Famous people and celebrities born in February 1908

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

• Feb. 1 George Pal

  Renowned Hungarian-American animator, film producer, and pioneer in science fiction and special effects filmmaking.

• Feb. 1 Gene Sheldon

  American actor known for his role in Zorro, who passed away at age 72.

• Feb. 2 Renzo Rossellini

  Renzo Rossellini was an accomplished Italian composer and musician from a renowned artistic family, best known as the brother of famous film...

• Feb. 4 Julian Bell

  Julian Bell was a notable English poet, academic, and writer associated with the Bloomsbury Group.

• Feb. 5 Eugen Weidmann

  Notorious German serial killer who claimed to have murdered 86 people, primarily motivated by robbery and small financial gains.

• Feb. 5 Peg Entwistle

  Tragic Hollywood actress known for her dramatic suicide by jumping from the Hollywood Sign, which later became a symbol of failed Hollywood...

• Feb. 6 Amintore Fanfani

  Duplicate of Amintore Fanfani record.

• Feb. 6 Edward Lansdale

  Influential US Air Force officer and CIA operative who played a significant role in counterinsurgency strategies during the Cold War,...

• Feb. 7 Buster Crabbe

  Buster Crabbe was an American Olympic swimmer and actor best known for portraying the iconic pulp heroes Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, and Tarzan in a series of films and serials during the 1930s and 1940s. [bio]

• Feb. 11 Philip Dunne

  Prominent Hollywood filmmaker who worked as a director, producer, and screenwriter during the Golden Age of cinema, known for significant...

• Feb. 11 Vivian Fuchs

  Renowned British geologist and polar explorer famous for leading the first successful crossing of Antarctica in 1958 during the Commonwealth...

• Feb. 12 Jean Effel

  Jean Effel was a renowned French artist known for his distinctive satirical cartoons, illustrations, and journalistic work during the...

• Feb. 12 Olga Benário Prestes

  Olga Benário Prestes was a German-Brazilian communist activist who played a significant role in political resistance and was married to...

• Feb. 13 Sulo Nurmela

  Finnish Olympic athlete who won a gold medal in the 4x100m relay during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, representing Finland in track and field.

• Feb. 15 Sarto Fournier

  Sarto Fournier was a prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 38th mayor of Montreal from 1957 to 1960.

• Feb. 17 Red Barber

  Legendary American sportscaster who worked for the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees, known for his distinctive broadcasting style and...

• Feb. 17 Bo Yibo

  Prominent Chinese politician who served as Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China.

• Feb. 22 John Mills

  Sir John Mills was an acclaimed English actor whose career spanned more than seven decades, appearing in over 120 films. He is best remembered for his work in British cinema, especially in classic war dramas and family films. [bio]

• Feb. 22 Rómulo Betancourt

  Influential Venezuelan politician known as the 'Father of Venezuelan Democracy', who served as president from 1945 to 1948 and again from...

• Feb. 23 William McMahon

  William McMahon was an Australian politician who served as the 20th Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972.

• Feb. 24 Telford Taylor

  Telford Taylor was a prominent American lawyer who served as a key military prosecutor during the Nuremberg trials, playing a crucial role...

• Feb. 25 Frank G Slaughter

  Frank G. Slaughter was a prolific American physician who became a renowned novelist, writing numerous medical and historical fiction books...

• Feb. 26 Tex Avery

  Tex Avery was a pioneering American animator who revolutionized cartoon comedy, creating iconic characters and innovative animation...

• Feb. 29 Balthus

  Renowned Polish-French painter known for his controversial and provocative artworks, with a unique style that challenged traditional...

• Feb. 29 Dee Brown

  American author and historian famous for his groundbreaking book 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee', which critically examined the Native...

• Feb. 29 Alf Gover

  English cricketer and coach (d. 2001).