Famous people and celebrities born in June 1906

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in June 1906! 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.

• June 1 Jean Marconi

  French actor who worked extensively in theatre, television, and film during the mid-20th century, with a notable career in Paris.

• June 3 Josephine Baker

  Iconic African-American performer who became a French citizen and resistance fighter during World War II. She was a groundbreaking entertainer, civil rights activist, and international star who challenged racial boundaries in the early 20th century.

• June 5 Kenneth Anderson

  British military officer who served as Governor of Gibraltar, with a distinguished career in the British Army during the mid-20th century.

• June 6 Max August Zorn

  Max August Zorn was a prominent German mathematician known for Zorn's Lemma, a fundamental theorem in set theory and mathematical logic with significant implications in abstract algebra and topology.

• June 7 Glen Gray

  Glen Gray was an American saxophonist and big band leader active in the early to mid-20th century. He was known for his contributions to jazz and swing music during the big band era.

• June 13 Bruno de Finetti

  Renowned Italian mathematician and statistician who made significant contributions to probability theory and Bayesian inference, particularly known for his work on subjective probability.

• June 14 Margaret Bourke-White

  Pioneering American documentary photographer and photojournalist, famous for her World War II and Great Depression era images, and the first female war correspondent allowed to work in combat zones.

• June 15 Léon Degrelle

  Léon Degrelle was a notorious Belgian fascist politician and Waffen-SS officer who led the collaborationist Rexist Party during World War II and was a prominent Nazi sympathizer.

• June 16 Paolo Stoppa

  Renowned Italian actor who excelled in both stage and film performances. He was a prominent figure in Italian cinema during the mid-20th century and passed away from leukemia in 1988.

• June 19 Ernst Chain

  Renowned German-Irish biochemist and Nobel Prize laureate who played a crucial role in the development of penicillin. A significant scientific contributor of the 20th century.

• June 19 Ernst Boris Chain

  MED - German-irish biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1979)

• June 19 Walter Rauff

  Nazi SS officer responsible for developing mobile gas vans used in Holocaust mass killings during World War II. Notorious war criminal who escaped prosecution after the war.

• June 19 Jean-Jacques Guerlain

  Renowned French perfumer from the famous Guerlain perfume dynasty. Son of Jacques Guerlain, he continued the family's prestigious legacy in the fragrance industry.

• June 20 Catherine Cookson

  Catherine Cookson was a prolific and beloved British novelist who wrote over 100 books, primarily historical fiction set in the industrial landscape of North East England. Her works often explored themes of social class, hardship, and resilience, making her one of the most popular authors of her time.

• June 21 Nusch Éluard

  Nusch Éluard was a prominent figure in the Surrealist movement, known for her artistic collaborations, modeling for artists like Man Ray, and her relationship with poet Paul Éluard.

• June 22 Billy Wilder

  Legendary Hollywood filmmaker who revolutionized cinema with his versatile storytelling and critical acclaim. He directed iconic films like 'Some Like It Hot' and 'Sunset Boulevard', winning multiple Academy Awards. Wilder was a quintessential writer-director who significantly influenced American cinema.

• June 22 Anne Morrow Lindbergh

  Accomplished American author, aviator, and wife of famous pilot Charles Lindbergh. She was a pioneering writer who explored themes of personal growth, family, and women's roles in mid-20th century America.

• June 26 Alberto Rabagliati

  Renowned Italian entertainer who rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s, winning the 'successor to Valentino' contest and making a significant impact in Hollywood as a singer, actor, and director.

• June 26 Stefan Andres

  Prominent German writer known for his diverse literary works including poetry, plays, and novels. He was a significant literary figure of the mid-20th century.

• June 27 Vernon Watkins

  Vernon Watkins was a prominent Welsh poet and painter, known for his significant contributions to 20th-century British poetry. He was associated with the Dylan Thomas literary circle in Wales and was highly respected in literary circles.

• June 28 Maria Goeppert-Mayer

  Renowned Polish-American physicist who won the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics, particularly the nuclear shell model.

• June 29 Ivan Chernyakhovsky

  Soviet military commander and Army General who was one of the youngest generals in the Red Army during World War II. He played a crucial role in several major Eastern Front battles and was killed in action near Königsberg in 1945.

• June 29 Heinz Harmel

  Prominent Waffen-SS officer who served during World War II, known for his military leadership and awarded multiple high-level Nazi military decorations. He commanded the 10th SS Panzer Division 'Frundsberg' and was a significant figure in German military operations.

• June 30 Anthony Mann

  Renowned American film director known for Western and film noir genres, famous for directing classics like 'El Cid' and 'The Last Frontier'.