Famous people and celebrities born in March 1909

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

• March 1 David Niven

  David Niven was a renowned English actor and novelist, celebrated for his sophisticated screen presence and wit. He starred in classic films such as 'A Matter of Life and Death', 'Around the World in 80 Days', 'The Pink Panther', and won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Separate Tables' (1958). [bio]

• March 2 Mel Ott

  Legendary baseball player who played his entire career with the New York Giants, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and considered one...

• March 4 Harry Helmsley

  Prominent American real estate developer who built significant property portfolios in New York City and became a major real estate investor...

• March 4 Matt Cvetic

  FBI undercover agent who infiltrated the Communist Party in the United States during the 1940s, risking his personal life and marriage to...

• March 5 Emilien Amaury

  Influential French media entrepreneur who founded 'Parisian Libere' and transformed sports journalism through 'L'Equipe' newspaper.

• March 6 Obafemi Awolowo

  Prominent Nigerian nationalist, lawyer, and political leader who played a crucial role in Nigeria's independence movement and served as a...

• March 6 Stanisław Jerzy Lec

  Renowned Polish poet, satirist, and aphorist known for his sharp wit and philosophical insights.

• March 7 Roger Revelle

  Prominent American oceanographer who led the Scripps Institute of Oceanography from 1951-1964 and was a pioneering researcher in global...

• March 7 Léo Malet

  Nestor Burma was a renowned French detective fiction writer who created a popular detective character featured in nearly 50 books and short...

• March 8 Beatrice Shilling

  Pioneering British aeronautical engineer who made critical improvements to Rolls-Royce Merlin engines during World War II, enabling British...

• March 8 Claire Trevor [Wemlinger] New York City

  Hollywood actress known for film noir roles, including performances in 'Murder, My Sweet' and 'Marjorie Morningstar', who was an Academy...

• March 10 Gerard Croiset

  A renowned Dutch parapsychologist and clairvoyant who assisted law enforcement in criminal investigations and missing persons cases.

• March 13 Irina Baronova

  A renowned Russian ballerina and one of the famous 'Baby Ballerinas' of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, who worked closely with legendary...

• March 17 Ann Wigmore

  Pioneering Lithuanian-American nutritionist who founded the Hippocrates Health Institute in Boston and revolutionized understanding of...

• March 18 Ernest Gallo

  Ernest Gallo was a pioneering American wine entrepreneur who co-founded E & J Gallo Winery, transforming the California wine industry and...

• March 19 Otto John

  Otto John was a prominent German politician and intelligence official who was president of the Office for the Protection of the...

• March 22 Gabrielle Roy

  Gabrielle Roy was a renowned Canadian novelist who won the Governor General's Award multiple times and is celebrated for her profound...

• March 24 Tommy Trinder

  Tommy Trinder was a celebrated English comedian, stage, film and television performer, best known for his quick wit and catchphrase 'You lucky people!' He was a major star in music hall, variety, and early British television. [bio]

• March 24 Clyde Barrow

  Clyde Barrow was a notorious American outlaw who, alongside Bonnie Parker, became famous for a series of bank robberies and violent crimes...

• March 26 Héctor José Cámpora

  Argentine politician who served as President of Argentina in 1973, playing a crucial role in the country's political transition during a...

• March 27 Ben Webster

  Legendary American jazz tenor saxophonist known as 'the brute' and 'frog', who significantly influenced jazz music in the mid-20th century.

• March 27 Golo Mann

  German/Swiss historian and essayist, third son of famous novelist Thomas Mann.

• March 27 Raymond Oliver

  Renowned French chef who owned Le Grand Véfour, a legendary 3-Michelin star restaurant in Paris.

• March 28 Nelson Algren

  Nelson Algren was a prominent American novelist known for his gritty, realistic portrayals of marginalized urban life in mid-20th century...

• March 29 Moon Mullican

  Moon Mullican was an influential American country and western swing musician known for his innovative piano playing and contributions to...

• March 30 Ernst Gombrich

  Renowned art historian and scholar who wrote the influential book 'The Story of Art', considered one of the most important art historians of...

• March 31 Robert Brasillach

  French right-wing journalist and intellectual who was a prominent collaborationist during World War II.