Famous people and celebrities born in 1923

We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 1923. 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 1923 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.

• Jan. 1 Valentina Cortese

  Italian actress who appeared in more than 40 films in the u.s. and internationally during her career. she began her career in italy at the age of 15 and rose from supporting roles to leading roles in wartime dramas and comedies. she starred in "the glass mountain", a british-italian movie, in 1948. in hollywood, she was invited, and she took …

• Jan. 11 Jacqueline Maillan

  Jacqueline maillan was a renowned french comedian and singer known for her exceptional talent in comedic performances and her contributions to french theatre and cinema.

• Jan. 19 Jean Stapleton

  American actress and singer (d. 2013)

• Jan. 26 Anne Jeffreys

  North carolina, united states -- actresses (dick tracy topper, general hospital).

• Feb. 4 Conrad Bain

  Canadian-american actor, who was a soldier in the canadian army during ww ii. he then moved to new york in 1949. while still a drama student, he played his first part on studio one.

• Feb. 12 Franco Zeffirelli

  Italian set painter, actor, stage designer, director, and opera designer. his films include "romeo and juliet" 1968 and "brother sun and sister moon 1973." he has a very developed visual sense. the film's first movie won oscars for cinematography and costume design, and was nominated as best picture and director.

• March 22 Marcel Marceau

  Marceau, french pantomime actor, actor, author and creator of "bip", the internationally recognized white-faced clown, was awarded two emmys. he also received a knighthood in france's legion of honor, an officer's rank of the national order of merit, and comedy rank in france's national order of arts and letters of france. marceau is also the founder of the compagnie de …

• April 2 Gloria Henry

  American actress, who is best known for her role as the mom in tv's "dennis the menace."

• April 12 Ann Miller

  American dancer, who was a star in broadway's "sugar babies" alongside mickey rooney. she was said to have been able to perform 500 taps per hour. in 1937, she was a chorus girl and mattel's first "barbie" doll. she is energetic at 75 and has had a facelift. she proudly displays her jewelry, 52 fur coats, and 1000 bottles of …

• April 13 Don Adams

  American actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923)

• April 25 Anita Björk

  Swedish actress (b. 1923)

• May 6 Elizabeth Sellars

  Glasgow, scotland -- actress (chalk garden).

• May 7 Anne Baxter

  Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family. in 1946, she won the oscar for best supporting actress in "the razor's edge", and in 1956 was nominated to the oscar for best actress for "all about eve". she took over the role of margo channing from lauren bacall in broadway's production of "applause" in 1971. in …

• May 26 James Arness

  American actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975. this was a huge success and has remained popular for over 20 years.

• May 27 Henry Kissinger

  German-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon. he was awarded the nobel peace prize in 1973, and the presidential medal of freedom 1977. urbane, brilliant, and multilingual, he was the director of harvard university defense study programs, 1958-1969. he also served as a harvard professor of government, 1962. he is the author "nuclear weapons …

• June 10 Madeleine Lebeau

  Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

• July 18 Maria Pacôme

  Maria pacôme is a renowned french actress and playwright known for her comedic roles in french cinema and theater.

• July 22 Bob Dole

  American politician; u.s. american politician; u.s. he ran for the election at russell, ks 10:35 am cdt on 4/10/1995. on 11/01/1996, president bill clinton defeated him.

• July 25 Estelle Getty

  Estelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the TV series 'The Golden Girls.'

• Aug. 10 Rhonda Fleming

  American actress. beautiful redhead with brilliant green eyes. she was often seen as a femme fatale in technicolor. she was the daughter of showbiz parents and was a model at beverly hills high school. she was a model and actress who appeared in many tv commercials and films, including cosmetic ads. her films include "the buster keaton story" (with her …

• Aug. 29 Richard Attenborough

  English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur. he is president of the royal academy of dramatic art.

• Sept. 7 Peter Lawford

  British-american star with 57 films and several tv series. he is also known for being brother in law to the late u.s. president john f. kennedy and part of frank sinatra's legendary "rat pack", which flourished during the 1960s.

• Sept. 17 Hank Williams

  American singer, songwriter, and country western singer. he wrote approximately 125 songs without any formal musical training. his short career helped define modern country music. he fuses r&b, western swing, gospel-influenced country, and tale-telling folk music. although his untrained voice was painfully nasal, his alabama drawl had charm and a unique catch-yodel. his songs included "cold, cold him" and other …

• Oct. 5 Glynis Johns

  Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

• Oct. 10 Donald Sinden

  Donald sinden was a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including roles in popular british tv series and classic films.

• Oct. 16 Linda Darnell

  American actress. she is the daughter of a post clerk and a stage mom. her mother was a successful stage performer. she was a beautiful, exotic beauty with perfect skin. her debut came in 1939. she played a variety of roles in the '40s, '50s, as the virginal heroine, or faithful young woman, and then became a sultry temptress. she …

• Nov. 13 Linda Christian

  Tampico, mexico -- actress. (athena vips, battle zone).

• Nov. 26 Patricia Phoenix

  County galway, ireland -- actress.

• Dec. 3 Maria Callas

  Greek opera singer. she is known for her powerful voice, stirring acting ability and explosive temperament. a slim, chic, stylish superstar with a volcanic temper. her performances in bellini's "norma", verdi’s "la traviata" and puccini’s "tosca” were unforgettable. she was, in her prime, the most famous diva in the world, and a legend in her time.

• Dec. 12 Bob Barker

  Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades. it is the longest-running american tv game show. for his contributions as a tv producer and personality, he has received 15 emmy awards. he also received a lifetime achievement award for daytime television.