Famous people and celebrities born in September 1913

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 1913! 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.

• Sept. 2 Israel Gelfand

  Internationally acclaimed mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to functional analysis, group theory, and various branches of...

• Sept. 3 Alan Ladd

  Alan Ladd was an American actor, best known for his roles in classic Hollywood films of the 1940s and 1950s, particularly in film noir and Westerns. [bio]

• Sept. 3 Bill Shankly

  Bill Shankly was a legendary Scottish football manager who transformed Liverpool Football Club in the 1960s.

• Sept. 4 Kenzo Tange

  Renowned Japanese architect who significantly influenced modern architecture, particularly in post-war Japan.

• Sept. 5 Stanford Moore

  Stanford Moore was a renowned biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1972 for his groundbreaking work on protein structure and...

• Sept. 6 Leonidas da Silva

  Legendary Brazilian footballer known as the 'Rubber Man' who popularized the bicycle kick and played for Brazil's national team in the 1930s...

• Sept. 7 Anthony Quayle

  Anthony Quayle was an English actor and theatre director, best known for his work on stage as well as in films such as 'Lawrence of Arabia,' 'The Guns of Navarone,' and 'Anne of the Thousand Days.' [bio]

• Sept. 11 Bear Bryant

  Paul 'Bear' Bryant was a legendary American college football coach, best known for his tenure at the University of Alabama, where he led the Crimson Tide to six national championships. Revered for his transformative impact on college football, Bryant's career spanned four decades, making him one of the most influential and successful coaches in the sport's history.[1][2] [bio]

• Sept. 11 Jacinto Convit

  Jacinto Convit was a renowned Venezuelan physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to tropical disease treatment,...

• Sept. 12 Jesse Owens

  Legendary African American athlete who defied Nazi racial ideology by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, becoming a...

• Sept. 12 Eiji Toyoda

  Prominent Japanese industrialist who played a crucial role in Toyota's growth and development, contributing significantly to the company's...

• Sept. 14 Jacobo Árbenz

  Guatemalan military officer and political leader who served as president of Guatemala, known for his progressive reforms and subsequent...

• Sept. 15 Johannes Steinhoff

  Prominent German fighter pilot and NATO commander who played a significant role during and after World War II.

• Sept. 16 Félicien Marceau

  Félicien Marceau was a prominent Belgian-French writer who became a significant figure in French literature after moving to France following...

• Sept. 16 John N. Mitchell

  John N. Mitchell was an American politician who served as United States Attorney General during the Nixon administration.

• Sept. 19 Frances Farmer

  Frances Farmer was an American actress and television host, best known for her film roles in the 1930s and for her tumultuous personal life, which included highly publicized legal and institutional struggles. She is often remembered as a symbol of Hollywood's treatment of women and mental health. [bio]

• Sept. 20 Sidney Dillon Ripley

  Sidney Dillon Ripley was a prominent American ornithologist and academic who served as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution from 1964 to...

• Sept. 22 Silvio Piola

  Legendary Italian football player considered one of the greatest forwards in the history of Italian soccer, known for his exceptional...

• Sept. 25 Maria Tănase

  Renowned Romanian actress and singer who was a significant cultural icon, known for her powerful interpretations of traditional Romanian...

• Sept. 27 Albert Ellis

  Albert Ellis was a pioneering psychologist who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a foundational approach in...

• Sept. 28 Alice Marble

  Legendary American tennis champion who dominated women's tennis in the late 1930s, winning multiple Grand Slam titles and breaking barriers...

• Sept. 28 Edith Pargeter

  Renowned British author best known for her medieval mystery series featuring Brother Cadfael, a Benedictine monk and herbalist who solves...

• Sept. 29 Trevor Howard

  Trevor Howard was a distinguished English film, stage, and television actor, best known for his roles in films such as 'Brief Encounter' and 'The Third Man.' He was recognized for his nuanced and powerful performances, earning him a reputation as one of Britain's finest actors. [bio]

• Sept. 29 Stanley Kramer

  Influential American film director and producer known for socially progressive films like 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' and 'Inherit the...