Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1983

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1983. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Nov. 1 Anthony van Hoboken

    Dutch-swiss musicologist and author (b. 1887)

  • Nov. 3 Jerry Pentland

    Australian fighter ace (b. 1894)

  • Nov. 6 Robert Gross

    American businessman (d. 1961).

  • Nov. 7 Germaine Tailleferre

    French woman composer, who was the only female member of "the six" group of young composers. at five years old, she composed her first piano piece. she began her piano concerto performances in europe in 1924. she lived in the u.s. from 1942 to 1946, where she taught and composed. her music was full of charm, spontaneity, and freshness.

  • Nov. 7 David Alexandrovich Toradze

    Composer dies at 61

  • Nov. 8 James Booker

    Influential New Orleans pianist and singer known for his unique style blending jazz, blues, and rhythm and blues, often referred to as the 'Piano Prince of New Orleans'.

  • Nov. 8 Mordecai Kaplan

    Lithuanian essayist, rabbi and educator. he was also the co-founder of reconstructionist judaism with his son in law ira eisenstein. kaplan published a series books that outlined his reconstructionist ideology. they were published between 1934 and 1970. kaplan was a prolific writer and kept a journal for most of his adult life. at 102 years old, he died in new …

  • Nov. 8 Robert Agnew

    Director dies from kidney failure at the age of 84

  • Nov. 13 Junior Samples

    American comedian and actor (b. 1926)

  • Nov. 13 Henry Jamison Handy

    American swimmer and water polo player (b. 1886)

  • Nov. 13 "Alvin" Junior Samples

    Country singer hee haw dies at 56

  • John Le Mesurier
    Nov. 15 John Le Mesurier

    Beloved British comedy actor famous for his understated, gentle performance as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the iconic BBC sitcom 'Dad's Army'. He appeared in over 120 films, typically in memorable supporting roles.

  • Nov. 15 Charlie Grimm

    American baseball player manager and sportscaster (d.83)

  • Peter Coffield
    Nov. 19 Peter Coffield

    Actor (kevin w e b) dies at 37

  • Nov. 20 Marcel Dalio

    Marcel Dalio was a renowned French character actor known for his memorable roles in classic films like 'La Grande Illusion' and 'Casablanca', working with legendary directors such as Jean Renoir.

  • Nov. 20 Richard Loo

    Actor (china sky) dies from cardiopulmonary arrest

  • Nov. 22 Michael Conrad

    Actor (hill street blues), has died from cancer at the age of 58.

  • Nov. 23 Waheed Murad

    Legendary Pakistani actor, producer, and screenwriter known as the 'Chocolate Hero' of Pakistani cinema, who significantly influenced the film industry during the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Nov. 23 Juhan Muks

    Estonian artist (born 1899)

  • Nov. 25 Saleem Raza (Pakistani singer)

    Pakistani christian playback singer (b. 1932)

  • Nov. 27 Manuel Scorza

    Peruvian writer dies at 55

  • Nov. 28 Christopher George

    American actor known for his roles in television and film during the 1960s and 1970s, including the TV series 'The Rat Patrol'.