Famous people and celebrities born in February 1908

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

• Feb. 1 George Pal

  Renowned Hungarian-American animator, film producer, and pioneer in science fiction and special effects filmmaking.

• Feb. 1 Gene Sheldon

  American actor known for his role in Zorro, who passed away at age 72.

• Feb. 2 Renzo Rossellini

  Renzo Rossellini was an accomplished Italian composer and musician from a renowned artistic family, best known as the brother of famous film director Roberto Rossellini.

• Feb. 4 Julian Bell

  Julian Bell was a notable English poet, academic, and writer associated with the Bloomsbury Group. He was the son of Vanessa Bell and nephew of Virginia Woolf. Bell tragically died during the Spanish Civil War while serving as an ambulance driver.

• Feb. 5 Eugen Weidmann

  Notorious German serial killer who claimed to have murdered 86 people, primarily motivated by robbery and small financial gains. He was the last person publicly executed by guillotine in France.

• Feb. 5 Peg Entwistle

  Tragic Hollywood actress known for her dramatic suicide by jumping from the Hollywood Sign, which later became a symbol of failed Hollywood dreams.

• Feb. 6 Amintore Fanfani

  Duplicate of Amintore Fanfani record

• Feb. 6 Edward Lansdale

  Influential US Air Force officer and CIA operative who played a significant role in counterinsurgency strategies during the Cold War, particularly in the Philippines and Vietnam. He was the inspiration for characters in Graham Greene's 'The Quiet American' and other works.

• Feb. 7 Buster Crabbe

  Olympic gold medalist swimmer and Hollywood actor known for adventure films and westerns, including playing Tarzan in a 1933 serial. He was a prominent athlete and screen star during the 1930s and 1940s.

• Feb. 11 Philip Dunne

  Prominent Hollywood filmmaker who worked as a director, producer, and screenwriter during the Golden Age of cinema, known for significant contributions to film industry.

• Feb. 11 Vivian Fuchs

  Renowned British geologist and polar explorer famous for leading the first successful crossing of Antarctica in 1958 during the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition.

• Feb. 12 Jean Effel

  Jean Effel was a renowned French artist known for his distinctive satirical cartoons, illustrations, and journalistic work during the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 12 Olga Benário Prestes

  Olga Benário Prestes was a German-Brazilian communist activist who played a significant role in political resistance and was married to prominent Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes.

• Feb. 13 Sulo Nurmela

  Finnish Olympic athlete who won a gold medal in the 4x100m relay during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, representing Finland in track and field.

• Feb. 15 Sarto Fournier

  Sarto Fournier was a prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 38th mayor of Montreal from 1957 to 1960. He played a significant role in the city's political landscape during the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 17 Red Barber

  Legendary American sportscaster who worked for the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees, known for his distinctive broadcasting style and significant contribution to baseball radio commentary.

• Feb. 17 Bo Yibo

  Prominent Chinese politician who served as Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China.

• Feb. 22 John Mills

  Renowned British actor who had a distinguished career spanning several decades, winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1970 for 'Ryan's Daughter'. He was a versatile performer who made significant contributions to British cinema from the 1930s to the 1970s.

• Feb. 22 Rómulo Betancourt

  Influential Venezuelan politician known as the 'Father of Venezuelan Democracy', who served as president from 1945 to 1948 and again from 1959 to 1964. He played a crucial role in establishing democratic governance in Venezuela after years of dictatorship.

• Feb. 23 William McMahon

  William McMahon was an Australian politician who served as the 20th Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972. He was a prominent member of the Liberal Party and played a significant role in Australian political history during the early 1970s.

• Feb. 24 Telford Taylor

  Telford Taylor was a prominent American lawyer who served as a key military prosecutor during the Nuremberg trials, playing a crucial role in bringing Nazi war criminals to justice after World War II.

• Feb. 25 Frank G Slaughter

  Frank G. Slaughter was a prolific American physician who became a renowned novelist, writing numerous medical and historical fiction books that gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 26 Tex Avery

  Tex Avery was a pioneering American animator who revolutionized cartoon comedy, creating iconic characters and innovative animation techniques for Warner Bros. and MGM during the Golden Age of Animation.

• Feb. 29 Balthus

  Renowned Polish-French painter known for his controversial and provocative artworks, with a unique style that challenged traditional artistic conventions and explored complex psychological themes.

• Feb. 29 Dee Brown

  American author and historian famous for his groundbreaking book 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee', which critically examined the Native American experience during westward expansion.

• Feb. 29 Alf Gover

  English cricketer and coach (d. 2001)