Famous people and celebrities born in May 1914
Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1914! 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.
![Emmanuel Roblès]()
May 4 Emmanuel RoblèsProminent Algerian-French playwright and novelist who served as a translator and war correspondent during World War II, contributing...
![Tyrone Power]()
May 5 Tyrone PowerTyrone Power was a prominent American film, stage, and radio actor, best known for his swashbuckling roles in Hollywood films from the 1930s to the 1950s. He starred in romantic, adventure, and historical movies, becoming one of 20th Century Fox's top box office draws. [bio]
![Verna Hillie]()
May 5 Verna HillieVerna Hillie was an American film actress best known for her work in the 1930s. She appeared in several feature films during the Golden Age of Hollywood, often cast in leading-lady roles in B-movies and serials. [bio]
![Randall Jarrell]()
May 7 Randall JarrellRenowned American poet, literary critic, and essayist known for his significant contributions to mid-20th century American literature and...
![Arthur Snelling]()
May 7 Arthur SnellingBritish diplomat who served as ambassador to South Africa during the mid-20th century, contributing to diplomatic relations during a complex...
![Hank Snow]()
May 9 Hank SnowLegendary Canadian-American country western singer and guitarist who was a prominent member of the Grand Ole Opry, famous for his hit song...
![Haroun Tazieff]()
May 11 Haroun TazieffRenowned French geologist and vulcanologist who made significant contributions to understanding volcanic processes and conducted pioneering...
![Howard K. Smith]()
May 12 Howard K. SmithProminent American journalist and television news anchor who played a significant role in broadcast journalism during the mid-20th century.
![Joe Louis]()
![William Tutte]()
May 14 William TutteRenowned British mathematician and codebreaker who played a crucial role in breaking German Enigma codes during World War II, significantly...
![Tenzing Norgay]()
May 16 Tenzing NorgayLegendary Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer who, along with Sir Edmund Hillary, was the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May...
![Edward T. Hall]()
May 16 Edward T. HallProminent American anthropologist who pioneered the study of proxemics, exploring how cultural differences influence personal space and...
![Sammy Baugh]()
May 17 Sammy BaughSammy Baugh was an American football quarterback, coach, and Hall of Famer widely considered one of the most influential players in the history of the National Football League (NFL). He revolutionized the forward pass and set numerous records during his stellar career. [bio]
![Pierre Balmain]()
May 18 Pierre BalmainRenowned French fashion designer who founded his own haute couture house in 1945 after working for Christian Dior.
![Max Perutz]()
May 19 Max PerutzRenowned British biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1962 for groundbreaking research on protein structure, specifically...
![Max Ferdinand Perutz]()
May 19 Max Ferdinand PerutzPrize laureate for their studies of the structures of globular proteins.
![Romain Gary]()
May 21 Romain GaryRomain Gary was a remarkable French writer, diplomat, and World War II aviator who achieved the unique distinction of winning the...
![Sun Ra]()
May 22 Sun RaPioneering avant-garde jazz musician, composer, and bandleader known for his innovative and experimental approach to music, blending jazz,...
![Vance Packard]()
May 22 Vance PackardInfluential American social critic and author who explored the psychological manipulation in advertising and consumer culture, most famously...
![Lilli Palmer]()
May 24 Lilli PalmerLilli Palmer was a renowned German actress and writer, celebrated for her impressive film, stage, and television career spanning Europe and Hollywood from the 1930s through the 1970s. [bio]
![Hedley Donovan]()
May 24 Hedley DonovanInfluential American media executive who served as editor-in-chief of major Time Inc.
![Frankie Manning]()
May 26 Frankie ManningLegendary African American dancer and choreographer who was a pivotal figure in the Lindy Hop swing dance movement during the Harlem...
![Akira Ifukube]()
May 31 Akira IfukubeRenowned Japanese composer famous for creating iconic film scores, particularly for the Godzilla franchise, and for his significant...
