Famous people and celebrities born in November 1904

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

• Nov. 1 Laura LaPlante

  Laura LaPlante was a prominent American silent film actress who was active during the 1920s and early 1930s, known for her roles in comedies and horror films like 'The Cat and the Canary'.

• Nov. 3 Jennie Lee

  Jennie Lee was a prominent Scottish politician, author, and Labour Party member who served as a Minister of State for Arts. She was married to Aneurin Bevan, another significant Labour Party figure, and together they were known as Britain's first husband-and-wife parliamentary team.

• Nov. 5 Bruno Ducati

  Bruno Ducati was a pioneering Italian entrepreneur who, along with his brothers, founded the legendary Ducati motorcycle company. He played a crucial role in developing the innovative 'Cucciolo' (Puppy) motorbike, which became immensely popular after World War II and laid the foundation for Ducati's global motorcycle legacy.

• Nov. 8 William Kininmonth

  Scottish architect renowned for blending modern architectural design with traditional Scottish vernacular styles. He created significant works like Adam House in Chambers Street (1954) and Mary Erskine's School at Ravelston (1966).

• Nov. 11 Alger Hiss

  American lawyer and government official who was controversially accused of being a Soviet spy during the Cold War, sparking significant political debate and legal proceedings.

• Nov. 12 Jacques Tourneur

  Jacques Tourneur was a renowned French film director famous for classic film noir and horror movies like "Out of the Past" and "Cat People". He made significant contributions to RKO Studios' horror genre during the mid-20th century.

• Nov. 13 H. C. Potter

  H. C. Potter was a prominent American film and theater director known for his significant contributions to mid-20th century entertainment. He directed numerous films and was an influential figure in the American entertainment industry during the 1930s and 1940s.

• Nov. 14 Dick Powell

  Versatile Hollywood star who successfully transitioned from musical performer to dramatic actor and film director, known for his roles in musicals and film noir.

• Nov. 14 Harold Larwood

  Legendary English-Australian cricketer known for his exceptional fast bowling technique during the Bodyline series of the 1930s.

• Nov. 16 Nnamdi Azikiwe

  Prominent Nigerian nationalist leader who served as the country's first president and governor-general, playing a crucial role in Nigeria's independence movement and early post-colonial governance.

• Nov. 17 Isamu Noguchi

  Isamu Noguchi was a renowned Japanese-American artist, landscape architect, and industrial designer who significantly influenced modern sculpture and public spaces. He is famous for his innovative sculptures, furniture designs, and architectural works that blended Eastern and Western aesthetic principles. Noguchi's diverse portfolio includes public art installations, stage designs, and iconic furniture pieces like the Noguchi coffee table.

• Nov. 18 Alan Lennox-Boyd

  Alan Lennox-Boyd was a prominent British Conservative politician who served as Secretary of State for the Colonies during the late colonial era, playing a significant role in British imperial administration.

• Nov. 19 Nathan Leopold

  Nathan Leopold was one half of the infamous Leopold and Loeb duo, who committed a shocking murder in 1924 that captivated the American public. He and Richard Loeb killed 14-year-old Bobby Franks in what they believed would be a 'perfect crime', driven by their belief in their intellectual superiority. After being sentenced to life imprisonment, Leopold was paroled in 1958 …

• Nov. 19 Nathan Freudenthal Leopold

  Jr., american murderer (d. 1971)

• Nov. 21 Coleman Hawkins

  Coleman Hawkins was a pioneering jazz tenor saxophonist who significantly shaped the development of bebop and swing music. He is widely considered the first important tenor saxophonist in jazz history and influenced generations of musicians with his innovative improvisational style. Known as the 'Father of the Tenor Saxophone', Hawkins was particularly famous for his groundbreaking 1939 recording of 'Body and …

• Nov. 22 Louis Néel

  PHY - French physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2000)

• Nov. 22 Louis Eugène Félix Néel

  Nobel Prize laureate for fundamental work and discoveries concerning antiferromagnetism and ferrimagnetism which have led to important applications in solid state physics

• Nov. 24 Albert Ross Tilley

  Canadian military surgeon who made significant contributions to medical practices during World War II, known for his innovative surgical techniques and leadership in field medicine.

• Nov. 25 Ba Jin

  Renowned Chinese novelist and writer who was a significant figure in modern Chinese literature, known for his progressive and humanistic works.

• Nov. 25 Lillian Copeland

  Pioneering American Olympic athlete who excelled in discus throwing and shot put, winning gold medals and breaking records in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.

• Nov. 25 Jessie Royce Landis [Medbury]

  American actress best known for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's classic film 'North by Northwest', a memorable character actress of her era.

• Nov. 27 Hans Genuit

  Hans Genuit was a German writer, editor, and astrology researcher who founded the cosmobiosophic association and professional astrologers' association. He edited the 'Astrologische Monatshefte' magazine from 1946-1963 and authored 'Practice of Biorhythm' in 1977.

• Nov. 28 Nancy Mitford

  British novelist and writer renowned for her witty social satires about the English upper class, particularly famous for her novels 'Pursuit of Love' and works on historical figures like Frederick the Great.

• Nov. 29 Egon Eiermann

  Prominent German architect famous for designing the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin, a significant post-war architectural landmark.

• Nov. 29 Kay Johnson

  American actress known for her roles in early Hollywood films, including 'Of Human Bondage', a significant work of cinema in the 1930s.

• Nov. 30 Clyfford Still

  Clyfford Still was a pioneering Abstract Expressionist painter known for his large-scale, color-saturated canvases that dramatically transformed modern art. He was a key figure in the New York School and significantly influenced the development of abstract painting in the mid-20th century.