Famous people and celebrities born in July 1919

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in July 1919! 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.

• July 1 Gerald E. Miller

  Gerald E. Miller was a distinguished American naval officer who served as a Vice Admiral during the Cold War era, contributing significantly...

• July 2 Albert Batteux

  Renowned French soccer player and coach who led Stade de Reims to multiple championships during the mid-20th century.

• July 2 Jean Craighead George

  Acclaimed American children's book author known for her environmental and nature-focused literature.

• July 4 Agenore Incrocci

  Agenore Incrocci was a prominent Italian screenwriter, famous for forming the legendary comedy writing duo 'Age & Scarpelli' with Furio...

• July 6 Edward Kenna

  Australian World War II hero who was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor in combat.

• July 6 Ernst Haefliger

  Swiss tenor and educator who made significant contributions to classical music and vocal education.

• July 7 Jon Pertwee

  Jon Pertwee was an English actor, comedian, and cabaret performer, best known for his portrayal of the Third Doctor in the long-running BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, and as the title character in the children's series Worzel Gummidge. [bio]

• July 7 William Kunstler

  Prominent American civil rights lawyer who defended numerous controversial clients and was a key advocate for social justice during the...

• July 8 Walter Scheel

  Prominent West German liberal politician who served as Vice Chancellor, Foreign Minister, and President of West Germany from 1974 to 1979.

• July 10 Pierre Gamarra

  Prominent French author, poet, and literary critic who made significant contributions to 20th-century French literature.

• July 12 Vera Ralston

  Vera Ralston was a Czech-American figure skater and actress best known for her career in Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s, frequently appearing in Republic Pictures productions. [bio]

• July 12 George Weissman

  Prominent American business executive who served as president of Philip Morris, a major tobacco and consumer goods company, significantly...

• July 13 Hau Pei-tsun

  Prominent Taiwanese politician who served as the 13th Premier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) from 1990 to 1993.

• July 14 Lino Ventura

  Lino Ventura was an Italian-born French actor renowned for his tough-guy roles in French cinema during the mid-20th century. He became one of France's most popular film stars and was celebrated for his naturalistic style and magnetic screen presence. [bio]

• July 16 Iris Murdoch

  Renowned British novelist, philosopher, and academic, known for her complex and intellectually sophisticated novels exploring moral and...

• July 16 Choi Kyu-hah

  South Korean politician who served as the 4th President of South Korea from 1979 to 1980, playing a significant role during a critical...

• July 19 Robert Pinget

  French novelist and playwright, a significant figure in the nouveau roman literary movement, known for experimental and innovative writing...

• July 20 Ross T Dwyer
• July 21 Edmund Hillary

  Sir Edmund Hillary was a legendary New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist who became the first climber to reach the summit of...

• July 22 João Jorge Saad
• July 22 Jean Hugon
• July 23 [Harold] Pee Wee Reese

  Pee Wee Reese was a legendary Brooklyn Dodgers shortstop and Hall of Fame baseball player who played a crucial role in breaking racial...

• July 23 Lafayette Pool

  Lafayette Pool was an exceptional American tank commander in World War II, renowned as the US tank ace of aces with an extraordinary combat...

• July 24 Ferdi Kübler
• July 27 James Lovelock

  Renowned British independent scientist, environmentalist, and futurist best known for the Gaia hypothesis, which proposes that Earth...

• July 30 Berniece Baker

  Berniece Baker was the half-sister of Marilyn Monroe, born to the same mother Gladys Baker.

• July 31 Primo Levi

  Renowned Holocaust survivor, Italian Jewish chemist, and writer who documented his experiences in Auschwitz concentration camp.