Famous People Born in 1897

Celebrities born in 1897 include Amelia Earhart, Fredric March, Bud Abbott. Here are 5 of the best-known stars born that year, plus a look at life in 1897.

Lost GenerationGeneration

—First-class stamp

None yetFederal minimum wage

—$1 in 1897 worth in 2025

Year of the RoosterChinese zodiac (after Lunar New Year)

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Celebrities born in 1897

Amelia Earhart
Journalist · Born Jul 24, 1897
Died 1937
Fredric March
Actor · Born Aug 31, 1897
Died 1975
Bud Abbott
Actor · Comedian · Born Oct 2, 1897
Died 1974
Walter Pidgeon
Actor · Singer · Born Sep 23, 1897
Died 1984
Marion Davies
Actor · Model · Born Jan 3, 1897
Died 1961

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