Famous people born on November 29th
November 29 has produced a striking mix of imaginative storytellers, public leaders, and cultural innovators. The date spans centuries, linking early scientific curiosity with modern politics, architecture, music, and film. Whether you gravitate toward fantasy, comedy, or civic life, this birthday roster offers a wide cross-section of influence.
Notable highlights
- C. S. Lewis (1898) - The Oxford scholar whose Narnia books and Christian apologetics shaped 20th-century popular theology and fantasy.
- Madeleine L'Engle (1918) - Wove science, faith, and coming-of-age themes into A Wrinkle in Time, a landmark of young adult literature.
- Vin Scully (1927) - Revered broadcaster whose storytelling cadence became synonymous with Los Angeles Dodgers baseball for decades.
- John Templeton (1912) - Investor and philanthropist known for the Templeton Prize, spotlighting big questions at the intersection of science and spirituality.
- Rahm Emanuel (1959) - Political strategist and policymaker who served as White House Chief of Staff and later as Mayor of Chicago.
- Garry Shandling (1949) - A comedy innovator who helped redefine meta-sitcom storytelling with The Larry Sanders Show.
- Louisa May Alcott (1832) - Author of Little Women, whose domestic realism and moral complexity made it an enduring classic.
- Joel Coen (1954) - Filmmaker behind darkly comic, genre-bending movies such as Fargo and No Country for Old Men.
- Anna Faris (1976) - Comedy star celebrated for fearless timing, from Scary Movie to her long-running sitcom work.
- Gemma Chan (1982) - Actress known for roles in major franchises and prestige TV, balancing blockbuster visibility with nuanced performances.
On this day
- 1947 - The United Nations votes to approve a plan to partition Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states.
- 1987 - Korean Air Flight 858 is destroyed by a bomb, killing everyone on board and shocking international aviation security.
- 1990 - The United Nations Security Council authorizes the use of force if Iraq does not withdraw from Kuwait, paving the way for the Gulf War.