Famous people and celebrities born in September 1901

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 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.

• Sept. 2 Adolph Rupp

  Adolph Rupp was a highly influential college basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, known as 'The Baron of the Bluegrass'. He led the Kentucky Wildcats to four NCAA championships and coached numerous All-American players during his legendary career.

• Sept. 3 Eduard van Beinum

  Eduard van Beinum was a prominent Dutch conductor and musician who led the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam and made significant contributions to classical music performance in the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 4 William Lyons

  Prominent automotive entrepreneur who co-founded Swallow Sidecar Company, which later evolved into Jaguar Cars, revolutionizing the British automotive industry in the 20th century.

• Sept. 5 Florence Eldridge

  Renowned Broadway actress known for her theatrical performances, particularly in 'Long Day's Journey into Night', who had a significant career in theater during the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 5 Mario Scelba

  Prominent Italian Christian Democratic politician who served as the 33rd Prime Minister of Italy and played a significant role in post-war Italian politics.

• Sept. 8 Hendrik Verwoerd

  A controversial South African politician who was a key architect of apartheid, serving as Prime Minister from 1958 to 1966. He was assassinated in Cape Town just before his 65th birthday, marking a significant moment in South African political history.

• Sept. 9 James Blades

  Renowned British percussionist and sound effects expert who worked extensively in radio and film, contributing significantly to audio production techniques during the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 9 Joannes Pompe

  Dutch pathologist-anatomist who first described Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder of glycogen metabolism, now bearing his name.

• Sept. 12 Ramón Serrano Súñer

  Spanish politician who was a key figure in Francisco Franco's early dictatorship, serving as interior and foreign affairs minister. He was known for his pro-Nazi sympathies and support for Germany during World War II, including sending the Blue Division to fight alongside the Wehrmacht.

• Sept. 15 Donald Bailey

  Donald Bailey was a renowned British civil engineer who designed the Bailey bridge, a revolutionary portable military bridge used extensively during World War II, significantly contributing to Allied military logistics and engineering.

• Sept. 17 Francis Chichester

  Renowned English aviator and sailor who became famous for being the first person to sail single-handedly around the world, making a significant contribution to maritime exploration.

• Sept. 17 Léon Lasson

  French astrologer known for his research in world astrology, particularly influenced by Michel Gauquelin's work. He authored significant works like 'Astrologie Mondial' in 1938 and contributed to astrological studies during mid-20th century.

• Sept. 18 Harold Clurman

  Harold Clurman was a prominent American theater director, critic, and co-founder of the influential Group Theatre, which revolutionized American dramatic arts in the 1930s.

• Sept. 19 Joe Pasternak

  Hungarian-American film producer and production manager who was prominent in Hollywood during the mid-20th century, known for his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.

• Sept. 22 Nadezhda Alliluyeva

  Second wife of Joseph Stalin who tragically died by suicide, marking a significant personal tragedy in Stalin's life.

• Sept. 22 Charles Huggins

  Nobel Prize-winning Canadian-American physiologist and physician who made groundbreaking contributions to medical research.

• Sept. 23 Charles Brenton Huggins

  Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

• Sept. 23 Jaroslav Seifert

  Czech poet and Nobel Prize winner in Literature, renowned for his significant contributions to 20th-century poetry and cultural expression.

• Sept. 25 Robert Bresson

  Robert Bresson was a renowned French film director known for his austere and minimalist cinematographic style. He created 14 influential films over 40 years, primarily during and after World War II, and is considered a key figure in the French New Wave cinema movement. His work was deeply influenced by Jansenist philosophy, exploring profound human experiences through a stark and …

• Sept. 26 George Raft

  Iconic Hollywood actor known for his tough-guy roles in gangster films like Scarface, famous for his distinctive style and association with film noir and crime movies.

• Sept. 26 Ted Weems

  Prominent American bandleader and musician active in the early to mid-20th century, known for leading a successful dance orchestra.

• Sept. 28 Ed Sullivan

  Legendary television host of 'The Ed Sullivan Show', a groundbreaking variety program that introduced many iconic performers to American audiences from 1948 to 1971.

• Sept. 28 William S. Paley

  Pioneering American media executive who founded CBS and transformed the broadcasting industry, serving as a key figure in the development of modern television.

• Sept. 28 Lily Bouwmeester

  Prominent Dutch film and theatre actress, recognized as the best actress in pre-war Dutch cinema and awarded a Golden Calf for her outstanding performances.

• Sept. 30 Enrico Fermi

  Nobel Prize-winning Italian physicist who made fundamental contributions to quantum theory, nuclear physics, and the development of the first nuclear reactor.