Famous people and celebrities born in February 1924

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in February 1924! 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.

• Feb. 1 Richard Hooker

  Richard Hooker was an American novelist best known for his satirical novel 'MASH', which was later adapted into a highly successful film and television series about military surgeons during the Korean War.

• Feb. 2 Sonny Stitt

  Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer who was a key figure in bebop and hard bop movements, known for his virtuosic alto and tenor saxophone playing.

• Feb. 3 E. P. Thompson

  E.P. Thompson was a renowned British Marxist historian, social critic, and author of the seminal work 'The Making of the English Working Class'.

• Feb. 6 Jin Yong

  Renowned Chinese wuxia novelist and journalist who founded Ming Pao newspaper and was a highly influential writer in Chinese literature. He wrote numerous martial arts novels that became cultural landmarks in Chinese-speaking regions.

• Feb. 7 Dora Bryan

  Renowned English actress and comedienne who also ran a successful restaurant. She was a popular television and film performer known for her versatility and comedic timing.

• Feb. 8 Audrey Meadows

  Famous American actress best known for her role as Alice Kramden in the classic sitcom 'The Honeymooners', a groundbreaking comedy series of the 1950s.

• Feb. 10 Shelagh Kendal

  British-Canadian professional astrologer, journalist, and data collector who co-authored 'Charting Canada'. She was a passionate political observer who lived and worked in Ottawa and Washington, DC, witnessing significant political transformations.

• Feb. 13 Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber

  Prominent French journalist, political figure, and co-founder of L'Express magazine, who significantly influenced French media and political discourse in the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 14 Juan Ponce Enrile

  Prominent Filipino politician who played a significant role in Philippine politics during the Marcos era and the People Power Revolution. He served as a key figure in the transition from the Marcos regime to democracy.

• Feb. 14 Patricia Knatchbull

  2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, a member of the British royal extended family with close connections to the Windsor lineage. She was known for her philanthropic work and royal heritage.

• Feb. 15 Robert Drew

  Robert Drew was an influential American documentary filmmaker and pioneer of direct cinema, known for his innovative approach to capturing real-life events.

• Feb. 16 Robert Amadou

  French writer and researcher specializing in parapsychology, known for his scholarly works on paranormal phenomena and biographies of notable figures like Albert Schweitzer. A founding member of the Parapsychology Association, he contributed significantly to the academic exploration of ESP and telepathy.

• Feb. 17 Margaret Truman

  Margaret Truman was an accomplished American writer, musician, and daughter of President Harry S. Truman. She was known for her mystery novels and biographical works about her family.

• Feb. 18 Sam Rolfe

  Accomplished American television and film producer and screenwriter, known for his significant contributions to the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 19 Lee Marvin

  Iconic American actor known for his distinctive voice and roles in crime series and films. He starred in 'M Squad' as Detective Lieutenant Frank Ballinger and won an Academy Award for his performance in 'Cat Ballou'. Marvin was a prominent Hollywood actor during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Feb. 19 David Bronstein

  Renowned Ukrainian-Belarusian chess player and theoretician who significantly contributed to chess strategy and theory. He was a candidate for the World Chess Championship and known for his innovative playing style.

• Feb. 20 Gloria Vanderbilt

  Gloria Vanderbilt was a famous American heiress and fashion designer known for her high-profile custody battle as a child and later her successful fashion brand. She came from the prominent Vanderbilt family and became a notable socialite and designer in her own right.

• Feb. 20 Sidney Poitier

  Sidney Poitier was a groundbreaking African American actor who became the first Black performer to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, breaking racial barriers in Hollywood.

• Feb. 20 Laurent Dauthuille

  Laurent Dauthuille was a French boxer known for his dramatic victory against Jake LaMotta, winning the world middleweight title with a knockout just 13 seconds before the end of the fight.

• Feb. 21 Robert Mugabe

  Robert Mugabe was a controversial Zimbabwean revolutionary who led the country from independence in 1980 until his forced resignation in 2017, known for his anti-colonial stance and later authoritarian rule.

• Feb. 21 Silvano Piovanelli

  Silvano Piovanelli was an influential Italian Catholic cardinal who served as Archbishop of Florence from 1983, playing a significant role in the local ecclesiastical community.

• Feb. 23 Claude Sautet

  Renowned French film director who significantly influenced French cinema, known for his nuanced character studies and compelling dramas. He transitioned from social work and music criticism to become a celebrated filmmaker, gaining international recognition with his 1970 film 'The Things of Life'.

• Feb. 23 Allan M. Cormack

  Nobel Prize laureate for the development of computer assisted tomography

• Feb. 24 Erik Nielsen

  Prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 3rd Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, known for his significant contributions to Canadian politics.

• Feb. 25 Hugh Huxley

  Renowned English-American biologist known for significant contributions to cell biology and muscle research. He was a pioneering scientist who advanced understanding of muscle structure and molecular mechanisms.

• Feb. 26 Noboru Takeshita

  Prominent Japanese politician who served as the 74th Prime Minister of Japan from 1987 to 1989, playing a significant role in the country's political landscape during the late 1980s.

• Feb. 28 Robert A. Roe

  American politician who served as a Democratic Representative from New Jersey, known for his significant contributions to congressional politics.

• Feb. 29 Al Rosen

  Prominent American baseball player and manager who played for the Cleveland Indians and was known for his powerful hitting during the 1950s.