Famous people and celebrities born in December 1938

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in December 1938! 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.

• Dec. 1 Sandy Nelson

  Sandy Nelson was a prominent American rock and roll drummer known for his influential contributions to the 1950s and 1960s music scene.

• Dec. 4 Yvonne Minton

  Renowned Australian-English classical soprano known for her exceptional performances in opera, particularly in works by Wagner and Britten.

• Dec. 5 JJ Cale

  Influential American blues and rock guitarist who pioneered the 'Tulsa Sound' and wrote iconic songs like 'After Midnight' and 'Cocaine',...

• Dec. 6 Patrick Bauchau

  Patrick Bauchau is a Belgian actor recognized for his work in both European and American cinema and television. He is known for his versatility and multilingualism, which have contributed to his appearances in a variety of international productions. [bio]

• Dec. 8 Jean-Paul Goude

  Jean-Paul Goude is a renowned French graphic designer, photographer, and advertising director known for his innovative and surreal visual...

• Dec. 9 Deacon Jones

  Legendary NFL defensive end who played for the Los Angeles Rams, known for pioneering the 'sack' as a defensive statistic and...

• Dec. 10 Yuri Temirkanov

  Renowned Russian conductor and artistic director of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, known for his exceptional interpretations of...

• Dec. 11 McCoy Tyner

  McCoy Tyner was an influential American jazz pianist and composer, best known for his transformative role in modern jazz and his long-standing association with the John Coltrane Quartet. Recognized for his powerful chords, innovative modal harmonics, and percussive style, Tyner played a pivotal role in the development of post-bop jazz, profoundly impacting the evolution of jazz piano. [bio]

• Dec. 11 Enrico Macias

  Prominent Algerian-French singer-songwriter who became a significant cultural bridge between French and North African musical traditions.

• Dec. 12 Connie Francis

  Connie Francis is an American singer and actress who gained international fame in the late 1950s and 1960s. She is best known for her hit songs like 'Who's Sorry Now?' and is widely regarded as one of the most successful female pop singers of her era. [bio]

• Dec. 14 Leonardo Boff

  Prominent Brazilian theologian and philosopher who significantly contributed to liberation theology and environmental activism, influencing...

• Dec. 16 Liv Ullmann

  Liv Ullmann is a renowned Norwegian actress and film director, best known for her work with Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. She is recognized as one of the leading actresses of European cinema, particularly in the 1960s and 70s. [bio]

• Dec. 16 Frank Deford

  Legendary American sports journalist, author, and commentator who significantly influenced sports writing through his work at Sports...

• Dec. 17 Peter Snell

  Renowned New Zealand-American long-distance runner who won Olympic gold medals and set world records.

• Dec. 17 Jean-Claude Drouot

  Belgian actor known for his iconic television series 'Thierry la Fronde' which aired from 1963 to 1966.

• Dec. 18 Roger Mosley

  Roger Mosley was an American actor, director, and writer, best known for his role as helicopter pilot Theodore 'T.C.' Calvin on the hit television series 'Magnum, P.I.' He had a prolific career in film and television, spanning several decades. [bio]

• Dec. 18 Chas Chandler

  English musician, bass player of the legendary rock band The Animals, who later became a successful music producer.

• Dec. 20 John Harbison

  John Harbison is a prominent American contemporary classical composer and academic, known for his complex and innovative musical...

• Dec. 21 Larry Bryggman

  American television actor best known for his long-running role as Dr. John Dixon on the popular daytime soap opera 'As the World Turns',...

• Dec. 22 Lucien Bouchard

  Prominent Canadian politician who played a significant role in Quebec's separatist movement, serving as leader of the Bloc Québécois and...

• Dec. 23 Robert Kahn

  Robert Kahn is a pioneering computer scientist who co-invented the TCP/IP protocols, fundamental to the modern internet's communication...

• Dec. 24 Bob Kahn

  Renowned computer scientist and internet pioneer, co-developer of TCP/IP protocols fundamental to internet communication.

• Dec. 28 Dick Sudhalter

  Renowned jazz historian, cornetist, and music critic who made significant contributions to jazz scholarship and performance, particularly in...

• Dec. 29 Jon Voight

  Jon Voight is an acclaimed American actor known for his distinguished career in film and television, with numerous accolades including an Academy Award and several Golden Globe Awards. He has been recognized for his versatile performances in a wide range of roles over several decades. [bio]

• Dec. 29 Barbara Steele

  Barbara Steele is an English actress and film producer best known for her iconic roles in European horror films of the 1960s, particularly Italian gothic horror cinema. She gained a cult following for her performances in movies such as 'Black Sunday' and is considered a classic Scream Queen of genre cinema. [bio]

• Dec. 30 Ramesh Deo

  Ramesh Deo is a prominent Indian actor known for his significant contributions to Bollywood and Marathi cinema, with a career spanning...

• Dec. 31 Rosalind Cash

  Rosalind Cash was an American actress and singer known for her versatile work in film, television, and stage from the 1960s through the 1990s. [bio]