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'.

  • Kurtwood Smith
    July 4 Kurtwood Smith

    Kurtwood Smith is an acclaimed American actor known for memorable roles in 'RoboCop' and the popular sitcom 'That '70s Show'.

  • 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 Pierre Villepreux

    Renowned French rugby player and coach who significantly influenced rugby strategy and development. He was considered one of the best full-backs of his era.

  • 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.

  • Soledad Miranda
    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.

  • Tom Holland
    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 20 Wendy Richard

    Popular English actress best known for her roles in 'EastEnders' and 'Are You Being Served?', a beloved television personality.

  • Edward Herrmann
    July 21 Edward Herrmann

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

  • Cheryl Crane
    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.

  • Mick Jagger
    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.

  • Bill Bradley
    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.

  • Sab Shimono
    July 31 Sab Shimono

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