Famous people and celebrities born in November 1919

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

• Nov. 1 Hermann Bondi

  Hermann Bondi was a prominent mathematician and cosmologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of general relativity...

• Nov. 4 Martin Balsam

  Martin Balsam was an acclaimed American character actor, known for his extensive work in theater, film, and television. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'A Thousand Clowns' and was widely recognized for his roles in classics such as 'Psycho,' '12 Angry Men,' and 'All the President's Men.' [bio]

• Nov. 5 Félix Gaillard

  A prominent French radical politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1957 to 1958, notable for being the youngest head of...

• Nov. 6 Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen

  Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen was a renowned Portuguese poet and writer who played a significant role in Portuguese literature and...

• Nov. 7 Ellen Stewart

  Pioneering American theater director and founder of La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, a groundbreaking off-off-Broadway venue that nurtured...

• Nov. 8 James S. Ackerman

  Prominent American art historian and scholar known for significant contributions to architectural history and art criticism, particularly in...

• Nov. 10 Mikhail Kalashnikov

  Renowned Russian weapons designer who created the iconic AK-47 assault rifle, one of the most widely used and recognizable firearms in world...

• Nov. 10 François Périer

  Accomplished French stage and film actor with an extensive career spanning over five decades, appearing in more than 110 television and film...

• Nov. 10 Moise Tshombe

  Prominent Congolese political leader who served as Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during a tumultuous period in the...

• Nov. 14 Johnny Desmond

  Johnny Desmond was an American popular singer who gained fame in the 1940s and 1950s. He was known for his smooth baritone voice and frequently performed on radio, with big bands, and as a solo recording artist. Desmond was also notable for his time as a vocalist with Glenn Miller's Army Air Forces Orchestra during World War II. [bio]

• Nov. 14 Veronica Lake [Constance Ockleman]

  Iconic Hollywood actress of the 1940s, famous for her film noir roles and distinctive peek-a-boo hairstyle, best known for 'I Married a...

• Nov. 14 Lisa Otto

  Accomplished German soprano and actress known for her significant contributions to classical music and performing arts.

• Nov. 15 Carol Bruce

  Carol Bruce was an American actress and singer best known for her work on Broadway and in film and television, notably for her role as Lillian Carlson on the sitcom 'WKRP in Cincinnati.' [bio]

• Nov. 15 Joseph Wapner

  Joseph Wapner was a famous American judge best known for presiding over 'The People's Court' television show from 1981 to 1993, becoming a...

• Nov. 15 Veronica Lake

  Veronica Lake was a famous Hollywood actress and pin-up model of the 1940s, known for her distinctive peek-a-boo hairstyle and roles in film...

• Nov. 19 Alan Young

  Alan Young was a Scottish-born Canadian-American actor, voice actor, comedian, and radio and television host best known for his roles as Wilbur Post in the TV series 'Mister Ed' and as the voice of Scrooge McDuck in Disney's 'DuckTales.' [bio]

• Nov. 19 Gillo Pontecorvo

  Renowned Italian film director and screenwriter, best known for his politically charged films like 'The Battle of Algiers'.

• Nov. 20 Phyllis Thaxter

  Phyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her work in film, television, and theater during Hollywood's Golden Age. She is particularly recognized for her role as Martha Kent in the 1978 film 'Superman', as well as for her performances in classic films and numerous television shows throughout the 1940s and 1950s. [bio]

• Nov. 20 John McCarthy

  John McCarthy was a pioneering computer scientist who coined the term 'artificial intelligence' and made significant contributions to the...

• Nov. 21 Paul Bogart

  Renowned American film and television director known for his work in theater and entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.

• Nov. 22 Máire Drumm

  Irish republican politician and vice president of Sinn Féin who was assassinated by loyalist paramilitaries in 1976 during The Troubles in...

• Nov. 23 Peter Strawson

  Prominent British philosopher who made significant contributions to analytic philosophy, metaphysics, and philosophical logic.

• Nov. 26 Henri Vidal

  Henri Vidal was a French actor known for his roles in post-war French cinema. He gained popularity in the 1940s and 1950s, starring in several notable films alongside prominent actors and actresses of the era. [bio]

• Nov. 26 Frederik Pohl

  Renowned American science fiction author who won three Hugo Awards and is famous for works like 'Gateway'.

• Nov. 28 Keith Miller

  Keith Miller was a legendary Australian sportsman who excelled in cricket and Australian rules football, and also served as a distinguished...

• Nov. 29 Joe Weider

  Pioneering Canadian-American bodybuilding entrepreneur who revolutionized fitness culture, co-founded the International Federation of...

• Nov. 30 Jane C. Wright

  Pioneering African American oncologist who made significant contributions to cancer chemotherapy and was instrumental in developing...