Famous people and celebrities born in March 1928

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in March 1928! 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.

March 1 Jacques Rivette
Influential French New Wave filmmaker known for unconventional, lengthy films that challenged traditional cinematographic norms. His debut film 'Paris Belongs to Us' (1960) established him as a pioneering director in the French cinema movement.
March 1 Seymour Papert
South African mathematician known for significant contributions to computer science and educational technology. A pioneer in artificial intelligence and learning theory.
March 1 Philippe Tesson
French journalist and editor who managed 'Quotidien de Paris', contributing significantly to French media landscape.
March 2 Philip K. Dick
Renowned science fiction author famous for groundbreaking novels like 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' which inspired the film Blade Runner.
March 4 Samuel Adler
Renowned German-American composer, conductor, and music educator who significantly influenced 20th-century classical music. He was a prolific composer and professor at the Eastman School of Music, known for his innovative works and contributions to contemporary classical music.
March 5 J. Hillis Miller
Prominent American literary critic and scholar known for his work in deconstruction and literary theory, particularly associated with Yale School of Criticism.
March 9 Marie Cardinal
French writer, philosopher, and translator known for her influential works like "The Words to Say It" and her translations of Greek tragedies. She was a prominent intellectual who contributed to major French magazines and made significant contributions to literature and academic discourse.
March 10 Sara Montiel
Renowned Spanish-Mexican actress and singer who was a major international star during the 1950s and 1960s, known for her beauty and charismatic performances in cinema and music.
March 10 James Earl Ray
Infamous American criminal who assassinated civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, an act that shocked the world and had profound historical implications.
March 12 Edward Albee
Edward Albee was a renowned American playwright who revolutionized modern theater with his groundbreaking works. He won multiple Pulitzer Prizes and is best known for his iconic play 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
March 13 Ellen Raskin
Renowned American children's book author and illustrator best known for her Newbery Medal-winning novel 'The Westing Game'. She made significant contributions to children's literature and graphic design.
March 14 Frank Borman
Renowned NASA astronaut who commanded the historic Apollo 8 mission, the first crewed spacecraft to leave Earth's orbit and orbit the moon. He was a distinguished USAF pilot and later became an executive at Eastern Airlines.
March 14 Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente
Influential Spanish naturalist, environmentalist, and wildlife documentarian who significantly raised public awareness about conservation and nature protection in Spain.
March 16 Karlheinz Böhm
Renowned German-Austrian actor known for his humanitarian work in Africa and founding the charity Menschen für Menschen.
March 16 Christa Ludwig
Internationally acclaimed German opera singer with a distinguished career in classical music, particularly known for her mezzo-soprano performances.
March 17 Eunice Gayson
Eunice Gayson was a pioneering English actress best known for her role as the first Bond girl in the early James Bond films, appearing in 'Dr. No' and 'From Russia with Love'.
March 18 Fidel V Ramos
Fidel V. Ramos was a prominent Filipino politician and military general who served as the 12th President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998, playing a crucial role in the country's post-Marcos democratic transition.
March 19 Patrick McGoohan
Acclaimed actor known for his iconic role in the groundbreaking TV series 'The Prisoner', McGoohan was a versatile performer who won an Emmy for his guest appearance on 'Columbo' and starred in notable films like 'Ice Station Zebra'.
March 19 Hans Küng
Prominent Swiss theologian and Catholic priest who challenged traditional church doctrine, known for controversial works questioning religious orthodoxy and sparking significant theological debates.
March 20 Fred Rogers
American children's tv host (d. 2003).
March 21 Surya Thapa
24th Prime Minister of Nepal, duplicate of Surya Bahadur Thapa.
March 22 Ed Macauley
Renowned American basketball player who was also a coach and Catholic priest, known for his significant contributions to basketball in the mid-20th century.
March 25 James Lovell
Legendary NASA astronaut who was a key figure in the Apollo space program, famously known for his critical role in the Apollo 13 mission and his iconic quote "Houston, we have a problem".
March 26 Robert Beck
Pioneering American scientist who revolutionized nuclear medicine by developing key techniques for positron emission tomography and gamma ray scanning.
March 28 Zbigniew Brzezinski
Prominent Polish-American political strategist who served as United States National Security Advisor under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981. He was a key foreign policy architect during the Cold War era.
March 28 Alexander Grothendieck
Revolutionary mathematician who fundamentally transformed algebraic geometry and made profound contributions to category theory. He was awarded the Fields Medal in 1966 and is considered one of the most influential mathematicians of the 20th century.
March 30 Robert Badinter
Prominent French lawyer and politician who played a crucial role in abolishing the death penalty in France. He was a renowned human rights advocate and served as Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986.
March 31 Gordie Howe
Iconic Canadian ice hockey player nicknamed 'Mr. Hockey', renowned for his extraordinary NHL career spanning multiple decades and considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time.