Famous people and celebrities born in September 1915

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 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.

• Sept. 2 Meinhardt Raabe

  Meinhardt Raabe was a famous American actor best known for playing the Munchkin coroner in the classic film 'The Wizard of Oz', who later became a motivational speaker.

• Sept. 3 Memphis Slim

  Influential blues pianist and singer who significantly contributed to the Chicago blues scene during the mid-20th century. He was known for his distinctive piano style and powerful vocal performances.

• Sept. 4 Rudolf Schock

  Rudolf Schock was a renowned German tenor who performed extensively in opera, operetta, and concert venues. He was a prominent classical singer from the mid-20th century, known for his exceptional vocal talents.

• Sept. 6 Franz Josef Strauss

  Prominent German politician who served as Minister of Defense for the Federal Republic of Germany from 1956 to 1962, and later became Minister-President of Bavaria. He was a key figure in post-war West German politics and a leading member of the Christian Social Union (CSU).

• Sept. 7 Kiyosi Itô

  Renowned Japanese mathematician who made significant contributions to probability theory and stochastic processes, particularly the Itô calculus.

• Sept. 7 Maria Corti

  Prominent Italian intellectual, linguist, novelist, and academic who made significant contributions to contemporary literature and literary criticism.

• Sept. 8 Frank Cady

  American character actor best known for his roles in 'Green Acres' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies', playing memorable small-town characters.

• Sept. 8 Benoît Lacroix

  Prominent Canadian priest, historian, and philosopher who made significant contributions to Quebec's intellectual and cultural landscape.

• Sept. 10 Edmond O'Brien

  Edmond O'Brien was an Oscar-winning actor renowned for his powerful performances in film noir classics like 'D.O.A.' and 'The Wild Bunch'. He was a versatile performer who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1955 for his role in 'The Barefoot Contessa'.

• Sept. 14 John Dobson

  Renowned amateur astronomer who revolutionized telescope design by creating the Dobsonian telescope, making large-aperture telescopes more accessible to amateur stargazers.

• Sept. 14 Jean-Pierre Soulier

  French physician and hematologist who made significant contributions to medical research, particularly in the field of blood disorders.

• Sept. 16 Luc Bérimont

  Luc Bérimont was a prominent French poet, radio and television personality, and writer who contributed significantly to mid-20th century French literary and media culture.

• Sept. 17 M. F. Husain

  Maqbool Fida Husain was a renowned Indian painter, often called the 'Picasso of India', known for his bold and innovative modern art style and significant contributions to the Progressives Artists' Group.

• Sept. 19 Germán Valdés

  Famous Mexican comedian known by his stage name 'Tin Tan', who was a pioneering figure in Mexican comedy and cinema during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.

• Sept. 19 Gaétan Picon

  Prominent French writer, critic, and cultural administrator who served as director-general of arts and letters under André Malraux and director of Mercure de France.

• Sept. 20 Malik Meraj Khalid

  Pakistani lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Pakistan during a critical period of the country's political history.

• Sept. 23 Clifford Shull

  Clifford Shull was a distinguished American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1994 for his groundbreaking work in neutron diffraction techniques. His research significantly advanced our understanding of material structures and atomic interactions.

• Sept. 28 Ethel Rosenberg

  Ethel Rosenberg was an American woman convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage during the Cold War, executed alongside her husband Julius for allegedly passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. Her case remains controversial, with many historians believing her conviction was unjust and politically motivated.

• Sept. 30 Lester Maddox

  Controversial segregationist politician who served as the 75th Governor of Georgia from 1967 to 1971, known for his staunch opposition to civil rights and integration.