Famous people and celebrities born in February 1939

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in February 1939! 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.

Feb. 1 Claude François
Influential French pop singer known for creating the original version of 'My Way', which became an international hit through Paul Anka and Frank Sinatra's adaptations. Born in Egypt, he was a significant figure in French music during the 1960s and 1970s.
Feb. 1 Fritjof Capra
Renowned Austrian-American physicist and systems theorist who explores the intersection of science, philosophy, and ecology. His groundbreaking book 'The Tao of Physics' bridges Eastern mysticism with modern scientific understanding.
Feb. 1 Joe Sample
Legendary jazz pianist and composer, key member of The Crusaders and renowned for his innovative contributions to jazz and fusion music. His career spanned several decades, influencing multiple generations of musicians.
Feb. 2 Dale Mortensen
Dale Mortensen was a renowned American economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economics for his groundbreaking work on market dynamics and search theory. His research significantly advanced understanding of how markets function, particularly in labor and financial sectors.
Feb. 3 Michael Cimino
Acclaimed American film director known for the Oscar-winning 'The Deer Hunter' and the controversial epic 'Heaven's Gate', which significantly impacted Hollywood cinema in the 1970s and 1980s.
Feb. 6 Mike Farrell
American actor best known for his iconic role as B.J. Hunnicutt in the legendary TV series M*A*S*H. He was a prominent television actor and activist during the 1970s and 1980s, appearing in numerous TV shows and films.
Feb. 7 John Reed
Prominent American banking executive who served as CEO of Citicorp, known for his diverse educational background and transformative leadership in financial services.
Feb. 8 Jose Maria Sison
Prominent Filipino communist revolutionary, political activist, and founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines. He was a key figure in the Philippine left-wing political movement and an influential Marxist-Leninist theorist.
Feb. 9 Janet Suzman
Renowned South African actress known for her powerful performances in films like 'A Dry White Season' and 'Nuns on the Run', with a significant career in theater and cinema.
Feb. 11 Jane Yolen
Jane Yolen is a prolific and award-winning American author renowned for her significant contributions to children's literature, fantasy, and science fiction. She has written over 300 books and is particularly celebrated for her Caldecott Medal-winning picture book 'Owl Moon' and her powerful Holocaust novel 'The Devil's Arithmetic'.
Feb. 12 Ray Manzarek
Legendary keyboardist and co-founder of the iconic rock band The Doors, who played a crucial role in shaping the band's distinctive sound alongside Jim Morrison. He met Morrison at UCLA in 1965 and was instrumental in the band's formation and success.
Feb. 13 R. C. Sproul
R. C. Sproul was a prominent Reformed theologian, pastor, and author who significantly influenced evangelical Christian thought through his teachings and Ligonier Ministries.
Feb. 14 Eugene Fama
Eugene Fama is a renowned American economist who revolutionized financial theory and received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his groundbreaking work on efficient market hypothesis.
Feb. 16 Sergio Bianchetto
Italian champion cyclist who won the Olympic gold medal in Tokyo in 1964, representing Italy's cycling excellence.
Feb. 19 Erin Pizzey
Pioneering British activist who founded the first women's refuge in the world and wrote extensively about domestic violence. She was a controversial figure in the early feminist movement, challenging radical feminist narratives about domestic abuse.
Feb. 20 Herbert Kohler Jr.
Prominent business leader who served as CEO of Kohler Co., a global manufacturing company known for plumbing products, kitchen and bath design, and hospitality services.
Feb. 21 Richard Beymer
American actor known for his iconic roles in 'West Side Story' and 'The Diary of Anne Frank', born in Avoca, Iowa.
Feb. 22 Alain Jacquet
Renowned French pop artist famous for his innovative 'Camouflage Botticelli' series, reinterpreting classical art through a modern lens, particularly his reimagining of Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus'.
Feb. 23 Majel Barrett
Majel Barrett was a prominent American actress best known for her roles in Star Trek, including Christine Chapel and the voice of the Enterprise computer. She was also married to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry.
Feb. 24 Marisa Mell
Austrian actress known for her iconic roles in 1960s Italian B-movies, particularly in cult cinema and exploitation films.
Feb. 25 Jim Tyrer
Professional American football player for the Kansas City Chiefs who played as an offensive tackle in the 1960s and early 1970s. He was a multiple-time AFL All-Star and tragically ended his life in a murder-suicide incident.
Feb. 27 Kenzo (fashion designer)
Kenzo Takada is a renowned Japanese fashion designer who founded the iconic Kenzo fashion house, celebrated for its innovative, colorful, and globally influential designs in the fashion world.
Feb. 28 Tommy Tune
Legendary Broadway performer who is a nine-time Tony Award winner, uniquely honored in acting, directing, choreography, and dance categories. He received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 1994.
Feb. 28 Chögyam Trungpa
Influential Tibetan Buddhist scholar, philosopher, and meditation master who significantly impacted Western understanding of Buddhism.
Feb. 28 Daniel C. Tsui
Renowned Chinese-American physicist who won the Nobel Prize for groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics.
Feb. 28 Olivier Despax
French composer and singer who tragically died from leukemia in 1974.