Famous people and celebrities born in November 1911

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in November 1911! 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.

• Nov. 1 Victoria Horne

  Victoria Horne was an American character actress active during the 1940s and 1950s, known for her roles in films such as 'Harvey' and 'Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff.' [bio]

• Nov. 1 Henri Troyat

  Renowned Russian-French novelist, historian, and literary figure who was elected to the French Academy in 1959 and wrote extensively about...

• Nov. 2 Odysseas Elytis

  Renowned Greek poet who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979, known for his surrealist style and profound exploration of Greek identity...

• Nov. 4 Dixie Lee

  Dixie Lee was an American actress, dancer, and singer who gained popularity in the late 1920s and 1930s. She is perhaps best remembered as the first wife of famed singer Bing Crosby. [bio]

• Nov. 5 Roy Rogers

  Roy Rogers was an American singer, actor, and television host, best known as the "King of the Cowboys." He became an iconic figure in American popular culture through his starring roles in numerous Western films and his popular radio and television shows. [bio]

• Nov. 10 Harry Andrews

  Harry Andrews was a distinguished English actor known for his roles in British cinema and theatre, particularly for playing authoritative and military characters. His career spanned over four decades, and he became renowned for his appearances in films such as 'The Hill' (1965) and 'Ice Cold in Alex' (1958). [bio]

• Nov. 11 Roberto Matta

  Roberto Matta was a prominent Chilean-Italian surrealist painter and sculptor, known for his significant contributions to modern art and his...

• Nov. 11 Reginald Patric Lawrence Knowles

  Reginald Patric Lawrence Knowles was a British actor who appeared in classic Hollywood films, including notable roles in 'The Adventures of...

• Nov. 12 Chad Varah

  Chad Varah was an English Anglican priest who founded the Samaritans, a pioneering suicide prevention helpline, in 1953.

• Nov. 12 Buck Clayton

  Buck Clayton was a renowned American jazz trumpet player, a key member of Count Basie's legendary 'Old Testament' orchestra.

• Nov. 13 Buck O'Neil

  Buck O'Neil was a pioneering African American baseball player and manager in the Negro Leagues, who later became a key ambassador for...

• Nov. 15 Jacques Chevallier

  French politician who served as mayor of Algiers during a complex period of colonial transition, known for building political coalitions...

• Nov. 17 Heli Finkenzeller

  Heli Finkenzeller was a German actress who appeared in numerous films from the early 1930s through the late 1980s. Known for her extensive work in film and theater, she was one of the prominent faces of German cinema, particularly before and after World War II. [bio]

• Nov. 17 Christian Fouchet

  French Gaullist politician and diplomat who played a significant role in the Free France movement during World War II and proposed the...

• Nov. 18 Attilio Bertolucci

  Attilio Bertolucci was a renowned Italian poet and writer who significantly contributed to 20th-century Italian literature.

• Nov. 20 Pierre Uri

  French economist who was a key architect of European economic integration, playing a pivotal role in drafting the Treaty of Rome which...

• Nov. 21 Léon Cuffaut

  French aviator who was active in the early to mid-20th century.

• Nov. 22 Giuseppe Olmo

  Renowned Italian cyclist who won gold medals at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, becoming a significant figure in Italian sports history...

• Nov. 24 Joe Medwick

  Joe Medwick was a prominent Major League Baseball player who played for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1930s.

• Nov. 24 Kirby Grant

  Kirby Grant was an American actor best known for his role as Sky King in the popular television series of the same name.

• Nov. 26 Samuel Reshevsky

  Renowned Polish-American chess grandmaster and prodigy who was one of the strongest chess players in the United States during the mid-20th...

• Nov. 26 Robert Marchand

  Extraordinary cyclist who became an international celebrity for his remarkable athletic achievements at an advanced age, setting world...

• Nov. 26 Savino Guglielmetti

  Italian professional gymnast who won a gold medal at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, representing Italy in gymnastics competitions.

• Nov. 27 David Merrick

  David Merrick was a renowned Broadway producer known for his innovative and often controversial productions.

• Nov. 27 Fe del Mundo

  Fe del Mundo was a pioneering Filipino pediatrician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to child healthcare.

• Nov. 30 Jorge Negrete

  Jorge Negrete was a renowned Mexican singer and actor, celebrated as one of the most prominent figures of Mexico's Golden Age of cinema. Known for his powerful baritone voice and charismatic screen presence, he became a cultural icon and a leading exponent of ranchera music. [bio]