Famous people and celebrities born in February 1925

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in February 1925! 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.

• Feb. 2 Elaine Stritch

  Elaine Stritch was an acclaimed American actress and singer, celebrated for her work on stage, film, and television. Known for her distinctive voice and sharp wit, Stritch enjoyed a long career on Broadway, earning multiple Tony Award nominations and winning several prestigious honors. [bio]

• Feb. 3 Shelley Berman

  Shelley Berman was an American comedian, actor, writer, and lecturer, known for his influential stand-up comedy routines and his roles in both film and television. His pioneering style in observational humor and storytelling contributed significantly to the stand-up comedy genre during the 1950s and 1960s. [bio]

• Feb. 6 Pramoedya Ananta Toer

  Pramoedya Ananta Toer was a prominent Indonesian novelist and political activist who wrote extensively about colonial oppression and...

• Feb. 7 H Eisenreich

  H Eisenreich is an American writer known for impactful novels and thought-provoking essays, contributing to contemporary literature.

• Feb. 7 Joan McEvers

  Joan McEvers is a prominent astrologer who co-authored the bestselling series 'The Only Way to Learn Astrology' and was awarded the Regulus...

• Feb. 8 Jack Lemmon

  Jack Lemmon was an acclaimed American actor and musician, renowned for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles from the 1950s through the 1990s. Lemmon won two Academy Awards and became famous for his work in classics such as 'Some Like It Hot,' 'The Apartment,' and 'Days of Wine and Roses.' He is widely celebrated as one of the … [bio]

• Feb. 10 Pierre Mondy

  Pierre Mondy was a renowned French actor and director, known for his prolific work in film, television, and theatre. With a career spanning over six decades, he became one of France's most recognizable and respected entertainment personalities. [bio]

• Feb. 11 Virginia Johnson

  Pioneering sex researcher who, alongside William Masters, revolutionized scientific understanding of human sexuality through groundbreaking...

• Feb. 11 Kim Stanley

  Acclaimed American actress known for her powerful stage and screen performances, particularly in theater and notable films of the mid-20th...

• Feb. 12 Joan Mitchell

  Joan Mitchell was a prominent abstract expressionist painter known for her vibrant, emotionally charged artworks.

• Feb. 16 John Schlesinger

  Film director known for critically acclaimed works like 'Midnight Cowboy' and 'Marathon Man'.

• Feb. 16 François-Xavier Ortoli

  French Gaullist politician and businessman who served in the Free French Forces during World War II.

• Feb. 16 Carlos Paredes

  Renowned Portuguese composer and guitarist known for his significant contributions to traditional Portuguese music.

• Feb. 17 Hal Holbrook

  Hal Holbrook was an acclaimed American actor, best known for his portrayal of Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, as well as his work in film and television. [bio]

• Feb. 18 George Kennedy

  George Kennedy was an American actor known for his extensive career in film and television, most notably for his roles in 'Cool Hand Luke', 'The Naked Gun' series, and 'Airport.' He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in 'Cool Hand Luke.' [bio]

• Feb. 18 Russell Hunter

  Russell Hunter was a Scottish character actor known for his work in repertory theater and television, particularly memorable for his role in...

• Feb. 20 Robert Altman

  Robert Altman was an influential American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his distinctive style and innovative storytelling. He is celebrated for his ensemble casts, use of overlapping dialogue, and subversive approach to traditional Hollywood genres. [bio]

• Feb. 21 Sam Peckinpah

  Influential American film director known for revolutionizing the Western genre with his innovative and violent storytelling style,...

• Feb. 21 Jack Ramsay

  Jack Ramsay was a legendary NBA coach who led the Portland Trail Blazers to their first and only NBA championship in 1977, transforming the...

• Feb. 21 Al Fann

  African American actor, director, and producer who founded the Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble and played significant roles in notable films...

• Feb. 22 Edward Gorey

  Edward Gorey was a distinctive American illustrator and writer famous for his macabre, gothic-style illustrated books that blended dark...

• Feb. 22 Gerald Stern

  Gerald Stern is a renowned American poet celebrated for his deeply personal and lyrical poetry collections, winning numerous prestigious...

• Feb. 23 Louis Stokes

  Louis Stokes was a prominent African American lawyer and politician who served as a Democratic U.S.

• Feb. 24 Bud Day

  Highly decorated American military pilot and Vietnam War veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism and survival...

• Feb. 25 Lisa Kirk

  Renowned American actress and singer known for her Broadway performances and musical talents during the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 25 Shehu Shagari

  Nigerian politician who served as the first democratically elected President of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983, playing a significant role in the...

• Feb. 26 Everton Weekes

  Legendary West Indian cricketer known as one of the 'Three Ws' alongside Clyde Walcott and Frank Worrell, who dominated cricket in the...

• Feb. 26 James Moody

  Renowned American jazz saxophonist and big band leader who was a significant figure in the bebop jazz movement during the 1940s and 1950s.

• Feb. 27 Kenneth Koch

  Kenneth Koch was a prominent New York School poet known for innovative poetry and experimental teaching methods.

• Feb. 28 Harry H. Corbett

  Harry H. Corbett was a renowned British actor best known for his iconic role in the comedy series 'Steptoe and Son', which revolutionized...