Famous people and celebrities born in September 1922

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 1922! 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. 1 Vittorio Gassman

  Renowned Italian actor who was a prominent figure in post-war Italian cinema, winning the Best Actor prize at Cannes in 1975 for 'Scent of a Woman' and directing films from 1957.

• Sept. 1 Yvonne De Carlo

  Versatile Canadian-American entertainer with a six-decade career spanning film, television, musical theatre, and stage, known for her diverse performing talents.

• Sept. 2 Arthur Ashkin

  Arthur Ashkin was a Nobel Prize-winning American physicist who revolutionized scientific research by inventing optical tweezers. His groundbreaking technology allows precise manipulation of microscopic objects using light, with significant implications for biology and physics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2018 for his innovative work.

• Sept. 7 David Croft

  David Croft was a legendary British television comedy writer who created iconic sitcoms like 'Are You Being Served?' and 'Dad's Army', significantly influencing British television comedy.

• Sept. 8 Sid Caesar

  Pioneering American comedian who revolutionized television comedy in the 1950s through his groundbreaking sketch comedy shows. His innovative comedy style influenced generations of comedians and entertainers, making him a significant figure in early television history.

• Sept. 9 Hans Georg Dehmelt

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

• Sept. 11 Charles Evers

  Civil rights activist and brother of Medgar Evers, who continued his sibling's fight for racial equality and social justice in Mississippi.

• Sept. 13 Yma Sumac

  Legendary Peruvian soprano known for her extraordinary vocal range spanning over four octaves. She was an international music sensation in the 1950s, famous for her exotic performances and claimed Inca royal lineage. Sumac is the only Peruvian with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

• Sept. 14 Michel Auclair

  Prominent French actor with a distinguished stage and film career, known for his roles in French cinema and occasional appearances in international productions.

• Sept. 15 Jackie Cooper

  Renowned child actor who was one of the most famous Hollywood performers of the early 1930s. He was the youngest person ever nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor at that time. His performances in films like 'Skippy' and 'The Champ' were groundbreaking for child actors.

• Sept. 16 Janis Paige

  Versatile American actress who excelled in film, Broadway, and television, with notable roles in Hollywood classics and popular TV series.

• Sept. 16 Marcel Mouloudji

  French actor and singer known for his significant contributions to French entertainment during the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 16 Guy Hamilton

  Renowned French-English film director famous for directing several James Bond films and other significant cinema works.

• Sept. 19 Emil Zátopek

  Legendary Czech long-distance runner known as the 'Czech Locomotive', who made Olympic history by winning three gold medals in a single Helsinki Olympics in 1952, including an unprecedented marathon victory.

• Sept. 20 William Kapell

  Renowned American classical pianist known for his exceptional interpretations of works by composers like Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff, who tragically died in a plane crash at the height of his career.

• Sept. 22 Chen Ning Yang

  Chen Ning Yang is a distinguished Chinese-American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 1957 for his groundbreaking work on parity violation in weak interactions, significantly advancing quantum mechanics.

• Sept. 22 Yvette Horner

  Yvette Horner was a renowned French accordionist who revolutionized musette music with her exceptional virtuosity and dynamic stage performances, becoming a cultural icon in French musical history.

• Sept. 24 Cornell MacNeil

  Renowned American opera baritone who was a leading performer at the Metropolitan Opera House, singing 26 roles between 1959 and 1987 and making significant contributions to Verdi opera performances.

• Sept. 27 Arthur Penn

  Influential American film director who revolutionized cinema with groundbreaking films like 'Bonnie and Clyde' and 'The Miracle Worker'.

• Sept. 28 Larry Munson

  Larry Munson was a legendary American sportscaster, best known for his long-standing role as the voice of the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team. His passionate and distinctive play-by-play commentary made him an iconic figure in sports broadcasting.

• Sept. 29 Lizabeth Scott

  Prominent Hollywood film noir actress known for her roles in classic movies like 'Dark City' and 'Desert Fury' during the 1940s and 1950s. She was a distinctive femme fatale figure in American cinema.