Famous people and celebrities born in August 1933

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in August 1933! 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.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Aug. 2 Dom DeLuise

    Dom DeLuise was an American actor, comedian, director, and chef, known for his larger-than-life personality, comedic timing, and prolific film and television career, especially in the 1970s and 1980s. [bio]

  • Tom Bell
    Aug. 2 Tom Bell

    Tom Bell was an acclaimed English actor known for his intense performances in film, television, and on stage, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. He became recognized for both leading and supporting roles, often playing complex, brooding characters. [bio]

  • Tobin Bell
    Aug. 2 Tobin Bell

    Tobin Bell is an American actor internationally recognized for his iconic role as John Kramer/Jigsaw in the popular Saw horror film...

  • Sheldon Adelson
    Aug. 4 Sheldon Adelson

    Sheldon Adelson was a prominent American business magnate, casino owner, and philanthropist who founded Las Vegas Sands Corporation and...

  • Jerry Pournelle
    Aug. 7 Jerry Pournelle

    Jerry Pournelle was a prominent American science fiction author, journalist, and political commentator known for his influential works in...

  • Lynn Cohen
    Aug. 10 Lynn Cohen

    Lynn Cohen was an American actress best known for her role as Magda in the television series 'Sex and the City' and the subsequent films, as well as her portrayals in theater, film, and television over several decades. [bio]

  • Doyle Brunson
    Aug. 10 Doyle Brunson

    Legendary poker player known as the 'Godfather of Poker', two-time World Series of Poker champion and poker strategy author.

  • Elizabeth Butler-Sloss
    Aug. 10 Elizabeth Butler-Sloss

    Prominent British judge who served as President of the Family Division of the High Court of Justice and made significant contributions to...

  • Jerry Falwell
    Aug. 11 Jerry Falwell

    Influential American evangelical pastor who founded the Moral Majority and significantly impacted conservative Christian political activism...

  • Parnelli Jones
    Aug. 12 Parnelli Jones

    Legendary American race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1963 and became a successful racing team owner and businessman.

  • Madhur Jaffrey
    Aug. 13 Madhur Jaffrey

    Madhur Jaffrey is an Indian-born British-American actress, food and travel writer, and television personality, renowned for popularizing Indian cuisine in the West through her cookbooks and television programs. She is also an accomplished actress, having appeared in a variety of films, television shows, and stage productions. [bio]

  • Richard Ernst
    Aug. 14 Richard Ernst

    Swiss chemist and Nobel Prize winner who made significant contributions to nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, revolutionizing...

  • Just Fontaine
    Aug. 14 Just Fontaine

    Legendary French soccer player famous for scoring a record 13 goals in a single World Cup tournament in 1958, considered one of the greatest...

  • Stanley Milgram
    Aug. 15 Stanley Milgram

    Stanley Milgram was a groundbreaking social psychologist famous for his controversial obedience experiments that revealed disturbing...

  • Julie Newmar
    Aug. 16 Julie Newmar

    Julie Newmar is an American actress, dancer, and singer best known for originating the role of Catwoman in the 1960s television series 'Batman.' Her career spans film, television, and Broadway, and she is also recognized for her statuesque beauty and comedic talent. [bio]

  • Stuart A "Smokey" Roosa in Durango
    Aug. 16 Stuart A "Smokey" Roosa in Durango

    US Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut from Durango, Colorado, who participated in the Apollo 14 mission.

  • Stuart Allen Roosa
    Aug. 16 Stuart Allen Roosa

    NASA astronaut who was part of the Apollo 14 mission, a significant space exploration endeavor.

  • Eugene F Kranz
    Aug. 17 Eugene F Kranz

    NASA executive and flight director, same person as Gene Kranz.

  • Gene Kranz
    Aug. 17 Gene Kranz

    Legendary NASA flight director who played a crucial role in the Apollo space program, most famously during the Apollo 13 mission's dramatic...

  • Roman Polanski
    Aug. 18 Roman Polanski

    Roman Polanski is a French-Polish film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor known for his work in European and American cinema. His films have received critical acclaim and numerous awards, but his personal life has been marked by controversy and legal issues. [bio]

  • Debra Paget
    Aug. 19 Debra Paget

    Debra Paget is an American actress who gained fame in the 1940s and 1950s for her roles in adventure films, musicals, and dramas. She is best known for her work in classic Hollywood productions such as 'The Ten Commandments,' 'Love Me Tender,' and 'Broken Arrow.' [bio]

  • George J Mitchell
    Aug. 20 George J Mitchell

    Prominent American politician who served as a United States Senator from Maine and played a significant role in national politics, including...

  • Barry Norman
    Aug. 21 Barry Norman

    Barry Norman was a renowned English film critic, journalist, and television presenter, best known for hosting the BBC's "Film..." program from 1972 to 1998. He became the face of film criticism in the UK for over two decades and was respected for his insightful and accessible reviews. [bio]

  • Sylva Koscina
    Aug. 22 Sylva Koscina

    Sylva Koscina was a Yugoslav-Italian actress best known for her roles in Italian and international films during the 1950s and 1960s. She gained widespread recognition through her notable performances in the 'Hercules' film series and worked alongside leading European and American actors. [bio]

  • Amparo Soler Leal
    Aug. 23 Amparo Soler Leal

    Amparo Soler Leal was a renowned Spanish actress known for her extensive work in Spanish cinema, particularly during the second half of the 20th century. She worked frequently with director Luis GarcĂ­a Berlanga and gained critical acclaim for her versatile performances in both comic and dramatic roles. [bio]

  • Tom Skerritt
    Aug. 25 Tom Skerritt

    Tom Skerritt is an acclaimed American actor known for his roles in major Hollywood films and television series, including 'M*A*S*H,' 'Alien,' 'Top Gun,' and 'Picket Fences.' He has had a career spanning over six decades, often portraying authority figures or stoic mentors. [bio]

  • Wayne Shorter
    Aug. 25 Wayne Shorter

    Legendary jazz saxophonist and composer who significantly influenced modern jazz, known for his innovative work with Miles Davis and Weather...