List of Famous people who born in 1923

Jean-Paul Riopelle, was a painter and sculptor from Quebec, Canada. He had one of the longest and most important international careers of the sixteen signatories of the Refus Global, the 1948 manifesto that announced the Quebecois artistic community's refusal of clericalism and provincialism. He is best known for his abstract painting style, in particular his "mosaic" works of the 1950s when he famously abandoned the paintbrush, using only a palette knife to apply paint to canvas, giving his works a distinctive sculptural quality. He became the first Canadian painter to attain widespread international recognition.

Margaret Taylor Hance was the first female mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, taking office in 1976. She proved popular, winning four consecutive two-year terms, from 1976 to 1983.

Anna Proclemer, sometimes credited Anna Vivaldi, was an Italian stage, film and television actress and voice actress.

Fadey Sargsyan was an Armenian scientist and politician.

Jeanne Coyne was an American Broadway dancer, choreographer and actress.

Chen Din-hwa, was a Hong Kong industrial tycoon, billionaire and philanthropist. He was known as the "King of Cotton Yarn" in Hong Kong.