Famous people and celebrities born in July 1943

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in July 1943! 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.

• July 1 Jeff Wayne

  Jeff Wayne is a renowned American composer and musician, best known for his progressive rock musical adaptation of H.G. Wells' 'War of the Worlds'.

• July 3 Kurtwood Smith

  Well-known American actor famous for roles in 'That '70s Show' and 'RoboCop'.

• July 5 Robbie Robertson

  Legendary Canadian musician, best known as the guitarist and primary songwriter for The Band. He was a pivotal figure in the development of Americana and roots rock music.

• July 5 Geraldo Rivera

  Prominent American journalist, attorney, and TV personality known for his controversial and sensationalist reporting style. He has been a significant media figure for decades.

• July 7 Toto Cutugno

  Renowned Italian pop singer, songwriter, and musician famous for his international hit 'L'Italiano'. He is a significant figure in Italian music who achieved widespread popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.

• July 9 Soledad Miranda

  Spanish actress known for her roles in cult cinema, particularly in Spanish horror films of the late 1960s. She tragically died in a car accident in 1970 at a young age.

• July 9 Bon Scott [Ronald Belford]

  Lead singer of the legendary rock band AC/DC, known for his powerful and distinctive vocal style. He was a key figure in the band's early success before his untimely death in 1980.

• July 10 Arthur Ashe

  Pioneering African American tennis player who broke racial barriers, winning major tournaments like the US National Singles in 1968 and Wimbledon in 1975. He was a groundbreaking athlete and civil rights advocate.

• July 11 Tom Holland

  American actor, director, and screenwriter

• July 11 Howard Gardner

  Howard Gardner is an influential American developmental psychologist renowned for developing the groundbreaking theory of multiple intelligences, which revolutionized understanding of human cognitive capabilities.

• July 12 Christine McVie

  Legendary musician and founding member of Fleetwood Mac, known for her distinctive keyboard playing and songwriting. She was a key contributor to the band's most successful albums, including 'Rumours'. McVie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

• July 14 Christopher Priest

  A renowned British science fiction author famous for his innovative and complex novels exploring themes of illusion, perception, and alternate realities. His most celebrated works include 'The Prestige', which was adapted into a critically acclaimed film by Christopher Nolan.

• July 15 Jocelyn Bell Burnell

  Pioneering Irish astrophysicist who discovered pulsars, a groundbreaking achievement that revolutionized our understanding of stellar physics.

• July 16 Reinaldo Arenas

  Renowned Cuban-American writer known for his powerful literary works critiquing the Cuban regime and exploring themes of sexuality and oppression. He was a significant figure in Latin American literature and LGBTQ+ activism.

• July 18 Joseph J. Ellis

  Prominent American historian specializing in early American history and the founding fathers. He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for insightful books about the American Revolution and its key figures.

• July 19 Calvin Peete

  Pioneering African American professional golfer who was one of the most successful players on the PGA Tour in the 1980s.

• July 20 Thomas J. Sargent

  Nobel Prize-winning economist known for his work in macroeconomics and rational expectations theory.

• July 21 Edward Herrmann

  Renowned American actor known for roles in 'Gilmore Girls' and numerous films, with a distinguished career spanning television and cinema.

• July 25 Cheryl Crane

  Daughter of actress Lana Turner, known for fatally stabbing her mother's abusive boyfriend Johnny Stomponato in 1958 in a high-profile case of self-defense. She was acquitted of murder and later became a successful restaurateur.

• July 26 Mick Jagger

  Legendary rock musician and lead singer of The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger is an iconic figure in music history who has significantly influenced rock and pop culture. He is renowned for his distinctive voice, energetic performances, and extensive musical career spanning over six decades. Jagger has also been a notable actor and cultural influencer.

• July 27 Jeremy Greenstock

  Prominent British diplomat who served as the UK's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and played a significant role in international diplomacy during complex geopolitical periods.

• July 28 Bill Bradley

  Bill Bradley was an accomplished American politician and former NBA basketball player who served as a Democratic Senator from New Jersey. He was a pioneering voice in tax reform, publishing 'The Fair Tax' and bringing the issue to national prominence in the early 1980s.

• July 28 Richard Wright

  Richard Wright was a founding member and keyboardist of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, contributing significantly to their unique sound and musical innovation. He was a crucial part of the band's creative process from their early psychedelic days through their most successful albums.

• July 30 Caril Ann Fugate

  Caril Ann Fugate was involved in a notorious murder spree with her boyfriend Charles Starkweather in 1958, which shocked the American public and became a significant criminal case in mid-20th century United States.

• July 31 Sab Shimono

  Japanese-American actor and voice artist known for roles in film, television, and animation, with a career spanning several decades.