Famous people and celebrities born in March 1950

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in March 1950! 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 3 Karen Carpenter

  Legendary singer and drummer of The Carpenters, known for her distinctive contralto vocals and significant impact on pop music.

• March 5 Eugene Fodor

  Renowned American violinist who made history as the first Westerner to win the prestigious Moscow International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1974, marking a significant cultural breakthrough during the Cold War era.

• March 5 Ken Robinson

  Influential education expert known for his groundbreaking work on creativity and innovation in learning, famous for his TED Talk on education reform.

• March 7 Franco Harris

  Legendary NFL running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, famous for the 'Immaculate Reception' in the 1972 playoff game. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990 and was named Most Valuable Player in 1972.

• March 7 Alois Treindl

  German-Swiss physicist and programmer specializing in astrological software. He is the founder of Astrodienst, a leading astrological interpretation and calculation service. Treindl has conducted significant research in artificial intelligence applied to astrological text interpretations.

• March 11 Bobby McFerrin

  Grammy-winning jazz vocalist renowned for his extraordinary vocal techniques, most famous for the hit song 'Don't Worry, Be Happy'.

• March 12 Javier Clemente

  Renowned Spanish football manager known for coaching several prominent Spanish football clubs and the national team.

• March 13 William Macy

  Versatile movie actor known for his distinctive performances in independent and mainstream films.

• March 13 Joe Bugner

  Hungarian/British/Australian boxer who was European Champion in 1971, known for his significant boxing career across multiple countries.

• March 13 Charles Krauthammer

  Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative political commentator, columnist, and influential political analyst who significantly shaped American political discourse.

• March 18 Brad Dourif

  Brad Dourif is an acclaimed character actor known for his powerful performances in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and as the iconic voice of Chucky in the 'Child's Play' horror franchise.

• March 19 James Redfield

  James Redfield is an American author known for his bestselling spiritual novel 'The Celestine Prophecy', which became an international phenomenon in the 1990s. His book remained on the New York Times bestsellers list for over three years and sold 100,000 copies in its first year.

• March 20 William Hurt

  William Hurt was a critically acclaimed American actor who won an Academy Award and was known for powerful performances in dramatic films like 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' and 'Broadcast News'.

• March 22 Mary Tamm

  English actress known for her role in Doctor Who as the first Romana, a Time Lady companion of the Fourth Doctor.

• March 22 Sergei Lavrov

  Long-serving Russian Foreign Minister known for his prominent role in international diplomacy and representing Russia's geopolitical interests.

• March 22 Goran Bregovic

  Prominent Bosnian musician and composer known for his distinctive Balkan music style and film scores, especially for Emir Kusturica's films.

• March 23 Corinne Cléry

  French actress and model known for her roles in European cinema, particularly in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• March 26 Teddy Pendergrass

  Teddy Pendergrass was a legendary R&B soul singer known for his powerful, romantic ballads and significant influence on 1970s and 1980s music, who tragically passed away in 2010.

• March 26 Martin Short

  Martin Short is a renowned Canadian comedian, actor, and writer famous for his comedic work on Saturday Night Live and memorable roles in comedy films like Three Amigos and Father of the Bride.

• March 27 Tony Banks (musician)

  Tony Banks is a renowned British musician best known as the keyboardist and founding member of the progressive rock band Genesis, who significantly influenced the development of art rock in the 1970s and 1980s.

• March 29 Mory Kanté

  Mory Kanté was a renowned Guinean musician who revolutionized African music globally, best known for his international hit 'Yé Ké Yé Ké' which brought African rhythms to worldwide audiences.

• March 30 Robbie Coltrane

  Robbie Coltrane was a renowned Scottish actor famous for portraying Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series. He was a versatile performer known for comedy and dramatic roles. His portrayal of Hagrid became iconic in children's and fantasy cinema.