Famous people and celebrities born in July 1926

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in July 1926! 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.

• July 1 Robert Fogel

  ECO - American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1926)

• July 1 Hans Werner Henze

  Renowned German composer and music educator who significantly influenced 20th-century classical music. He was known for his innovative compositions and political engagement through music.

• July 2 Octavian Paler

  Romanian journalist, writer, and political dissident who was a prominent intellectual during the communist era and after the Romanian Revolution.

• July 4 Alfredo Di Stéfano

  Legendary Argentine-Spanish footballer who played for Real Madrid and is considered one of the most complete players in football history. He was instrumental in Real Madrid's European Cup dominance during the 1950s and early 1960s. Di Stéfano revolutionized the role of the forward, playing both as a scorer and a playmaker.

• July 8 Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

  A pioneering Swiss psychiatrist who revolutionized understanding of death and dying through her groundbreaking five-stage grief model. Her seminal 1969 book 'On Death and Dying' transformed how healthcare professionals and society approach end-of-life experiences. She dedicated her life to understanding human emotional responses to mortality and helped thousands of patients and professionals comprehend the psychological journey of dying.

• July 9 Ben Roy Mottelson

  Nobel Prize laureate for the discovery of the connection between collective motion and particle motion in atomic nuclei and the development of the theory of the structure of the atomic nucleus based on this connection

• July 10 Fred Gwynne

  Fred Gwynne was an iconic American actor and comedian best known for his memorable role as Herman Munster in the classic TV series 'The Munsters'. He was also famous for his role in the comedy series 'Car 54, Where Are You?'

• July 10 Carleton Carpenter

  American actor, magician, songwriter, and novelist (d. 2022)

• July 11 Ralph D Abernathy

  Civil rights leader and close associate of Martin Luther King Jr., who played a crucial role in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) during the American Civil Rights Movement.

• July 15 Harry Dean Stanton

  Iconic American character actor known for memorable roles in films like 'Alien', 'Paris, Texas', and 'Repo Man', with a career spanning over six decades.

• July 15 Leopoldo Galtieri

  Argentine military dictator who served as president during the Falklands War, a controversial period in Argentine political history marked by military rule and international conflict.

• July 15 Driss Chraïbi

  Prominent Moroccan novelist and journalist who significantly contributed to modern Arabic literature, known for exploring social and cultural themes in post-colonial Morocco.

• July 16 Irwin Rose

  Renowned American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2004 for his groundbreaking work on protein degradation. His research significantly advanced understanding of how cells regulate protein breakdown.

• July 18 Margaret Laurence

  Renowned Canadian novelist and short story writer who significantly contributed to Canadian literature. She founded the Writers Trust of Canada, an organization dedicated to supporting Canadian writers and literary arts.

• July 21 Norman Jewison

  Renowned Canadian-American film director and producer who significantly influenced cinema in the 1960s and 1970s, known for critically acclaimed films like 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Fiddler on the Roof'.

• July 21 Bill Pertwee

  English actor known for his work in British television and comedy during the mid-20th century.

• July 21 Sim (actor)

  British actor famous for his comedic roles in the iconic 'Carry On' film series, a significant part of British comedy history.

• July 22 Bryan Forbes

  Bryan Forbes was a prominent English film director, actor, producer, and screenwriter who significantly contributed to British cinema during the mid-20th century.

• July 23 Ludvík Vaculík

  Czech dissident writer and journalist who played a crucial role in the Prague Spring movement. His manifesto 'Two Thousand Words' became a significant document of political resistance against communist rule in Czechoslovakia.

• July 24 Hans Winkler

  Hans Winkler is a legendary German equestrian and show jumper, uniquely distinguished as the only athlete to win five Olympic gold medals and seven total Olympic medals in his sport.

• July 25 Whitey Lockman

  American baseball player, coach, and manager who played in Major League Baseball primarily for the New York Giants during the 1940s and 1950s. He was a notable first baseman and later became a respected coach and manager.

• July 27 James Best

  James Best was an American character actor best known for his comedic role as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane in the popular television series 'The Dukes of Hazzard', which aired from 1979 to 1985. He appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout his five-decade career, including Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'.

• July 29 Don Carter

  Legendary American bowling champion who revolutionized professional bowling. He was the first athlete to sign a million-dollar endorsement contract in 1964, setting a precedent for sports marketing.

• July 29 Zibia Gasparetto

  Brazilian psychic known for channeling spiritual entities. Her son Luiz channels famous painters, while another associate named Irineau channels classical music.

• July 30 Betye Saar

  Influential African American visual artist known for her assemblage art and powerful works exploring race, gender, and cultural identity in the United States.