Famous people and celebrities born in February 1944

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in February 1944! 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. 5 Al Kooper

    Influential American musician known for his groundbreaking organ work on Bob Dylan's 'Like a Rolling Stone', where he famously joined the recording session as a guitarist.

  • Michael Tucker
    Feb. 6 Michael Tucker

    American actor and television producer known for his roles in various TV series and films, particularly recognized for his work in L.A. Law.

  • Feb. 8 Sebastiao Salgado

    Renowned Brazilian documentary photographer famous for his powerful black and white images capturing social and environmental themes around the world.

  • Feb. 9 Alice Walker

    Alice Walker is an acclaimed American novelist, poet, and activist, best known for her groundbreaking novel 'The Color Purple', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and explores themes of racism, sexism, and resilience in the African American experience.

  • Feb. 10 Peter Allen

    Acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter, pianist, and performer known for his flamboyant style and hit songs like 'I Go to Rio'. He was a significant figure in the entertainment industry during the 1970s and 1980s.

  • Feb. 10 Frances Moore Lappe

    Renowned American author and activist who wrote 'Diet for a Small Planet', a groundbreaking book about global food systems and sustainability. She has been influential in environmental and social justice movements.

  • Feb. 11 Mike Oxley

    Prominent American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio, known for the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

  • Feb. 11 Joy Williams

    Acclaimed American novelist, short story writer, and essayist known for her distinctive literary style and profound storytelling.

  • Stockard Channing
    Feb. 13 Stockard Channing

    Stockard Channing is a renowned American actress famous for her iconic roles in 'Grease' and the critically acclaimed TV series 'The West Wing'.

  • Jerry Springer
    Feb. 13 Jerry Springer

    Jerry Springer was a controversial British-American talk show host known for his sensationalist television program that often featured dramatic confrontations between guests.

  • Feb. 14 Carl Bernstein

    Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist famous for uncovering the Watergate scandal alongside Bob Woodward, which led to President Nixon's resignation.

  • Feb. 14 Alan Parker

    Renowned English film director, screenwriter, and producer who made significant contributions to cinema, passing away in 2020.

  • Feb. 15 Mick Avory

    Drummer of the legendary rock band The Kinks, contributing to their iconic sound and numerous hit singles during the British Invasion era.

  • Feb. 15 Jean-Pierre Bisson

    Renowned French theatre and film actor who was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry during the 1960s and 1970s, known for his provocative performances.

  • Feb. 15 Aleksandr A Serebrov in the USSR cosmonaut (Soyuz T-7

    Soviet cosmonaut who participated in multiple space missions including Soyuz T-7, T-8, and TM missions, contributing to the Soviet space exploration program.

  • Feb. 16 Richard Ford (writer)

    Richard Ford is a prominent American novelist and short story writer, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'Independence Day'. He is a significant figure in contemporary American literature.

  • Feb. 17 Karl Jenkins

    Karl Jenkins is a renowned Welsh composer, multi-instrumentalist, and musician best known for his work with the progressive rock band Soft Machine and his later classical and world music compositions.

  • Feb. 18 Pat Bowlen

    Pat Bowlen was a prominent American sports executive who owned the Denver Broncos NFL team from 1984 to 2014, leading the franchise to multiple Super Bowl victories and becoming a significant figure in professional football.

  • Jonathan Demme
    Feb. 22 Jonathan Demme

    American screenwriter and producer of director films

  • Feb. 22 Robert Kardashian

    Robert Kardashian was a prominent American lawyer and businessman, best known for being part of O.J. Simpson's defense team during his famous murder trial and for being the father of the Kardashian siblings.

  • Feb. 23 Johnny Winter

    Legendary blues-rock guitarist and singer known for his exceptional guitar skills and influential blues performances.

  • Feb. 24 Nicky Hopkins

    Renowned session pianist who played with numerous legendary rock bands including The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Jeff Beck. He was a highly respected musician in the rock music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Feb. 25 François Cevert

    A talented French Formula One racing driver who tragically died during qualifying at Watkins Glen Grand Prix circuit in the United States. He was a promising driver in the Tyrrell Racing Team and known for his exceptional skill.

  • Feb. 25 Antonio Damasio

    A renowned neuroscientist and neurobiologist known for groundbreaking research on the human brain. He is a distinguished professor at the University of Southern California and has made significant contributions to understanding human consciousness and emotion.

  • Feb. 27 Sir Roger Scruton

    Prominent conservative British philosopher, writer, and political thinker who made significant contributions to aesthetics, political theory, and cultural criticism. He was a leading intellectual of conservative thought in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

  • Feb. 28 Sepp Maier

    Legendary German soccer goalkeeper who played for Bayern Munich and the West German national team, considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history.

  • Dennis Farina
    Feb. 29 Dennis Farina

    Dennis Farina was a renowned American actor known for his distinctive tough-guy roles in television and film, particularly in crime dramas like 'Law & Order' and Guy Ritchie's 'Snatch'.

  • Feb. 29 Phyllis Frelich

    Phyllis Frelich was a groundbreaking deaf actress who made history by becoming the first deaf performer to win a Tony Award for her powerful role in the Broadway production of 'Children of a Lesser God'.