Famous people and celebrities born in July 1901

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in July 1901! 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.

• July 1 Irna Phillips

  Pioneering American television screenwriter who revolutionized the soap opera genre by creating iconic daytime dramas 'Guiding Light' and 'As the World Turns'.

• July 3 Ruth Crawford Seeger

  Ruth Crawford Seeger was a pioneering American modernist composer, music theorist, and folk music scholar who significantly influenced 20th-century classical and folk music. She was a key member of the American ultra-modernist composers and was married to musicologist Charles Seeger.

• July 5 Ermenegildo Florit

  Prominent Roman Catholic Archbishop of Florence who served from 1962 to 1977, playing a significant role in the ecclesiastical leadership of the region during the Second Vatican Council period.

• July 7 Vittorio de Sica

  Renowned Italian film director and actor, famous for neorealist cinema and critically acclaimed films like 'Bicycle Thieves' and 'Umberto D.'

• July 7 Eiji Tsuburaya

  Pioneering Japanese film producer and cinematographer, best known for creating special effects for Godzilla and founding the Ultraman franchise.

• July 7 Gustav Knuth

  Prolific German actor who appeared in over 90 films and television series, making his acting debut in 1935.

• July 9 Barbara Cartland

  Barbara Cartland was a prolific British romance novelist who wrote 723 books, selling over a billion copies worldwide. She was incredibly productive, often dictating novels while reclining on a chaise lounge. In 1991, Queen Elizabeth II honored her as a Dame of the British Empire.

• July 10 Daniel Gallery

  Rear Admiral Daniel Gallery was a notable US Navy officer who played a crucial role in World War II, most famously capturing the German submarine U-505 in 1944. He was a key figure in the 'Revolt of Admirals' and a respected author of both fiction and non-fiction works.

• July 13 Eric Portman

  Eric Portman was a prominent English stage and film actor known for his versatile roles in British cinema during the mid-20th century, particularly in classic films of the 1940s and 1950s.

• July 15 Nicola Abbagnano

  Prominent Italian philosopher who significantly contributed to existentialist thought, following the philosophical traditions of Heidegger and Jaspers. He was a key intellectual figure in 20th-century Italian philosophy, known for his critical and analytical approach to existentialism.

• July 17 Luigi Chinetti

  Renowned Italian-American race car driver and businessman who significantly contributed to motorsports, particularly in Ferrari racing circuits during the mid-20th century.

• July 17 Bruno Jasieński

  Influential Polish poet and author associated with the futurist movement, known for his avant-garde literary works and political activism.

• July 19 Claude Aveline

  Claude Aveline was a prominent French writer and resistance fighter during World War II, known for his diverse literary works including novels, plays, screenplays, and journalistic writings.

• July 20 Vehbi Koç

  Prominent Turkish businessman and philanthropist who founded Koç Holding, one of Turkey's largest industrial conglomerates.

• July 20 Eugenio Lopez Sr.

  Filipino businessman who founded the Lopez Group of Companies, a major business conglomerate in the Philippines.

• July 21 James Kirsch

  James Kirsch was a prominent Jungian psychoanalyst who made significant contributions to analytical psychology in the United States. He was a respected scholar and practitioner who helped develop and spread Carl Jung's psychological theories.

• July 22 Charles Weidman

  Charles Weidman was a pioneering American modern dancer and choreographer who significantly influenced dance aesthetics in the early 20th century. He was a key figure in the modern dance movement, collaborating closely with Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey to revolutionize dance as an art form. His innovative approach emphasized natural movement and emotional expression.

• July 28 Rudy Vallee

  Rudy Vallee was a prominent American singer and actor of the 1920s and 1930s, known for pioneering the crooning style and becoming one of the first multimedia entertainment stars of the early sound era.

• July 31 Jean Dubuffet

  Jean Dubuffet was a pioneering French artist known for his raw, primitive art style that challenged traditional aesthetic norms. He founded the Art Brut movement, celebrating art created outside of professional artistic circles. His innovative techniques involved unconventional materials and expressive, textured surfaces that transformed painting into a visceral, tactile experience.