Famous People Born in 1898

Celebrities born in 1898 include George Gershwin, Shirley Booth, Irene Dunne. Here are 3 of the best-known stars born that year, plus a look at life in 1898.

Lost GenerationGeneration

—First-class stamp

None yetFederal minimum wage

—$1 in 1898 worth in 2025

Year of the DogChinese zodiac (after Lunar New Year)

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Celebrities born in 1898

George Gershwin
Musician · Born Sep 26, 1898
Died 1937
Shirley Booth
Actor · Born Aug 30, 1898
Died 1992
Irene Dunne
Actor · Singer · Born Dec 20, 1898
Died 1990

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