Famous People Born in 1886
Celebrities born in 1886 include Michael Curtiz, Al Jolson, Ty Cobb. Here are 5 of the best-known stars born that year, plus a look at life in 1886.
Lost GenerationGeneration
—First-class stamp
None yetFederal minimum wage
—$1 in 1886 worth in 2025
Year of the DogChinese zodiac (after Lunar New Year)
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Celebrities born in 1886
- Michael CurtizDied 1962
Director · Actor · Born Dec 25, 1886 - Al JolsonDied 1950
Actor · Singer · Born May 26, 1886 - Ty CobbDied 1961
Athlete · Born Dec 18, 1886 - Ma RaineyDied 1939
Singer · Musician · Born Apr 26, 1886 - Florence LawrenceDied 1938
Actor · Born Jan 2, 1886
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Celebrity data from Wikidata; prices from USPS, US Department of Labor and BLS CPI. Updated November 2026.