Famous people and celebrities born in September 1919

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 1919! 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 Marge Champion

  Renowned American dancer and choreographer who was a pioneering dance performer with her husband Gower Champion. She was a child prodigy in dance, trained by her father, and became a celebrated dance partner and performer in Hollywood musicals and television.

• Sept. 3 Phil Stern

  Phil Stern was an American soldier and renowned photographer known for his iconic images capturing significant moments in mid-20th century American culture and history.

• Sept. 5 Elisabeth Volkenrath

  Nazi concentration camp supervisor at Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen, known for her brutal treatment of prisoners during the Holocaust. She was tried and executed for war crimes after World War II.

• Sept. 6 Wilson Greatbatch

  Wilson Greatbatch was a pioneering American engineer who invented the implantable cardiac pacemaker, revolutionizing medical technology and saving millions of lives worldwide. His groundbreaking invention transformed cardiac care and earned him numerous scientific honors.

• Sept. 7 Briek Schotte

  Renowned Belgian professional cyclist and later coach who was a prominent figure in mid-20th century cycling, known for his resilience and competitive spirit.

• Sept. 8 Gianni Brera

  Renowned Italian sports journalist, writer, and literary figure who significantly influenced Italian sports journalism and literature in the 20th century.

• Sept. 8 Maria Lassnig

  Prominent Austrian painter and artist known for her innovative body awareness paintings and significant contributions to contemporary art.

• Sept. 9 Jacques Marin

  French actor who appeared in the Disney film 'Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo', part of the popular Herbie franchise.

• Sept. 10 Robert Leighton

  Robert Leighton was a distinguished American scientist at Caltech, renowned for groundbreaking research in solid state physics, cosmic ray physics, and solar physics.

• Sept. 14 Deryck Cooke

  Renowned English musicologist and broadcaster who made significant contributions to musical analysis and interpretation.

• Sept. 14 Deryck Victor Cooke

  British composer known for his distinctive choral and orchestral compositions, contributing to 20th-century classical music.

• Sept. 15 Fausto Coppi

  Legendary Italian cyclist considered one of the greatest champions in the history of road bicycle racing. Known as 'Il Campionissimo' (Champion of Champions), he dominated cycling in the 1940s and 1950s.

• Sept. 15 Nelson Gidding

  American screenwriter known for his work in television and film, contributing to various notable productions during his career.

• Sept. 16 Laurence J. Peter

  Canadian-American educator famous for developing the Peter Principle, which describes the tendency of people to be promoted to their level of incompetence.

• Sept. 18 Tommy Hunter

  Tommy Hunter was a renowned American country music fiddler who was active in the mid-20th century and made significant contributions to the country music genre.

• Sept. 18 Carlos Collado Martinez

  Carlos Collado Martinez was a Costa Rican doctor and heroic partisan who fought against Nazi occupation in Italy during World War II. He was tragically killed on October 10, 1944, during the brutal 'Slaughter of Cassalechio di Reno', where he and 13 other partisans were tortured and murdered by Nazi forces.

• Sept. 19 Amalia Hernández

  Legendary Mexican choreographer who founded the world-renowned Ballet Folklórico de México, revolutionizing the presentation of traditional Mexican dance.

• Sept. 19 Roger Grenier

  Prominent French writer and journalist associated with the existentialist movement, known for his literary contributions and intellectual work in mid-20th century France.

• Sept. 21 Mario Bunge

  Renowned Argentinian-Canadian philosopher and physicist who made significant contributions to scientific philosophy and epistemology.

• Sept. 21 Fazlur Rahman Malik

  Prominent Pakistani philosopher and Islamic scholar known for his progressive interpretations of Islamic thought and theology.

• Sept. 25 Morris Blythman

  Scottish poet and songwriter who was a key figure in the 1950s folk revival, known for politically charged works blending Marxist ideology with Scottish nationalist themes. Writing under the pseudonym Thurso Berwick, he created influential poetry and music that challenged social and political norms.

• Sept. 26 Barbara Britton

  American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Mr. and Mrs. North', who had a successful career in film and television during the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 27 Charles H Percy

  Prominent American politician who served as a United States Senator from Illinois and was president of Bell & Howell at a young age.

• Sept. 27 Johnny Pesky

  Renowned American baseball player and manager who spent most of his career with the Boston Red Sox, known for his exceptional playing and coaching skills.

• Sept. 27 Jayne Meadows

  Talented American actress and author known for her work in television and film, with a career spanning several decades.

• Sept. 27 James H. Wilkinson

  Distinguished American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to computational mathematics and scientific computing.

• Sept. 28 Tom Harmon

  Tom Harmon was a notable American football player, sports broadcaster, and actor, best known as the father of actor Mark Harmon. He was a celebrated college football star who later transitioned into media and entertainment.

• Sept. 29 Masao Takemoto

  Japanese Olympic gymnast who won a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics, representing Japan's athletic excellence in gymnastics during the mid-20th century.