Famous People Born in 1902

Celebrities born in 1902 include William Wyler, Norma Shearer, Tallulah Bankhead. Here are 7 of the best-known stars born that year, plus a look at life in 1902.

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Celebrities born in 1902

• William Wyler
  Actor · Director · Born Jul 1, 1902
  Died 1981
• Norma Shearer
  Actor · Model · Born Aug 10, 1902
  Died 1983
• Tallulah Bankhead
  Actor · Born Jan 31, 1902
  Died 1968
• David O. Selznick
  Director · Born May 10, 1902
  Died 1965
• Elsa Lanchester
  TV personality · Actor · Born Oct 28, 1902
  Died 1986
• Ralph Richardson
  Actor · Director · Born Dec 19, 1902
  Died 1983
• Richard Rodgers
  Musician · Born Jun 28, 1902
  Died 1979

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