Famous people and celebrities born in 1943

We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 1943. This year gave rise to a new generation of talent, including actors, musicians, athletes, politicians and more who have significantly impacted our world. Dive into the stories of these famous personalities, explore their journeys, and see how they've shaped culture and society since their birth year. Join us as we take a nostalgic trip back to 1943 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.

• Jan. 14 Holland Taylor

  Holland taylor is a renowned tv actress known for her roles in shows like two and a half men and the practice.

• Jan. 24 Sharon Tate

  American actress, model and sex symbol. she first appeared in small tv roles during the 1960s, then she was cast in many motion pictures. she was also a cover and model for fashion magazines.

• Feb. 3 Blythe Danner

  Blythe danner is an american actress known for her work in film, television, and theater, and for being the mother of actress gwyneth paltrow.

• Feb. 9 Joe Pesci

  American actor. he is a brash, diminutive, and he started out as a tough gangster. then he moved into more sympathetic comedy roles. he was the son of a blue-collar worker and was already on stage at age 5. by age ten, he was a regular tv host in a variety show for kids. he was already singing in nightclubs …

• Feb. 24 George Harrison

  British composer, producer and musician. a world-famous superstar member of rock 'n roll band "the beatles", cultural and musical icons of the turbulent sixties.

• March 22 George Benson

  George benson is a renowned jazz singer and guitarist known for his smooth vocals and impressive guitar skills.

• March 25 Paul Michael Glaser

  Paul michael glaser is an american actor best known for his role as detective david starsky in the television series starsky & hutch.

• March 31 Christopher Walken

  American screenwriter, actor, and director. he has appeared in over 100 films and tv shows including the deer hunter and annie hall. walken won the academy award for best supporting actor in 19 and has been nominated for many other awards.

• April 20 Edie Sedgwick

  American model with amazing eyes and great legs. she was a charismatic centre of the underground vortex of late '60s. she is the poster girl of a life of alcohol abuse and barbiturates. in 1965, she met andy warhol and was a part of his entourage. she was the queen of underground fashion and underground art. her family was wealthy …

• April 28 Jacques Dutronc

  French singer, songwriter and guitarist. he is married to franassoise hardie since march 1981. they have a son, thomas dutronc (jazz guitarist, born 1973). he has also been a long-time collaborator in songwriting with jacques lanzmann. he had a secret affair with romy schneider in 1974.

• May 5 Michael Palin

  British actor, comedian, and writer. he was a teenager anchorman for popular teenage programs. he met terry jones at oxford while he was writing comedy improv and acting. they quickly discovered that they were good friends and enjoyed writing skits and gags together, so they began to work together. they created and performed a comedy history series called "the complete …

• June 13 Malcolm McDowell

  Malcolm mcdowell is an english actor known for his iconic role as alex delarge in the film a clockwork orange.

• June 15 Johnny Hallyday

  French singer, the french elvis. he was a major rock star in the aeur (tm),60s. his biggest hit, a multilingual version of chubby checkeraeur (tm), "letaeur's twist again," became a sensation in france in 1961. it sold more than a million copies. despite the lack of interest from the recording industry hallydayaeur (tm)'s fame stemmed from his ability to revamp …

• June 15 Xaviera Hollander

  An indonesian prostitute turned madam and became a well-known hooker after she traveled to south africa and america. she opened her first house in new york in 1970, and faced many of the same occupational hazards. in 1972, she wrote her autobiography "the happy hooker". after new york's knapp corruption hearings brought attention to her expired visa, she was asked …

• June 17 Newt Gingrich

  American politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years. he was followed by two years of indiscretion, lying before the house committee, and illegal use of public money. he is known for being a savage, verbal congressional street fighter who enjoys confrontation.

• June 17 Barry Manilow

  American singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s. his sweet lyrics are often criticized by comedians and music critics who call him "the sultan of schmaltz". manilow sold more than 58,000,000 records worldwide despite the disrespect he is shown by music writers. his 25 consecutive top 40 billboard hit streak included five albums that …

• June 18 Raffaella Carrà

  Raffaella carrà is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music and television career, as well as her iconic dance performances.

• July 4 Kurtwood Smith

  Kurtwood smith is an american actor known for his roles in 'robocop' and 'that '70s show'.

• July 26 Mick Jagger

  British singer, songwriter, actor and musician. he is best known for being the lead vocalist of the rolling stones and founding member. he is one of the most prominent pop stars and has been featured in more than 20 movies, many of which are based on his life. jagger, in addition to touring and releasing albums with the stones has …

• Aug. 11 Pervez Musharraf

  Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan

• Aug. 17 Robert De Niro

  American actor, director, and businessman. he won two oscars for best supporting actor in 1974's "the godfather, part two" and 1980's best actor in raging bull.

• Sept. 23 Julio Iglesias

  Iglesias, a spanish singer and the master of love songs, is the guinness world record holder for selling 100 million albums. five albums per year were released in five languages: english, spanish, french, portuguese, italian and french. it is estimated that the music of julio iglesias can be heard around the globe every 30 seconds. his debut album in the …

• Oct. 8 Chevy Chase

  American comedian and actor, who started as a writer. chase began writing for mad magazine in 1969. he also served as a director, writer, and actor at the national lampoon theatre from 1972-1974. he was an actor and writer for saturday-night-live 1975-1976. this show won four emmys. he is known for his films "foul play" (and "caddyshack"), as well as …

• Oct. 22 Catherine Deneuve

  French actress and businesswoman. internationally, she is known for her beautiful blonde beauty and was nominated for the academy award in 1992 for best actress for "indochine."

• Dec. 8 Jim Morrison

  American singer, songwriter and poet. he is the founder and lead singer of the iconic rock band "the doors." a top-selling group of the 1960s, with mega-hits like "riders on the storm", and "light my fire," the doors were a top choice. he is the author "the lords and the new creatures," 1969.

• Dec. 11 John Kerry

  This american lawyer and politician is an american politician. on september 2, 2003, senator kerry officially declared his candidacy to be president. kerry, a massachusetts democrat was first elected to the senate in 1984. he was again elected in three subsequent elections. his senate record includes his service on the foreign relations committee where he was an active investigator of …

• Dec. 18 Keith Richards

  British musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962. they were one of the most well-known groups of the 1960s, and they have remained popular for over 40 years. jagger and jagger met for the first time in primary school. they re-met in 1960. both were avid blues fans and r&b lovers. they sold gold by …

• Dec. 25 Hanna Schygulla

  Hanna Schygulla is a German actress known for her collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder in the 1970s.

• Dec. 31 John Denver

  American folk singer, recording artist and club performer. he was the u.s.'s top-selling male recording artist between 1974 and 1975.

• Dec. 31 Ben Kingsley

  An english actor. he has won numerous awards over his 40-year career, including an oscar, grammy and bafta. two golden globes, as well as screen actors guild awards. he is best known for his role as mohandas gandhi, the star of the 1982 film gandhi. for this, he was awarded the academy award for best actor. his performances in films …