Famous People Born in 1882

Celebrities born in 1882 include James Joyce, Igor Stravinsky, John Barrymore. Here are 4 of the best-known stars born that year, plus a look at life in 1882.

Lost GenerationGeneration

—First-class stamp

None yetFederal minimum wage

—$1 in 1882 worth in 2025

Year of the HorseChinese zodiac (after Lunar New Year)

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Celebrities born in 1882

James Joyce
Journalist · Born Feb 2, 1882
Died 1941
Igor Stravinsky
Musician · Born Jun 17, 1882
Died 1971
John Barrymore
Actor · Born Feb 15, 1882
Died 1942
Leopold Stokowski
Musician · Born Apr 18, 1882
Died 1977

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Celebrity data from Wikidata; prices from USPS, US Department of Labor and BLS CPI. Updated November 2026.