Famous people and celebrities born in March 1945

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in March 1945! 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.

• March 1 Dirk Benedict

  American actor known for iconic roles in 'Battlestar Galactica' and 'The A-Team', who wrote a compelling memoir about his health journey and macrobiotic lifestyle.

• March 3 George Miller (filmmaker)

  George Miller is a renowned Australian film director famous for creating the iconic Mad Max film series and the Oscar-winning animated film Happy Feet. He is considered one of Australia's most influential filmmakers with a significant international reputation.

• March 6 Rob Reiner in the Bronx

  Renowned American actor, director, and producer famous for his work in 'All in the Family' and directing films like 'Stand by Me'.

• March 6 Angelo Castro Jr.

  Prominent Filipino actor and journalist known for his significant contributions to media and entertainment in the Philippines.

• March 7 John Heard (actor)

  John Heard was an accomplished American actor known for memorable roles in 'Home Alone' and HBO's 'The Sopranos', with a significant career in film and television.

• March 8 Micky Dolenz

  Micky Dolenz is a famous American musician and actor, best known as a member of the iconic 1960s pop rock band The Monkees.

• March 8 Anselm Kiefer

  Anselm Kiefer is a world-renowned German painter and sculptor whose monumental artworks explore complex themes of German history, mythology, and collective memory.

• March 8 Keith Jarrett

  Keith Jarrett is a highly influential jazz pianist and composer known for his innovative improvisational style and significant contributions to contemporary jazz.

• March 9 Dennis Rader

  Notorious serial killer known as BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) who murdered 10 people in Kansas between 1974-1991, eventually captured in 2005 after decades of evading law enforcement.

• March 10 Katharine Houghton

  American actress best known for her role in the groundbreaking 1967 film 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner', where she co-starred with her real-life aunt Katharine Hepburn.

• March 12 Anne Summers

  Prominent Australian feminist activist who pioneered women's liberation movement in Adelaide and established a women's refuge in Sydney. She authored the influential book 'Damned Whores and God's Police' in 1975, which critically examined women's roles in Australian society.

• March 13 Didier Decoin

  Didier Decoin is a renowned French novelist and screenwriter who won the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1977 for his novel 'John l'Enfer'. He began his literary career as a journalist and has published over twenty books throughout his career.

• March 14 Herman van Veen

  Renowned Dutch performer, singer, actor, and entertainer known for his versatile artistic career in theater and music.

• March 17 Elis Regina

  Legendary Brazilian singer known for her exceptional talent and influential role in MPB (Brazilian Popular Music). Her collaborative album with Antonio Carlos Jobim, 'Elis & Tom', is considered a masterpiece of Brazilian music history.

• March 19 Randy Kraft

  Notorious serial killer convicted of 18 first-degree murders, suspected of up to 67 killings. Known for targeting young male Caucasians with extreme sadistic methods along the San Diego Freeway.

• March 20 Pat Riley

  Renowned NBA coach who led legendary teams like the Lakers, Knicks, and Heat, transforming multiple franchises and winning multiple championships.

• March 22 Eric Roth

  Renowned American screenwriter and producer known for Academy Award-winning scripts like 'Forrest Gump' and critically acclaimed films such as 'A Star is Born' and 'Munich'.

• March 23 Franco Battiato

  Renowned Italian singer-songwriter, composer, and film director who significantly influenced Italian music and culture. He was known for his experimental and avant-garde approach to music, blending multiple genres and philosophical themes.

• March 24 Curtis Hanson

  American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for critically acclaimed movies like 'L.A. Confidential' and 'Wonder Boys'.

• March 24 Patrick Malahide

  Versatile English actor and screenwriter with extensive work in film, television, and theater.

• March 25 Leila Diniz

  Influential Brazilian actress known for challenging social norms and breaking taboos in cinema during the 1960s and early 1970s. She was a prominent figure in Brazilian popular culture before her untimely death in a plane crash.

• March 28 Rodrigo Duterte

  Rodrigo Duterte was a controversial Filipino president known for his hardline policies on crime and drugs, serving from 2016 to 2022. He gained international attention for his aggressive political style and human rights criticisms.

• March 29 Walt "Clyde"

  Duplicate of Walt Frazier entry

• March 29 Walt Frazier

  Legendary NBA basketball player known for his exceptional skills as a guard for the New York Knicks, famous for his stylish play and defensive prowess during the 1970s.

• March 31 Gabe Kaplan

  American comedian and actor best known for starring in the popular TV sitcom 'Welcome Back, Kotter' during the 1970s.

• March 31 Eric Clapton

  Legendary British rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

• March 31 Edwin Catmull

  Computer scientist and co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, a pioneer in computer graphics who revolutionized animated filmmaking.