Famous people and celebrities born in June 1915

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in June 1915! 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.

• June 3 Leo Gorcey

  Prominent American actor best known for his roles in the 'Dead End Kids' and 'Bowery Boys' film series, a significant figure in mid-20th century comedy.

• June 4 Walter Hadlee

  Prominent New Zealand cricketer who played a significant role in the development of cricket in his country during the mid-20th century. He was not only a player but also served as a team manager, contributing to New Zealand's cricket legacy.

• June 4 Modibo Keïta

  Influential Malian political leader who served as the first president of Mali from 1960 to 1968. A key figure in Mali's post-colonial independence movement, he was committed to socialist principles and pan-African ideals.

• June 5 Lancelot Ware

  Lancelot Ware was an English barrister and biochemist who co-founded Mensa, the high IQ society, in 1946. He played a pivotal role in establishing an organization for intellectually gifted individuals.

• June 6 Vincent Persichetti

  Vincent Persichetti was a prominent American composer, pianist, and music educator from Philadelphia, known for his significant contributions to 20th-century classical music.

• June 10 Saul Bellow

  Saul Bellow was a renowned American novelist and essayist who significantly influenced 20th-century literature. He won multiple prestigious awards including the Pulitzer Prize, Nobel Prize in Literature, and the National Book Award three times. His works explored complex human experiences and intellectual themes.

• June 10 Les Paul

  Les Paul was an innovative American jazz, country, and blues guitarist who pioneered the solid-body electric guitar and multitrack recording. He was a crucial figure in the development of modern music technology.

• June 13 David Rockefeller

  Prominent American banker and philanthropist, scion of the famous Rockefeller family, who played a significant role in global finance and international relations throughout the 20th century.

• June 13 Donald Budge

  Legendary American tennis player who dominated the sport in the 1930s, winning multiple championships and becoming a Davis Cup team member. His historic 1937 match against Baron von Gramm is considered one of the greatest tennis performances of his era.

• June 15 Thomas Weller

  Nobel Prize-winning American pediatrician and virologist who made groundbreaking discoveries in tissue culture techniques crucial to developing the polio vaccine.

• June 15 Nini Theilade

  Renowned Danish ballet dancer, choreographer, and educator who made significant contributions to modern dance throughout the 20th century.

• June 15 Thomas Huckle Weller

  MED - American biologist and virologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 2008)

• June 16 John Tukey

  Renowned American mathematician who made significant contributions to statistics, data analysis, and computer science, including developing the Fast Fourier Transform algorithm.

• June 16 Mariano Rumor

  Prominent Italian Christian Democrat politician who served multiple times as Prime Minister of Italy during the late 1960s and early 1970s, playing a key role in Italian post-war politics.

• June 18 Red Adair

  Legendary oil well firefighter known for extinguishing some of the most dangerous and complex oil fires worldwide, including those in Kuwait after the Gulf War.

• June 19 Julius Schwartz

  Julius Schwartz was a legendary comic book and science fiction editor who played a pivotal role in shaping the DC Comics universe and nurturing many iconic superhero characters during his long career.

• June 19 Pat Buttram

  Pat Buttram was a renowned American character actor best known for his comedic roles in Western films and television shows, particularly as Gene Autry's sidekick and as a regular on the popular sitcom Green Acres.

• June 20 Terence Young

  British film director known for directing several James Bond films, including 'Dr. No' and 'From Russia with Love'.

• June 21 Wilhelm Gliese

  German astronomer known for creating the Gliese Catalog of nearby stars, a fundamental reference in stellar astronomy and exoplanet research.

• June 22 Cornelius Warmerdam

  Cornelius Warmerdam was a legendary American pole vaulter who dominated track and field during the 1940s, setting multiple world records and revolutionizing the sport's technique.

• June 24 Fred Hoyle

  Renowned British astronomer who made significant contributions to stellar nucleosynthesis and proposed the controversial steady-state theory of the universe. He was also a prolific science fiction writer who popularized scientific concepts.

• June 26 Paul Castellano

  Notorious mafia boss of the Gambino crime family who was assassinated outside Sparks Steak House in Manhattan by John Gotti, marking a significant moment in organized crime history.

• June 26 Charlotte Zolotow

  Renowned American children's book author and poet who made significant contributions to children's literature, writing numerous beloved books for young readers.

• June 29 Ruth Warrick

  Ruth Warrick was a prominent American actress known for her roles in film and television, including the long-running soap opera 'All My Children'.