Famous people and celebrities born in March 1908

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

• March 2 Fyodor Matveyevich Okhlopkov

  Yakut-born Soviet sniper who served with distinction during World War II.

• March 2 Fyodor Okhlopkov

  Heroic Soviet sniper during World War II, renowned for his exceptional marksmanship and bravery on the Eastern Front.

• March 4 T. R. M. Howard

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• March 5 Rex Harrison

  Rex Harrison was an acclaimed English actor known for his work on stage and screen, with a career spanning more than five decades. He was celebrated for his suave, sophisticated style and distinctive voice. [bio]

• March 7 Anna Magnani

  Anna Magnani was an acclaimed Italian actress known for her powerful roles in both Italian neorealist cinema and international films. Renowned for her intense performances and earthy authenticity, she is widely considered one of the greatest actresses in the history of Italian and world cinema. [bio]

• March 8 Raymond Dronne

  French military officer and politician who played a crucial role in the liberation of Paris during World War II, becoming the first Allied...

• March 10 Kristian Palusalu

  Finnish heavyweight wrestler who won a gold medal at the 1936 Olympics, representing Finland in wrestling competitions.

• March 11 Lawrence Welk

  Renowned American musician, bandleader, and television personality famous for his champagne music style and popular TV show from the 1950s...

• March 11 André Dalibert

  French singer and actor known for his performances in mid-20th century French entertainment.

• March 12 Rita Angus

  Prominent New Zealand painter known for her distinctive modernist style and significant contributions to 20th-century New Zealand art.

• March 12 David Marshall

  Pioneering Singaporean lawyer and politician who served as the first Chief Minister of Singapore, playing a crucial role in the nation's...

• March 13 Walter Annenberg

  Walter Annenberg was a prominent American media mogul who built a significant publishing empire and was known for his philanthropy.

• March 14 Maurice Merleau-Ponty

  Maurice Merleau-Ponty was a prominent French phenomenological philosopher who significantly contributed to existentialist thought.

• March 14 Maurice [Jean Jacques] Merleau-Ponty

  French philosopher known for his significant contributions to phenomenology and existentialist thought.

• March 16 Robert Rossen

  Robert Rossen was an acclaimed American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for significant Hollywood works like 'All the King's...

• March 16 René Daumal

  René Daumal was a significant French surrealist writer known for his unfinished metaphysical novel 'Mount Analogue', which explores...

• March 17 Brigitte Helm

  Brigitte Helm was a German actress best known for her iconic dual role as Maria and her robotic double in Fritz Lang's silent film classic 'Metropolis' (1927). She was one of the most prominent actresses of the Weimar Republic era and appeared in more than thirty films before retiring in the mid-1930s. [bio]

• March 18 Loulou Gasté

  French songwriter and composer who was a significant figure in mid-20th century French music.

• March 20 Michael Redgrave

  Michael Redgrave was an acclaimed English stage and film actor, director, and writer. Renowned for his performances with the Old Vic and Royal Shakespeare Company, he was also a prominent film star in British cinema from the 1930s through the 1970s. [bio]

• March 22 Louis L'Amour

  Louis L'Amour was a legendary American novelist who wrote over 100 Western novels and became one of the most popular storytellers of the...

• March 23 Joan Crawford

  Joan Crawford was a legendary Hollywood actress who starred in numerous classic films during the Golden Age of Cinema.

• March 23 Dominique de Menil

  Dominique de Menil was a prominent arts patron and human rights advocate who significantly influenced cultural and philanthropic landscapes.

• March 23 Cecil Collins

  Cecil Collins was a prominent British painter known for his mystical and symbolic artwork featuring archetypal figures.

• March 25 David Lean

  David Lean was a celebrated English film director, producer, screenwriter, and editor, renowned for his epic films and innovative cinematic techniques. He is widely considered one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema. [bio]

• March 25 Helmut Käutner

  Prominent German filmmaker who successfully navigated the challenging cultural landscape of Nazi Germany and post-war cinema, maintaining...

• March 25 Bernard Jensen

  Influential American health advocate and author who popularized iridology and promoted holistic dietary approaches, contributing...

• March 26 Franz Stangl

  Nazi SS officer and commandant of the Treblinka extermination camp during World War II, responsible for the systematic murder of...

• March 29 Dennis O'Keefe

  Dennis O'Keefe was an American actor whose career spanned from the 1930s through the 1960s, known for his performances in film noir, comedies, and later in television. He became recognized for his versatility, starring in nearly 200 films during Hollywood's Golden Age. [bio]

• March 31 Red Norvo

  Red Norvo was a pioneering jazz vibraphonist and xylophonist who significantly influenced the development of swing and cool jazz during the...