Famous people and celebrities born in May 1908

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1908! 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 Giovannino Guareschi

  Famous Italian journalist, cartoonist, and humorist best known for creating the beloved Don Camillo stories set in rural Italy.

• May 2 Frank Rowlett

  Frank Rowlett was a prominent American cryptologist who played a crucial role in intelligence work during World War II, particularly in...

• May 5 Jacques Massu

  French military general who played a significant role in World War II and later in the Algerian War of Independence, known for his...

• May 8 Arturo de Córdova

  Arturo de Córdova was a renowned Mexican film actor, best known for his distinguished career in Mexican and international cinema during the Golden Age of Mexican films. Celebrated for his dramatic roles and charismatic screen presence, de Córdova became one of the most prominent actors in Latin America. [bio]

• May 10 Carl Albert

  Carl Albert was a prominent American politician who served as the 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to...

• May 12 Nicholas Kaldor

  Prominent Hungarian-British economist known for his significant contributions to economic theory, particularly in post-Keynesian economics...

• May 13 Eugen Kapp

  Eugen Kapp was a prominent Estonian composer and music educator who significantly contributed to the cultural landscape of 20th-century...

• May 16 Swami Muktananda

  Influential spiritual teacher who popularized Siddha Yoga meditation globally, establishing numerous ashrams and inspiring thousands of...

• May 16 Albert Gazier

  French politician and resistance fighter during World War II who served in multiple government roles, notably as Minister of Social Affairs,...

• May 17 Mark Schorer

  Prominent American literary critic and novelist known for his scholarly work on American literature and his own fiction writing.

• May 17 Pierre Louis-Dreyfus

  Versatile French businessman, race car driver, and soldier who lived a remarkable life spanning most of the 20th century.

• May 19 Percy Williams

  Canadian Olympic sprinter who won gold medals in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, becoming a national sports hero.

• May 20 James Stewart

  James Stewart was an iconic American actor known for his distinctive drawling voice and significant roles in classic films such as 'It's a Wonderful Life' and 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.' Over his five-decade career, Stewart became one of the most beloved and influential actors in film history, earning acclaim for his everyman persona and performances in both comedic and … [bio]

• May 22 Horton Smith

  Legendary American professional golfer, known as 'The Mechanical Man', who was instrumental in the early development of professional golf...

• May 23 John Bardeen

  Groundbreaking American physicist who co-invented the transistor and developed the theory of superconductivity.

• May 23 Hélène Boucher

  Pioneering French aviator who set numerous aviation records in the 1930s.

• May 23 Raymond Legrand

  French film director and composer known for his significant contributions to film music.

• May 26 Robert Morley

  Robert Morley was a renowned English character actor, playwright, and author, famous for his distinctive appearance and performances in both comedic and dramatic roles throughout the mid-20th century. [bio]

• May 27 Frank S. Nugent

  American journalist known for his work in film criticism and writing for The New York Times.

• May 28 Ian Fleming

  Ian Fleming was a British author, journalist, and naval intelligence officer, best known as the creator of the James Bond series of spy novels, one of the most influential franchises in modern popular culture. [bio]

• May 29 Pierre-Henri Teitgen

  French resistance fighter and lawyer who played a crucial role during World War II.

• May 30 Mel Blanc

  Mel Blanc was an American voice actor, radio comedian, and actor best known for providing the voices of many classic cartoon characters in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series produced by Warner Bros. He was often referred to as 'The Man of a Thousand Voices.' [bio]

• May 30 Hannes Alfven

  Hannes Alfvén was a pioneering Swedish physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1970 for his groundbreaking work in...

• May 30 Hannes Olof Gösta Alfvén

  Prize laureate for fundamental work and discoveries in magnetohydro-dynamics with fruitful applications in different parts of plasma...

• May 31 Don Ameche

  Don Ameche was an American actor, voice artist, and comedian known for his work in radio, film, and television. He gained widespread fame during the Golden Age of Hollywood and is remembered for his performances in classic movies such as 'The Story of Alexander Graham Bell' and 'Cocoon.' [bio]