Famous people and celebrities born in March 1936

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in March 1936! 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.

• March 1 Jean-Edern Hallier

  Provocative French intellectual and media personality who revolutionized literary and television discourse in the 1960s and 1970s.

• March 4 Jim Clark

  Scottish racing driver who was a Formula One world champion, winning 25 Grand Prix races and the Indy 500 in 1965.

• March 5 Dean Stockwell

  Dean Stockwell was an American actor with a career spanning over 70 years. He was known for his work as a child actor in the 1940s and for acclaimed performances in film and television, including 'Quantum Leap', 'Blue Velvet', and 'Married to the Mob'. Stockwell earned an Academy Award nomination and multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. [bio]

• March 6 Marion Barry

  Controversial Washington D.C.

• March 6 Sylvia Robinson

  Influential American music producer and singer, known for her work with Mickey & Sylvia and later as a key figure in early hip-hop music...

• March 7 Georges Perec

  Influential French writer known for experimental literature, member of the Oulipo group, who made significant contributions to postmodern...

• March 8 Gabor Szabo

  Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who revolutionized jazz fusion by blending traditional jazz with pop and Hungarian folk music styles.

• March 10 Sepp Blatter

  Swiss football administrator who served as FIFA president from 1998 to 2015, leading the international football organization through...

• March 11 Antonin Scalia

  Antonin Scalia was a prominent American Supreme Court Justice known for his conservative judicial philosophy and intellectual prowess.

• March 11 Harald zur Hausen

  Prize laureate for his discovery of human papilloma viruses causing cervical cancer.

• March 12 Virginia Hamilton

  Virginia Hamilton was a groundbreaking African American children's book author who won numerous awards for her innovative storytelling that...

• March 12 Eddie Sutton

  Eddie Sutton was a renowned college basketball coach who led multiple teams to NCAA tournament success and was inducted into the Basketball...

• March 13 Clarence Nash

  Famous voice actor best known for being the original voice of Disney's Donald Duck character from 1934 to 1985, pioneering animated...

• March 16 Raymond Vahan Damadian

  Raymond Vahan Damadian is a pioneering American physician and inventor who revolutionized medical imaging by developing the first magnetic...

• March 16 Fred Neil

  Fred Neil was an influential American folk singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive voice and significant impact on the...

• March 18 Frederik de Klerk

  Frederik de Klerk was a pivotal South African politician who played a crucial role in dismantling apartheid and transitioning the country...

• March 18 F. W. de Klerk

  South african lawyer and politician, former state president of south africa, nobel prize laureate (d. 2021).

• March 19 Ursula Andress

  Ursula Andress is a Swiss actress and former model best known for her role as Honey Ryder in the first James Bond film, 'Dr. No' (1962). Her appearance in the famous white bikini scene made her an international sex symbol and a prominent star of the 1960s and 1970s. [bio]

• March 20 Lee Perry (Scratch)

  Lee 'Scratch' Perry was a legendary Jamaican music producer, singer, and songwriter who significantly influenced reggae and dub music,...

• March 21 Ed Broadbent

  Canadian politician and social democratic leader who served as the head of the New Democratic Party from 1975 to 1989, known for his...

• March 22 Roger Whittaker

  Roger Whittaker was a British-Kenyan singer-songwriter and musician known for his rich baritone voice, whistling ability, and internationally popular folk and pop songs. He became widely recognized in the 1960s and 1970s for songs such as 'Durham Town (The Leavin')', 'The Last Farewell', and 'New World in the Morning'. [bio]

• March 23 Jannis Kounellis

  Influential Greek-Italian artist who was a key figure in the Arte Povera movement, known for his innovative and conceptual approach to...

• March 24 David Suzuki

  David Suzuki is a Canadian academic, science broadcaster, and environmental activist best known for his work in promoting science literacy and environmental causes, both in Canada and internationally. [bio]

• March 26 Harry Kalas

  Legendary American sportscaster best known for his work with the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.

• March 28 Mario Vargas Llosa

  Mario Vargas Llosa is a Peruvian-Spanish writer, journalist, essayist, and politician, widely regarded as one of Latin America's most significant novelists and essayists. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010 and is known for his impact on modern literature through his exploration of themes such as power, politics, and identity. [bio]

• March 28 Amancio Ortega

  Spanish billionaire businessman, founder of Inditex fashion group and Zara clothing stores.

• March 29 Richard Rodney Bennett

  Renowned English-American composer and educator known for his versatile musical compositions across classical, jazz, and film genres.