Famous people and celebrities born in July 1928

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in July 1928! 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.

• July 2 Line Renaud

  Line Renaud is a renowned French singer, actress, and AIDS activist, celebrated for her prolific career in music, film, and television that has spanned over seven decades. [bio]

• July 2 Jacques Chancel

  Jacques Chancel was a prominent French radio and television host, famous for long-running programs like 'Le Grand Echiquier' and...

• July 4 Giampiero Boniperti

  Legendary Italian footballer who played for Juventus and later became a prominent politician and club president.

• July 5 Katherine Helmond

  Katherine Helmond was an American film, theater, and television actress, best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'Soap' and 'Who's the Boss?', as well as voice work in the 'Cars' film series. Her career was marked by numerous television, stage, and film performances, earning her critical acclaim and several award nominations. [bio]

• July 5 Pierre Mauroy

  Pierre Mauroy was a prominent French socialist politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1981 to 1984 under President François...

• July 9 Federico Bahamontes

  Legendary Spanish professional cyclist known as the 'Eagle of Toledo', who won the Tour de France in 1959 and was a prominent figure in...

• July 10 John Glenn

  John Glenn was a legendary American astronaut and politician who became the first American to orbit Earth in 1962.

• July 10 Bernard Buffet

  Bernard Buffet was a prominent French post-expressionist painter known for his distinctive linear style and powerful portraits.

• July 10 Alejandro de Tomaso

  Alejandro de Tomaso was an influential Argentinian-Italian businessman and race car driver who founded the renowned De Tomaso automobile...

• July 12 Elias James Corey

  Nobel Prize-winning American chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to organic synthesis and developed innovative methodologies in...

• July 13 Bob Crane

  Bob Crane was an American actor, drummer, and radio personality best known for his starring role as Colonel Robert Hogan in the television sitcom 'Hogan's Heroes.' [bio]

• July 13 Tommaso Buscetta

  Tommaso Buscetta was a pivotal Sicilian mafioso who broke the code of silence (Omertà) and became a key informant against the Mafia.

• July 14 Nancy Olson

  Nancy Olson is an American actress best known for her role as Betty Schaefer in the classic film 'Sunset Boulevard' (1950), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. [bio]

• July 16 Anita Brookner

  Anita Brookner was a distinguished British novelist and art historian, renowned for her elegant, introspective literary style. She gained international recognition for her subtle novels about solitude, disappointment, and the inner lives of women, and was awarded the Booker Prize in 1984 for her novel 'Hotel du Lac.' [bio]

• July 17 Vince Guaraldi

  Legendary jazz pianist famous for composing music for the Charlie Brown TV specials, who died at age 43.

• July 18 Franca Rame

  Renowned Italian actress, playwright, and political activist, known for her feminist work and collaboration with her husband Dario Fo, a...

• July 21 Nina Blanchard

  Pioneering talent agent who founded a highly influential Hollywood modeling and theatrical agency in 1963, significantly shaping the...

• July 22 Orson Bean

  Orson Bean was an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, best known for his long career on television game shows, theatrical productions, and voice acting in animated films. [bio]

• July 22 Jimmy Hill

  Prominent English footballer, manager, and influential sportscaster who made significant contributions to football broadcasting and player...

• July 23 Vera Rubin

  Vera Rubin was an American astronomer who pioneered the study of galaxy rotation rates and provided critical evidence for the existence of dark matter. Her influential research fundamentally altered our understanding of the universe and established her as a leading figure in modern astronomy. [bio]

• July 23 Leon Fleisher

  Renowned American pianist who overcame a neurological condition to become a celebrated musician, conductor, and teacher with a remarkable...

• July 23 Hubert Selby

  American author, poet, and screenwriter known for his gritty, raw literary style and influential works exploring urban life and human...

• July 25 Dolphy

  Renowned Filipino actor, comedian, singer, and producer who was widely celebrated as the 'King of Comedy' in Philippine entertainment.

• July 26 Stanley Kubrick

  Legendary film director who revolutionized cinema with groundbreaking works like '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'A Clockwork Orange', known for...

• July 27 Joseph Kittinger

  Legendary US Air Force pilot famous for his record-breaking high-altitude parachute jump from the edge of space in 1960, setting multiple...

• July 30 Joe Nuxhall

  Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher who became the youngest player in MLB history, playing for Cincinnati Reds and other teams during a...

• July 31 Bill Frenzel

  Bill Frenzel was a prominent American politician who served in the U.S.