Famous people and celebrities born in April 1913

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in April 1913! 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.

  • John Blofeld
    April 2 John Blofeld

    John Blofeld was a prominent British writer and scholar specializing in Eastern philosophy, particularly Taoism. He authored several influential books about Asian spiritual traditions, including 'Taoism: The Road to Immortality'. His writings uniquely captured the mystical landscapes and hermit cultures of early 20th-century China.

  • Benny Lynch
    April 2 Benny Lynch

    Benny Lynch was a notable Scottish-American boxer in the flyweight division, known for his skill and competitive spirit in the early to mid-20th century boxing scene.

  • Per Borten
    April 3 Per Borten

    Norwegian lawyer and politician who served as the 18th Prime Minister of Norway from 1965 to 1971, playing a significant role in Norwegian political history during the mid-20th century.

  • Muddy Waters
    April 4 Muddy Waters

    Legendary blues musician who profoundly influenced rock and roll, known as the 'father of modern Chicago blues'. [bio]

  • Jules Léger
    April 4 Jules Léger

    Canadian journalist and politician who served as the 21st Governor General of Canada from 1974 to 1979.

  • Antoni Clavé
    April 5 Antoni Clavé

    Renowned Catalan painter, sculptor, and graphic artist who was a significant figure in 20th-century Spanish art. He worked in various styles including surrealism and abstract expressionism. Clavé was also known for his innovative work in theater set design.

  • Charles Vanik
    April 7 Charles Vanik

    Prominent American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, known for his significant contributions to foreign policy and congressional work.

  • Lise Delamare
    April 9 Lise Delamare

    Renowned French stage and film actress who had a significant career in mid-20th century French theater and cinema.

  • Stefan Heym
    April 10 Stefan Heym

    Stefan Heym was a prominent German-Jewish writer and political activist who fled Nazi Germany, served in the US Army during World War II, and later became an important literary figure in East Germany.

  • Oleg Cassini
    April 11 Oleg Cassini

    Renowned fashion designer who was Jackie Kennedy's official White House couturier, famous for creating her iconic style during the early 1960s. He was a sophisticated international figure who bridged European aristocracy with American high society. His career spanned fashion design, Hollywood, and military service.

  • Keiko Fukuda
    April 12 Keiko Fukuda

    First woman to receive a 9th-degree black belt in judo, she was a pioneering martial artist who dedicated her life to teaching and promoting judo for women in the United States.

  • Dave Albritton
    April 13 Dave Albritton

    American Olympic high jumper who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, winning a silver medal and representing African American athletes during a challenging historical period.

  • Kermit Tyler
    April 13 Kermit Tyler

    American military pilot who served during World War II, notable for his role in the early warning system during the Pearl Harbor attack.

  • Jean Fournet
    April 14 Jean Fournet

    Renowned French classical music conductor who had a significant career in orchestral and operatic performances during the mid-20th century.

  • John Howard
    April 14 John Howard

    American actor known for his roles in classic Hollywood films like 'Lost Horizon' and 'The Philadelphia Story', and later for television appearances including 'Days of Our Lives'.

  • Les Tremayne
    April 16 Les Tremayne

    American character actor known for his roles in science fiction films like 'The Angry Red Planet' and radio adaptations of 'War of the Worlds'.

  • Kenneth Carpenter
    April 19 Kenneth Carpenter

    American Olympic athlete who won gold in discus throwing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, representing the United States during a historically significant sporting event.

  • Willi Hennig
    April 20 Willi Hennig

    Renowned German biologist and zoologist who founded phylogenetic systematics, a fundamental approach to biological classification and evolutionary relationships.

  • Ernest Bour
    April 20 Ernest Bour

    French conductor famous for recording Ligeti's 'Atmosphères' and contributing to the iconic soundtrack of Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

  • Norman Parkinson
    April 21 Norman Parkinson

    Renowned British fashion photographer who revolutionized portrait and fashion photography in the 20th century, working for prestigious magazines like Vogue and capturing iconic images of models and celebrities.

  • Dieter Grau
    April 24 Dieter Grau

    German-American aerospace engineer who made significant contributions to NASA's early space programs, particularly during the Apollo missions.

  • Hugh McLaren
    April 25 Hugh McLaren

    Scottish surgeon and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Birmingham, who made significant contributions to medical education in the mid-20th century.

  • Philip Abelson
    April 27 Philip Abelson

    Renowned American physicist and science administrator who made significant contributions to nuclear physics and scientific research, particularly during World War II and the Manhattan Project.

  • Luz Long
    April 27 Luz Long

    German long jumper who famously showed sportsmanship towards Jesse Owens during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, becoming a symbol of humanity during the Nazi era.