Famous people and celebrities born in September 1922

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 1922! 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. 1 Yvonne De Carlo

  Yvonne De Carlo was a Canadian-American actress, singer, and dancer, best known for her roles in Hollywood films of the 1940s and 1950s, and for portraying Lily Munster in the CBS television series 'The Munsters.' [bio]

• Sept. 1 Vittorio Gassman

  Vittorio Gassman was a renowned Italian actor and director, often celebrated as one of Italy's greatest performers both on stage and in film. His long and influential career spanned over five decades and included both comedic and dramatic roles. [bio]

• Sept. 2 Arthur Ashkin

  Arthur Ashkin was a Nobel Prize-winning American physicist who revolutionized scientific research by inventing optical tweezers.

• Sept. 7 David Croft

  David Croft was a legendary British television comedy writer who created iconic sitcoms like 'Are You Being Served?' and 'Dad's Army',...

• Sept. 8 Sid Caesar

  Sid Caesar was an influential American comic actor and writer, best known for his work on pioneering 1950s television sketch comedy shows such as 'Your Show of Shows' and 'Caesar's Hour.' Renowned for his sharp wit, impeccable timing, and ability to portray a variety of characters and accents, Caesar is widely regarded as one of the most significant figures in … [bio]

• Sept. 9 Hans G. Dehmelt

  Prize laureate for the development of the ion trap technique.

• Sept. 11 Charles Evers

  Civil rights activist and brother of Medgar Evers, who continued his sibling's fight for racial equality and social justice in Mississippi.

• Sept. 13 Yma Sumac

  Legendary Peruvian soprano known for her extraordinary vocal range spanning over four octaves.

• Sept. 14 Michel Auclair

  Prominent French actor with a distinguished stage and film career, known for his roles in French cinema and occasional appearances in...

• Sept. 15 Jackie Cooper

  Jackie Cooper was an American actor, television director, producer, and executive who began his career as a child actor and remained active in the entertainment industry for over six decades. He became the youngest performer to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in 'Skippy' (1931). Cooper also played significant roles in … [bio]

• Sept. 16 Janis Paige

  Janis Paige is an American actress and singer best known for her work in film, television, and musical theatre, particularly during Hollywood's Golden Age. [bio]

• Sept. 16 Marcel Mouloudji

  Marcel Mouloudji was a celebrated French singer, actor, and songwriter, known for his poignant chansons and significant contributions to French popular music and cinema in the mid-20th century. [bio]

• Sept. 16 Guy Hamilton

  Renowned French-English film director famous for directing several James Bond films and other significant cinema works.

• Sept. 19 Emil Zátopek

  Legendary Czech long-distance runner known as the 'Czech Locomotive', who made Olympic history by winning three gold medals in a single...

• Sept. 20 William Kapell

  Renowned American classical pianist known for his exceptional interpretations of works by composers like Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff, who...

• Sept. 22 Chen Ning Yang

  Chen Ning Yang is a distinguished Chinese-American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 1957 for his groundbreaking work on parity violation...

• Sept. 22 Yvette Horner

  Yvette Horner was a renowned French accordionist who revolutionized musette music with her exceptional virtuosity and dynamic stage...

• Sept. 24 Cornell MacNeil

  Renowned American opera baritone who was a leading performer at the Metropolitan Opera House, singing 26 roles between 1959 and 1987 and...

• Sept. 28 Arthur Penn

  Arthur Penn was a renowned American film and stage director, famous for directing groundbreaking films like 'Bonnie and Clyde' which...

• Sept. 28 Larry Munson

  Larry Munson was a legendary American sportscaster, best known for his long-standing role as the voice of the University of Georgia Bulldogs...

• Sept. 29 Lizabeth Scott

  Lizabeth Scott was an American actress and singer, renowned for her roles in film noir during the 1940s and 1950s. She often portrayed strong, mysterious women in films and became one of the most recognizable figures in the genre. [bio]