Famous People Born in 1887

Celebrities born in 1887 include Marcel Duchamp, Arthur Rubinstein, Boris Karloff. Here are 5 of the best-known stars born that year, plus a look at life in 1887.

Lost GenerationGeneration

—First-class stamp

None yetFederal minimum wage

—$1 in 1887 worth in 2025

Year of the PigChinese zodiac (after Lunar New Year)

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Celebrities born in 1887

Marcel Duchamp
Actor · Director · Born Jul 28, 1887
Died 1968
Arthur Rubinstein
Musician · Born Jan 28, 1887
Died 1982
Boris Karloff
Actor · Born Nov 23, 1887
Died 1969
Raoul Walsh
Actor · Director · Born Mar 11, 1887
Died 1980
Chico Marx
Actor · Comedian · Born Mar 22, 1887
Died 1961

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