Famous people and celebrities born in September 1926

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 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.

Sept. 3 Irene Papas
Renowned Greek actress and singer, famous for her powerful performances in international cinema and Greek theater.
Sept. 3 Uttam Kumar
Legendary Bengali actor, director, and musician who was a major icon of Bengali cinema during the mid-20th century.
Sept. 3 Alison Lurie
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and Cornell University professor, renowned for her insightful and witty literary works.
Sept. 5 Ivan Illich
Influential Austrian philosopher, Roman Catholic priest, and critic of modern institutions, particularly in education and medicine. He was a prominent intellectual who challenged conventional systems of knowledge and social structures.
Sept. 7 Ed Warren (Demonologist)
Ed Warren was a renowned paranormal investigator and demonologist famous for his work on high-profile supernatural cases like the Amityville haunting, co-founding the Warren Occult Research Center with his wife Lorraine.
Sept. 8 Sergio Pininfarina
Renowned Italian automotive design entrepreneur who transformed Pininfarina into a global car design powerhouse, working with prestigious brands like Ferrari and creating iconic automotive designs.
Sept. 12 Paul Janssen
Paul Janssen was a renowned Belgian physician, chemist, and pharmacologist who founded Janssen Pharmaceutica, a major global pharmaceutical company. He made significant contributions to medical research and drug development, establishing himself as a pioneering figure in the pharmaceutical industry. His work led to the creation of numerous important medications that have improved global healthcare.
Sept. 13 Sidney Drell
Renowned theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to quantum electrodynamics and particle physics. He was a professor emeritus at Stanford Linear Accelerator Center and a senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. Drell received the National Medal of Science in 2011.
Sept. 14 Richard Elsasser
Richard Elsasser, also known as Dick Dale, was an American composer and musician known for pioneering surf rock music with his energetic guitar playing.
Sept. 15 Jean-Pierre Serre
Renowned French mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to algebraic topology and algebraic geometry. He is one of the few mathematicians to receive the Fields Medal, Wolf Prize, and Abel Prize, highlighting his exceptional mathematical prowess.
Sept. 16 Lee Kuan Yew
Founding father and first Prime Minister of Singapore who transformed the nation from a colonial outpost to a global economic powerhouse.
Sept. 16 John Knowles
Renowned American novelist best known for his influential novel 'A Separate Peace', a classic of modern literature exploring themes of adolescence and war.
Sept. 17 Jean-Marie Lustiger
A prominent French Catholic Cardinal who converted from Judaism at age 13, serving as Archbishop of Paris from 1981 to 2005. He was a significant figure in Jewish-Christian dialogue and reconciliation.
Sept. 19 James Lipton
Renowned American television host, actor, writer, and producer best known for creating and hosting 'Inside the Actors Studio', a long-running interview program featuring prominent actors and filmmakers.
Sept. 20 Duke Snider
Legendary baseball player known as 'The Duke of Flatbush', who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Sept. 20 Masatoshi Koshiba
Japanese physicist and Nobel Prize winner in Physics for his work on neutrino astronomy.
Sept. 21 Noor Jehan
Legendary Pakistani actress and singer who was a prominent cultural icon in the mid-20th century, known for her powerful voice and significant contributions to South Asian entertainment.
Sept. 21 Donald A Glaser
Renowned physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 1960 for inventing the bubble chamber, a groundbreaking device for detecting subatomic particles.
Sept. 23 John Coltrane
John Coltrane was a legendary jazz saxophonist and composer who revolutionized modern jazz with his innovative improvisational style. He collaborated with other jazz giants like Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, creating groundbreaking music that transcended traditional jazz boundaries. His influential work continues to inspire musicians across generations.
Sept. 25 Aldo Ray
Prominent American actor of the 1950s and 1960s, known for his distinctive gravelly voice and memorable performances in war films and westerns like 'Battle Cry' and 'The Naked and the Dead'.
Sept. 26 Julie London
Renowned American actress and jazz singer known for her sultry voice and hit song "Cry Me a River". She released five albums in the 1950s and appeared in several films, including "Task Force" and "On Stage Everybody".
Sept. 27 Jayne Meadows
American actress known for her work in television and film, wife of comedian Steve Allen and notable performer in productions like 'Dark Delusion'.
Sept. 30 Edmond de Rothschild
Edmond de Rothschild was a prominent French banker and philanthropist from the legendary Rothschild banking dynasty. He was known for his significant contributions to cultural and environmental causes, supporting numerous charitable initiatives worldwide. His legacy extends beyond banking into social and ecological philanthropy.
Sept. 30 Robin Roberts
Legendary American baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and was known for his exceptional performance, including winning his 100th major league game on June 6, 1953.
Sept. 30 Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies pitcher
Hall of Fame baseball pitcher who won 28 awards in 1952, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies.