Famous people and celebrities born in August 1929

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in August 1929! 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. 2 Zeca Afonso

  Zeca Afonso was a prominent Portuguese singer-songwriter who played a crucial role in the resistance against the Salazar dictatorship...

• Aug. 4 Kishore Kumar

  Kishore Kumar was a legendary Indian playback singer, actor, music director, lyricist, and filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the most versatile and accomplished artists in the history of Indian cinema. Renowned for his unique voice and remarkable musical range, he became an iconic figure in Bollywood, especially as a playback singer in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. [bio]

• Aug. 5 Yasser Arafat

  Prominent Palestinian political leader who served as Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and President of the...

• Aug. 7 Don Larsen

  Famous Major League Baseball pitcher best known for throwing the only perfect game in World Series history during Game 5 of the 1956 World...

• Aug. 8 Ronnie Biggs

  Infamous British criminal best known for the Great Train Robbery of 1963, who became a celebrity criminal after escaping prison and living...

• Aug. 12 Buck Owens

  Legendary country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist who significantly influenced the Bakersfield Sound.

• Aug. 13 Pat Harrington

  Pat Harrington Jr. was an American actor and comedian, best known for his role as Dwayne Schneider, the building superintendent, on the sitcom 'One Day at a Time' (1975–1984). He had a long television and stage career, also recognized for his voice work and for appearances on variety shows in the 1950s and 1960s. [bio]

• Aug. 14 Dick Tiger

  Legendary Nigerian boxer who was a two-time world champion in middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, known for his exceptional boxing...

• Aug. 15 Louise Slaughter

  Prominent Democratic congresswoman from New York who served in the U.S.

• Aug. 16 Bill Evans

  Legendary jazz pianist known for his innovative and lyrical approach to improvisation, particularly in modal jazz and cool jazz styles.

• Aug. 16 Wyatt Walker

  Prominent civil rights activist who worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr.

• Aug. 16 Fritz Von Erich

  Legendary professional wrestler from the famous Von Erich wrestling family, known for his significant impact on professional wrestling in...

• Aug. 17 Francis Gary Powers

  American U-2 spy plane pilot famously shot down over Soviet Union during Cold War, causing a major international incident in 1960 that...

• Aug. 18 Joan Taylor

  Joan Taylor was an American film and television actress, best known for her roles in 1950s science fiction movies and for appearing in the TV series 'The Rifleman.' [bio]

• Aug. 18 Hugues Aufray

  Hugues Aufray is a renowned French folk singer known for his international musical career and Spanish-language performances.

• Aug. 21 X. J. Kennedy

  Renowned American poet, translator, and literary anthologist known for his significant contributions to contemporary poetry and literature.

• Aug. 22 Ulrich Wegener

  German police officer and general who played a crucial role in counter-terrorism efforts, particularly with the GSG 9 special forces unit.

• Aug. 23 Vera Miles

  Vera Miles is an American actress renowned for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock's films, particularly as Lila Crane in 'Psycho' (1960). With a career spanning several decades, she appeared in numerous films and television series and worked with legendary directors and actors. [bio]

• Aug. 23 Peter Thompson

  Peter Thompson was a renowned Australian golfer who dominated the Open Championship, winning the prestigious tournament five times between...

• Aug. 26 Maurice Tempelsman

  Belgian-American diamond merchant and businessman known for his long-term relationship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

• Aug. 27 Ira Levin

  Renowned American novelist and playwright best known for his groundbreaking works of suspense and horror, including 'Rosemary's Baby' and...

• Aug. 28 István Kertész

  Renowned Hungarian conductor and music educator who made significant contributions to classical music during the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 30 Thom Gunn

  Influential English-American poet and academic known for his significant contributions to contemporary poetry.

• Aug. 31 Julio Ramon Ribeyro

  Peruvian writer and journalist considered one of the most important Latin American short story authors of the 20th century.