Famous people and celebrities born in September 1943

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

• Sept. 3 Valerie Perrine

  Acclaimed American actress known for her award-winning performance in 'Lenny' at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival. She began her career as a Las Vegas dancer before transitioning to Hollywood, becoming a notable film and television actress with a distinctive statuesque appearance.

• Sept. 6 Roger Waters

  Roger Waters is a legendary British rock musician, co-founder and bassist of Pink Floyd, one of the most influential rock bands in history. He was a primary songwriter and conceptual leader of the band, known for iconic albums like 'The Wall' and 'Dark Side of the Moon'.

• Sept. 6 Richard J. Roberts

  Richard J. Roberts is a renowned English biochemist and molecular biologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking work in gene structure and RNA splicing.

• Sept. 9 George Roger Waters

  Legendary co-founder and bassist of Pink Floyd, a pivotal figure in progressive rock music known for conceptual albums like 'The Wall'.

• Sept. 11 Mickey Hart

  Renowned percussionist and founding member of the iconic rock band Grateful Dead, known for his innovative world music explorations and ethnomusicological research.

• Sept. 12 Michael Ondaatje

  Author and poet from sri lankan-canadian

• Sept. 13 Mildred Taylor

  Award-winning African-American author renowned for her powerful children's literature addressing racial injustice and historical experiences of Black Americans, including the Newbery Medal-winning novel 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'.

• Sept. 14 Marcos Valle

  Renowned Brazilian musician, composer, and producer who played a significant role in the Bossa Nova and Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) movements during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Sept. 15 Margaret Harris

  Pioneering African American composer, pianist, and conductor who broke significant racial barriers in musical performance. She was the first Black woman to conduct major symphony orchestras in Detroit, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and conducted the Broadway musical 'Hair' from 1970-1972. Harris composed two ballets and the opera 'King David', marking her as a versatile and groundbreaking musical artist.

• Sept. 17 Gilbert Prousch

  Half of the renowned artist duo Gilbert & George, known for their distinctive formal appearance and innovative, graphic-based artworks that challenge traditional art boundaries.

• Sept. 18 Rocio Jurado

  Renowned Spanish singer and actress, known as 'the greatest' in Spanish popular music, who was a major cultural icon in Spain during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Sept. 19 Joe Morgan

  Hall of Fame baseball player who was a key member of the Cincinnati Reds' legendary 'Big Red Machine' teams of the 1970s, winning two World Series and two MVP awards.

• Sept. 19 Mama Cass Elliot Baltimore Maryland

  Iconic singer of The Mamas & the Papas, known for her powerful voice and hit song 'Monday, Monday'.

• Sept. 21 Jerry Bruckheimer

  Jerry Bruckheimer is a legendary Hollywood film and television producer who has shaped modern entertainment with blockbuster franchises like Top Gun, Pirates of the Caribbean, and numerous high-profile action movies.

• Sept. 23 Julio Iglesias

  Julio Iglesias is a legendary Spanish singer known for romantic ballads, holding the Guinness World Record for selling over 100 million albums globally. He released five multilingual albums annually and is considered one of the most successful international music artists of the 20th century.

• Sept. 23 Antonio Tabucchi

  Antonio Tabucchi was a renowned Italian writer and literary scholar specializing in Portuguese literature, known for his novel 'Sostiene Pereira' and his translations of works by Fernando Pessoa and Andrade.

• Sept. 25 Josh Taylor

  American soap opera actor known for his prominent role as Chris Kositchek on 'Days of Our Lives' from 1977 to 1987, with a two-year sabbatical in between.

• Sept. 25 Robert Gates

  Prominent American politician and academic who served as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense, with a distinguished career in government and national security.

• Sept. 27 Randy Bachman

  Renowned Canadian rock musician, founding member of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, influential in rock music history.

• Sept. 29 Lech Walesa

  Polish union leader who led the Solidarity movement, a pivotal force in ending communist rule in Poland. He was a key figure in the country's democratic transformation and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983 for his non-violent struggle for human rights.

• Sept. 30 Johann Deisenhofer

  Nobel Prize-winning German-American biochemist and biophysicist who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding protein structures.