Actors born on May 30

Take a focused look at the actors born on May 30. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1902 Stepin Fetchit

  Stepin Fetchit was the stage name of Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry, an American actor and comedian best known for being one of the first Black actors to have a successful film career in Hollywood. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the 'laziest man in the world', a controversial and stereotyped character that brought both fame and criticism. [bio]

• 1927 Clint Walker

  Clint Walker was an American actor and singer, best known for his starring role as cowboy Cheyenne Bodie in the television series 'Cheyenne' (1955–1963). Renowned for his imposing physique and deep voice, Walker became a familiar face in film and TV Westerns during the 1950s and 1960s. [bio]

• 1936 Keir Dullea

  Keir Dullea is an American actor best known for his role as Dr. Dave Bowman in Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking science fiction film '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968). With a career spanning several decades, Dullea has appeared on stage, television, and film, earning acclaim for his performances in both dramatic and science fiction roles. [bio]

• 1939 Michael Pollard

  Michael J. Pollard was an American character actor best known for his quirky supporting roles in film and television, particularly his Academy Award-nominated performance as C.W. Moss in the film 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967). [bio]

• 1950 Paresh Rawal

  Paresh Rawal is an acclaimed Indian actor, comedian, and producer, best known for his work in Hindi cinema. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Rawal has starred in more than 200 films, earning a reputation for his versatility and comic timing. [bio]

• 1953 Colm Meaney

  Colm Meaney is an Irish actor best known for his roles in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine', and the film adaptations of Roddy Doyle's 'The Barrytown Trilogy.' He has had a prolific career in television and film, renowned for his versatile performances. [bio]

• 1958 Ted McGinley

  Ted McGinley is an American actor best known for his roles in popular television series including 'Married... with Children', 'Happy Days', and 'The Love Boat'. He has a reputation for portraying charming, sometimes comedic characters in a variety of TV comedies and dramas. [bio]

• 1964 Mark Sheppard

  Mark Sheppard is a British-American actor and musician, best known for his recurring roles in popular science fiction and fantasy television series such as 'Supernatural', 'Battlestar Galactica', and 'Doctor Who'. [bio]

• 1986 Will Peltz

  Will Peltz is an American actor best known for his roles in films such as 'Men, Women & Children' (2014) and 'Unfriended' (2014). He is a member of the prominent Peltz family and has appeared in both independent and mainstream films since the early 2010s. [bio]

• 1997 Jake Short

  Jake Short is an American actor best known for his roles on Disney Channel shows 'A.N.T. Farm' and 'Mighty Med.' He has established a reputation as a talented young actor, particularly in youth-oriented television programming. [bio]