Famous people and celebrities born in March 1917

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in March 1917! 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 Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore was a renowned American singer, actress, and television personality who was particularly popular in the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for her successful music career and her influential television shows. Shore was also a pioneering female entertainer who broke significant ground in the entertainment industry.
March 1 Robert Lowell
Robert Lowell was a highly influential American poet and a key figure in the confessional poetry movement. He won the Pulitzer Prize and was considered one of the most important American poets of the 20th century. His work often explored personal struggles, mental health, and social issues.
March 2 Desi Arnaz
Cuban-American television pioneer, musician, and actor who co-created 'I Love Lucy' and revolutionized television production through Desilu Productions. He was a groundbreaking entertainer who successfully integrated Latin talent into mainstream American entertainment.
March 3 Sameera Moussa
Egyptian nuclear physicist who pioneered research on using nuclear technology for medical purposes and advocated for peaceful nuclear applications.
March 4 Will Eisner
Pioneering American cartoonist, writer, and entrepreneur who revolutionized the graphic novel medium. He is widely considered one of the most influential figures in comic book history.
March 6 Frankie Howerd
Famous British comedian and actor known for his comedic roles in 'Carry On' films, with a career spanning six decades.
March 7 Betty Holberton
A pioneering computer scientist who played a crucial role in developing the ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic digital computer. She was one of the six original programmers of this groundbreaking machine during World War II.
March 9 Leslie Fiedler
Renowned American literary critic, scholar, and author known for his groundbreaking work in cultural criticism and literary analysis.
March 12 Googie Withers
British actress known for her roles in classic British films, including the wartime drama '1 Our Aircraft is Lost'.
March 12 Leonard Chess
Influential American record company executive and co-founder of Chess Records, a pivotal label in blues and rock 'n' roll history.
March 12 Millard Kaufman
Acclaimed American screenwriter and novelist, best known for his Oscar-nominated screenplay for 'Bad Day at Black Rock'.
March 20 Vera Lynn
Singer (anniversary waltz)
March 21 Yigael Yadin
Yigael Yadin was a prominent Israeli archaeologist, military general, and politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Israel and made groundbreaking discoveries in archaeological research.
March 23 Armando Testa
Renowned Italian graphic designer and advertising pioneer who revolutionized visual communication in Italy during the mid-20th century.
March 23 Kenneth Tobey
American character actor known for his roles in science fiction and horror films during the 1950s and 1960s.
March 24 John Kendrew
Renowned British biochemist who pioneered the understanding of protein structure by revealing the three-dimensional structure of myoglobin. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1962, sharing the honor with Max Ferdinand Perutz for groundbreaking work in protein crystallography.
March 24 John Cowdery Kendrew
Nobel Prize laureate for their studies of the structures of globular proteins
March 26 Rufus Thomas
Influential Memphis blues and R&B singer known for his hit song 'Walking the Dog', a significant figure in the development of soul and funk music.
March 27 Cyrus Vance
Distinguished American diplomat who served as the 57th United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1980.
March 29 Man o' War
Man o' War was a legendary American Thoroughbred racehorse, considered one of the greatest racehorses of all time, who dominated racing in the early 20th century.
March 29 Tommy Holmes
Tommy Holmes was a notable American baseball player and manager who played in Major League Baseball during the mid-20th century, primarily with the Boston Braves.
March 31 Dorothy DeLay
Renowned violin pedagogue who trained numerous world-class violinists at the Juilliard School and was a highly influential music educator in the 20th century.