Famous people and celebrities born in May 1954

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1954! 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 1 Ray Parker Jr.

  Famous American musician best known for the iconic 'Ghostbusters' theme song and his work as a guitarist, singer, and producer in the 1980s.

• May 1 Ray Parker Jr in Detroit

  Rock guitarist and vocalist from Michigan, USA, known for the 'Ghostbusters' theme song.

• May 3 Véronique Nichanian

  Renowned French fashion designer who has been the artistic director of Hermès menswear since 1988, known for her sophisticated and...

• May 5 Brian Souter

  Scottish entrepreneur who co-founded Stagecoach, a global transport company, with his sister Ann Gloag.

• May 6 Dora Bakoyannis

  Prominent Greek politician who served as the 120th Minister of Foreign Affairs, playing a significant role in Greek national politics and...

• May 7 Amy Heckerling

  Amy Heckerling is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer renowned for her influential contributions to the comedy and teen film genres. She is best known for directing the classic films 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' and 'Clueless.' [bio]

• May 7 French presidential election 1995

  French politician who served as President of France from 1995 to 2007, a significant period in modern French political history.

• May 7 Philippe Geluck

  Belgian cartoonist, comedian, and humorist famous for his comic strip 'Le Chat' (The Cat), which is among the top ten best-selling...

• May 8 David Keith

  David Keith is an American actor and director known for his roles in both film and television. He gained widespread recognition in the 1980s and has maintained a steady career in Hollywood for several decades. [bio]

• May 13 Johnny Logan

  Johnny Logan is a renowned Irish singer-songwriter and musician who won the Eurovision Song Contest twice, first in 1980 and again in 1987,...

• May 14 Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe

  Prize laureate for their discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability.

• May 15 Diana Liverman

  Distinguished academic and geographer specializing in climate change and environmental studies, known for her research on global...

• May 16 Dafydd Williams

  Canadian astronaut and physician who flew multiple space missions, contributing to scientific research and space exploration.

• May 17 Jean-Marie Bigard

  Prominent French comedian known for provocative and controversial stand-up comedy, famous for his irreverent humor and occasional political...

• May 19 Phil Rudd

  Renowned drummer for the legendary rock band AC/DC, known for his powerful and steady drumming style that helped define the band's hard rock...

• May 20 Cindy McCain

  Prominent American philanthropist and wife of Senator John McCain, known for her humanitarian work and involvement in political campaigns.

• May 20 Luis Royo

  Celebrated Spanish fantasy artist famous for his intricate and evocative illustrations in fantasy and science fiction genres.

• May 22 Shuji Nakamura

  Renowned Japanese-American physicist and engineer who was awarded the Nobel Prize for groundbreaking work in semiconductor technology,...

• May 24 Marvin Hagler

  Legendary middleweight boxer widely considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.

• May 25 Sudirman Arshad

  Sudirman Arshad was a renowned Malaysian singer and songwriter, famously known as the 'Singing Lawyer'.

• May 26 Marian Gold

  Lead singer and founding member of the German synth-pop band Alphaville, known for their hit songs like 'Forever Young' and 'Big in Japan'.

• May 27 Pauline Hanson

  Controversial Australian politician who founded the right-wing populist party One Nation, known for her anti-immigration and conservative...

• May 28 Lawrence M. Krauss

  Renowned theoretical physicist known for his work in cosmology and science communication.

• May 28 Youri Egorov

  Renowned Russian pianist and composer who made significant contributions to classical music before his early death in 1988.

• May 29 John Hencken

  Olympic gold and silver medalist swimmer who excelled in breaststroke and backstroke events during the 1972 and 1974 Olympic Games,...

• May 30 Jake Roberts

  Legendary professional wrestler known for his psychological wrestling style and iconic character work in WWE and WCW during the 1980s and...

• May 30 Darrelyn Gunzburg

  Prominent Australian astrology author and academic who significantly contributed to astrological literature through her work with Bernadette...

• May 31 Vicki Sue Robinson

  American disco and soul singer best known for her hit song 'Turn the Beat Around' in the 1970s.