Famous people and celebrities born in December 1909

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in December 1909! 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. 1 Franz Bardon
• Dec. 4 Bobbie Heine
• Dec. 6 Alan McGilvray

  Renowned Australian cricket commentator and former player who significantly influenced sports broadcasting in Australia during the mid-20th...

• Dec. 7 Nikola Vaptsarov

  Bulgarian communist poet and revolutionary who was executed during World War II for his resistance activities against the fascist regime.

• Dec. 8 Gratien Gelinas

  Prominent French-Canadian playwright, actor, and director who significantly contributed to Quebec's theatrical landscape in the 20th...

• Dec. 8 Lesslie Newbigin

  Influential British theologian and missiologist who made significant contributions to understanding Christian mission in a postmodern...

• Dec. 9 Douglas Fairbanks

  Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

• Dec. 10 Hermes Pan

  Renowned Hollywood choreographer famous for his extensive collaboration with Fred Astaire, creating iconic dance sequences in numerous...

• Dec. 11 Charles Moulin

  French actor known for his portrayal of Tarzan in French cinema, contributing to the popularization of the iconic character in French media.

• Dec. 12 Karen Morley

  Karen Morley was an American film actress active primarily during the 1930s, known for her roles in several notable Hollywood films before her career was affected by the Hollywood blacklist. [bio]

• Dec. 13 André Jarrot

  French politician who was also known for his involvement in motorbike racing during the mid-20th century.

• Dec. 14 Edward L Tatum

  Renowned American molecular geneticist who won the Nobel Prize in 1958 for groundbreaking work in genetics.

• Dec. 15 John Glassco

  Canadian poet and writer known for his significant contributions to Montreal's literary scene, particularly through his poetry,...

• Dec. 17 Marc Lawrence

  Marc Lawrence was a prolific American character actor known for playing tough, menacing roles in numerous films during Hollywood's golden...

• Dec. 19 Isa Pola

  Isa Pola was an Italian film actress known for her work in Italian cinema during the 1930s and 1940s. She appeared in numerous films during the golden age of Italian film before World War II. [bio]

• Dec. 19 W. A. Criswell

  Prominent Southern Baptist pastor, theologian, and author who served as president of the First Baptist Church in Dallas and was a...

• Dec. 21 Seichō Matsumoto

  Renowned Japanese author and journalist known for his influential mystery novels and non-fiction works that critically examined social...

• Dec. 21 Roberto Longhi
• Dec. 23 Barney Ross New York City

  Legendary Jewish-American boxer who was welterweight champion in 1934, known for his remarkable boxing skills and later war heroism during...

• Dec. 24 Barney Ross

  Barney Ross was a world-renowned Jewish-American boxer who was a three-weight world champion and a World War II war hero.

• Dec. 26 Zora Arkus-Duntov

  Belgian-born American engineer who revolutionized the Chevrolet Corvette and is widely known as the 'Father of the Corvette'.

• Dec. 26 Oldřich Nejedlý
• Dec. 30 Louis-Thomas Jurdant