Famous people and celebrities born in September 1906

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 1906! 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. 1 Joaquín Balaguer

  Prominent Dominican lawyer and politician who served multiple terms as president of the Dominican Republic, significantly influencing the...

• Sept. 1 Eleanor Hibbert

  Prolific English novelist who wrote under multiple pen names including Jean Plaidy, Victoria Holt, and Philippa Carr, known for historical...

• Sept. 4 Dita Parlo

  Dita Parlo was a renowned German film actress who gained international recognition for her work in European cinema during the late silent and early sound eras, especially in films such as 'L'Atalante' and 'La Grande Illusion.' [bio]

• Sept. 4 Max Delbrück

  Pioneering German-American biophysicist who made significant contributions to molecular biology and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or...

• Sept. 6 Luis Leloir

  Luis Leloir was an Argentine biochemist best known for his groundbreaking research on sugar nucleotides, which played a significant role in understanding carbohydrate metabolism. In 1970, he became the first Spanish-speaking scientist to receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of sugar nucleotides and their role in the biosynthesis of carbohydrates. [bio]

• Sept. 6 Luis Federico Leloir

  French-argentinian physician and biochemist, nobel prize laureate (d. 1987).

• Sept. 7 Jeanette Loff

  Jeanette Loff was an American actress and singer of the late silent and early sound film era, known for her work in Hollywood during the late 1920s and 1930s. [bio]

• Sept. 7 John Coolidge

  John Coolidge was the son of President Calvin Coolidge and Grace Coolidge, known for his quiet demeanor similar to his father and his...

• Sept. 8 Andrei Kirilenko

  Prominent Soviet politician and engineer who served in the Central Committee during the mid-20th century, playing a significant role in the...

• Sept. 8 Denis de Rougemont
• Sept. 11 Etienne Fajon

  A prominent French journalist, author, and political figure who was a key member of the political bureau from 1945 to 1979.

• Sept. 15 Jacques Becker

  Renowned French film director and screenwriter who significantly influenced French cinema during the mid-20th century, known for his nuanced...

• Sept. 15 Kathryn Murray

  Business partner and wife of Arthur Murray, she played a crucial role in developing and managing the worldwide Arthur Murray Dance Studios...

• Sept. 16 Jack Churchill

  British Army officer known as 'Mad Jack' who fought in World War II with a longbow and bagpipes, famous for his unconventional and daring...

• Sept. 17 J. R. Jayewardene

  Influential Sri Lankan lawyer and politician who served as the second president of Sri Lanka from 1978 to 1989, playing a crucial role in...

• Sept. 20 Jean Dréville

  French filmmaker who pioneered short films in the late 1920s and transitioned to feature films in 1932.

• Sept. 20 Vera Faddeeva

  Prominent Russian mathematician who made significant contributions to mathematical theory and computational methods.

• Sept. 22 Ilse Koch

  Notorious Nazi concentration camp guard known as the 'Witch of Buchenwald', infamous for her sadistic cruelty towards prisoners during World...

• Sept. 25 Dmitri Shostakovich

  Renowned 20th-century Russian composer who created groundbreaking symphonies and string quartets while navigating the complex political...

• Sept. 25 Dmitrij Dmitrievič Šostakovič
• Sept. 25 José Figueres Ferrer
• Sept. 27 Jim Thompson
• Sept. 28 William Empson

  William Empson was a renowned British literary critic and poet who revolutionized modern literary analysis through his groundbreaking work...

• Sept. 29 Fabien Loris
• Sept. 30 Michael John Innes Mackintosh Stewart Innes

  Michael John Innes Mackintosh Stewart was a renowned British writer who excelled in detective fiction and academic writing, publishing under...

• Sept. 30 Mireille (singer)