Famous people and celebrities born in May 1906
Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1906! 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.
![Horst Schumann]()
May 1 Horst SchumannNazi SS physician notorious for conducting unethical medical experiments on concentration camp prisoners during World War II, particularly...
![Philippe Halsman]()
May 2 Philippe HalsmanA pioneering portrait photographer who revolutionized visual art through innovative techniques and memorable collaborations with artists...
![Wolfgang Abendroth]()
May 2 Wolfgang AbendrothA prominent German sociologist and political scientist who made significant contributions to academic research in political education and...
![Mary Astor]()
May 3 Mary AstorMary Astor was an American actress best known for her roles in classic Hollywood films, most notably 'The Maltese Falcon' (1941), where she starred alongside Humphrey Bogart. Her career spanned silent films to talkies, earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'The Great Lie' (1941). [bio]
![René Huyghe]()
May 3 René HuygheEminent French art historian and intellectual who served as a curator at the Louvre and professor at Collège de France.
![Pierre Vilar]()
May 3 Pierre VilarDistinguished French historian specializing in Spanish and Catalan history.
![Anna Roosevelt]()
May 3 Anna RooseveltDaughter of Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt, she was a public relations professional and children's book author.
![Esmond Knight]()
May 4 Esmond KnightBritish actor known for his stage and film performances, particularly in Shakespearean roles like Hamlet.
![Ursula Jeans]()
May 5 Ursula JeansUrsula Jeans was a British actress known for her prolific stage, film, and television career, spanning the early 20th century. She was recognized for her roles in both British and American productions, appearing in notable films and collaborating with leading directors and actors of her time. [bio]
![Lincoln Kirstein]()
May 5 Lincoln KirsteinInfluential American arts patron, impresario, and dance visionary who played a crucial role in establishing ballet in the United States.
![Charles Exbrayat]()
May 5 Charles ExbrayatProlific French fiction writer who authored over 100 novels and short stories, specializing in humorous thrillers that were frequently...
![André Weil]()
May 6 André WeilRenowned French-American mathematician who made significant contributions to algebraic geometry, number theory, and topology.
![Roberto Rossellini]()
May 8 Roberto RosselliniPioneering Italian film director who revolutionized cinema through neo-realism, creating landmark post-World War II films that captured raw...
![Eleanor Estes]()
May 9 Eleanor EstesEleanor Estes was a renowned American children's book author and librarian, best known for her Newbery Medal-winning works like 'Ginger Pye'...
![Jacqueline Cochran]()
May 11 Jacqueline CochranJacqueline Cochran was a pioneering American aviator who broke numerous speed and altitude records, becoming the first woman to break the...
![Thomas Mitchell]()
May 13 Thomas MitchellThomas Mitchell was an Australian geographer, explorer, and surveyor who played a significant role in mapping and exploring inland Australia during the 19th century. [bio]
![Humberto Delgado]()
May 15 Humberto DelgadoA prominent Portuguese military officer and political dissident who challenged António Salazar's authoritarian regime in the 1958...
![Arturo Uslar Pietri]()
May 16 Arturo Uslar PietriProminent Venezuelan lawyer, journalist, writer, and politician who was nominated multiple times for the Nobel Prize in Literature and...
![Margret Rey]()
May 16 Margret ReyGerman-born author and illustrator best known for creating the Curious George book series with her husband H.A.
![Zinka Milanov]()
May 17 Zinka MilanovZinka Milanov was a renowned Metropolitan Opera diva who passed away at 83 after suffering a stroke.
![Frederic Prokosch]()
May 17 Frederic ProkoschFrederic Prokosch was a distinguished American writer known for his poetry, novels, and literary criticism, as well as his translation work.
![Belle Stewart]()
May 17 Belle StewartBelle Stewart was a singer who lived a long life, passing away at 91 years old.
![Giuseppe Siri]()
May 20 Giuseppe SiriGiuseppe Siri was a prominent Italian Catholic cardinal who served as the Archbishop of Genoa from 1946 to 1987.
![John Morrison (scientist)]()
May 22 John Morrison (scientist)John Morrison was a prominent physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and played a crucial role in the Manhattan...
![Harry Ritz]()
May 22 Harry RitzHarry Ritz was a comedian from the famous Ritz Brothers comedy troupe, known for their performances in silent and early sound films during...
![TH White]()
May 29 TH WhiteBritish author renowned for his seminal work 'The Once and Future King', a comprehensive retelling of the King Arthur legend that inspired...
