Famous people and celebrities born in May 1931

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1931! 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 Martha Grimes

  Renowned American mystery novelist best known for her Richard Jury detective series, which has been critically acclaimed and widely read...

• May 3 Aldo Rossi

  Renowned Italian architect known for significant architectural works like the Bonnefanten Museum in Netherlands and Teatro Carlo Felice in...

• May 4 Gennady Rozhdestvensky

  Renowned Russian conductor and music educator who significantly contributed to classical music performance and education in the Soviet Union...

• May 5 Greg

  Belgian author and illustrator known for his significant contributions to comic book literature, particularly famous for creating the...

• May 6 Willie Mays

  Willie Mays is an iconic American professional baseball center fielder, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Nicknamed "The Say Hey Kid," Mays played for the New York/San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets from 1951 to 1973, earning acclaim for his all-around excellence in hitting, fielding, and base running. He is … [bio]

• May 7 Teresa Brewer

  Teresa Brewer was a popular American singer known for her distinctive, cheerful voice and a string of chart-topping hits in the 1950s and 1960s. She is widely recognized as one of the most successful female vocalists of her era, crossing over from traditional pop to jazz and country. [bio]

• May 8 Gene Wolfe

  Renowned science fiction and fantasy writer, best known for his complex and critically acclaimed novel 'The Book of the New Sun'.

• May 9 Vance Brand

  NASA astronaut who participated in the historic Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975 and flew multiple Space Shuttle missions, including Columbia...

• May 10 Ettore Scola

  Ettore Scola was an acclaimed Italian screenwriter and film director, known for his influential contributions to Italian and European cinema throughout the latter half of the 20th century. [bio]

• May 13 Jim Jones

  Jim Jones was an American cult leader, preacher, and founder of the Peoples Temple, a religious organization infamous for the mass murder-suicide in 1978 at Jonestown, Guyana, which resulted in the deaths of over 900 people. [bio]

• May 17 Marshall Applewhite

  Infamous cult leader of Heaven's Gate who orchestrated a mass suicide in 1997, leading 39 members to take their own lives in a bizarre...

• May 18 Robert Morse

  Robert Morse was an American actor and singer, best known for his Tony Award-winning performance in 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' and for his role as Bertram Cooper in the acclaimed television series 'Mad Men.' [bio]

• May 19 Trevor Peacock

  Versatile English actor, screenwriter, and songwriter best known for his roles in British television and theater.

• May 23 Barbara Barrie

  Barbara Barrie is an American actress, author, and singer best known for her roles in the film 'Breaking Away' and the television sitcom 'Barney Miller.' With a career spanning stage, film, and television, Barrie is also recognized for her work as an author and her advocacy for health and social issues. [bio]

• May 24 Michael Lonsdale

  Renowned French actor known for diverse roles in international films like 'Moonraker', 'The Name of the Rose', and 'Of Gods and Men', with a...

• May 25 Irwin Winkler

  Renowned Hollywood film producer who has won multiple Academy Awards for producing iconic movies like 'Rocky' and 'Goodfellas'.

• May 27 Faten Hamama

  Faten Hamama was a legendary Egyptian actress who significantly influenced Arab cinema during the mid-20th century.

• May 27 Philip Kotler

  Philip Kotler is a world-renowned marketing expert and professor who revolutionized marketing theory and practice.

• May 27 Bernard Fresson

  Bernard Fresson was a prominent French actor who appeared in over 160 films, known for significant roles in cinema and television.

• May 28 Carroll Baker

  Carroll Baker is an American actress noted for her prominent Hollywood career during the 1950s and 1960s, achieving stardom with roles in major films and earning critical acclaim for her performances. [bio]

• May 28 Gordon Willis

  Legendary cinematographer known for his innovative work in classic films like 'The Godfather' and 'Annie Hall'.

• May 30 Paola Fendi

  Paola Fendi was a prominent Italian fashion designer who played a crucial role in developing the iconic Fendi brand alongside her sisters.

• May 31 John Robert Schrieffer

  Prize laureate for their jointly developed theory of superconductivity, usually called the BCS-theory.