Famous people and celebrities born in May 1951

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1951! 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 3 Christopher Cross

  Christopher Cross is an American singer-songwriter and musician best known for his soft rock hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the Grammy-winning single 'Sailing' and the Oscar-winning song 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)'. [bio]

• May 3 Tatyana Tolstaya

  Prominent Russian novelist and essayist who explores complex human nature and Russian cultural identity through her profound and...

• May 4 Jackie Jackson

  Jackie Jackson is an American singer and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the Jackson 5, one of the most influential pop groups of the late 20th century. As the eldest Jackson brother, his soulful contributions helped shape the group's Motown sound and worldwide success. [bio]

• May 4 Gérard Jugnot

  Renowned French actor, director, and producer, famous for his roles in comedy and the critically acclaimed film 'Les Choristes'.

• May 4 Mick Mars

  Lead guitarist of the iconic hard rock band Mötley Crüe, known for his distinctive guitar style and contributions to the band's success.

• May 6 Samuel Doe

  Liberian military leader who served as president of Liberia from 1980 to 1990, known for his violent coup and controversial rule that ended...

• May 8 Philip Bailey

  Renowned American singer and musician, famous as a key member of the legendary funk and R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire.

• May 8 Chris Frantz

  Influential American drummer and producer, founding member of the iconic bands Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club.

• May 8 Mike D'Antoni

  Renowned American professional basketball coach known for his innovative offensive strategies and coaching style.

• May 9 Alley Mills

  Alley Mills is an American actress best known for her roles on television, particularly as Norma Arnold in the acclaimed series 'The Wonder Years' and as Pam Douglas on the long-running soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful.' [bio]

• May 10 Joy Harjo

  Native American poet, musician, and author, serving as the first Native American United States Poet Laureate and a prominent figure in...

• May 12 George Karl

  Renowned NBA head coach who led the Seattle SuperSonics and had a long, successful career in professional basketball coaching.

• May 14 Robert Zemeckis

  Acclaimed American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer known for directing groundbreaking films like 'Back to the Future', 'Forrest Gump',...

• May 15 Frank Wilczek

  Renowned American theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work in quantum chromodynamics.

• May 16 Christian Lacroix

  Renowned French fashion designer who revolutionized haute couture with his bold, artistic, and playful approach to design.

• May 16 Claudio Baglioni

  Iconic Italian singer-songwriter who has been a major figure in Italian popular music since the 1970s.

• May 18 Angela Voigt

  East German long jumper who won Olympic gold medal in 1976, representing the German Democratic Republic in track and field.

• May 19 Joey Ramone

  Iconic lead singer of punk rock band The Ramones, who significantly influenced the punk music scene in the 1970s and 1980s.

• May 21 Al Franken

  Al Franken is an American comedian, writer, political commentator, and former U.S. Senator. He gained fame as a writer and performer on 'Saturday Night Live' and later transitioned into politics, serving as a United States Senator from Minnesota from 2009 to 2018. [bio]

• May 22 Kenneth Bianchi

  Kenneth Bianchi was a notorious serial killer known as the Hillside Strangler, who committed multiple murders in Los Angeles during the late...

• May 24 Anatoly Karpov

  Anatoly Karpov is a legendary Soviet and Russian chess grandmaster, former World Chess Champion, and one of the most successful chess...

• May 25 François Bayrou

  Prominent French centrist politician who ran multiple times for the French presidency, representing the Democratic Movement (MoDem) party.

• May 26 Sally Ride

  Pioneering American astronaut who became the first US woman in space, flying aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983.

• May 27 John Conteh

  British professional boxer who was a light-heavyweight world champion from 1975 to 1978, known for his significant achievements in the...