Famous people and celebrities born in August 1908

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in August 1908! 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.

• Aug. 5 Harold Holt

  Australian Prime Minister who served from 1966 to 1967, known for increasing Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War and introducing decimal currency. He mysteriously disappeared while swimming at Cheviot Beach in Victoria, which became a famous national incident.

• Aug. 6 Helen Jacobs

  Prominent American tennis player and naval commander who was a significant figure in women's sports during the early 20th century.

• Aug. 8 Arthur J Goldberg

  Prominent American jurist who served as a Supreme Court Justice from 1962 to 1965 and later as United Nations Ambassador, playing significant roles in law and diplomacy.

• Aug. 9 Tommaso Landolfi

  Tommaso Landolfi was a prominent Italian writer known for his surreal and experimental literary style, blending elements of fantasy, humor, and psychological depth in his works across multiple genres.

• Aug. 9 A I Bezzerides

  A.I. Bezzerides was an American screenwriter and novelist known for his hard-boiled crime fiction and notable film adaptations, particularly in the film noir genre.

• Aug. 11 Don Freeman

  Renowned American children's book illustrator and author, best known for creating beloved characters like Corduroy the bear.

• Aug. 13 Gene Raymond

  American actor and singer who was active in film, television, and theater during the 1930s and 1940s. He was married to actress Jeanette MacDonald and had a notable career in Hollywood.

• Aug. 15 Otto Kerner

  Prominent American politician who served as Governor of Illinois and later became a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge in Chicago, known for his political career in the 1960s.

• Aug. 15 Pierre Meunier

  French politician and notable member of the French Resistance during World War II, closely associated with resistance leader Jean Moulin.

• Aug. 16 William Keepers Maxwell

  Prominent American novelist, editor, and essayist known for his significant contributions to 20th-century literature and publishing.

• Aug. 18 Edgar Faure

  Prominent French politician who served as Prime Minister and played a crucial role in educational reforms following the 1968 student protests. He was a lawyer, law professor, and member of the French Academy with a distinguished three-decade political career.

• Aug. 19 Collier Young

  Influential American film producer and television scriptwriter active in the 1950s and 1960s, known for creating the popular TV series 'Father Knows Best' and producing notable films like 'The Hitch-Hiker' and 'The Bigamist'.

• Aug. 20 Al López

  Hall of Fame baseball manager and player who was a key figure in Major League Baseball during the mid-20th century. He managed teams like the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.

• Aug. 21 David Farrar

  British actor known for his roles in films like 'Beat Girl' and 'I Accuse', who was active during the mid-20th century cinema.

• Aug. 21 M M Kaye

  Renowned British writer best known for her historical novel 'The Far Pavilions', which explored life in colonial India.

• Aug. 22 Henri Cartier-Bresson

  Renowned French photographer considered a pioneer of street photography and modern photojournalism. He co-founded the Magnum Photos agency and significantly influenced 20th-century visual storytelling.

• Aug. 23 Arthur Adamov

  Arthur Adamov was a prominent French-Russian playwright known for his absurdist theater works, particularly his play 'Paolo Paoli'. He was an important figure in the post-World War II avant-garde theater movement.

• Aug. 24 Shivaram Rajguru

  Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who was executed for his role in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders during the Indian independence movement.

• Aug. 26 Walter Bruno Henning

  Renowned Prussian-American linguist and scholar specializing in Iranian languages and studies, known for significant academic contributions in his field.

• Aug. 27 Don Bradman

  Considered the greatest batsman in cricket history, Don Bradman holds the world record for the highest batting average in test cricket. His extraordinary performance made him a national hero in Australia and a global sports legend.

• Aug. 27 Lyndon Johnson

  36th President of the United States who assumed office after John F. Kennedy's assassination. He implemented significant social welfare programs like Medicare and pursued the 'Great Society' agenda to combat poverty and racism.

• Aug. 28 Roger Tory Peterson

  Pioneering American ornithologist who revolutionized bird identification guides and wildlife conservation.

• Aug. 29 Robert Merle

  A prominent French writer known for science fiction, journalism, history, and novels. He was a versatile intellectual who contributed significantly to French literature.

• Aug. 30 Fred MacMurray

  Renowned American actor famous for TV series 'My Three Sons' and classic films like 'Double Indemnity'. Successful in both comedy and dramatic roles during Hollywood's golden age.

• Aug. 30 Leonor Fini

  Surrealist painter, illustrator, and designer known for her distinctive and provocative artistic style. Influential in the European art scene of the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 31 William Saroyan

  William Saroyan was a prominent Armenian-American writer known for his poignant short stories and plays that captured the immigrant experience. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1940 for 'The Time of Your Life', which he famously declined. His works like 'The Human Comedy' remain significant contributions to 20th-century American literature.