Famous people and celebrities born in March 1917

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

• March 1 Dinah Shore

  Dinah Shore was a renowned American singer, actress, and television personality who was particularly popular in the 1950s and 1960s.

• March 1 Robert Lowell

  Robert Lowell was a highly influential American poet and a key figure in the confessional poetry movement.

• March 2 Desi Arnaz

  Desi Arnaz was a Cuban-American musician, actor, and television producer best known for his role as Ricky Ricardo on the classic television sitcom 'I Love Lucy.' He was instrumental in pioneering the multi-camera production technique and was a co-founder of Desilu Productions, which produced several influential television shows. [bio]

• March 3 Sameera Moussa

  Egyptian nuclear physicist who pioneered research on using nuclear technology for medical purposes and advocated for peaceful nuclear...

• March 4 Will Eisner

  Pioneering American cartoonist, writer, and entrepreneur who revolutionized the graphic novel medium.

• March 6 Frankie Howerd

  Frankie Howerd was a renowned English comedian and actor, famous for his distinctive comedic style, double entendres, and appearances in British stage, radio, film, and television comedy from the 1940s through the 1990s. [bio]

• March 7 Betty Holberton

  A pioneering computer scientist who played a crucial role in developing the ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic digital computer.

• March 9 Leslie Fiedler

  Renowned American literary critic, scholar, and author known for his groundbreaking work in cultural criticism and literary analysis.

• March 12 Googie Withers

  Googie Withers was a celebrated British actress known for her remarkable film, stage, and television career, thriving from the 1930s through the 1980s. She is best known for her roles in classic films like 'The Lady Vanishes' and 'Night and the City', and for her celebrated stage performances. [bio]

• March 12 Leonard Chess

  Influential American record company executive and co-founder of Chess Records, a pivotal label in blues and rock 'n' roll history.

• March 12 Millard Kaufman

  Acclaimed American screenwriter and novelist, best known for his Oscar-nominated screenplay for 'Bad Day at Black Rock'.

• March 20 Vera Lynn

  Vera Lynn was an English singer, songwriter, and entertainer whose career flourished during World War II. She became known as 'the Forces' Sweetheart', uplifting troops and civilians with her powerful voice and heartfelt songs. [bio]

• March 21 Yigael Yadin

  Yigael Yadin was a prominent Israeli archaeologist, military general, and politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Israel and made...

• March 23 Armando Testa

  Renowned Italian graphic designer and advertising pioneer who revolutionized visual communication in Italy during the mid-20th century.

• March 24 John Kendrew

  Renowned British biochemist who pioneered the understanding of protein structure by revealing the three-dimensional structure of myoglobin.

• March 24 John Cowdery Kendrew

  Prize laureate for their studies of the structures of globular proteins.

• March 26 Rufus Thomas

  Influential Memphis blues and R&B singer known for his hit song 'Walking the Dog', a significant figure in the development of soul and funk...

• March 27 Cyrus Vance

  Distinguished American diplomat who served as the 57th United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1980.

• March 29 Man o' War

  Man o' War was a legendary American Thoroughbred racehorse, considered one of the greatest racehorses of all time, who dominated racing in...

• March 29 Tommy Holmes

  Tommy Holmes was a notable American baseball player and manager who played in Major League Baseball during the mid-20th century, primarily...

• March 31 Dorothy DeLay

  Renowned violin pedagogue who trained numerous world-class violinists at the Juilliard School and was a highly influential music educator in...