Famous people and celebrities born in March 1905

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

• March 2 Marc Blitzstein

  American composer from Philadelphia, known for his influential musical work 'Cradle Will Rock', a significant piece in 20th-century American...

• March 2 Maurice Bayrou

  French political figure who served as a socialist party deputy, state secretary, and senator from 1955 to 1977, with notable roles including...

• March 3 Marie Glory

  Marie Glory was a French actress best known for her work during the silent and early sound eras of French cinema, with a career spanning several decades. [bio]

• March 5 László Benedek

  Hungarian-American film director known for notable works like 'The Wild One' starring Marlon Brando.

• March 6 Bob Wills

  Legendary American western swing musician, bandleader, and pioneer of country music who significantly influenced the development of the...

• March 6 Nagako

  Empress Dowager Kōjun of Japan, wife of Emperor Hirohito, who witnessed a transformative century of Japanese history from imperial power to...

• March 9 Félix Labisse

  Prominent French surrealist painter, set designer, and artist known for his imaginative and provocative artworks during the mid-20th...

• March 9 Grigori Kozintsev

  Renowned Soviet film director from Kiev, famous for his groundbreaking adaptations of Shakespeare's plays 'Hamlet' and 'King Lear'.

• March 12 Takashi Shimura

  Renowned Japanese actor famous for his iconic roles in Akira Kurosawa's classic films 'Rashomon' and 'Seven Samurai', who significantly...

• March 14 Raymond Aron

  Raymond Aron was a prominent French intellectual who significantly contributed to political sociology, liberal theory, and Cold War...

• March 15 Berthold Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg

  German military officer and key figure in the July 20 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler during World War II.

• March 18 Robert Donat

  Robert Donat was an acclaimed English actor best known for his performances in classic films such as 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' and Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps'. Active primarily during the 1930s to 1950s, Donat was celebrated for his versatility and distinctive voice, winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' (1939). [bio]

• March 19 Albert Speer

  Albert Speer was a prominent Nazi architect and minister who served as Hitler's chief architect and later Minister of Armaments during World...

• March 21 Phyllis McGinley

  Phyllis McGinley was an acclaimed American poet and writer who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1961, known for her witty and insightful...

• March 22 Edmond Roudnitska

  Legendary French perfumer who created iconic fragrances for Christian Dior, revolutionizing the perfume industry.

• March 22 Ruth Page

  Pioneering American choreographer who significantly influenced ballet in the United States.

• March 23 Joan Crawford

  Joan Crawford was a highly influential American actress and dancer, renowned for her commanding screen presence and versatility. She became one of Hollywood's most prominent leading ladies during the Golden Age of cinema, earning critical acclaim and widespread fame for roles in films such as 'Mildred Pierce,' for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. [bio]

• March 23 Lale Andersen

  Lale Andersen was a German singer and songwriter, best known internationally for her rendition of the famous World War II song 'Lili Marleen.' Her emotive interpretation of the song made her an iconic figure during the war years. [bio]

• March 23 Paul Grimault

  Renowned French animator known for his delicately styled traditional animated films with satirical humor and lyrical storytelling.

• March 24 Gebhard Frei

  Swiss academic specializing in philosophy and comparative religion, Gebhard Frei was a prominent professor at the C.G.

• March 25 Albrecht Mertz von Quirnheim

  German army officer who was a key conspirator in the July 20, 1944 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.

• March 26 Viktor Frankl

  Viktor Frankl was a renowned Austrian psychiatrist, neurologist, and Holocaust survivor who founded logotherapy, a therapeutic approach...

• March 27 Leroy Carr

  Influential blues musician of the 1930s who significantly impacted urban blues piano style and influenced many later musicians.

• March 27 Elsie MacGill

  First female aircraft designer in Canada, known as the 'Queen of the Hurricanes' for her work during World War II.

• March 29 Philip Ahn

  Philip Ahn was a pioneering Korean American actor recognized for being one of the first Asian-American film actors in Hollywood, with a career spanning more than four decades. He appeared in over 180 films and television shows, most notably for his role as Master Kan on the television series 'Kung Fu.' [bio]

• March 31 Robert Stevenson

  Renowned English film director known for directing classic Disney movies like 'Mary Poppins' and numerous other significant films in the...