Famous people and celebrities born in March 1914

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in March 1914! 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 Ralph Ellison

  Ralph Ellison was an acclaimed American novelist, literary critic, and scholar, best known for his 1952 novel 'Invisible Man', which won the National Book Award and is regarded as one of the most important works of American literature in the 20th century. [bio]

• March 2 Martin Ritt

  Renowned American film director known for socially conscious movies like 'Norma Rae', which won Sally Field an Oscar.

• March 2 Harry Caray

  Legendary American sports broadcaster, most famous for his work with the Chicago Cubs baseball team.

• March 4 Ward Kimball

  Legendary Disney animator who played a crucial role in creating classic animated films during Disney's golden age.

• March 5 Philip Farkas

  Renowned American French horn player and influential music educator who significantly contributed to classical music performance and...

• March 6 Kiril Kondrashin

  A prominent Russian conductor of the 20th century, Kondrashin was celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Russian classical music...

• March 7 Morton DaCosta

  Philadelphia-based film and theater director known for notable works like 'Island of Love' and the classic musical 'Music Man'.

• March 8 Yakov Borisovich Zel'dovich

  Prominent Soviet physicist and cosmologist who made significant contributions to nuclear physics, astrophysics, and the theory of...

• March 13 Edward O'Hare

  American naval aviator and Medal of Honor recipient during World War II.

• March 13 Alain Girard

  French academic and sociologist who made significant contributions to demographic studies and opinion research.

• March 17 Sammy Baugh

  Legendary NFL quarterback who played for the Washington Redskins and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• March 19 Jiang Qing

  Mao Zedong's wife and a key figure in the Cultural Revolution, she was a powerful political actor in Communist China and a member of the...

• March 20 Wendell Corey

  Wendell Corey was an American actor and politician, best known for his supporting roles in classic Hollywood films and his later service as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. [bio]

• March 20 Sviatosiav Richter

  Renowned Soviet classical pianist from Ukraine, recognized with the Stalin Prize in 1945.

• March 21 Paul Tortelier

  Renowned French cellist and composer, Paul Tortelier was a significant figure in 20th-century classical music.

• March 22 Donald Stokes

  Baron Stokes was a prominent English businessman who played a significant role in the industrial landscape of mid-20th century Britain.

• March 25 Norman Borlaug

  Norman Borlaug was an American agronomist and humanitarian, widely regarded as the 'father of the Green Revolution' for his groundbreaking work in developing high-yield, disease-resistant wheat varieties that drastically increased food production and helped combat global hunger. [bio]

• March 25 Norman Ernest Borlaug

  Prize laureate for having given a well-founded hope - the green revolution.

• March 27 Budd Schulberg

  Renowned American screenwriter and novelist, best known for his Oscar-winning screenplay 'On the Waterfront'.

• March 28 Edmund Muskie

  A prominent American politician who served as a U.S.

• March 28 Everett Ruess

  An enigmatic American artist and adventurer who mysteriously disappeared in the Utah wilderness at age 20, becoming a legendary figure in...

• March 30 Sonny Boy Williamson I

  Influential blues harmonica player and singer who significantly impacted the development of blues music in the early to mid-20th century.

• March 31 Octavio Paz

  Octavio Paz was a renowned Mexican poet, writer, and diplomat who significantly influenced Latin American literature.