Famous People Born in 1888

Celebrities born in 1888 include Irving Berlin, Harpo Marx, Beulah Bondi. Here are 3 of the best-known stars born that year, plus a look at life in 1888.

Lost GenerationGeneration

—First-class stamp

None yetFederal minimum wage

—$1 in 1888 worth in 2025

Year of the RatChinese zodiac (after Lunar New Year)

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Celebrities born in 1888

Irving Berlin
Musician · Born May 11, 1888
Died 1989
Harpo Marx
Actor · Comedian · Born Nov 23, 1888
Died 1964
Beulah Bondi
Actor · Born May 3, 1888
Died 1981

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