Famous people and celebrities born in March 1920
Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in March 1920! 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 3 James Doohan
Famous Canadian-American actor best known for playing Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott in the original Star Trek series. He was also a World War II veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Artillery.
- March 5 José Aboulker
French resistance hero during World War II who later became a prominent neurosurgeon and politician, leading the North African resistance network.
- March 6 Lewis Gilbert
Renowned British film director known for directing James Bond films like 'You Only Live Twice' and other notable movies such as 'Alfie' and 'Educating Rita'.
- March 8 Eva Dahlbeck
Swedish actress known for her roles in classic Swedish films like 'Dreams' and 'Lesson in Love', prominent in mid-20th century Scandinavian cinema.
- March 10 Boris Vian
Influential French polymath known for his avant-garde literature, jazz music, and artistic versatility across multiple creative domains.
- March 11 Nicolaas Bloembergen
Nicolaas Bloembergen was a renowned Dutch-American physicist who won the Nobel Prize for groundbreaking work in laser spectroscopy and nonlinear optics.
- March 13 Ralph Roberts
Founder of Comcast Corporation, a pioneering media and telecommunications company that transformed the cable television and internet industry in the United States.
- March 14 Hank Ketcham
Renowned American cartoonist who created the iconic comic strip 'Dennis the Menace', which became a global phenomenon and was syndicated in over 1,000 newspapers worldwide by 2000.
- March 15 Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Influential French film critic and director who co-founded Cahiers du Cinéma, a pivotal film magazine that shaped the French New Wave cinema movement. He was closely associated with François Truffaut and played a significant role in film criticism and filmmaking.
- March 15 E. Donnall Thomas
Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning organ and cell transplantation in the treatment of human disease
- March 16 Leo McKern
Renowned Australian-English actor known for his distinctive voice and powerful performances in film and television, including roles in 'Rumpole of the Bailey' and 'Help!'.
- March 17 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Founding father and first president of Bangladesh, a pivotal political leader who played a crucial role in the country's independence and formation.
- March 19 Kjell Aukrust
Renowned Norwegian artist known for his distinctive comedic and artistic contributions to Norwegian culture, creating memorable characters and illustrations.
- March 20 Eric Rohmer
Influential French film director and key figure of the French New Wave cinema movement, known for his subtle and intellectual films.
- March 20 Andrée Chedid
Renowned French-Egyptian poet, novelist, and journalist of Lebanese descent, known for her literary contributions and family of musicians.
- March 22 Werner Klemperer
German-American actor best known for his iconic comedic role as Colonel Klink in the classic sitcom 'Hogan's Heroes', which ran from 1965 to 1971.
- March 22 Ross Martin
American actor known for his role in the TV series 'The Wild Wild West', where he played Artemus Gordon alongside Robert Conrad.
- March 22 James Brown
Legendary singer and performer known as the 'Godfather of Soul', who revolutionized popular music with his innovative funk and soul style.
- March 22 William Travilla
Renowned Hollywood costume designer who created iconic looks for many Hollywood stars, winning an Oscar for costume design in 'Adventures of Don Juan'.
- March 24 René Andrieu
Prominent French communist journalist and resistance fighter who led the newspaper L'Humanité during a significant period of the Cold War and played a crucial role in the French Resistance during World War II.
- March 25 Patrick Troughton
British actor best known for playing the Second Doctor in the iconic science fiction series Doctor Who from 1966 to 1969, significantly influencing the show's legacy.
- March 25 Howard Cosell
Legendary American sports broadcaster known for his distinctive style and memorable commentary, particularly in boxing and Monday Night Football.
- March 25 Usha Mehta
Prominent Indian independence activist who played a crucial role in the Quit India Movement, broadcasting underground radio during the struggle against British colonial rule.
- March 27 Colin Rowe
Renowned architectural historian and theorist who significantly influenced modern architectural thinking through his critical writings and academic work.
- March 28 Dirk Bogarde
Dirk Bogarde was a prominent British actor known for his sophisticated roles in films like 'Death in Venice' and 'The Servant', who significantly influenced British cinema in the mid-20th century.
- March 31 Deborah Cavendish
Duchess of Devonshire, a prominent English aristocrat known for her social influence, literary work, and role in the Mitford family legacy.