Famous people and celebrities born in August 1923

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in August 1923! 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.

• Aug. 1 Jean Prat

  Legendary French rugby player who was a pivotal figure in rugby history between 1945 and 1955.

• Aug. 1 Stephanie Kwolek

  Pioneering American chemist who invented Kevlar, a revolutionary high-strength synthetic fiber used in bulletproof vests and numerous...

• Aug. 3 Jean Hagen

  Jean Hagen was an American actress, best known for her role as Lina Lamont in the classic 1952 film 'Singin' in the Rain.' Her performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Hagen also had a successful career in television and other films during the 1940s and 1950s. [bio]

• Aug. 4 Pope Shenouda III

  Pope Shenouda III was the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, serving as a significant religious leader who played a crucial...

• Aug. 5 Devan Nair

  Devan Nair was a prominent Malaysian-Singaporean union leader and politician who served as the 3rd President of Singapore from 1981 to 1985.

• Aug. 6 Moira Lister

  Moira Lister was a South African-born British actress best known for her work on stage, film, and radio, especially in the UK during the mid-20th century. [bio]

• Aug. 8 Esther Williams in Inglewood

  Esther Williams was a famous Hollywood actress and competitive swimmer who became an iconic movie star known for her elaborate aquatic...

• Aug. 9 Catherine Langeais

  A pioneering French television presenter who was a prominent media personality during the early decades of television broadcasting in...

• Aug. 10 Rhonda Fleming

  Rhonda Fleming was an American film and television actress and singer. Nicknamed the 'Queen of Technicolor' for her striking red hair and green eyes, she became known for her roles in Hollywood productions during the 1940s and 1950s. [bio]

• Aug. 11 Stan Chambers

  Stan Chambers was a renowned American television journalist and news reporter, best known for his long career with KTLA in Los Angeles.

• Aug. 12 John Holt

  John Holt was a legendary Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter known for his smooth vocal style and significant contributions to rocksteady...

• Aug. 15 Rose Marie

  Rose Marie was an American actress, singer, and comedian best known for her role as Sally Rogers on the classic television sitcom 'The Dick Van Dyke Show.' She began her career as a child performer in vaudeville and radio under the name 'Baby Rose Marie' and became one of the most recognizable characters in American television history. [bio]

• Aug. 15 Simon Peres [Persky]

  Simon Peres was a prominent Israeli politician who served as Prime Minister of Israel and was a key figure in the country's political...

• Aug. 17 Robert Sabatier

  Prominent French writer and poet who was elected to prestigious literary academies, including Académie Goncourt in 1971.

• Aug. 20 Jim Reeves

  Jim Reeves was a pioneering country western singer who transformed the genre's image by trading cowboy attire for sophisticated suits,...

• Aug. 21 Don Slater

  Pioneering American gay rights activist who co-founded One Magazine, the first national LGBTQ+ publication, and was instrumental in early...

• Aug. 21 Keith Allen

  Canadian-American ice hockey player, coach, and manager who made significant contributions to the sport during his career.

• Aug. 22 Shimon Peres

  Renowned Israeli statesman who served as President and Prime Minister, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and key figure in Middle Eastern...

• Aug. 23 Edgar Codd

  Edgar Codd was a pioneering English-American computer scientist who made fundamental contributions to database theory, particularly...

• Aug. 23 Wolfgang Sawallisch in Munich

  Wolfgang Sawallisch was a renowned German conductor who led the Vienna Symphony Orchestra from 1960 to 1970, making significant...

• Aug. 24 Arthur Jensen

  Prominent American educational psychologist from UC Berkeley, known for controversial research in psychometrics and intelligence...

• Aug. 24 Jean-Marc Thibault

  French actor and filmmaker known for his comedy performances with Roger Pierre and his personal life with Sophie Agacinski, with whom he had...

• Aug. 25 Álvaro Mutis

  Renowned Colombian-Mexican writer, poet, and novelist known for his significant contributions to Latin American literature, particularly his...

• Aug. 29 Richard Attenborough

  Richard Attenborough was an acclaimed English actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur known for his extensive career in British cinema and his work as a director and producer, including the Academy Award-winning film 'Gandhi'. [bio]

• Aug. 30 Roger Pierre

  French comedian and actor known for his comedic performances, particularly in the character of Jean le Gall in the comedy 'Mon Oncle d'Ama'.

• Aug. 31 Herschel Bernardi

  Herschel Bernardi was a prominent American actor known for his versatile roles in television and film, including voice acting and stage...

• Aug. 31 Larry Grayson

  Larry Grayson was a celebrated English comedian and television presenter famous for hosting 'The Generation Game' and his distinctive...