Actors born on May 5

Take a focused look at the actors born on May 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1914 Tyrone Power

  Tyrone 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]

• 1940 Lance Henriksen

  Lance Henriksen is an American actor best known for his roles in science fiction, horror, and action films, as well as television. His distinctive deep voice and intense screen presence have made him a cult favorite, most notably recognized for his role as Bishop in the 'Aliens' franchise. [bio]

• 1944 John Rhys-Davies

  John Rhys-Davies is a Welsh actor best known for his roles as Gimli in 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy and Sallah in the 'Indiana Jones' franchise. He has also had a prolific career in television and voice acting. [bio]

• 1944 Roger Rees

  Roger Rees was a Welsh actor and director best known for his work on stage and television, including his Tony Award-winning performance in 'The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby' and his role as Robin Colcord on the TV series 'Cheers.' [bio]

• 1967 Takehito Koyasu

  Takehito Koyasu is a renowned Japanese voice actor, notable for his extensive work in anime, video games, and drama CDs. Active since the late 1980s, he is widely respected for his versatile voice and iconic roles, especially as Dio Brando in 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'. [bio]

• 1970 Will Arnett

  Will Arnett is a Canadian actor, comedian, and producer known for his distinctive voice and comedic roles in both television and film. [bio]

• 1978 Santiago Cabrera

  Santiago Cabrera is a Chilean-British actor known for his international television and film roles, particularly his performances in 'Heroes', 'Merlin', and 'Star Trek: Picard'. [bio]

• 1979 Vincent Kartheiser

  Vincent Kartheiser is an American actor best known for his role as Pete Campbell on the critically acclaimed television series 'Mad Men.' He has also appeared in films such as 'Alpha Dog' and 'Another Day in Paradise.' [bio]

• 1981 Zach McGowan

  Zach McGowan is an American actor and voice-over artist best known for his roles in popular television series such as 'Shameless,' 'Black Sails,' and 'The 100.' He has appeared in both leading and supporting roles across television and film, earning recognition for his dynamic performances and distinctive voice. [bio]

• 1983 Henry Cavill

  Henry Cavill is a British actor best known for his roles as Superman in the DC Extended Universe and Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix series 'The Witcher.' His performances in blockbuster films and popular TV series have earned him international recognition. [bio]