Famous people and celebrities born in September 1937

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 1937! 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.

• Sept. 1 Carmelo Bene

  Renowned Italian avant-garde artist who revolutionized experimental theater and cinema, pushing artistic boundaries through radical interpretations of classic works.

• Sept. 2 Peter Ueberroth

  Influential American entrepreneur who revolutionized the travel industry and successfully managed the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, later becoming the Commissioner of Major League Baseball.

• Sept. 4 Dawn Fraser

  Dawn Fraser is an iconic Australian Olympic swimmer who won gold medals in three consecutive Olympic Games, a unique achievement in freestyle swimming. She was officially recognized as the best female swimmer of the 20th century at the World Sports Awards in 1999.

• Sept. 5 Munich massacre

  A horrific terrorist attack during the 1972 Munich Olympics where Palestinian terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes, marking a tragic moment in international sports history.

• Sept. 5 Wayne Owens

  An American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from Utah, representing the 2nd congressional district in two separate terms.

• Sept. 5 William Devane

  An accomplished American actor and screenwriter known for roles in films like 'Family Plot' and 'Missiles of October'.

• Sept. 6 JoAnne Worley

  American comedian famous for her iconic performances on the groundbreaking comedy show 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In', which was a pivotal comedy program in the late 1960s.

• Sept. 9 Les Wexner

  Prominent American businessman and retail entrepreneur, founder of L Brands, which includes Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works.

• Sept. 10 Jared Diamond

  Jared Diamond is a renowned American geographer, historian, and author who revolutionized understanding of human societal development through his groundbreaking books 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' and 'Collapse', which explore how environmental and geographical factors shape human civilization.

• Sept. 11 Robert Crippen

  NASA astronaut who piloted the first Space Shuttle Columbia mission and commanded multiple historic space flights, including the mission with Sally Ride, the first American woman in space.

• Sept. 11 Queen Paola of Belgium

  Queen Paola of Belgium is the wife of King Albert II and mother of King Philippe. She is a prominent royal figure known for her extensive charitable work and efforts to promote cultural understanding and social welfare.

• Sept. 13 Don Bluth

  Don Bluth is a renowned American animator, director, and producer known for creating iconic animated films like 'The Land Before Time' and 'An American Tail'. He co-founded Sullivan Bluth Studios and Fox Animation Studios, significantly influencing the animation industry during the 1980s and 1990s.

• Sept. 15 Renzo Piano

  World-renowned Italian architect famous for designing iconic structures like the Centre Pompidou in Paris and The Shard in London.

• Sept. 15 Robert Lucas

  Nobel Prize-winning economist known for his significant contributions to macroeconomic theory and rational expectations hypothesis.

• Sept. 15 Robert E. Lucas Jr.

  Nobel Prize laureate for having developed and applied the hypothesis of rational expectations, and thereby having transformed macroeconomic analysis and deepened our understanding of economic policy

• Sept. 15 Jean-Claude Decaux

  French entrepreneur who revolutionized urban advertising through innovative street furniture design and public space marketing strategies.

• Sept. 15 Fernando de la Rúa

  Argentine politician who served as President from 1999 to 2001, resigning during a severe economic and political crisis that deeply impacted Argentina.

• Sept. 16 Aleksandr Medved

  Legendary Soviet wrestler who won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in wrestling (1964, 1968, 1972), considered one of the greatest wrestlers in history.

• Sept. 17 Orlando Cepeda

  Orlando Cepeda was a legendary Puerto Rican baseball player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Known as 'Baby Bull', he was a key player for the San Francisco Giants and played a crucial role in Major League Baseball during the 1960s.

• Sept. 20 Monica Zetterlund

  Renowned Swedish jazz singer and actress known for her distinctive interpretative style and international performances. She was a significant cultural figure in Scandinavian entertainment during the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 27 Jerry Weintraub

  Renowned American film and television producer known for producing numerous successful movies and managing entertainment careers of major celebrities.

• Sept. 28 Rod Roddy

  Famous television announcer best known for his work on game shows like 'The Price is Right', where his enthusiastic voice became iconic in American pop culture.

• Sept. 30 Valentyn Sylvestrov

  Renowned Ukrainian contemporary classical composer known for his minimalist and contemplative musical style, significantly influencing modern classical music.