Famous people and celebrities born in February 1917

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in February 1917! 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.

• Feb. 1 José Luis Sampedro

  Renowned Spanish economist, writer, and academic who made significant contributions to economic theory and social critique.

• Feb. 1 Eiji Sawamura

  Famous Japanese baseball player and soldier who died during World War II, known for his exceptional pitching skills and tragic early death.

• Feb. 2 Mary Ellis

  British female pilot who courageously transported aircraft during World War II, playing a critical role in the war effort by ferrying planes...

• Feb. 2 Đỗ Mười

  Prominent Vietnamese communist politician who served as the 5th Prime Minister of Vietnam from 1991 to 1997, playing a significant role in...

• Feb. 4 Yahya Khan

  Yahya Khan was a Pakistani military general and politician who served as the third President of Pakistan from 1969 to 1971, during a...

• Feb. 5 Isuzu Yamada

  Isuzu Yamada was a renowned Japanese actress, celebrated for her extensive career in film, theater, and television, particularly during the Golden Age of Japanese cinema. She is widely recognized for her collaborations with directors such as Kenji Mizoguchi and Akira Kurosawa. [bio]

• Feb. 6 Zsa Zsa Gabor

  Zsa Zsa Gabor was a Hungarian-American actress and socialite, renowned for her glamorous lifestyle, wit, and a string of high-profile marriages. She became a prominent personality in Hollywood during the mid-20th century and was often in the public eye for her charm and flamboyant persona. [bio]

• Feb. 6 Leroy Alldredge

  Leroy Alldredge was a distinguished American geophysicist who held significant research and leadership roles in earth sciences.

• Feb. 7 Raymond Bisplinghoff

  A prominent American aeronautical engineer who served as dean at MIT, chancellor of the University of Missouri, and vice president of...

• Feb. 11 Sidney Sheldon

  Prolific American novelist and screenwriter who sold over 300 million books worldwide.

• Feb. 11 Giuseppe De Santis

  Influential Italian neorealist film director known for creating socially conscious cinema in the 1940s and 1950s.

• Feb. 12 Joseph Wresinski

  French Catholic priest who founded the international movement ATD Fourth World, dedicated to fighting extreme poverty and social exclusion.

• Feb. 13 Alain Poiré

  Renowned French film producer who was responsible for over 200 films during his prolific career in the French cinema industry.

• Feb. 14 Herbert Hauptman

  Nobel Prize-winning mathematician and crystallographer who revolutionized the field of X-ray crystallography by developing mathematical...

• Feb. 15 Robert Haack

  Prominent American business executive who served as chairman of Lockheed Corporation in 1976, successfully rebuilding and stabilizing the...

• Feb. 16 Pierre Deniker

  A prominent French psychiatrist who played a crucial role in the development of chlorpromazine (Thorazine), a groundbreaking antipsychotic...

• Feb. 17 Guillermo González Camarena

  Mexican inventor who pioneered color television technology and made significant contributions to television broadcasting in Mexico.

• Feb. 19 Carson McCullers

  Carson McCullers was an American novelist, short story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet best known for her works exploring themes of loneliness and the human condition in the American South. She is acclaimed for novels such as 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' and 'The Member of the Wedding,' which are celebrated for their insight into the complexities of marginalized … [bio]

• Feb. 20 Manny Farber

  Influential American artist, film critic, and painter known for his innovative art criticism and unique painting style.

• Feb. 21 Tadd Dameron

  Tadd Dameron was an influential jazz musician, composer, and arranger who significantly contributed to the bebop movement and worked with...

• Feb. 22 Sybil Leek

  Renowned British witch, astrologer, and author who popularized modern witchcraft and became a prominent figure in the occult community...

• Feb. 25 Brenda Joyce

  Brenda Joyce was an American film actress best known for her role as Jane in the Tarzan film series during the 1940s. She appeared in numerous Hollywood movies from the 1930s through the early 1950s, and later contributed to charitable and social work. [bio]

• Feb. 25 Anthony Burgess

  Anthony Burgess was a renowned English writer, linguist, and composer best known for his dystopian novel 'A Clockwork Orange', which became...

• Feb. 26 Robert Taft

  Robert Taft was a prominent Republican U.S.

• Feb. 27 John Connally

  John Connally was a prominent Texas politician who was seriously wounded during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas,...

• Feb. 27 George Mitchell

  George Mitchell was a prominent United States Senator from Maine, best known for his crucial diplomatic role in negotiating the Good Friday...

• Feb. 28 Odette Laure

  French actress and singer known for her performances in mid-20th century French cinema and theater.