Famous people and celebrities born in September 1930

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 1930! 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. 1 Michel Serres

  Renowned French philosopher, naval officer, and academic who made significant contributions to philosophy of science and technology. Graduated from prestigious French institutions and served in the French maritime service.

• Sept. 7 Sonny Rollins

  Legendary jazz tenor saxophonist who overcame heroin addiction and became one of the most influential musicians in jazz history, known for his innovative improvisational style.

• Sept. 7 Baudouin I of Belgium

  Fifth King of the Belgians who reigned from 1951 to 1993, playing a crucial role in the decolonization of the Belgian Congo and known for his deep religious convictions.

• Sept. 8 Mario Adorf

  Renowned Swiss-German actor known for versatile character roles in European cinema, often portraying complex and intense characters in dramatic and character-driven films.

• Sept. 9 Frank Lucas

  Notorious Harlem drug lord who revolutionized heroin trafficking by eliminating middlemen and directly importing from Southeast Asia. His life was famously portrayed by Denzel Washington in the 2007 film 'American Gangster'. He was a significant figure in the criminal underworld of 1960s and 1970s New York.

• Sept. 11 Cathryn Damon

  American actress known for her role as Mary Campbell in the TV series 'Soap', a popular comedy series in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• Sept. 11 Jack Davis

  Olympic track and field athlete who won silver medals in the 110-meter high hurdles in both 1952 and 1956 Olympic Games.

• Sept. 11 Jean-Claude Forest

  Influential French comics artist and writer, best known for creating the science fiction character Barbarella, which later inspired a cult film.

• Sept. 13 Robert Gavron

  Baron Gavron was a prominent English publisher and philanthropist who made significant contributions to media and charitable causes.

• Sept. 14 Allan Bloom

  Prominent American philosopher, political scientist, and academic known for his influential book 'The Closing of the American Mind'. He was a significant intellectual figure in conservative academic circles.

• Sept. 16 Anne Francis

  American actress and model who began her career as a child performer, appearing in Broadway and Hollywood productions. She is best known for her role in the science fiction TV series 'Forbidden Planet' and various films of the 1950s.

• Sept. 17 Edgar Mitchell

  NASA astronaut who was the sixth person to walk on the moon during Apollo 14 mission, and a pioneering researcher in consciousness and parapsychology.

• Sept. 19 Muhal Richard Abrams

  Pioneering American jazz composer and co-founder of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), who significantly influenced avant-garde jazz.

• Sept. 20 Richard Montague

  Richard Montague was a prominent American mathematician and philosopher known for his groundbreaking work in mathematical logic and formal semantics. He made significant contributions to the fields of linguistics and philosophy of language, developing innovative approaches to understanding meaning and logic.

• Sept. 21 Dawn Addams

  British actress known for international films and her high-profile marriage to Italian Prince Massimo. She had a notable Hollywood career spanning three years and was married twice.

• Sept. 23 Colin Blakely

  British actor known for notable stage performances in plays like 'Equus' and 'King Lear', originating from Bangor, Northern Ireland.

• Sept. 24 Ray Charles

  Legendary American singer-songwriter, pianist, and composer who revolutionized soul, R&B, and popular music with his unique style and innovative approach.

• Sept. 24 John Young

  Pioneering NASA astronaut who participated in Gemini and Apollo missions, including the historic moon landing on Apollo 16, and was a key figure in early space exploration.

• Sept. 25 Shel Silverstein

  Beloved American poet, children's book author, cartoonist, and songwriter known for works like 'The Giving Tree' and 'Where the Sidewalk Ends'.

• Sept. 25 Nino Cerruti

  Renowned Italian fashion designer who founded the prestigious Cerruti fashion house, influencing global fashion trends.

• Sept. 26 Philip Bosco

  Accomplished American stage and film actor known for memorable roles in popular movies like 'Working Girl', 'Three Men & a Baby', and 'Children of a Lesser God'.

• Sept. 26 Fritz Wunderlich

  Renowned German operatic tenor who quickly became a leading lyric tenor, making his debut in Freiburg in 1956 and joining Munich Opera in 1960.

• Sept. 27 Alan Shugart

  Pioneering American engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded Seagate Technology, revolutionizing computer hard disk drive manufacturing.

• Sept. 28 Immanuel Wallerstein

  Renowned American sociologist and world-systems theorist who significantly influenced social sciences with his analysis of global capitalism and historical systems.

• Sept. 29 Colin Dexter

  Renowned British crime novelist who created the iconic Inspector Morse detective series, which was later adapted into a popular television show starring John Thaw.