Famous people and celebrities born in August 1910

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in August 1910! 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. 1 Gerda Taro

  Pioneering war photographer who documented the Spanish Civil War and is remembered as a courageous photojournalist who died on the front lines.

• Aug. 1 Walter Scharf

  Renowned American film and television composer known for his musical scores in numerous Hollywood productions during the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 4 Anita Page

  Prominent American actress of the silent film and early sound era, known for her roles in MGM productions during the late 1920s and early 1930s. She was one of the most popular actresses of her time and worked with notable stars like Buster Keaton.

• Aug. 4 William Schuman

  Renowned American composer and music educator who served as president of the Juilliard School and Lincoln Center. He was a significant figure in 20th-century American classical music and won the Pulitzer Prize for Music.

• Aug. 5 Bruno Coquatrix

  Influential French entertainment producer who managed Paris Olympia, a legendary music hall. He played a crucial role in discovering and promoting emerging musical talents while bringing international stars to Paris.

• Aug. 6 Charles Crichton

  Renowned British film director and editor known for his significant contributions to British comedy, particularly with Ealing Studios. He directed classic films like 'A Fish Called Wanda' and was a respected figure in the film industry.

• Aug. 6 Adoniran Barbosa

  Iconic Brazilian musician and composer who was a key figure in São Paulo's samba and popular music scene. He is considered one of the most important Brazilian musicians of the 20th century.

• Aug. 8 Sylvia Sidney

  Prominent American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Sabotage', 'Beetlejuice', and various crime dramas of the 1930s and 1940s.

• Aug. 9 Robert Van Gulik

  Dutch orientalist, diplomat, musician, and writer best known for his Judge Dee historical mystery novels, which were inspired by an 18th-century Chinese detective story. He was a notable scholar of Chinese culture and literature who popularized traditional Chinese detective fiction in the West.

• Aug. 11 Philippe Agostini

  French film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer known for his artistic contributions to French cinema. He was married to Odette Joyeux, a notable playwright and novelist.

• Aug. 12 Jane Wyatt

  Renowned American actress known for her roles in television and film, particularly in the classic sitcom 'Father Knows Best'.

• Aug. 12 Yusof bin Ishak

  First President of Singapore, a prominent journalist and political leader who played a crucial role in the country's early independence.

• Aug. 13 Tullio Crali

  Tullio Crali was a prominent Italian Futurist artist and architect known for his aeropittura (airplane painting) style, which celebrated aviation and technological progress during the early 20th century.

• Aug. 14 Willy Ronis

  Renowned French photographer known for his humanist photography style, capturing poignant scenes of everyday life in mid-20th century France, particularly in Paris.

• Aug. 15 Pierre Schaeffer

  Pioneering French composer and engineer, considered a key figure in the development of musique concrète and electronic music in the 20th century.

• Aug. 16 Mae Clarke

  Mae Clarke was a prominent Hollywood actress famous for her role in the classic horror film 'Frankenstein' and her significant contributions to early cinema.

• Aug. 16 Gloria Blondell

  Gloria Blondell was an American film and television actress active during the mid-20th century, known for her work in Hollywood's golden era.

• Aug. 19 Saint Alphonsa

  First woman of Indian origin to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church, known for her extraordinary devotion and spiritual life in Kerala, India.

• Aug. 20 Eero Saarinen

  Renowned Finnish-American architect and designer famous for pioneering modernist architecture and iconic structures like the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. He was a significant figure in mid-20th century design, creating innovative buildings and furniture that blended organic forms with technological precision.

• Aug. 23 Giuseppe Meazza

  Giuseppe Meazza was a legendary Italian footballer who played as a forward and midfielder for Inter Milan and the Italian national team. He was considered one of the most talented players of his era, known for his exceptional technical skills and goal-scoring ability. Meazza was so famous that the San Siro stadium in Milan was renamed 'San Siro-Meazza' in his …

• Aug. 24 Bernhard Heiden

  Notable 20th-century composer known for his classical music compositions and academic contributions.

• Aug. 25 Dorothea Tanning

  Renowned surrealist artist who was a pivotal figure in the 20th-century art movement, known for her innovative paintings, sculptures, and writings that challenged traditional artistic boundaries.

• Aug. 26 Mère Teresa

  Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who dedicated her life to serving the poor and sick in Calcutta, India. She founded the Missionaries of Charity and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work. Her selfless service and compassion made her a global symbol of charity and kindness.

• Aug. 27 Mother Teresa

  Albanian-born Roman Catholic nun who dedicated her life to serving the poor in Calcutta, India. She founded the Missionaries of Charity and was globally recognized for her humanitarian work. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her compassionate service to humanity.

• Aug. 28 Tjalling Koopmans

  ECO - Dutch-american economist and mathematician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1910)

• Aug. 29 Vivien Thomas

  Pioneering African American surgical technician who developed groundbreaking techniques for treating blue baby syndrome and trained numerous cardiac surgeons at Johns Hopkins University.

• Aug. 30 Roger Bushell

  British Royal Air Force officer known for his leadership in organizing escape attempts during World War II, famously portrayed in the film 'The Great Escape'. He was a key figure in prisoner of war resistance and was ultimately executed by the Gestapo in 1944.