Famous people and celebrities born in August 1934

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in August 1934! 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. 2 Valery Bykovsky

  Prominent Soviet cosmonaut who flew multiple space missions during the Space Race, including Vostok 5 and Soyuz missions, contributing significantly to Soviet space exploration.

• Aug. 4 Jonas Savimbi

  Prominent Angolan political and military leader who founded UNITA, a major anti-communist rebel movement during Angola's civil war. He was a controversial figure who fought against Portuguese colonialism and later against the MPLA government.

• Aug. 5 Wendell Berry

  Wendell Berry is a renowned American writer, poet, and environmental activist known for his profound writings on rural life, sustainability, and social responsibility.

• Aug. 6 Piers Anthony

  Prolific British-American fantasy and science fiction writer known for imaginative novels like 'Macroscope' and 'Chthon'. He has been widely translated and is a significant figure in speculative fiction.

• Aug. 6 Chris Bonington

  Legendary British mountaineer who made significant contributions to Himalayan climbing and authored numerous books about mountaineering expeditions. He is considered one of the most important British climbers of the 20th century.

• Aug. 6 Germinal Casado

  Renowned French ballet dancer and choreographer who was a key member of Maurice Béjart's influential dance company. He became a prominent soloist and artistic director, significantly contributing to 20th-century contemporary dance.

• Aug. 9 Yves Coppens

  Renowned French paleoanthropologist who played a crucial role in the discovery of the famous 'Lucy' skeleton, a pivotal find in understanding human evolution. His work significantly contributed to our knowledge of early hominid species and prehistoric human origins.

• Aug. 10 James Carl Tenney

  Pioneering American composer who significantly contributed to experimental music through innovative compositional techniques and theoretical approaches.

• Aug. 11 Miki Dora

  Legendary American surfer known as the 'bad boy of surfing', famous for his exceptional skills and counterculture lifestyle during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Aug. 14 André Boniface

  André Boniface was a legendary French rugby union player who significantly contributed to the sport's development in the 1950s and 1960s, known for his exceptional skills as a forward.

• Aug. 14 Lucien Clergue

  Lucien Clergue was a renowned French photographer and artist, recognized for his innovative artistic photography and significant contributions to visual arts.

• Aug. 15 Nino Ferrer

  Renowned Italian-French pop music singer and songwriter known for his hit 'Agata' in the 1970s. An archeologist by education, he lived in France from 1946 and tragically died by suicide in St. Cyprien in 1998.

• Aug. 16 Pierre Richard

  Renowned French comedian and film director famous for his comedic performances and collaborations with Victor Lanoux and Gérard Depardieu in films by Francis Veber.

• Aug. 17 João Donato

  Renowned Brazilian jazz pianist and composer known for his innovative bossa nova and jazz fusion styles, who significantly influenced Brazilian popular music.

• Aug. 18 Vincent Bugliosi

  Renowned American attorney famous for prosecuting Charles Manson and his family for their ritualistic murders. He was an exceptional prosecutor with a 105-1 felony case record and a significant figure in criminal law.

• Aug. 19 Roberto Clemente

  Legendary Puerto Rican baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Hall of Famer known for his exceptional skills and humanitarian work.

• Aug. 21 John L. Hall

  Nobel Prize laureate for their contributions to the development of laser-based precision spectroscopy, including the optical frequency comb technique

• Aug. 22 Norman Schwarzkopf

  Legendary U.S. Army General who led the Allied Coalition during the Gulf War in 1991, known as 'Stormin' Norman'. He was a highly decorated military leader with two Vietnam tours and significant strategic achievements in modern warfare.

• Aug. 22 Norman Schwartzkopf in New Jersey

  U.S. General who liberated Kuwait from Iraq during the Gulf War.

• Aug. 23 Sonny Jurgensen

  Legendary NFL quarterback who played for the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983. He was a prominent player during the 1960s and 1970s, known for his exceptional passing skills.

• Aug. 23 Barbara Eden in Tucson

  Famous American actress best known for her iconic role in the TV series 'I Dream of Jeannie'. She was a popular television star in the 1960s and has maintained a significant cultural presence.

• Aug. 24 Kenny Baker

  Kenny Baker was a renowned English actor best known for portraying R2-D2 in the Star Wars film series. He was a key figure in the original Star Wars trilogy and worked closely with George Lucas.

• Aug. 24 Barbara Eden

  Barbara Eden is an iconic American actress best known for her starring role in the popular 1960s sitcom 'I Dream of Jeannie'. She remains a beloved figure in television history.

• Aug. 26 Tom Heinsohn

  Legendary Boston Celtics player, coach, and broadcaster who was a key figure in the team's dynasty during the 1950s and 1960s. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame both as a player and a coach.

• Aug. 26 Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

  Prominent Iranian politician who served as President of Iran from 1989 to 1997 and was a significant figure in the country's post-revolutionary political landscape.

• Aug. 29 Dimitris Papamichael

  Prominent Greek actor and film director who made significant contributions to Greek cinema during the mid-20th century.