Famous people and celebrities born in March 1911

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in March 1911! 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 1 Rina Ketty

  Renowned Italian-French singer of the mid-20th century, known for her melodic performances in the chanson tradition and popular during the 1930s and 1940s.

• March 3 Jean Harlow

  Jean Harlow was a legendary platinum blonde Hollywood actress of the 1930s, known for her iconic roles in films like 'Hell's Angels' and 'Red Dust'. She was a sex symbol who revolutionized the image of women in cinema during the pre-Code Hollywood era.

• March 4 Charles Greville

  Charles Greville was the 7th Earl of Warwick, an English actor known for his contributions to theater and film during the mid-20th century.

• March 8 Alan Hovhaness

  Alan Hovhaness was an influential American composer known for his innovative and spiritual musical compositions, particularly works like 'Lousadzak' that blended Eastern and Western musical traditions.

• March 9 Clara Rockmore

  Clara Rockmore was a pioneering virtuoso of the theremin, an early electronic musical instrument, and is considered one of the most important performers in the instrument's history. She elevated the theremin from a novelty to a serious concert instrument through her exceptional technique and musicality. Her performances and recordings significantly influenced electronic music development in the 20th century.

• March 12 Gustavo Díaz Ordaz

  Gustavo Díaz Ordaz was a prominent Mexican politician who served as the 49th President of Mexico from 1964 to 1970. He was a key figure in the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and led Mexico during a complex period of political and social transformation.

• March 13 L. Ron Hubbard

  Controversial American author and religious leader who founded the Church of Scientology, a significant new religious movement in the 20th century that blends science fiction, psychology, and spiritual beliefs.

• March 13 Ron Lafayette Hubbard

  Ron lafayette hubbard is best known as the founder of the church of scientology and for his science fiction writing.

• March 16 Josef Mengele

  Nazi SS doctor infamously known as the 'Angel of Death' at Auschwitz concentration camp, who conducted horrific medical experiments on prisoners during World War II and later fled to South America to escape prosecution.

• March 16 Harper Goff in Fort Collins

  Renowned Disney artist and designer who created the iconic Nautilus submarine for '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' and designed numerous attractions for Disneyland and Epcot, earning Disney Legend status in 1993.

• March 16 Pierre Harmel

  Influential Belgian politician who played a crucial role in transforming NATO's approach during the Cold War and was instrumental in negotiating the Helsinki Agreements in 1975.

• March 19 Simone Renant

  French actress known for her work in mid-20th century cinema, with a notable career in French film industry.

• March 20 Alfonso Garcia Robles

  Mexican diplomat and politician who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982 for his significant contributions to international peace efforts.

• March 20 Paul Fraisse

  Renowned French psychologist who made significant contributions to experimental and comparative psychology, serving in key academic leadership roles throughout his career.

• March 24 Joseph Barbera

  Joseph Barbera was a legendary American animator, cartoonist, and television producer who co-founded Hanna-Barbera, one of the most influential animation studios in history, creating iconic cartoon characters like The Flintstones and Scooby-Doo. [bio]

• March 25 Jack Ruby

  Nightclub owner who famously killed Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin of President John F. Kennedy, in a live televised shooting in 1963.

• March 26 Tennessee Williams

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright who revolutionized modern theater with his powerful, emotionally charged works. He wrote numerous critically acclaimed plays that were later adapted into successful films, including 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'The Glass Menagerie'.

• March 26 Sir Bernard Katz

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning the humoral transmitters in the nerve terminals and the mechanism for their storage, release and inactivation

• March 28 John Langshaw Austin

  Influential British language philosopher known for his work in ordinary language philosophy and speech act theory.

• March 29 Brigitte Horney

  Renowned German actress of stage, film, and television, known for her versatile performances and being the daughter of famous psychoanalyst Karen Horney.

• March 29 J. L. Austin

  Influential British philosopher known for his significant contributions to language philosophy and speech act theory, particularly in ordinary language philosophy.

• March 31 Freddie Green

  Renowned American jazz guitarist who was a key member of Count Basie's orchestra, known for his distinctive rhythm guitar style that significantly influenced big band and swing music.