Famous people and celebrities born in October 1932

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

Oct. 1 Albert Collins
Albert Collins was a legendary electric blues guitarist and singer known for his innovative playing style, unique modified tunings, and mastery of the Fender Telecaster, earning him the nickname 'The Master of the Telecaster'.
Oct. 2 Maury Wills
Maury Wills was a legendary Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop who revolutionized base stealing in baseball. He set a record of 104 stolen bases in 1962 and was named Major League Player of the Year by Sporting News.
Oct. 5 Yvonne Burke
Pioneering African American politician who became the first Black woman elected to the California County Board of Supervisors and a groundbreaking U.S. Congresswoman.
Oct. 5 Cesare Pinarello
Italian Olympic cyclist who won gold medals at the Helsinki 1952 and Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games, representing Italy's cycling excellence.
Oct. 8 Ray Reardon
Legendary Welsh professional snooker player known as 'Gentleman Ray', who dominated the sport in the 1970s and won six World Championship titles.
Oct. 10 Harry Smith
Prominent American television journalist known for hosting 'Dateline NBC', a long-running news magazine program.
Oct. 11 Saul Friedländer
Prominent Israeli historian and author, renowned for his scholarly work on the Holocaust and Nazi era.
Oct. 12 Dick Gregory
Pioneering African American comedian, civil rights activist, and social critic who used humor to challenge racial injustice and was deeply involved in political and social movements of the 1960s.
Oct. 14 Bernie Siegel
Pioneering medical doctor who revolutionized holistic cancer treatment approaches, emphasizing patient empowerment and mind-body healing techniques. He authored influential books on patient-centered medical care and healing philosophies.
Oct. 15 Jaan Rääts
Renowned Estonian classical composer and guitarist known for his significant contributions to contemporary Estonian music, with a prolific career spanning several decades.
Oct. 16 Detlev Rohwedder
Prominent German politician and economist who played a crucial role in the privatization of East German state-owned enterprises after German reunification, and was assassinated under mysterious circumstances.
Oct. 16 Henry Lewis
Pioneering African American conductor who broke racial barriers in classical music, leading major orchestras during a challenging period of racial segregation.
Oct. 17 Paul Anderson
Legendary American weightlifter who won Olympic gold in Melbourne in 1956 and set remarkable strength records, including lifting 6,270 pounds in the backlift in 1957.
Oct. 18 Vytautas Landsbergis
A prominent Lithuanian political leader who played a crucial role in Lithuania's independence movement from the Soviet Union during the early 1990s. He served as the first head of state after Lithuania regained independence and was a key figure in the Sąjūdis independence movement.
Oct. 19 Robert Reed
Renowned American television actor best known for playing Mike Brady in the iconic sitcom 'The Brady Bunch'. He had a significant acting career spanning multiple television series including 'The Defenders', 'Mannix', 'Rich Man, Poor Man', and 'Roots'.
Oct. 20 William Christopher
American actor best known for playing Father Mulcahy in the iconic TV series M*A*S*H, a role that made him widely recognized in television history.
Oct. 23 Vasily Belov
Prominent Russian writer known for his significant contributions to rural prose and realistic literature, capturing the essence of traditional Russian village life.
Oct. 24 Pierre-Gilles de Gennes
Renowned French physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking research on soft matter, particularly liquid crystals and polymers. His work fundamentally transformed understanding of material science and technology.
Oct. 24 Robert A. Mundell
Nobel Prize laureate for his analysis of monetary and fiscal policy under different exchange rate regimes and his analysis of optimum currency areas
Oct. 24 Stephen Covey
Influential American author, educator, and businessman best known for his seminal self-help book 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People', which has profoundly impacted personal and professional development strategies worldwide.
Oct. 25 Lev Nikolayevich Smirenny
Lev Smirenny was a pioneering Soviet cosmonaut who made history by performing the first spacewalk on March 18, 1965, a groundbreaking moment in human space exploration.
Oct. 27 Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath was a renowned American poet and novelist whose deeply personal and confessional writing style revolutionized 20th-century literature. Her semi-autobiographical novel 'The Bell Jar' and her powerful poetry collection 'Ariel' explored themes of depression, femininity, and existential despair. Her tragic suicide at age 30 further cemented her legendary status in literary history.
Oct. 27 Jean-Pierre Cassel
Jean-Pierre Cassel was a versatile French actor and dancer who became a prominent figure in European cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. He collaborated with renowned directors like Luis Buñuel and Claude Chabrol, appearing in iconic films such as 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie' and 'Murder on the Orient Express'. He is also the father of famous actor Vincent …
Oct. 28 Spyros Kyprianou
Spyros Kyprianou was a prominent Cypriot politician who served as the second President of Cyprus from 1977 to 1988. He played a crucial role in Cyprus's political landscape during a challenging period following the Turkish invasion of 1974.
Oct. 28 Suzy Parker
Suzy Parker was an iconic American fashion model and actress who was one of the most recognizable faces in the 1950s and early 1960s. She was known for her striking beauty and appeared in numerous high-profile fashion magazines and films.
Oct. 30 Louis Malle
Renowned French film director known for critically acclaimed movies like 'The Lovers', 'Murmur of the Heart', and 'Lacombe, Lucien'. He was twice Oscar-nominated as a screenwriter and made significant contributions to French and American cinema with films such as 'Pretty Baby' and 'Atlantic City'.
Oct. 31 Jacques Pic
Renowned French chef who ran the legendary three-Michelin-starred restaurant Maison Pic in Valence, France. He was part of a culinary dynasty, with both his father and son being notable chefs, and his daughter Anne-Sophie Pic continuing the family's gastronomic legacy.