Famous people and celebrities born in 1920

We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 1920. This year gave rise to a new generation of talent, including actors, musicians, athletes, politicians and more who have significantly impacted our world. Dive into the stories of these famous personalities, explore their journeys, and see how they've shaped culture and society since their birth year. Join us as we take a nostalgic trip back to 1920 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.

• Jan. 2 Isaac Asimov

  Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author. his books included 400, and he sold more than 15,000,000 hardcover and paperback books in the united states alone. he was an active mensa member and served on the international board. he is also a member scicop, as well as a debunker of astrology.

• Jan. 4 Robert Lamoureux

  French actor, film director, author, and songwriter. lamoureux is a charming and energetic lead man for light films. he has also performed in cabaret or music hall.

• Jan. 10 Georges Marchal

  French actor and member of the coma(c).die franassaise. before starring in films, he appeared in many plays between 1941-1948.

• Jan. 20 DeForest Kelley

  Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr. leonard 'bones' mccoy in the star trek franchise.

• Feb. 26 Tony Randall

  American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that ran between 1970-1975. in 1975, he was awarded the emmy for "the odd couple". his roles included comedy roles that featured light drunks, depressives, and buddies to the hero.

• Feb. 29 Michèle Morgan

  French actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in french cinema. morgan is a beautiful, classic actress with expressive eyes and a great beauty. she studied under rene simon before she entered films at the age of 15. in 1942, she entered …

• April 1 Toshirô Mifune

  Toshirô mifune was a japanese actor known for his collaborations with director akira kurosawa, particularly in films like seven samurai and yojimbo.

• May 5 Andrée Debar

  French actress and producer, who was a french actress, died in issy-les-moulineaux (hauts-de-seine), france, 24 january 1999.

• May 18 Pope John Paul II

  Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule in his native poland and for his extensive travels as pope.

• May 26 Peggy Lee

  American singer, songwriter and arranger. she is well-known and beloved. she has been on over 500 records and performed in many supper clubs. lee was also featured in movies and tv. she received an oscar nomination for best supporting actress. she was considered a jazz legend and was called "the queen" by duke ellington. she won a grammy in 1970 …

• June 15 Alberto Sordi

  Italian actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2003)

• July 11 Yul Brynner

  Russian-american actor. he was dynamic, mysterious, and well-known for his sharp gaze and shaven hair. he was the son of a mongolian mining engineer, and a gypsy mom who died shortly after his birth. his first eight years were spent in china. after his mother died, he was sent to paris to live with his maternal grandmother. after attending school …

• July 23 Amália Rodrigues

  Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

• Aug. 17 Maureen O'Hara

  An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s. she was still working in film and tv movies in the 1990s.

• Aug. 18 Shelley Winters

  American actress who won oscars for "the diary of anne frank," 1959, and "a patch of blue," 65. for "a place in the sun," her 1951 film, she was the first nominee for an oscar. she made her broadway debut in 1941 and made her film debut in 1942 with "a double life." she has also appeared on a lot …

• Aug. 22 Ray Bradbury

  American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known. in 1941, he published "the pendulum", his professional debut in collaboration with h. hasse. although "the piper" was his first solo publication, it is possible to say that he "arrived" in 1946. his plots are simple and his writing ability keeps the reader interested. in 1954, he won the grand master …

• Sept. 18 Jack Warden

  American actor (d. 2006).

• Oct. 1 Walter Matthau

  American actor, best known for his role in the odd couple as oscar madison. he also collaborated with jack lemmon on many occasions. for his role in the fortune cookie, a 1966 billy wilder film, he won the academy award for best supporting actor.

• Oct. 17 Montgomery Clift

  Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

• Oct. 18 Melina Mercouri

  Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994)

• Oct. 27 Nanette Fabray

  American comedian, singer, and actress. she was sid caesar's tv wife and won emmy and tony awards. she was a child actress who acted in "our gang" comedy shows at age seven and three. she made her only film appearance in "the band wagon", a 1953 musical with fred astaire, jack buchanan and others. tv and the stage were always …

• Nov. 13 Jack Elam

  American actor in films such as "the sundowners," kismet, and gunfight at the o.k. corral" as well as guest roles and tv features. he was a former accountant and hotel manager. he became hollywoodaeur(tm),'s biggest heavies in 1950. he was tall and slim and appeared in more than 60 films as the evil, leering, moronic thug who specialized in westerns …

• Nov. 19 Gene Tierney

  American actress onscreen 1940-1965. she has appeared in over 36 films. after darryl zanuck had seen her onstage, she was signed to 20th century fox. after being seen on stage by darryl zanuck, she was signed by 20th century fox. her most notable roles were "laura", "the ghost and mrs. muir" and “leave her to heaven", which earned her an …

• Nov. 30 Virginia Mayo

  An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

• Dec. 29 Viveca Lindfors

  Swedish actress and director, with a face made of amazing angles and planes. she made her film debut in 1940, and then moved to hollywood in 1946.

• Dec. 30 Jack Lord

  American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.