Famous people and celebrities born in October 1907

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in October 1907! 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.

• Oct. 2 Alexander Todd

  Scottish biochemist who made groundbreaking contributions to DNA research and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1957.

• Oct. 2 Lord (Alexander R.) Todd

  Prize laureate for his work on nucleotides and nucleotide co-enzymes.

• Oct. 2 Víctor Paz Estenssoro

  Prominent Bolivian politician who served as the 52nd President of Bolivia, playing a significant role in the country's political...

• Oct. 4 Alain Daniélou

  French-Swiss scholar, musicologist, and historian known for his extensive research on Indian classical music, religion, and culture.

• Oct. 4 Run Run Shaw

  Legendary Hong Kong media entrepreneur who co-founded Shaw Brothers Studio, a pivotal force in the development of Hong Kong cinema.

• Oct. 5 Ragnar Nurkse

  Renowned Estonian-American economist who made significant contributions to development economics and international monetary theory during...

• Oct. 7 Helen MacInnes

  Renowned Scottish-American author famous for writing 21 international espionage novels, including bestsellers 'Above Suspicion' and 'Ride a...

• Oct. 9 Jacques Tati

  A pioneering French filmmaker known for his innovative visual comedy and satirical style, Tati revolutionized cinema with films like...

• Oct. 9 Horst Wessel

  A Nazi Party member whose death was used for propaganda purposes, Wessel wrote the lyrics to the Nazi Party anthem 'Die Fahne Hoch', which...

• Oct. 10 George Hodel

  George Hodel was a controversial American physician and primary suspect in the infamous Black Dahlia murder case.

• Oct. 11 Karl Robin Bendetsen
• Oct. 14 Allan Jones

  Allan Jones was an American actor and tenor best known for his roles in film musicals during the 1930s and 1940s, particularly as a romantic lead in MGM musicals alongside the Marx Brothers and Jeanette MacDonald. [bio]

• Oct. 14 Didier Racaud
• Oct. 15 Varian Fry

  Varian Fry was an American humanitarian who helped rescue approximately 2,000 Jewish and anti-Nazi refugees from France during World War II,...

• Oct. 16 Roger Vailland

  French novelist and writer known for his existentialist works and exploration of human desire and social dynamics.

• Oct. 17 John Marley

  American actor known for his roles in films like 'Cat Ballou' and 'The Godfather', who passed away in 1984 after heart surgery.

• Oct. 17 Barbara H Watters
• Oct. 19 Roger Wolfe Kahn

  Roger Wolfe Kahn was a prominent American jazz bandleader and composer during the early 20th century.

• Oct. 20 Arlene Francis

  Arlene Francis was an American actress, radio talk show host, and television personality best known for her long-running tenure as a panelist on the television game show 'What's My Line?'. She appeared in numerous theatrical plays, films, and was a prominent broadcaster on both radio and television throughout the mid-20th century. [bio]

• Oct. 21 Nikos Engonopoulos

  Nikos Engonopoulos was a prominent Greek poet and surrealist painter who significantly contributed to modern Greek art and literature during...

• Oct. 21 Jeff Musso
• Oct. 22 Jimmy Foxx

  Legendary Hall of Fame baseball player renowned for his exceptional hitting power and considered one of the greatest first basemen in...

• Oct. 22 Jules Roy

  French writer and intellectual who was a vocal critic of French colonialism, drawing from his experiences in the Royal Air Force during...

• Oct. 29 Edwige Feuillère

  Edwige Feuillère was a renowned French stage and film actress, celebrated for her versatility and commanding performances in both classical and modern roles. She had a prolific career spanning from the 1930s to the 1990s and is often considered one of the great leading ladies of French cinema and theatre. [bio]

• Oct. 29 Edith Head

  Legendary Hollywood costume designer who won eight Academy Awards and dressed some of the most iconic stars in cinema history.

• Oct. 30 Sol Tax

  Sol Tax was a prominent American anthropologist known for his significant contributions to cultural anthropology and Native American...

• Oct. 31 Edgar Sampson

  Edgar Sampson was an influential American jazz musician and composer known for his significant contributions to swing and big band music...