Famous people and celebrities born in September 1926

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 1926! 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. 3 Irene Papas

  Irene Papas was a renowned Greek actress and singer internationally acclaimed for her work in film, television, and on stage. With a career spanning over 50 years, she became especially known for her roles in classic films like 'Zorba the Greek' and 'The Guns of Navarone,' as well as her powerful performances in Greek tragedies. [bio]

• Sept. 3 Uttam Kumar

  Uttam Kumar was a legendary Indian film actor, director, producer, and playback singer, celebrated as the most iconic star of Bengali cinema. Known as the 'Mahanayak' (Great Hero), Kumar starred in over 200 films, transforming Bengali film and achieving pan-Indian fame. [bio]

• Sept. 3 Alison Lurie

  Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and Cornell University professor, renowned for her insightful and witty literary works.

• Sept. 5 Ivan Illich

  Influential Austrian philosopher, Roman Catholic priest, and critic of modern institutions, particularly in education and medicine.

• Sept. 7 Ed Warren (Demonologist)

  Ed Warren was a renowned paranormal investigator and demonologist famous for his work on high-profile supernatural cases like the Amityville...

• Sept. 8 Sergio Pininfarina

  Renowned Italian automotive design entrepreneur who transformed Pininfarina into a global car design powerhouse, working with prestigious...

• Sept. 12 Paul Janssen

  Paul Janssen was a renowned Belgian physician, chemist, and pharmacologist who founded Janssen Pharmaceutica, a major global pharmaceutical...

• Sept. 13 Sidney Drell

  Renowned theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to quantum electrodynamics and particle physics.

• Sept. 14 Richard Elsasser

  Richard Elsasser, also known as Dick Dale, was an American composer and musician known for pioneering surf rock music with his energetic...

• Sept. 15 Jean-Pierre Serre

  Renowned French mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to algebraic topology and algebraic geometry.

• Sept. 16 Lee Kuan Yew

  Founding father and first Prime Minister of Singapore who transformed the nation from a colonial outpost to a global economic powerhouse.

• Sept. 16 John Knowles

  Renowned American novelist best known for his influential novel 'A Separate Peace', a classic of modern literature exploring themes of...

• Sept. 17 Jean-Marie Lustiger

  A prominent French Catholic Cardinal who converted from Judaism at age 13, serving as Archbishop of Paris from 1981 to 2005.

• Sept. 19 James Lipton

  James Lipton was an American writer, lyricist, actor, and academic who achieved widespread fame as the creator, executive producer, and host of the television show 'Inside the Actors Studio.' [bio]

• Sept. 20 Duke Snider

  Legendary baseball player known as 'The Duke of Flatbush', who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of...

• Sept. 20 Masatoshi Koshiba

  Japanese physicist and Nobel Prize winner in Physics for his work on neutrino astronomy.

• Sept. 21 Noor Jehan

  Noor Jehan was a legendary Pakistani playback singer and actress, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential singers in the history of South Asian music. Known as 'Malika-e-Tarannum' (Queen of Melody), she had a remarkable career spanning over six decades and sang thousands of songs in various languages, including Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi. [bio]

• Sept. 21 Donald A Glaser

  Renowned physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 1960 for inventing the bubble chamber, a groundbreaking device for detecting subatomic...

• Sept. 23 John Coltrane

  John Coltrane was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most innovative figures in the history of jazz. Coltrane's pioneering work with modal jazz and avant-garde jazz, especially through his classic albums such as 'Giant Steps,' 'My Favorite Things,' and 'A Love Supreme,' transformed jazz music. He collaborated with luminaries such as … [bio]

• Sept. 25 Aldo Ray

  Aldo Ray was an American actor known for his distinctive gravelly voice and tough-guy persona, popular predominantly in the 1950s and 1960s. He appeared in a number of notable films and was recognized for roles in both drama and comedy. [bio]

• Sept. 26 Julie London

  Julie London was an American singer and actress known for her sultry, smoky voice and her roles in both film and television. She was one of the most popular female vocalists of the 1950s and 1960s, and also gained recognition as an actress, particularly for her role as nurse Dixie McCall on the television series 'Emergency!'. [bio]

• Sept. 27 Jayne Meadows

  Jayne Meadows was an American actress, author, and television personality known for her extensive work in film, television, and on the stage. She was particularly recognized for her appearances on television panel shows, her dramatic and comedic roles, and for co-hosting talk shows with her husband, Steve Allen. [bio]

• Sept. 30 Edmond de Rothschild

  Edmond de Rothschild was a prominent French banker and philanthropist from the legendary Rothschild banking dynasty.

• Sept. 30 Robin Roberts

  Legendary American baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and was known for his exceptional performance, including...

• Sept. 30 Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies pitcher

  Hall of Fame baseball pitcher who won 28 awards in 1952, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies.