Famous people and celebrities born in February 1905

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in February 1905! 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 Emilio Segrè

  Renowned Italian-American physicist and Nobel Prize laureate who made significant contributions to nuclear physics and the discovery of...

• Feb. 2 Ayn Rand

  Influential Russian-American philosopher and novelist who developed the philosophical system of Objectivism.

• Feb. 4 Louis Berthomme-Saint-André
• Feb. 4 Reda Caire
• Feb. 4 Francesco Giuseppe d'Asburgo-Lorena
• Feb. 6 Wladyslaw Gomulka

  Prominent Polish communist leader who played a significant role in post-World War II Poland, serving as the country's de facto leader from...

• Feb. 7 Ulf Svante von Euler Sweden

  Renowned Swedish physiologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1970 for his groundbreaking research on neurotransmitters...

• Feb. 7 Ulf von Euler

  Swedish physiologist and pharmacologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1905).

• Feb. 7 Paul Nizan

  French intellectual, journalist, and novelist known for his critical works and political engagement.

• Feb. 10 Walter A. Brown

  Pioneering sports executive who founded the Boston Celtics, a legendary NBA franchise that became one of the most successful teams in...

• Feb. 10 Chick Webb

  Legendary jazz drummer and big band leader who significantly influenced swing music during the Harlem Renaissance era, known for his...

• Feb. 12 Edouard Pignon

  Edouard Pignon was a prominent French artist known for his expressionist and cubist works, who also made significant contributions to...

• Feb. 12 Walter Frank

  Walter Frank was a prominent Nazi ideologist and propagandist who played a significant role in shaping historical narratives during the...

• Feb. 14 Thelma Ritter

  Thelma Ritter was an acclaimed American actress known for her distinctive voice, comedic timing, and memorable performances in both film and television. Renowned as one of the finest character actresses of the 20th century, she was best known for her roles in classic Hollywood films and her record-tying number of Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress. [bio]

• Feb. 15 Harold Arlen

  Harold Arlen was a renowned American composer best known for writing the iconic song 'Over the Rainbow' for the classic film 'The Wizard of...

• Feb. 15 Nise da Silveira
• Feb. 16 Louise Larson

  Pioneering Asian American journalist with a distinguished 51-year career in print media, working for major newspapers like Los Angeles Times...

• Feb. 22 Enrico Piaggio
• Feb. 24 Guillaume Landré

  Dutch composer and influential musical figure who created operas, symphonies, and chamber music.

• Feb. 25 Perry Miller

  Renowned American intellectual historian specializing in Puritan and early American studies.

• Feb. 25 Sally Victor

  Pioneering American fashion designer known for her distinctive millinery work.

• Feb. 26 Umberto Romano

  Umberto Romano was a prominent Italian-American portrait painter known for his powerful portraits of Martin Luther King Jr.

• Feb. 27 Franchot Tone

  Franchot Tone was an American actor best known for his work in both film and theater during Hollywood's Golden Age. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in the film 'Mutiny on the Bounty' (1935). [bio]