1. Raj Kapoor (1924)

Indian Actor

Indian actor who became known for his films, Awaara and Boot Polish, both of which were nominated for the Palme d'Or Award at the Cannes film festival. His other films...

2. Jack T. Chick (1924)

Comic Book Author

Jack T. Chick is a famous Comic Book Author, who was born on April 13, 1924 in United States. American comic book writer and artist who founded Chick Publications in...

3. Allan Sherman (1924)

American Comedian

Musical comedian who released singles like the classic "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh."

4. Paul Conrad (1924)

Cartoonist

Editorial cartoonist for the Los Angeles Times who provoked leading political figures and won three Pulitzer Prizes.

5. Michael Hamburger (1924)

British Writer And Academic

A German-English author, translator, poet, critic, and scholar, he published The Truth of Poetry, an important work of literary criticism, in 1968. His other works include Circling the Square (poems)...

6. Major Holley (1924)

American Jazz Upright Bassist

Jazz bassist from Detroit, Michigan who played with some of the most revered bandleaders of his time, including Duke Ellington and Dexter Gordon. He was also a music teacher at...

7. Bob Blackburn (1924)

Sportscaster

The original voice of the Seattle Supersonics; spent sixty years on the air.

8. William Marshall (1924)

Actor

Best remembered for his roles in the early 1970s movies Blacula and Scream Blacula Scream, this popular actor also appeared in Star Trek (as Dr. Richard Daystrom) and in Pee-Wee's...

9. Kenny Dorham (1924)

American Jazz Musician

Composer of the "Blue Bossa" jazz standard and considered by jazz scholars to be underrated because of his talent and contributions to jazz music.

10. Alex Simpson (1924)

Scottish Footballer

Half-back who made his professional debut in 1947 with the Wolverhampton Wanderers and joined Notts County in 1949.

11. Armand Gatti (1924)

Screenwriter

A French film director, playwright, screenwriter, poet, and journalist, he was also a French Resistance fighter during World War II. Although he is considered by French film critics to be...

12. Sy Kravitz (1924)

American Filmmaker

Film and NBC news producer. He fathered international musician Lenny Kravitz.

13. Gogi Grant (1924)

American Pop Music Singer

Pop singer who gained popularity after releasing the #1 hit song "The Wayward Wind."

14. Sverre Fehn (1924)

Architect

Architect who designed the Norwegian Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World Exhibition. He received the Pritzker Architecture Prize and the Heinrich Tessenow Gold Medal in 1997.

15. Lee Marvin (1924)

United States Marine

Character actor known for his large frame and deep voice, he often played villains and soldiers. In 1966, he won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his dual roles...

16. Eric Delaney (1924)

English Multipercussionist

Popular British swing and jazz drummer, percussionist, and bandleader during the 1950s and early 1960s.

17. Monte Kay (1924)

Record Producer

Founder of the landmark New York nightclub Birdland. He was prominent in New York's jazz scene during the 1940s and 1950s.

18. Yehuda Amichai (1924)

Israeli Poet

German-born Israeli poet, author, and literary prize recipient whose works include Open Closed Open (poems) and Not of This Time, Not of This Place (novel). His literary honors include the...

19. Bridie Gallagher (1924)

Irish Singer

Known for such 1960s and 1970s albums as Bridie Gallagher Sings Irish Requests and In The Heart of Donegal, this internationally-popular Irish singer was nicknamed "The Girl from Donegal." Her...

20. Bobo Brazil (1924)

Actor

Wrestling icon from the 1950s to '90s who was one of the first African-Americans to find success in the industry.

21. Bette Nesmith Graham (1924)

Entrepreneur

Bette Nesmith Graham is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on March 23, 1924 in United States. Inventor of Liquid Paper who gave countless students a quick way to correct...

22. Sarah Caldwell (1924)

American Conductor

A longtime opera impresario who put on performances of notoriously difficult works and infused them with modern visual effects.

23. Doc Blanchard (1924)

American Football Player And Coa

College Football Hall of Fame fullback who became the first-ever junior to win both the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award.

24. José Ignacio Rucci (1924)

Politician

José Ignacio Rucci is a famous Politician, who was born on March 5, 1924 in Argentina. Union leader who became General Secretary of Argentina’s General Confederation of Labour in 1970....

25. Soliman Gamil (1924)

Egyptian Musician

Composer who rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s for his work with the qanun player.

26. Joe Flynn (1924)

Actor

Remembered best for his role as Captain Wallace B. Binghamton in the 1960s ABC series McHale's Navy, this well-known character actor also contributed his voice to several animated Disney films....

27. Vasil Bykaw (1924)

Novelist

Vasil Bykaw is a famous Novelist, who was born on June 19, 1924 in Belarus. A prolific World War II-era author and Nobel Prize nominee, he is considered one of...

28. Rosetta Reitz (1924)

Entrepreneur

Remembered for founding Rosetta Records, a music label dedicated to the work of female blues and jazz artists, this prominent music historian and feminist scholar earned such honors as the...

29. Gabe Pressman (1924)

American Television Journalsit

Famous as a pioneer of American broadcast journalism, Pressman had a more than six-decade career with WNBC and won numerous Emmy Awards. At one point in his career, he served...

30. Evan S. Connell (1924)

Poet

Evan S. Connell is a famous Poet, who was born on August 17, 1924 in United States. A poet and fiction writer, he is known for works such as A...

31. Joe Albany (1924)

Pianist

Modern jazz artist who struggled with a heroin addiction during the 1950s and 1960s, only to rebound in the 1970s.

32. Mary Louise Boehm (1924)

Pianist

Mary Louise Boehm is a famous Pianist, who was born on July 25, 1924 in United States. Musician and painter who focused on performing the repertoire of eclectic and neglected...

33. Stanley Hathaway (1924)

Politician

American politician who served as the 27th Governor of Wyoming from 1967 to 1975. He was a strong advocate for new environmental laws during his tenure as Governor.

34. Al Neuharth (1924)

American Journalist

News entrepreneur who founded USA Today and The Freedom Forum.

35. Kanika Banerjee (1924)

Indian Singer

Indian Rabindra Sangeet singer who recorded over 300 gramophone discs and was a regular performer on the All India Radio station.

36. William Gass (1924)

Novelist

American novelist, short story writer, and critic who became known for The Tunnel and Omensetter's Luck. He won the Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism.

37. Joseph Campanella (1924)

American Actor

Actor who starred in the soap operas, Guiding Light and Days of Our Lives.

38. Henry Mancini (1924)

American Composer

Grammy Award winner who wrote many legendary film and TV scores, including "Moon River" and the theme of "The Pink Panther" film series. He was given the Grammy Lifetime Achievement...

39. Brett Somers (1924)

Canadian Actor

'70s television personality who became known as a panelist on the Match Game from 1973 to 1982. She also appeared in the 1965 film A Rage to Live.

40. Nicholas Colasanto (1924)

Actor

He played the role of Coach Ernie Pantusso on the famous Boston based sitcom, Cheers. His last major role was in Martin Scorsese's masterpiece, Raging Bull.

41. Mark Lenard (1924)

American Actor

Television actor known for his appearances in the original Star Trek series and in several Star Trek films. He also had guest spots on episodes of Hawaii Five-O, Little House...

42. Bobby Short (1924)

American Cabaret Singer And Pian

Cabaret singer known for interpreting Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Vernon Duke, Noel Coward, and the Gershwin brothers.

43. George H.W. Bush (1924)

US President

George H.W. Bush is a famous US President, who was born on June 12, 1924 in United States. The 41st President of the United States who also served as vice...

44. Maria Riva (1924)

Actress Memoirist

Daughter of actress Marlene Dietrich. She was a mainstay of 1950s live shows on CBS.

45. Norman Fell (1924)

American Actor

Film and television actor who took home a Golden Globe for his supporting role in the series, Three's Company and had a role in Ed McBain's 87th Precinct. He amassed...

46. Leslie Irvin (1924)

Criminal

Known as the Mad Dog Killer, whose conviction was the first to be overturned by the Supreme Court due to prejudicial media attention and an impartial jury.

47. Donald J. Sobol (1924)

Children's Author

Donald J. Sobol is a famous Children's Author, who was born on October 4, 1924 in United States. An award-winning children’s author, he is best known for his Encyclopedia Brown...

48. Robert Horton (1924)

Actor

Played the role of frontiersman Flint McCullough on the NBC Western television series Wagon Train.

49. Paul Eston Lacy (1924)

Anatomist

Paul Eston Lacy is a famous Anatomist, who was born on February 7, 1924 in United States. Anatomist who conducted research on the effects of diabetes and it’s possible treatment....

50. James Galanos (1924)

Fashion Designer

Fashion designer widely considered to be one of the most influential couturiers of the 20th century.