Famous People Born in 1891

Celebrities born in 1891 include Zora Neale Hurston, Cole Porter, Ronald Colman. Here are 3 of the best-known stars born that year, plus a look at life in 1891.

Lost GenerationGeneration

—First-class stamp

None yetFederal minimum wage

—$1 in 1891 worth in 2025

Year of the RabbitChinese zodiac (after Lunar New Year)

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Celebrities born in 1891

Zora Neale Hurston
Journalist · Director · Born Jan 7, 1891
Died 1960
Cole Porter
Musician · Born Jun 9, 1891
Died 1964
Ronald Colman
Actor · Born Feb 9, 1891
Died 1958

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