Famous people and celebrities born in February 1904

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in February 1904! 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.

• Feb. 1 S.J. Perelman

  Renowned American humorist, screenwriter, and satirist known for his witty writing in The New Yorker and contributions to film and literature.

• Feb. 2 Helen Rose

  Renowned Hollywood costume designer who worked on numerous classic films, creating iconic wardrobe for stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly.

• Feb. 3 Luigi Dallapiccola

  Renowned Italian composer from Istria, known for his significant contributions to 20th-century classical music and twelve-tone compositional techniques.

• Feb. 3 Pretty Boy Floyd

  Infamous American gangster and bank robber during the Great Depression era, known for his criminal activities in the Midwest United States.

• Feb. 4 Georges Sadoul

  Renowned French film critic and historian who made significant contributions to cinema scholarship through his Marxist-oriented research and comprehensive works on film history.

• Feb. 4 Deng Yingchao

  Prominent Chinese politician and wife of Zhou Enlai, who played a crucial role in the Chinese Communist Party and served as chairwoman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

• Feb. 6 Claudio Arrau

  Claudio Arrau was a legendary Chilean classical pianist renowned for his profound interpretations of composers like Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert. He was considered one of the most important pianists of the 20th century, with a career spanning over seven decades.

• Feb. 9 Karel Bossart

  Karel Bossart was a pioneering Belgian-American rocket engineer who played a crucial role in developing the Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during the Cold War era. He is considered one of the key figures in early American rocket and missile technology.

• Feb. 11 Keith Holyoake

  Keith Holyoake was a prominent New Zealand politician who served as the 26th Prime Minister of New Zealand. He was a farmer and national political leader who significantly influenced the country's political landscape during mid-20th century.

• Feb. 12 Ted Mack

  Ted Mack was a famous American television and radio host best known for hosting 'The Original Amateur Hour', a popular talent show that launched many entertainment careers.

• Feb. 14 Charles Oatley

  Renowned English engineer and physicist known for significant contributions to electron microscopy and scientific instrumentation.

• Feb. 15 Antonin Magne

  Renowned French cyclist who won the Tour de France twice (1931 and 1934) and later became a cycling team manager, notably for Raymond Poulidor.

• Feb. 16 George Kennan

  Influential American diplomat, advisor, and historian best known for developing the containment policy against Soviet expansion during the Cold War.

• Feb. 17 Hans Morgenthau

  Influential German-American scholar who pioneered international relations theory, escaping Nazi Germany and becoming a significant academic in the United States. His 1946 work 'Man versus Power Politics' was groundbreaking in understanding international political dynamics.

• Feb. 17 Joseph Bouglione

  Renowned circus director who led the famous Bouglione Circus, also known as 'Le Cirque d'Hiver', in Paris. He was a key patriarch of the influential Bouglione circus dynasty.

• Feb. 19 Havank

  Havank was a prominent Dutch thriller writer and journalist known for his detective novels and crime fiction. He wrote under the pseudonym Havank and was a significant figure in mid-20th century Dutch literature. His works significantly influenced the Dutch crime writing genre.

• Feb. 20 George Gamow

  Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to cosmology, quantum mechanics, and the theory of radioactive decay, known for the Gamow-Teller transition.

• Feb. 20 Alexei Kosygin

  Prominent Soviet politician who served as Premier of the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1980, playing a significant role in Soviet governance during the Cold War era.

• Feb. 22 Peter Hurd

  An accomplished American painter renowned for capturing the landscapes of the American Southwest. He began his artistic journey while at West Point and became famous for his distinctive depictions of ranch lands and regional scenery.

• Feb. 23 William L Shirer

  Renowned American journalist and historian famous for his seminal work 'The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich'. He was a key observer and chronicler of World War II events in Europe.

• Feb. 23 Leopold Trepper

  Polish-Israeli spy who played a significant role during World War II. He founded the Communist Palestine organization and was a key intelligence operative.

• Feb. 23 Helen Nearing

  American author, lecturer, and violinist known for her work on psychic skills and homesteading. Together with her husband Scott, she pioneered a simplified lifestyle in Vermont that inspired many seeking alternative living approaches.

• Feb. 23 Terence Fisher

  Influential English film director and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to the horror genre. He was a key figure in the Hammer Film Productions.

• Feb. 25 Adelle Davis

  Adelle Davis was a pioneering nutritionist and author who significantly influenced public understanding of diet and health in mid-20th century America. She wrote influential books about nutrition and healthy eating, advocating for dietary approaches to wellness before such concepts became mainstream. Her work helped shape modern nutritional awareness and dietary recommendations.

• Feb. 27 James T. Farrell

  James T. Farrell was an influential American novelist, short-story writer, and poet best known for his Studs Lonigan trilogy, a landmark work in 20th-century American literature.

• Feb. 27 Yulii Borisovich Khariton

  Yulii Borisovich Khariton was a prominent Russian physicist who played a crucial role in the Soviet nuclear weapons program during the Cold War.

• Feb. 27 André Leducq

  André Leducq was a prominent French road cyclist who won the Tour de France twice, in 1930 and 1932, establishing himself as a significant figure in early 20th-century cycling.

• Feb. 29 Jimmy Dorsey

  Renowned American saxophonist, composer, and big band leader who was a key figure in the swing era with the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra.

• Feb. 29 Pepper Martin

  Professional baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals, known for his exceptional speed and versatility on the field during the 1930s.