Famous people and celebrities born in November 1904

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in November 1904! 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.

• Nov. 1 Laura LaPlante

  Laura LaPlante was a prominent American silent film actress who was active during the 1920s and early 1930s, known for her roles in comedies...

• Nov. 3 Jennie Lee

  Jennie Lee was a prominent Scottish politician, author, and Labour Party member who served as a Minister of State for Arts.

• Nov. 3 Jennie Lee Baroness Lee of Asheridge
• Nov. 5 Bruno Ducati

  Bruno Ducati was a pioneering Italian entrepreneur who, along with his brothers, founded the legendary Ducati motorcycle company.

• Nov. 8 William Kininmonth

  Scottish architect renowned for blending modern architectural design with traditional Scottish vernacular styles.

• Nov. 9 Jacques Dumesnil
• Nov. 11 Alger Hiss

  American lawyer and government official who was controversially accused of being a Soviet spy during the Cold War, sparking significant...

• Nov. 12 Jacques Tourneur

  Jacques Tourneur was a renowned French film director famous for classic film noir and horror movies like "Out of the Past" and "Cat People".

• Nov. 13 H. C. Potter

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• Nov. 14 Dick Powell

  Dick Powell was an American singer, actor, producer, and director, best known for his work in film and television between the 1930s and the 1960s. Initially recognized for his musical roles, Powell later transitioned to gritty film noir roles, notably appearing in 'Murder, My Sweet.' He later became a prominent director and producer, helping to shape early American television. [bio]

• Nov. 14 Harold Larwood

  Legendary English-Australian cricketer known for his exceptional fast bowling technique during the Bodyline series of the 1930s.

• Nov. 16 Nnamdi Azikiwe

  Prominent Nigerian nationalist leader who served as the country's first president and governor-general, playing a crucial role in Nigeria's...

• Nov. 16 Rosina Cardano
• Nov. 17 Isamu Noguchi

  Isamu Noguchi was a renowned Japanese-American artist, landscape architect, and industrial designer who significantly influenced modern...

• Nov. 18 Alan Lennox-Boyd

  Alan Lennox-Boyd was a prominent British Conservative politician who served as Secretary of State for the Colonies during the late colonial...

• Nov. 19 Nathan Leopold

  Nathan Leopold was one half of the infamous Leopold and Loeb duo, who committed a shocking murder in 1924 that captivated the American...

• Nov. 19 Nathan Freudenthal Leopold

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• Nov. 21 Coleman Hawkins

  Coleman Hawkins was a pioneering jazz tenor saxophonist who significantly shaped the development of bebop and swing music.

• Nov. 22 Louis Eugène Félix Néel

  Prize laureate for fundamental work and discoveries concerning antiferromagnetism and ferrimagnetism which have led to important...

• Nov. 22 Louis Néel

  French physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2000).

• Nov. 24 Albert Ross Tilley

  Canadian military surgeon who made significant contributions to medical practices during World War II, known for his innovative surgical...

• Nov. 25 Ba Jin

  Renowned Chinese novelist and writer who was a significant figure in modern Chinese literature, known for his progressive and humanistic...

• Nov. 25 Lillian Copeland

  Pioneering American Olympic athlete who excelled in discus throwing and shot put, winning gold medals and breaking records in the 1932 Los...

• Nov. 25 Jessie Royce Landis [Medbury]

  American actress best known for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's classic film 'North by Northwest', a memorable character actress of her era.

• Nov. 27 Hans Genuit

  Hans Genuit was a German writer, editor, and astrology researcher who founded the cosmobiosophic association and professional astrologers'...

• Nov. 28 Nancy Mitford

  British novelist and writer renowned for her witty social satires about the English upper class, particularly famous for her novels 'Pursuit...

• Nov. 29 Egon Eiermann

  Prominent German architect famous for designing the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin, a significant post-war architectural landmark.

• Nov. 29 Kay Johnson

  American actress known for her roles in early Hollywood films, including 'Of Human Bondage', a significant work of cinema in the 1930s.

• Nov. 30 Clyfford Still

  Clyfford Still was a pioneering Abstract Expressionist painter known for his large-scale, color-saturated canvases that dramatically...