Famous people and celebrities born in October 1933

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in October 1933! 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 Cissy Houston

  Renowned gospel and soul singer, mother of Whitney Houston, and influential figure in the music industry who significantly impacted R&B and gospel music.

• Oct. 2 John Gurdon

  Renowned English developmental biologist who won the Nobel Prize for groundbreaking stem cell research and cellular reprogramming.

• Oct. 2 Sir John B. Gurdon

  Nobel Prize laureate for the discovery that mature cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent

• Oct. 3 Neale Fraser

  Prominent Australian tennis player who was a significant figure in international tennis during the late 1950s and early 1960s, known for his success in Grand Slam tournaments.

• Oct. 4 German Moreno

  Prominent Filipino television personality known for his significant contributions to entertainment as a host, actor, comedian, and influential talent manager who shaped the Philippine showbiz industry.

• Oct. 5 Diane Cilento

  Australian actress known for her roles in 'The Agony and the Ecstasy' and 'The Wicker Man', who was also briefly married to Sean Connery.

• Oct. 6 William Bowen

  Prominent American academic leader who served as president of Princeton University and made significant contributions to higher education policy and economic research.

• Oct. 7 Louis Begley

  Acclaimed American novelist known for his sophisticated literary works exploring complex human relationships and social dynamics.

• Oct. 9 Peter Mansfield

  MED - English physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2017)

• Oct. 10 Daniel Massey

  Daniel Massey was a prominent British actor known for his versatile performances in theater and film, coming from a notable acting family.

• Oct. 10 Jay Sebring

  Jay Sebring was a pioneering Hollywood hairstylist tragically murdered during the infamous Manson Family killings, becoming a symbol of the dark side of late 1960s Hollywood.

• Oct. 13 Thomas Bingham

  Prominent English lawyer and judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, known for his significant contributions to British jurisprudence.

• Oct. 13 Raynald Fréchette

  Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician who made significant contributions to the legal and political landscape of Canada.

• Oct. 14 Wilfried Dietrich

  Legendary German wrestler who dominated international wrestling competitions in the 1950s and 1960s. He was an exceptional athlete who won multiple Olympic medals in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, establishing himself as one of the most versatile wrestlers of his era.

• Oct. 17 The Singing Nun

  Jeanine Deckers, known as the Singing Nun, was a Belgian Dominican nun who became internationally famous for her hit song 'Dominique' in 1963. Her unique musical career blended religious life with pop music success.

• Oct. 18 William Anders

  NASA astronaut who was part of the historic Apollo 8 mission, the first crewed spacecraft to leave Earth's orbit and reach the moon.

• Oct. 18 Forrest Gregg NFL tackle (Green Bay Packers

  NFL tackle who played for Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.

• Oct. 21 Francisco Gento

  Francisco Gento was a legendary Spanish soccer player who played for Real Madrid, winning an unprecedented 6 European Cups and becoming one of the most successful left-wingers in football history.

• Oct. 24 Ronnie Kray

  Ronnie Kray was a notorious British gangster, part of the infamous Kray twins who dominated London's criminal underworld in the 1950s and 1960s. He was known for his violent temperament and criminal activities alongside his twin brother Reggie.

• Oct. 24 Ronald Kray

  Ronald kray was an english gangster known for being one of the kray twins, who were notorious criminals in london during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Oct. 24 Reggie Kray

  Reggie Kray was a notorious British gangster, part of the infamous Kray twins who controlled organized crime in London during the 1950s and 1960s. He was considered slightly more composed compared to his twin brother Ronnie.

• Oct. 24 Jean-Marie Pelt

  Jean-Marie Pelt was a renowned French botanist, pharmacist, and environmentalist who founded the European Institute of Ecology in 1972. He was a prominent advocate for ecological research and genetic engineering awareness.

• Oct. 27 Floyd Cramer

  Renowned country and pop pianist famous for his distinctive 'slip note' piano style, who significantly influenced Nashville's music scene.

• Oct. 28 Manuel Garrincha

  Manuel Garrincha was a legendary Brazilian footballer, widely considered one of the greatest dribblers in soccer history. He played a pivotal role in Brazil's World Cup victories in 1958 and 1962, earning the nickname 'Joy of the People'. His extraordinary skill and creativity on the field made him a national hero in Brazil.