. 22 Charles Huggins

  Nobel Prize-winning Canadian-American physiologist and physician who made groundbreaking contributions to medical research.

• Sept. 23 Charles Brenton Huggins

  Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

• Sept. 23 Jaroslav Seifert

  Czech poet and Nobel Prize winner in Literature, renowned for his significant contributions to 20th-century poetry and cultural expression.

• Sept. 25 Robert Bresson

  Robert Bresson was a highly influential French film director, renowned for his distinctive approach to cinema that emphasized simplicity, restraint, and the use of non-professional actors. Often considered one of the greatest film auteurs, his works have had a significant impact on the art of filmmaking. [bio]

• Sept. 26 George Raft

  George Raft was an American film actor and dancer best known for his portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas of the 1930s and 1940s. He became a major Hollywood star but is also remembered for turning down several landmark film roles. [bio]

• Sept. 26 Ted Weems

  Prominent American bandleader and musician active in the early to mid-20th century, known for leading a successful dance orchestra.

• Sept. 28 Ed Sullivan

  Legendary television host of 'The Ed Sullivan Show', a groundbreaking variety program that introduced many iconic performers to American...

• Sept. 28 William S. Paley

  Pioneering American media executive who founded CBS and transformed the broadcasting industry, serving as a key figure in the development of...

• Sept. 28 Lily Bouwmeester

  Prominent Dutch film and theatre actress, recognized as the best actress in pre-war Dutch cinema and awarded a Golden Calf for her...

• Sept. 29 Enrico Fermi

  Italian-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1954).