Famous people and celebrities born in March 1919

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

• March 2 Jennifer Jones

  Jennifer Jones was an acclaimed American actress known for her distinguished film career during Hollywood's Golden Age. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in 'The Song of Bernadette' (1943) and appeared in several other notable films. [bio]

• March 2 Tamara Toumanova

  Renowned Russian-American ballerina and actress who was a prominent figure in the world of classical dance during the mid-20th century.

• March 4 Peter Abrahams

  Renowned South African-Jamaican writer known for his significant contributions to literature exploring racial and social themes across...

• March 4 Buck Baker

  Legendary NASCAR driver who was a two-time Grand National Series champion and a significant figure in stock car racing during the 1950s and...

• March 6 Bill Ward (comics)
• March 14 Max Shulman novelist (Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

  Max Shulman, author of 'Many Loves of Dobie Gillis', was a notable American writer known for his comedic works in mid-20th century...

• March 14 Max Shulman

  Max Shulman was a prominent American humorist, novelist, and screenwriter best known for creating the iconic teenage character Dobie Gillis.

• March 15 John Gregson

  John Gregson was a well-known English actor, best remembered for his roles in British films of the 1950s and 1960s, particularly in Ealing comedies and as a leading man in popular postwar cinema. [bio]

• March 15 Lawrence Tierney

  Iconic American actor famous for playing tough guys and gangsters in over 80 films during his 50-year career.

• March 17 Nat Cole

  Nat King Cole was an American jazz pianist and vocalist, famous for his smooth baritone voice and for being one of the first African American musicians to host a national television variety show in the United States. [bio]

• March 18 Nat King Cole

  Legendary American jazz pianist, singer, and music icon who revolutionized popular music in the mid-20th century with his smooth vocal...

• March 18 Michèle Arnaud

  French producer, director, and singer known for her contributions to the entertainment industry and as a mother of notable creative...

• March 18 Sheila Piercey
• March 20 Gerhard Barkhorn

  Gerhard Barkhorn was a renowned Luftwaffe fighter pilot during World War II, credited as one of the most successful fighter pilots in...

• March 22 Bernard Krigstein

  Renowned American illustrator known for his significant contributions to graphic art and comic book design during the mid-20th century.

• March 23 William Love Starnes
• March 25 Lawrence Ferlinghetti

  Renowned American poet, painter, and founder of City Lights Bookstore, a key figure in the Beat Generation literary movement.

• March 25 Eugenio Siragusa
• March 26 Strother Martin

  Strother Martin was an American character actor best known for his memorable roles in classic Westerns and for his line 'What we've got here is failure to communicate' in the film 'Cool Hand Luke.' He appeared in over 175 film and television productions, often portraying supporting roles in movies during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. [bio]

• March 27 Julian Amery

  Julian Amery was a prominent British Conservative Party politician who served in Parliament for 39 years, becoming a life peer after...

• March 28 Dewey F Bartlett
• March 29 Eileen Heckart

  Eileen Heckart was a distinguished American actress renowned for her powerful theater performances and Oscar-winning supporting role in 'The...

• March 30 Ramsay Ames

  Ramsay Ames was an American actress, dancer, and singer who appeared in films during the 1940s. She is best remembered for her roles in horror and adventure films, particularly with Universal Pictures. [bio]

• March 30 McGeorge Bundy

  Prominent American foreign policy advisor who served as National Security Advisor under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, significantly...