Famous people and celebrities born in May 1902

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1902! This month and year saw the birth of many influential figures who have made significant contributions to various fields, including entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Explore the biographies and achievements of these famous personalities and see how their talents have shaped the world. Join us in honoring the stars born in this memorable time.

• May 1 Theodore Schultz

  Theodore Schultz was a renowned American economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1979 for his groundbreaking work on human capital...

• May 2 Brian Aherne

  Brian Aherne was an English actor known for his work in both stage and film during the early to mid-20th century. He appeared in numerous Hollywood movies, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Juarez' (1939). [bio]

• May 3 Walter Slezak

  Walter Slezak was an Austrian-born actor known for his work in both European and American films and theater. He enjoyed a successful career spanning several decades, appearing in notable projects such as 'Lifeboat' (1944), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and the Broadway musical 'Fanny,' for which he won a Tony Award. [bio]

• May 4 Alfred Kastler

  Nobel Prize-winning French physicist known for his fundamental work in quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, particularly optical pumping.

• May 4 Cola Debrot

  Prominent Dutch intellectual who worked as a physician, lawyer, and politician, making significant contributions to Caribbean governance and...

• May 5 W. Clement Stone

  Prominent American businessman and philanthropist known for his success in insurance and motivational literature about personal development.

• May 6 Max Ophuls

  Renowned German film director known for his sophisticated and stylish cinema, who significantly influenced European film art in the mid-20th...

• May 6 Harry Golden

  Ukrainian-American journalist, author, and civil rights activist known for his writings on Jewish-American experiences and Southern social...

• May 6 Paul Azaïs

  French actor who appeared in 112 films between 1929 and 1966, contributing to the French cinema of his era.

• May 7 Jean-Philippe Lauer

  Renowned French egyptologist who dedicated 75 years to studying and preserving the Saqqara archaeological site, particularly focusing on...

• May 8 André Lwoff

  French microbiologist and Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine in 1965.

• May 8 André Michel Lwoff

  French microbiologist and virologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1902).

• May 10 David Selznick

  Legendary Hollywood film producer who won Oscars for 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Rebecca', and was awarded the Irving Thalberg Memorial Prize.

• May 11 Edna Ernestine Kramer

  Edna Ernestine Kramer was a pioneering American mathematician who made significant contributions to mathematical research in the early 20th...

• May 15 Richard Daley

  Powerful Democratic mayor of Chicago who served from 1955 to 1976, known for his strong political machine and controversial handling of the...

• May 16 Jan Kiepura

  Jan Kiepura was a renowned Polish tenor and actor, celebrated internationally for his operatic and film performances during the 20th century. He achieved fame across Europe and the United States, enchanting audiences with his vocal talent as well as his charismatic screen presence. [bio]

• May 18 Meredith Willson

  Renowned American composer, playwright, and musician best known for creating the iconic Broadway musical 'The Music Man'.

• May 21 Marcel Breuer

  Renowned Hungarian-American architect and designer, famous for his modernist architectural works and furniture design, particularly...

• May 22 Al Simmons

  Al Simmons was a prominent American baseball player and coach who played in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, known for...

• May 24 Lionel Conacher

  Legendary Canadian multi-sport athlete who excelled in football, hockey, and baseball, later becoming a prominent politician in Ontario.

• May 27 Erminio Macario

  Erminio Macario was a renowned Italian actor and comedian, best known for his influential work in theater and Italian cinema, particularly in the comedy genre during the 1930s to 1950s. [bio]

• May 27 Peter Marshall

  Distinguished Presbyterian clergyman who served as Senate chaplain and was a notable public speaker with significant religious leadership...

• May 29 Paul Kohner

  Prominent Hollywood film producer who represented many notable actors and played a significant role in the entertainment industry during the...

• May 29 Henri Guillaumet

  French sports champion known for his achievements, particularly in aviation and endurance sports.

• May 30 Stepin Fetchit

  Stepin Fetchit was the stage name of Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry, an American actor and comedian best known for being one of the first Black actors to have a successful film career in Hollywood. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the 'laziest man in the world', a controversial and stereotyped character that brought both fame and criticism. [bio]