Famous people and celebrities born in April 1914

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in April 1914! 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.

• April 1 Octavio Paz

  Nobel Prize-winning Mexican poet, essayist, and diplomat who significantly influenced 20th-century literature.

• April 2 Alec Guinness

  Legendary British actor who won an Oscar for 'Bridge on the River Kwai' and was renowned for his versatile performances in classic films like 'The Lavender Hill Mob' and 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'. He was a highly respected performer known for his remarkable character acting and range. [bio]

• April 3 Sam Manekshaw

  Sam Manekshaw was a distinguished Indian Army officer who served as Chief of the Army Staff and was instrumental in India's victory during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. He was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.

• April 4 Marguerite Duras

  Author of more than 70 books and plays, plus adaptations for cinema, by south vietnamese-french authors. she was representative for the

• April 5 Felice Borel

  Prominent Italian footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s, known for his exceptional skills with Juventus and the Italian national team.

• April 7 Ralph Flanagan

  Ralph Flanagan was a notable American big band pianist, composer, and conductor during the swing era, known for his contributions to popular music in the mid-20th century.

• April 8 María Félix

  María Félix was a legendary Mexican film actress who dominated Latin American cinema during the 1940s and 1950s. Known as 'La Doña', she was renowned for her extraordinary beauty, powerful screen presence, and iconic roles in Mexican golden age cinema. She is considered one of the most significant and influential actresses in Spanish-language film history. [bio]

• April 9 Robert Giroux

  Prominent American book editor who worked with significant literary figures like T.S. Eliot and worked at prestigious publishing houses Harcourt Brace and Simon & Schuster.

• April 11 Norman McLaren

  Pioneering Canadian animator known for experimental film techniques who won an Academy Award in 1953 for his groundbreaking short film 'Neighbours'. He significantly influenced animation art through innovative visual and sound approaches.

• April 12 Armen Alchian

  Armen Alchian was a renowned American economist and professor at UCLA, widely recognized for his significant contributions to microeconomic theory and institutional economics.

• April 13 Orhan Veli Kanık

  Prominent Turkish poet known for modernizing Turkish poetry and being a key figure in the Garip Movement, which revolutionized poetic expression in Turkey during the mid-20th century.

• April 16 John Hodiak

  John Hodiak was a notable American actor who transitioned from radio to film, gaining prominence with Alfred Hitchcock's 'Lifeboat' in 1943. He appeared in several significant films during the 1940s, including adaptations of John Hersey's works like 'Marriage is a Private Affair' and 'A Bell for Adano'.

• April 17 Mac Raboy

  Renowned American comic book and commercial illustrator known for his distinctive artistic style and work in the mid-20th century.

• April 20 Betty Lou Gerson

  Renowned voice actress best known for her work in Disney's 101 Dalmatians as Cruella de Vil. She had a long and distinguished career in radio, film, and animation voice work.

• April 20 Robert Galambos

  Pioneering neuroscientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in auditory research and bat echolocation. His work significantly advanced understanding of sound transmission and sensory processing in the brain.

• April 22 Michael Wittmann

  Legendary German tank commander during World War II, known as the 'Black Baron' and one of the most successful tank commanders in history.

• April 24 William Castle

  Legendary American film director known for innovative horror movie marketing techniques and producing cult classic horror films.

• April 24 Justin Wilson

  Famous Cajun chef, cookbook author, and television personality who popularized Louisiana cuisine nationwide.

• April 25 Ross Lockridge

  American novelist best known for his epic historical novel 'Raintree County', published in 1948 after seven years of dedicated writing. Tragically, he died by suicide shortly after the book's publication.

• April 26 Bernard Malamud

  Renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist known for masterpieces like 'The Natural' and 'The Fixer', who significantly contributed to 20th-century Jewish-American literature.

• April 26 James Rouse

  Innovative American real estate developer who pioneered modern urban planning and community design, most notably creating the planned community of Columbia, Maryland.

• April 28 Michel Mohrt

  French intellectual and writer who was elected to the Académie Française in 1985, known for his contributions to literature and cultural life.

• April 28 Gunnar Randers

  Prominent Norwegian physicist who played a crucial role in nuclear research, serving as NATO's assistant secretary general for research from 1968 to 1973.

• April 30 Dorival Caymmi

  Legendary Brazilian musician who pioneered bossa nova and captured the essence of Bahian culture through his music, influencing generations of Brazilian artists.

• April 30 Carlos Lacerda

  Influential Brazilian journalist and political figure who played a critical role in opposing Getúlio Vargas' dictatorship, significantly impacting Brazilian political history.