Famous people and celebrities born in March 1905

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in March 1905! 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.

March 2 Marc Blitzstein
American composer from Philadelphia, known for his influential musical work 'Cradle Will Rock', a significant piece in 20th-century American musical theater.
March 2 Maurice Bayrou
French political figure who served as a socialist party deputy, state secretary, and senator from 1955 to 1977, with notable roles including vice president of the senate from 1965 to 1968.
March 3 Marie Glory
Marie Glory was a prominent French actress who specialized in silent films during the 1920s and 1930s, making her first film appearance in 1924 with the silent movie 'Les Miracles des Loups'. She continued her acting career into the 1960s, representing an important era of early French cinema.
March 5 László Benedek
Hungarian-American film director known for notable works like 'The Wild One' starring Marlon Brando. He was a significant figure in mid-20th century cinema, bridging European and American filmmaking styles.
March 6 Bob Wills
Legendary American western swing musician, bandleader, and pioneer of country music who significantly influenced the development of the genre in the early to mid-20th century.
March 6 Nagako
Empress Dowager Kōjun of Japan, wife of Emperor Hirohito, who witnessed a transformative century of Japanese history from imperial power to post-war reconstruction.
March 9 Félix Labisse
Prominent French surrealist painter, set designer, and artist known for his imaginative and provocative artworks during the mid-20th century.
March 9 Grigori Kozintsev
Renowned Soviet film director from Kiev, famous for his groundbreaking adaptations of Shakespeare's plays 'Hamlet' and 'King Lear'.
March 12 Takashi Shimura
Renowned Japanese actor famous for his iconic roles in Akira Kurosawa's classic films 'Rashomon' and 'Seven Samurai', who significantly influenced Japanese cinema during the mid-20th century.
March 14 Raymond Aron
Raymond Aron was a prominent French intellectual who significantly contributed to political sociology, liberal theory, and Cold War analysis. He was a leading critic of totalitarian ideologies and a key figure in 20th-century French philosophical thought. Aron was known for his rigorous analysis of international relations and critique of Marxist perspectives.
March 15 Berthold Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg
German military officer and key figure in the July 20 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler during World War II. He was executed for his role in the resistance against the Nazi regime.
March 18 Robert Donat
Renowned British actor famous for his iconic roles in 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' and '39 Steps', winning an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1939. He was a versatile performer known for his distinctive voice and compelling screen presence.
March 19 Albert Speer
Albert Speer was a prominent Nazi architect and minister who served as Hitler's chief architect and later Minister of Armaments during World War II. He was one of the few Nazi leaders who acknowledged responsibility for the regime's crimes during the Nuremberg trials. After serving 20 years in Spandau Prison, he wrote a memoir that provided unique insights into the …
March 21 Phyllis McGinley
Phyllis McGinley was an acclaimed American poet and writer who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1961, known for her witty and insightful suburban poetry that captured mid-20th century American life.
March 22 Edmond Roudnitska
Legendary French perfumer who created iconic fragrances for Christian Dior, revolutionizing the perfume industry.
March 22 Ruth Page
Pioneering American choreographer who significantly influenced ballet in the United States.
March 23 Lale Andersen
German chanson singer-songwriter famous for her iconic wartime song 'Lili Marleen', which became a cross-border musical phenomenon during World War II.
March 23 Joan Crawford
Iconic Hollywood actress of the Golden Age, known for her powerful performances and distinctive screen presence.
March 23 Paul Grimault
Renowned French animator known for his delicately styled traditional animated films with satirical humor and lyrical storytelling.
March 24 Gebhard Frei
Swiss academic specializing in philosophy and comparative religion, Gebhard Frei was a prominent professor at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich. He made significant contributions to psychological and religious scholarship through his editorial work and numerous academic articles.
March 25 Albrecht Mertz von Quirnheim
German army officer who was a key conspirator in the July 20, 1944 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. He was executed for his role in the resistance against the Nazi regime.
March 27 Viktor E. Frankl
Renowned psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor who developed logotherapy and wrote 'Man's Search for Meaning'.
March 27 Leroy Carr
Influential blues musician of the 1930s who significantly impacted urban blues piano style and influenced many later musicians.
March 27 Elsie MacGill
First female aircraft designer in Canada, known as the 'Queen of the Hurricanes' for her work during World War II.
March 29 Philip Ahn
Philip Ahn was a pioneering Asian-American actor who appeared in numerous Hollywood films and television shows, often breaking racial barriers in the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.
March 31 Robert Stevenson
Renowned English film director known for directing classic Disney movies like 'Mary Poppins' and numerous other significant films in the mid-20th century.