Famous people and celebrities born in May 1910

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1910! 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 2 Alexander Bonnyman

  Medal of Honor recipient who was a junior American lieutenant killed in action during World War II, specifically during the Battle of Tarawa...

• May 2 Edmund Bacon

  Renowned American urban planner, architect, and educator who significantly influenced modern city design and urban development theories in...

• May 3 Norman Corwin

  Renowned American radio dramatist, screenwriter, and journalist who significantly influenced the golden age of radio broadcasting and...

• May 5 Leo Lionni

  Renowned Dutch-American graphic designer, illustrator, and children's book author known for his innovative and artistic picture books like...

• May 8 Mary Lou Williams

  Renowned African American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who significantly influenced jazz music across multiple eras from swing to...

• May 10 Eric Berne

  Eric Berne was a prominent Canadian-American psychiatrist who revolutionized psychology through transactional analysis, a method of...

• May 12 Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin

  Prize laureate for her determinations by X-ray techniques of the structures of important biochemical substances.

• May 13 Dorothy Hodgkin

  Dorothy Hodgkin was a pioneering British biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1964 for her groundbreaking work on X-ray...

• May 14 Ne Win

  Burmese political leader who served as Prime Minister and Head of State, implementing a socialist regime and isolationist policies that...

• May 15 Constance Cummings

  Constance Cummings was an American-born British actress renowned for her prolific career in film, theatre, and television spanning over six decades. She appeared in more than 40 films on both sides of the Atlantic and was celebrated for her versatility and depth as a performer. [bio]

• May 16 Olga Bergholz

  Renowned Russian poet and playwright who documented the siege of Leningrad during World War II, known for her powerful and resilient...

• May 19 Nathuram Godse

  Infamous Indian nationalist who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948, in Delhi.

• May 22 Molly Lamont

  Molly Lamont was a South African-born British film actress who appeared in Hollywood films from the 1930s through the 1950s. She is best known for her roles as supportive or secondary female characters in a number of classic films. [bio]

• May 23 Artie Shaw

  Artie Shaw was an influential American clarinetist, composer, bandleader, and author, best known as one of the leading figures of the swing era. Renowned for his virtuosic clarinet playing and innovative approach to big band music, Shaw was a major rival to Benny Goodman and achieved fame with hits like 'Begin the Beguine' and 'Stardust.' [bio]

• May 24 Franz Kline

  Prominent American abstract expressionist painter known for his powerful black and white gestural paintings.

• May 24 Margaret Wise Brown

  Influential American children's book author, best known for classic works like 'Goodnight Moon' that revolutionized children's literature.

• May 26 Imi Lichtenfeld

  Founder of Krav Maga, a highly effective self-defense system developed for the Israeli military, who revolutionized martial arts and...

• May 27 Laurance Rockefeller

  Prominent American businessman and philanthropist from the famous Rockefeller family, known for his investments and environmental...

• May 28 Rachel Kempson

  Rachel Kempson was a distinguished English actress known for her work on stage, film, and television. She was also a matriarch of the Redgrave acting dynasty. [bio]

• May 28 T-Bone Walker

  Legendary blues guitarist who pioneered the electric blues style and influenced generations of musicians with his innovative playing...

• May 29 Ralph Metcalfe

  Ralph Metcalfe was an Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter who later became a prominent African American politician in Chicago, serving in...

• May 30 Inge Meysel

  Inge Meysel was a highly acclaimed German stage, film, and television actress known for her extensive career, especially in German television where she became recognized as the 'Mother of the Nation' for her roles as strong, compassionate women. [bio]

• May 31 Luis Rosales

  Prominent Spanish poet and essayist who was awarded the prestigious Miguel Cervantes Award in 1982, recognizing his significant...