Famous people and celebrities born in May 1920
Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1920! 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.
![John Lewis]()
May 3 John LewisJohn Lewis was a renowned jazz pianist and composer, best known as a founding member of the Modern Jazz Quartet.
![Andrée Debar]()
May 5 Andrée DebarAndrée Debar was a French actress and producer, active primarily in the mid-20th century. She appeared in numerous films and stage productions during her career, contributing notably to French cinema. [bio]
![Kamisese Mara]()
May 6 Kamisese MaraKamisese Mara was a pivotal Fijian political leader who served as the first Prime Minister of Fiji and played a crucial role in the...
![Saul Bass]()
May 8 Saul BassLegendary graphic designer and filmmaker renowned for creating iconic movie title sequences and posters for directors like Alfred Hitchcock...
![Sloan Wilson]()
May 8 Sloan WilsonAmerican novelist best known for 'The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit', a seminal work critiquing corporate culture and post-war American...
![Michele Sindona]()
May 8 Michele SindonaControversial Italian-American banker involved in major financial scandals, including Vatican fund laundering and the murder of Giorgio...
![Tom of Finland]()
May 8 Tom of FinlandGroundbreaking Finnish artist known for his highly influential homoerotic illustrations that challenged societal norms and became iconic in...
![Richard Adams]()
May 9 Richard AdamsFamous British author best known for the classic novel 'Watership Down', a beloved anthropomorphic tale about a group of rabbits seeking a...
![Bert Weedon]()
May 10 Bert WeedonInfluential English guitarist who inspired many famous rock musicians, including Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney, with his instructional...
![Denver Pyle]()
May 11 Denver PyleDenver Pyle was an American actor and director best known for his roles in classic television series and films, particularly in Westerns. He is widely recognized for portraying Uncle Jesse Duke in 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and Briscoe Darling Jr. in 'The Andy Griffith Show.' [bio]
![Gareth Morris]()
May 13 Gareth MorrisRenowned English flute player and music educator who significantly contributed to classical music performance and teaching during the...
![Michel Audiard]()
May 15 Michel AudiardMichel Audiard was a prominent French film director, screenwriter, and novelist known for his sharp wit and memorable dialogues in over 50...
![Martine Carol]()
May 16 Martine CarolProminent French actress of the 1950s, best known for her iconic role in 'Lola Montes' (1955) and her work in Hollywood.
![Jacques François]()
May 16 Jacques FrançoisFrench voice actor renowned for dubbing Gregory Peck's films into French, contributing significantly to international film localization in...
![Jacques Clancy]()
May 17 Jacques ClancyFrench theatre and film actor who was a distinguished member of the Comédie-Française, a prestigious national theater company in France.
![Pope John Paul II]()
May 18 Pope John Paul IIPope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, was the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1978 to 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and was recognized for his efforts to improve the Catholic Church's relations with Judaism, Islam, and the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as his … [bio]
![Roger Vrigny]()
May 19 Roger VrignyFrench novelist and playwright who founded a small theatre in 1950.
![Betty Driver]()
May 20 Betty DriverBetty Driver was an English singer, actress, and author, best known for her long-running role as Betty Williams in the British soap opera 'Coronation Street.' [bio]
![Hephzibah Menuhin]()
May 20 Hephzibah MenuhinHephzibah Menuhin was a distinguished violinist and the sister of world-famous violinist Yehudi Menuhin, known for her exceptional musical...
![Thomas Gold]()
May 22 Thomas GoldRenowned Austrian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to theoretical astronomy and planetary science.
![Helen O'Connell]()
May 23 Helen O'ConnellHelen O'Connell was a prominent American singer, actress, and television host best known for her work as a big band vocalist in the late 1930s and 1940s. She gained fame as the lead female singer for the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and later enjoyed a successful solo and television career. [bio]
![Robert Lynen]()
May 24 Robert LynenRobert Lynen was a promising French child actor who tragically became a victim of World War II.
![Arthur Wint]()
May 25 Arthur WintJamaican Olympic athlete and diplomat who won multiple medals in track and field, representing Jamaica internationally.
![Peggy Lee]()
![Gaston Lenôtre]()
May 28 Gaston LenôtreGaston Lenôtre was a pioneering French pastry chef who transformed modern pastry-making and founded the renowned Lenôtre culinary school and...
![John Harsanyi]()
May 29 John HarsanyiHungarian-American economist and academic who won the Nobel Prize in Economics for his groundbreaking work in game theory and social choice...
![Franklin J. Schaffner]()
May 30 Franklin J. SchaffnerFranklin J. Schaffner was an acclaimed American film and television director known for directing classic films like 'Patton' and 'Planet of...
![Edward Bennett Williams lawyer/team owner (Washington Redskins]()
May 31 Edward Bennett Williams lawyer/team owner (Washington RedskinsProminent Washington lawyer and sports team owner who owned the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Orioles, known for his influential legal...
