Musicians born on August 31

Take a focused look at the musicians born on August 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1945 Itzhak Perlman

  Itzhak Perlman is an Israeli-American violinist, conductor, and music teacher, widely regarded as one of the greatest classical violinists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. [bio]