Famous people and celebrities born in May 1912

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1912! 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 Axel Springer

  Influential German media entrepreneur who revolutionized post-war journalism through publications like Bild and Hamburger Abendblatt,...

• May 5 Alice Faye

  American actress and singer known as America's singing sweetheart.

• May 7 Pannalal Patel

  Prominent Gujarati novelist and writer who significantly contributed to modern Gujarati literature during the mid-20th century.

• May 8 George Woodcock

  Canadian intellectual and polymath who significantly contributed to Canadian literature and anarchist thought.

• May 11 Saadat Hasan Manto

  Renowned Urdu writer and playwright who is considered one of the most significant literary figures in South Asian literature, known for his...

• May 13 Gil Evans

  Influential Canadian-American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader who significantly impacted modern jazz music.

• May 15 Jean-Denis Malclès

  Renowned French graphic artist and costume designer who created iconic posters for theater and cinema, including Jean Cocteau's 'Beauty and...

• May 15 Arthur Berger

  Prominent American composer and music educator who significantly contributed to 20th-century classical music composition and academic music...

• May 16 Studs Terkel

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American oral historian, author, and broadcaster known for his in-depth interviews documenting American social...

• May 17 Archibald Cox

  Prominent American lawyer and legal scholar who played a crucial role in the Watergate investigation, serving as special prosecutor and...

• May 18 Perry Como

  Perry Como was an American singer, actor, and television personality, famous for his smooth, easy-listening style and relaxed vocal performances. With a career spanning more than 50 years, he became one of the most celebrated crooners of the 20th century, known for hits like 'Catch a Falling Star' and 'Magic Moments.' [bio]

• May 18 John Crosby

  John Crosby was a prominent American journalist and television critic who wrote for the New York Herald Tribune and significantly...

• May 22 Herbert C Brown

  Herbert C. Brown was a renowned English-born American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work in organic...

• May 23 Jean Françaix

  Jean Françaix was a renowned French neoclassical composer, pianist, and orchestrator celebrated for his prolific and vibrant musical...

• May 24 Joan Hammond

  Joan Hammond was a renowned New Zealand mezzo-soprano and opera singer who studied at the Sydney Conservatory and initially performed with...

• May 25 Princess Deokhye

  Princess Deokhye of Korea, the last princess of the Joseon Dynasty, known for her tragic life during the Japanese colonial period.

• May 26 Jay Silverheels

  Jay Silverheels was a Canadian actor and athlete, best known for his role as Tonto, the Native American companion of the Lone Ranger in the American television series 'The Lone Ranger.' [bio]

• May 26 Janos Kadar

  Communist leader of Hungary who ruled from 1956 to 1988, known for his pragmatic approach during the Cold War and implementing a more...

• May 27 Sam Snead

  Sam Snead was a legendary American professional golfer who dominated the sport in the mid-20th century, winning multiple major championships...

• May 28 Patrick White

  Patrick White was an Australian novelist and playwright who is regarded as one of the major English-language writers of the 20th century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1973, becoming the first Australian to receive this honor. [bio]

• May 29 Pamela Hansford Johnson

  A notable literary critic known for her insightful and influential work in literary analysis and criticism.

• May 30 Julius Axelrod

  Renowned American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking work in neurotransmitter research and...

• May 30 Joseph Stein

  Acclaimed American playwright best known for writing the book for the legendary musical 'Fiddler on the Roof'.

• May 30 Hugh Griffith

  Welsh actor known for his memorable roles in classic films like 'Ben-Hur', 'Mutiny on the Bounty', and 'Oliver!'.

• May 31 Chien-Shiung Wu

  Renowned Chinese-American physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to nuclear physics and was often called the 'First Lady of...

• May 31 Martin Schwarzschild

  Prominent US astronomer who made significant contributions to understanding stellar evolution and structure.