Famous people and celebrities born in June 1920
Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in June 1920! 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.
![Marcel Reich-Ranicki]()
June 2 Marcel Reich-RanickiRenowned German literary critic and Holocaust survivor who became one of the most influential cultural voices in post-war Germany, known for...
![Yvonne Clech]()
June 3 Yvonne ClechFrench actress known for her versatile performances across film, television, and theatre during the mid-20th century.
![Cornelius Ryan]()
June 5 Cornelius RyanIrish-American journalist and author renowned for his seminal World War II historical works, including 'The Longest Day' and 'A Bridge Too...
![Henri Jammet]()
June 6 Henri JammetProminent French scientist who made significant contributions to radiology and nuclear medicine, serving as chief of the Curie Institute's...
![Ben Hunter]()
June 6 Ben HunterVersatile American broadcaster and radio personality known as 'Mr.
![Georges Marchais]()
June 7 Georges MarchaisProminent French communist politician who led the French Communist Party for over two decades, significantly influencing French political...
![Gwen Harwood]()
June 8 Gwen HarwoodRenowned Australian poet and playwright who made significant contributions to modern Australian literature, known for her complex and...
![Pierre Lambert]()
June 9 Pierre LambertFrench Trotskyist political leader who was a central figure in the Communist Internationalist current and founder of the Workers' Party...
![James Schevill]()
June 10 James SchevillJames Schevill was a distinguished American poet, playwright, and academic who made significant contributions to literature and received...
![Robert Hutton]()
June 11 Robert HuttonRobert Hutton was an American actor known for his roles in films during the 1940s and 1950s, particularly after World War II. He appeared in a variety of Hollywood productions and became recognizable for his youthful, boy-next-door screen persona. [bio]
![Hazel Scott]()
June 11 Hazel ScottRenowned Trinidadian-American jazz pianist, singer, and civil rights activist who broke racial barriers in entertainment during the mid-20th...
![Peter Jones]()
June 12 Peter JonesProminent English actor and screenwriter known for his versatile work in British entertainment.
![Dave Berg]()
June 12 Dave BergAmerican cartoonist known for his work in Mad Magazine, creating satirical illustrations that captured mid-20th century American culture.
![Rolf Huisgen]()
June 13 Rolf HuisgenRenowned German organic chemist famous for developing the Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition, a fundamental reaction in click chemistry.
![Iosif Vorovich]()
June 13 Iosif VorovichDistinguished Russian mathematician and engineer who made significant contributions to mathematical physics and engineering sciences.
![Eiji Okada]()
June 13 Eiji OkadaJapanese actor known for roles in notable films like 'Hiroshima Mon Amour' and Japanese cinema of the 1950s and 1960s.
![Alberto Sordi]()
June 15 Alberto SordiAlberto Sordi was an influential Italian actor, voice actor, screenwriter, and film director, renowned for his work in Italian cinema throughout the 20th century. He is celebrated for his contributions to the 'commedia all'italiana' genre and for portraying characters that embodied the quirks and spirit of Italian society. [bio]
![José López Portillo]()
June 16 José López PortilloMexican politician and lawyer who served as the 51st President of Mexico from 1976 to 1982.
![John Howard Griffin]()
June 16 John Howard GriffinAmerican author and photographer famous for his groundbreaking book 'Black Like Me', which explored racial experiences in the United States.
![François Jacob]()
June 17 François JacobFrench biologist and geneticist, nobel prize laureate (d. 2013).
![Rosemary Dobson]()
June 18 Rosemary DobsonRenowned Australian poet celebrated for her lyrical and introspective poetry, significantly contributing to the Australian literary...
![Yves Robert]()
June 19 Yves RobertProminent French filmmaker, actor, director, producer, and screenwriter who made significant contributions to French cinema during the...
![Jovito Salonga]()
June 22 Jovito SalongaProminent Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 14th President of the Senate of the Philippines, playing a significant role in...
![Paul Frees in Chicago]()
June 22 Paul Frees in ChicagoLegendary voice actor known for numerous radio, TV, and movie roles, including iconic Disney character voices.
![John Coplans]()
June 24 John CoplansJohn Coplans was a renowned British artist, photographer, and curator known for his influential self-portraits and significant contributions...
![Clarissa Eden]()
June 28 Clarissa EdenClarissa Eden was the wife of British Prime Minister Anthony Eden and a significant figure in mid-20th century British political and social...
![Ray Harryhausen]()
June 29 Ray HarryhausenPioneering stop-motion animator who revolutionized visual effects in fantasy and science fiction films, creating iconic creatures for movies...
![Eleanor Ross Taylor]()
June 30 Eleanor Ross TaylorEleanor Ross Taylor was a distinguished American poet known for her lyrical and introspective work, who also made significant contributions...
