Famous people and celebrities born in September 1919

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

• Sept. 2 Marge Champion

  Marge Champion was an American dancer, choreographer, and actress best known for her work as a dance model for Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' and as part of a dance duo with her husband, Gower Champion, in numerous MGM musicals. [bio]

• Sept. 3 Phil Stern

  Phil Stern was an American soldier and renowned photographer known for his iconic images capturing significant moments in mid-20th century...

• Sept. 5 Elisabeth Volkenrath

  Nazi concentration camp supervisor at Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen, known for her brutal treatment of prisoners during the Holocaust.

• Sept. 6 Wilson Greatbatch

  Wilson Greatbatch was a pioneering American engineer who invented the implantable cardiac pacemaker, revolutionizing medical technology and...

• Sept. 7 Briek Schotte

  Renowned Belgian professional cyclist and later coach who was a prominent figure in mid-20th century cycling, known for his resilience and...

• Sept. 8 Gianni Brera

  Renowned Italian sports journalist, writer, and literary figure who significantly influenced Italian sports journalism and literature in the...

• Sept. 8 Maria Lassnig

  Prominent Austrian painter and artist known for her innovative body awareness paintings and significant contributions to contemporary art.

• Sept. 9 Jacques Marin

  French actor who appeared in the Disney film 'Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo', part of the popular Herbie franchise.

• Sept. 10 Robert Leighton

  Robert Leighton was a distinguished American scientist at Caltech, renowned for groundbreaking research in solid state physics, cosmic ray...

• Sept. 14 Deryck Cooke

  Renowned English musicologist and broadcaster who made significant contributions to musical analysis and interpretation.

• Sept. 14 Deryck Victor Cooke

  British composer known for his distinctive choral and orchestral compositions, contributing to 20th-century classical music.

• Sept. 15 Fausto Coppi

  Legendary Italian cyclist considered one of the greatest champions in the history of road bicycle racing.

• Sept. 15 Nelson Gidding

  American screenwriter known for his work in television and film, contributing to various notable productions during his career.

• Sept. 17 Laurence J. Peter

  An influential writer best known for the Peter Principle, which describes how people in hierarchical organizations tend to rise to their...

• Sept. 18 Tommy Hunter

  Tommy Hunter was a renowned American country music fiddler who was active in the mid-20th century and made significant contributions to the...

• Sept. 18 Carlos Collado Martinez

  Carlos Collado Martinez was a Costa Rican doctor and heroic partisan who fought against Nazi occupation in Italy during World War II.

• Sept. 19 Amalia Hernández

  Legendary Mexican choreographer who founded the world-renowned Ballet Folklórico de México, revolutionizing the presentation of traditional...

• Sept. 19 Roger Grenier

  Prominent French writer and journalist associated with the existentialist movement, known for his literary contributions and intellectual...

• Sept. 21 Mario Bunge

  Renowned Argentinian-Canadian philosopher and physicist who made significant contributions to scientific philosophy and epistemology.

• Sept. 21 Fazlur Rahman Malik

  Prominent Pakistani philosopher and Islamic scholar known for his progressive interpretations of Islamic thought and theology.

• Sept. 25 Morris Blythman

  Scottish poet and songwriter who was a key figure in the 1950s folk revival, known for politically charged works blending Marxist ideology...

• Sept. 26 Barbara Britton

  Barbara Britton was an American film and television actress, best remembered for her roles in popular films of the 1940s and as the female lead in the early television series 'Mr. and Mrs. North.' [bio]

• Sept. 27 Charles H Percy

  Prominent American politician who served as a United States Senator from Illinois and was president of Bell & Howell at a young age.

• Sept. 27 Johnny Pesky

  Renowned American baseball player and manager who spent most of his career with the Boston Red Sox, known for his exceptional playing and...

• Sept. 27 Jayne Meadows

  Talented American actress and author known for her work in television and film, with a career spanning several decades.

• Sept. 27 James H. Wilkinson

  Distinguished American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to computational mathematics and scientific...

• Sept. 28 Tom Harmon

  Tom Harmon was an American football player, sports broadcaster, and military pilot. He was best known for winning the 1940 Heisman Trophy as a halfback at the University of Michigan and later for his career in sports broadcasting. [bio]

• Sept. 29 Masao Takemoto

  Japanese Olympic gymnast who won a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics, representing Japan's athletic excellence in gymnastics during the...