Famous people and celebrities born in August 1935

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in August 1935! 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 Hearl Chambers

  Hearl Chambers was an American civil rights activist who played a significant role in the African-American civil rights movement.

• Aug. 5 John Saxon

  American actor

• Aug. 6 Irma Capece Minutolo

  Italian minor opera singer. she was reported by the media as having an affair with farouk (the former king of egypt in the era la dolce vita).

• Aug. 8 John Laws

  The undisputed king of australia’s talk-back radiowaves, an australian broadcaster who is the most influential and successful in his field. laws has been at the top of the ratings almost since the mid 1950s. he is often referred to as "the man with the golden microphone" because of his amazing voice. people love and hate laws, an extraordinary broadcaster whom …

• Aug. 12 John Cazale

  Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41

• Aug. 12 Gladiola Inkblot

  Gladiola Inkblot is a celebrated playwright whose plays have been widely acclaimed for their poignant themes and dynamic characters.

• Aug. 12 Tyyne Häyrynen

  Finnish journalist known for her insightful political commentary.

• Aug. 12 Samary Cahn

  Samary Cahn is a Russian-American physicist known for his work in the field of quantum mechanics.

• Aug. 12 Elai Fernandez

  Elai Fernandez is a Spanish painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works.

• Aug. 15 Jim Dale

  Rothwell, england -- broadway actor. (barnum. my one & only).

• Aug. 15 Earlee Lovelace

  Earlee Lovelace is a Trinidadian novelist and short story writer.

• Aug. 15 Régine Deforges

  French novelist, editor, and writer of light erotica fiction. he has been criticized by censors for writing material they consider pornographic.

• Aug. 16 Avery Corman

  Avery Corman is an American novelist and screenwriter, best known for his novels 'Kramer vs. Kramer' and 'Oh, God!'

• Aug. 17 Oleg Tabakov

  Russian actor and director

• Aug. 18 Gail Fisher

  American actress (born 1935).

• Aug. 18 Rafer Johnson

  American decathlon champion, who won a gold medal in the pan american games and a silver medal in the olympics in 1956. he also won a gold medal in the olympics in 1960. johnson appeared in at least 12 tv and movie roles. by 1979, he was the traveling vice-president of community relations at continental telephone co.

• Aug. 20 Ron Paul

  American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988. paul also participated in the republican party debates and was a part of the 2008 presidential race. he opposes the us war on iraq and income taxes. he ran for the republican presidential candidate race in 2012. paul declared on 14 …

• Aug. 20 Kelty Halsey

  Contributed to the discovery of the first pulsar in 1967.

• Aug. 22 Aizlyn Thorne

  Aizlyn Thorne was a respected historian who specialized in the study of ancient civilizations and their cultural legacies.

• Aug. 22 Aline Roux

  French dancer who was a member waehner’s contemporary ballet in 1960, after she graduated from the university. roux founded her own company, rhythm and structure in 1969. she choreographed extensively for this group. she was a teacher of dance in paris.

• Aug. 23 Arthella Simmons

  Arthella Simmons is a contemporary American poet acclaimed for her lyrical and evocative works.

• Aug. 23 Drury Underwood

  Drury Underwood was an American competitive swimmer who won multiple medals in the Olympics and other international competitions.

• Aug. 25 Lando Buzzanca

  Italian comedy actor.

• Aug. 25 Mandolin Fitzgerald

  Mandolin Fitzgerald was an American bluegrass and folk musician who was known for her skilled mandolin playing and soulful vocals.

• Aug. 26 Geraldine Ferraro

  American lawyer, three-time congresswoman from queens (new york), she was a candidate in 1984 for the office of democratic vice president. she is a competent campaigner and a skilled politico. her quick-fire delivery makes her stand out. after learning the rules of the game, she earned the respect of her colleagues at the house of representatives and worked her way …

• Aug. 28 Sonny Shroyer

  American singer and actor

• Aug. 29 William Friedkin

  American film director. he began his career as a director at the age of 20. his output included over 2,000 tv shows and 12 documentaries. he took 15 years off tv in 1966 and went on a break. he returned to the showbiz in 1967 and joined a hollywood film studio to direct sonny and cher's "good times" movie. he …

• Aug. 31 Eldridge Cleaver

  Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s. he was leader of the black panther movement.