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 4 Jean Lecanuet

  Prominent French politician who served as a senator, minister, and mayor of Rouen for 25 years, significantly contributing to French political landscape in the mid-20th century.

• March 5 Jose Aboulker

  Jewish communist resistance fighter (died 2009).

• 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

  PHY - Dutch-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2017)

• March 12 Françoise d'Eaubonne

  Françoise d'Eaubonne was a pioneering French feminist, writer, and philosopher who coined the term 'ecofeminism' and significantly contributed to feminist and environmental thought in the 20th century.

• 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

  MED - American physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2012)

• 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 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 25 Howard Cosell

  Legendary American sports broadcaster known for his distinctive style and memorable commentary, particularly in boxing and Monday Night Football.

• 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.