Famous people and celebrities born in December 1908

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in December 1908! 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.

• Dec. 4 Alfred Hershey

  Renowned American geneticist who, along with Martha Chase, conducted the groundbreaking Hershey-Chase experiment that conclusively...

• Dec. 6 Baby Face Nelson

  Notorious American criminal and bank robber during the Great Depression era, known for his violent criminal activities and conflicts with...

• Dec. 6 Pierre Graber

  Swiss politician and lawyer who served as the 69th President of the Swiss Confederation, playing a significant role in Swiss political...

• Dec. 8 John A. Volpe

  Prominent American politician who served as the 61st Governor of Massachusetts and later as United States Secretary of Transportation.

• Dec. 8 Concha Piquer

  Renowned Spanish actress and singer who was a prominent figure in Spanish entertainment during the mid-20th century.

• Dec. 10 Olivier Messiaen

  Olivier Messiaen was a groundbreaking 20th-century French composer renowned for his innovative musical style that blended natural sounds,...

• Dec. 11 Manoel de Oliveira

  Renowned Portuguese film director known for his significant contributions to world cinema, particularly in art house and experimental film...

• Dec. 11 Elliott Carter

  Influential American composer and music theorist, known for his complex and innovative modern classical compositions.

• Dec. 11 Amon Göth

  Notorious Nazi SS officer and commandant of the Płaszów concentration camp, infamous for his extreme cruelty during the Holocaust.

• Dec. 12 Gustav Ernesaks

  Gustav Ernesaks was a prominent Estonian composer and choral conductor who significantly contributed to the national musical heritage.

• Dec. 13 Van Heflin

  Prominent American film actor known for his versatile roles in Hollywood during the mid-20th century, winning an Academy Award for Best...

• Dec. 14 Laurence Naismith

  Laurence Naismith was a distinguished British actor known for his roles in film and television, including the notable character of Judge...

• Dec. 15 Swami Ranganathananda

  A prominent Indian monk, philosopher, and spiritual leader of the Ramakrishna Order who dedicated his life to spreading Vedanta philosophy...

• Dec. 16 Remedios Varo

  Renowned Spanish-Mexican surrealist painter and anarchist who was a key figure in the Mexican art scene of the mid-20th century, known for...

• Dec. 17 Willard Libby

  Renowned American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing the carbon-14 dating method, revolutionizing archaeological...

• Dec. 18 Celia Johnson

  Renowned British actress famous for her iconic roles in classic films like 'Brief Encounter' and 'This Happy Breed', she was a significant...

• Dec. 20 Dennis Morgan

  Dennis Morgan was an American actor and singer known for his leading roles in Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s. He built a successful career as a prominent leading man and was celebrated for both his acting and singing abilities. [bio]

• Dec. 21 Luigi Barzini

  Prominent Italian writer, journalist, politician, and columnist who served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies from 1958 to 1972.

• Dec. 21 Pat Weaver

  Television executive from Los Angeles who played a pivotal role in early television programming, notably launching the Today Show.

• Dec. 22 Giacomo Manzù

  Renowned Italian sculptor and academic known for his significant contributions to modern sculpture, particularly ecclesiastical art and...

• Dec. 22 Max Bill

  Influential Swiss artist, architect, and designer who was a key figure in the Bauhaus movement, known for his abstract art and architectural...

• Dec. 23 Yousuf Karsh

  Renowned Armenian-Canadian photographer famous for his iconic portraits of world leaders, artists, and celebrities during the 20th century.

• Dec. 25 Quentin Crisp

  Quentin Crisp was an English writer, raconteur, and actor, best known for his memoir 'The Naked Civil Servant', which recounted his experiences as a flamboyantly effeminate gay man in mid-20th-century England. His wit and distinctive personality made him a public figure and an icon in the LGBTQ+ community. [bio]

• Dec. 28 Lew Ayres

  Lew Ayres was an American actor best known for his Oscar-nominated role in 'Johnny Belinda' and for starring as Paul Bäumer in the 1930 film adaptation of 'All Quiet on the Western Front.' His career spanned over five decades in film and television. [bio]

• Dec. 31 Simon Wiesenthal

  Simon Wiesenthal was a renowned Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter who dedicated his life to tracking down Nazi war criminals after World...