Famous people and celebrities born in August 1932

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in August 1932! 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.

• Aug. 1 Meena Kumari

  Legendary Indian actress known as the 'Tragedy Queen' of Bollywood, who made significant contributions to Hindi cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. She was renowned for her exceptional acting skills and emotional depth in dramatic roles.

• Aug. 2 Peter O'Toole

  Peter O'Toole was a legendary Irish actor renowned for his iconic role in 'Lawrence of Arabia', a performance that earned him an Oscar nomination. He was a charismatic performer known for his storytelling and memorable film roles, receiving multiple Academy Award nominations throughout his distinguished career.

• Aug. 2 Lamar Hunt

  Lamar Hunt was a pioneering American sports entrepreneur who founded the American Football League and Major League Soccer, significantly impacting professional sports in the United States.

• Aug. 4 Frances Allen

  Pioneering computer scientist who became the first woman to win the prestigious Turing Award, making significant contributions to the field of computer science.

• Aug. 5 Vladimir Fedoseyev

  Prominent Russian conductor known for leading the Moscow Symphony Orchestra and significant contributions to classical music performance.

• Aug. 6 Howard Hodgkin

  Renowned British painter celebrated for his vibrant abstract artworks that blurred the lines between representation and emotion.

• Aug. 7 Edward Hardwicke

  English actor known for his roles in film and television, particularly for portraying Dr. Watson alongside Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes.

• Aug. 7 Rien Poortvliet

  Renowned Dutch illustrator famous for his incredibly detailed drawings of animals, nature, and fantasy creatures, particularly his bestselling book on gnomes.

• Aug. 7 Abebe Bikila

  Legendary Ethiopian marathon runner who won Olympic gold medals in 1960 and 1964, famously running barefoot in Rome and becoming the first African to win an Olympic marathon.

• Aug. 8 Jimmy Witherspoon

  Jimmy Witherspoon was a renowned blues singer who significantly influenced the jump blues and rhythm and blues genres with his distinctive smooth and soulful vocal style during the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 11 Fernando Arrabal

  Renowned Spanish avant-garde playwright, novelist, and filmmaker who founded the Panic Movement in the 1960s, known for his surrealist and absurdist artistic approach.

• Aug. 11 Peter Eisenman

  Renowned American architect known for his deconstructivist designs, including the City of Culture of Galicia in Spain.

• Aug. 12 Dallin Oaks

  Dallin H. Oaks is a prominent American religious leader and lawyer who has been a key member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 1984. He has served in significant leadership roles within the Mormon Church and is known for his legal expertise and religious scholarship.

• Aug. 17 V Naipaul

  Nobel Prize-winning British author of Trinidadian descent, renowned for his profound literary works exploring postcolonial experiences, cultural identity, and global narratives across fiction and non-fiction.

• Aug. 17 Jean-Jacques Sempé

  Renowned French cartoonist famous for creating the beloved children's comic series 'Le Petit Nicolas', which captured the charming and humorous world of childhood in mid-20th century France.

• Aug. 17 Sir Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul

  Nobel Prize laureate for having united perceptive narrative and incorruptible scrutiny in works that compel us to see the presence of suppressed histories

• Aug. 18 Luc Montagnier

  Renowned French virologist who co-discovered HIV, the virus causing AIDS, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008. His groundbreaking work at the Pasteur Institute significantly advanced our understanding of the global AIDS epidemic.

• Aug. 20 Vasily Aksyonov

  Prominent Russian novelist, essayist, and dissident writer who was a key figure in the Soviet underground literary movement and later emigrated to the United States.

• Aug. 20 Anthony Ainley

  British actor best known for playing the Master in the long-running science fiction series Doctor Who during the 1980s.

• Aug. 21 Melvin Van Peebles

  Pioneering African American filmmaker, actor, and writer who significantly influenced independent cinema and Black representation in film during the late 20th century.

• Aug. 22 Gerald Carr

  NASA astronaut who commanded Skylab 4, setting world records for space mission duration and individual time in space during a groundbreaking 1973-1974 mission.

• Aug. 23 Houari Boumédiène

  Algerian revolutionary leader who served as Chairman of the Revolutionary Council and transformed Algeria's political landscape through a military coup in 1965, removing President Ahmed Ben Bella from power.

• Aug. 25 Ricet Barrier

  Ricet Barrier was a prominent French entertainer known for his versatile performances in music and acting during the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 26 Joe H Engle in Abilene

  Accomplished American astronaut and US Air Force brigadier general who participated in space missions and had a distinguished military career.

• Aug. 27 Antonia Fraser

  Renowned British historian and biographer, famous for her award-winning historical works, particularly her seminal biography of Mary, Queen of Scots. She is a respected writer who has made significant contributions to historical literature and popular non-fiction.

• Aug. 28 Andy Bathgate

  Legendary Canadian ice hockey center who played 17 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the New York Rangers. He was a key player in the league during the 1950s and 1960s, known for his exceptional skills and contributions to professional hockey.

• Aug. 31 Roy Castle

  Beloved British entertainer known for his versatile talents in acting, singing, dancing, and television hosting. He created the popular series 'Record Breakers' and was admired for his friendly personality and sense of humor.

• Aug. 31 Michel Le Royer

  Renowned French actor who was a member of the prestigious Comédie-Française, known for his notable roles in film and television during the 1960s.