Famous people and celebrities born in September 1928

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 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.

• Sept. 2 Peter Mansfield

  Renowned English physicist and Nobel laureate who made significant contributions to medical imaging.

• Sept. 3 Pierre Troisgros

  Renowned French chef who revolutionized French cuisine with his innovative culinary techniques at the legendary family restaurant Les Frères...

• Sept. 3 Serge Bourguignon

  Acclaimed French film director known for his poetic and sensitive cinema.

• Sept. 3 Donald Fisher

  American entrepreneur who co-founded The Gap, transforming it from a single store to a global retail clothing empire.

• Sept. 4 Dick York

  Dick York was an American actor best known for his role as Darrin Stephens on the classic television sitcom 'Bewitched.' [bio]

• Sept. 5 Albert Mangelsdorff

  Renowned German jazz trombonist and influential musician who was a key member of the United Jazz + Rock Ensemble, significantly contributing...

• Sept. 6 Yevgeny Svetlanov

  Renowned Russian conductor, pianist, and composer who significantly contributed to classical music interpretation and performance.

• Sept. 7 Al McGuire

  Renowned basketball coach and player who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

• Sept. 9 Sol LeWitt

  Sol LeWitt was a pioneering American conceptual artist who significantly influenced minimalist and conceptual art movements in the late 20th...

• Sept. 9 Julian E "Cannonball" Adderley

  Julian "Cannonball" Adderley was a legendary jazz alto saxophonist who played a crucial role in the development of hard bop and soul jazz...

• Sept. 10 Jean Vanier

  Jean Vanier was a renowned Canadian humanitarian, philosopher, and founder of L'Arche, an international network of communities for people...

• Sept. 11 Earl Holliman

  Earl Holliman is an American actor best known for his roles in classic Hollywood films and television series during the 1950s and 1960s. He gained recognition for his performances in movies such as 'The Rainmaker' and 'Giant,' as well as for starring in the TV series 'Police Woman.' [bio]

• Sept. 11 Reubin Askew

  Influential Florida politician who served as governor from 1971-1979, known for progressive policies, opposing segregation, and championing...

• Sept. 13 Robert Indiana

  Robert Indiana was a prominent American pop artist renowned for his iconic LOVE sculpture, which became a globally recognized symbol of...

• Sept. 14 Alberto Korda

  Famous Cuban photographer best known for his iconic revolutionary image of Che Guevara, which became a global symbol of rebellion and...

• Sept. 15 Cannonball Adderley

  Cannonball Adderley was a highly influential American jazz alto saxophonist, best known for his work in the hard bop era of the 1950s and 1960s. He gained wide acclaim both as a solo artist and as a member of the Miles Davis Sextet, contributing to the landmark album 'Kind of Blue.' His energetic and soulful playing style made him one … [bio]

• Sept. 16 Patricia Wald

  Pioneering American judge who served on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and was a leading figure in...

• Sept. 17 Roddy McDowall

  Roddy McDowall was a British-American actor, photographer, and director renowned for his work as a child actor in Britain and his later successful Hollywood career. He is recognized for his versatility in both film and television, as well as his iconic roles in the 'Planet of the Apes' franchise. [bio]

• Sept. 18 Franco Franchi

  Franco Franchi was an Italian comedian, actor, and singer, best known as one half of the comic duo Franco and Ciccio, who gained immense popularity in the 1960s and 1970s for their slapstick humor and parodies in Italian cinema. [bio]

• Sept. 19 Adam West

  Famous American actor best known for playing Batman in the iconic 1960s TV series, who later became a pop culture icon and voice actor.

• Sept. 20 Vittorio Taviani

  Renowned Italian film director and screenwriter, known for his influential works in Italian cinema and part of the famous Taviani brothers...

• Sept. 21 Edouard Glissant

  Edouard Glissant was a renowned Martinican philosopher, poet, and literary theorist who significantly contributed to postcolonial studies...

• Sept. 23 Frank Foster

  Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer who was a key member of Count Basie's band from 1953-1964.

• Sept. 25 Jacques Chazot

  Jacques Chazot was a prominent French dancer and artist known for his distinctive performances and social commentary through artistic...

• Sept. 26 Wilford White

  Wilford White was an accomplished American football player who played for the Chicago Bears after being drafted in the third round of the...

• Sept. 27 Margaret Rule

  Prominent English historian and archaeologist known for significant contributions to archaeological research and preservation of historical...

• Sept. 28 Koko Taylor

  Renowned blues singer known as the 'Queen of the Blues', famous for her powerful voice and influential blues performances throughout her...

• Sept. 30 Elie Wiesel

  Elie Wiesel was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and Holocaust survivor. He is best known for his work 'Night,' a memoir about his experiences as a teenager in Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust. Wiesel became a leading voice in bearing witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust and in defending human rights worldwide. [bio]