Famous people and celebrities born in February 1948

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in February 1948! 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. 1 Rick James

  Legendary funk and R&B singer known for hits like 'Super Freak' and his influential role in 1980s music. A Grammy-nominated artist who significantly impacted popular music and influenced many future musicians.

• Feb. 2 Ina Garten

  Renowned American cookbook author and television personality known as the 'Barefoot Contessa', famous for her cooking shows and bestselling cookbooks.

• Feb. 3 Henning Mankell

  Renowned Swedish author and playwright famous for his crime novels, particularly the internationally acclaimed 'Wallander' detective series.

• Feb. 3 Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo

  Nobel Prize laureate for their work towards a just and peaceful solution to the conflict in East Timor

• Feb. 3 Gilbert Collard

  French lawyer known for his media-savvy approach and high-profile legal cases. Son of a notary public, he built a reputation as a persuasive and charismatic legal professional.

• Feb. 4 Alice Cooper

  Legendary rock musician known for theatrical shock rock performances, pioneering a dramatic and provocative style in 1970s rock music. He is famous for hits like 'School's Out' and innovative stage shows featuring props like snakes and dramatic makeup.

• Feb. 5 Barbara Hershey

  Accomplished American actress known for her diverse roles in notable films like 'The Natural', 'Hannah and Her Sisters', and 'Last Temptation of Christ'. She was a prominent figure in Hollywood during the 1960s and 1970s, known for her distinctive hippie aesthetic.

• Feb. 6 Bunny Rugs

  Renowned Jamaican singer who was a key member of the bands Third World and Inner Circle. He was a significant figure in reggae music until his death in 2014.

• Feb. 10 Luis Colosio

  Mexican politician and economist, same person as Luis Donaldo Colosio.

• Feb. 10 Luis Donaldo Colosio

  Mexican politician and presidential candidate who was assassinated in 1994, marking a significant moment in Mexican political history.

• Feb. 12 Ray Kurzweil

  American inventor, futurist, author and director of engineering at google. he is also involved in futurology fields like text-to-speech, speech recognition technology and electronic keyboard instrumentation. his books include topics such as health, artificial intelligence, transhumanism and thetechnological singularity. kurzweil is a well-known public advocate for the transhumanist and futurist movements.

• Feb. 14 Teller

  American magician and half of the famous comedy magic duo Penn & Teller, known for his unique silent performance style and skeptical worldview.

• Feb. 15 Art Spiegelman

  Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist best known for his groundbreaking graphic novel 'Maus', which depicts the Holocaust using anthropomorphic characters.

• Feb. 16 Eckhart Tolle

  Eckhart Tolle is a renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling author who has significantly influenced contemporary mindfulness and personal development through his transformative works on presence and consciousness.

• Feb. 17 José José

  Renowned Mexican singer-songwriter known as 'El Príncipe de la Canción' (The Prince of Song), who significantly influenced Latin American popular music during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Feb. 17 Rick Majerus

  Legendary American basketball coach known for his exceptional coaching career, particularly with the University of Utah and Saint Louis University basketball programs.

• Feb. 18 Sinéad Cusack

  Renowned Irish-English actress known for her distinguished stage and screen performances in theater and film.

• Feb. 19 Tony Iommi

  Tony Iommi is a legendary British guitarist, co-founder and lead guitarist of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, known for his innovative guitar playing and influential role in the development of heavy metal music.

• Feb. 20 Jennifer O'Neill

  Prominent American actress and model known for her iconic role in 'Summer of '42' and numerous magazine covers. Her life has been marked by personal challenges including multiple marriages and personal struggles.

• Feb. 20 Christopher A. Pissarides

  Nobel Prize laureate for their analysis of markets with search frictions

• Feb. 23 Philippe Chatel

  French singer, composer, and guitarist known for his independent musical style and songwriting.

• Feb. 24 Dennis Waterman

  Renowned English actor and singer famous for TV series like 'Minder' and 'The Sweeney', known for his distinctive cockney charm and musical talents.

• Feb. 25 Danny Denzongpa

  Prominent Indian actor and singer known for his versatile roles in Bollywood and regional cinema, particularly in Hindi and Nepali films.

• Feb. 25 Aldo Busi

  Renowned Italian postmodernist writer and translator known for his provocative and experimental literary works, including 'Seminar on Youth' and 'The Standard Life of a Temporary Pantyhose Seller'.

• Feb. 28 Bernadette Peters

  Renowned Broadway and film actress, known for her exceptional performances in theater, film, and voice acting. She was the youngest inductee into the Theater Hall of Fame and has been nominated for multiple prestigious awards including Golden Globes, Tony Awards, and Grammy Awards.

• Feb. 28 Mercedes Ruehl

  Accomplished American actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and theater. She has won a Tony Award and an Academy Award for her powerful performances.

• Feb. 28 Mike Figgis

  Innovative English filmmaker, screenwriter, and composer known for experimental and critically acclaimed films. He has made significant contributions to independent cinema.

• Feb. 28 Steven Chu

  Nobel Prize-winning physicist who served as the United States Secretary of Energy from 2009 to 2013. His groundbreaking research in physics and energy policy has significantly impacted scientific understanding.

• Feb. 29 Gérard Darmon

  French Jewish actor and singer known for his role in the iconic film 'Diva' directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix. He has had a significant career in French cinema and music.