Famous People Born in 1889

Celebrities born in 1889 include Charlie Chaplin, Victor Fleming, Claude Rains. Here are 4 of the best-known stars born that year, plus a look at life in 1889.

Lost GenerationGeneration

—First-class stamp

None yetFederal minimum wage

—$1 in 1889 worth in 2025

Year of the OxChinese zodiac (after Lunar New Year)

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Celebrities born in 1889

Charlie Chaplin
Actor · Musician · Born Apr 16, 1889
Died 1977
Victor Fleming
Director · Born Feb 23, 1889
Died 1949
Claude Rains
Actor · Singer · Born Nov 10, 1889
Died 1967
Clifton Webb
Actor · Singer · Born Nov 19, 1889
Died 1966

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