Actresses born on May 31

Take a focused look at the actresses born on May 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1921 Alida Valli

  Alida Valli was an acclaimed Italian actress known for her extensive film career, spanning Europe and Hollywood. Renowned for her roles in both Italian cinema and English-language films, she became a celebrated star of the 20th century. [bio]

• 1943 Sharon Gless

  Sharon Gless is an American actress best known for her leading roles in television series such as 'Cagney & Lacey' and 'Queer as Folk.' [bio]

• 1948 Lynda Bellingham

  Lynda Bellingham was an English actress, broadcaster, and author, best known for her roles on British television, particularly as the 'OXO Mum' in the long-running series of OXO commercials, as well as her appearances on 'All Creatures Great and Small' and the panel show 'Loose Women.' [bio]

• 1961 Lea Thompson

  Lea Thompson is an American actress, director, and television producer best known for her roles in the 'Back to the Future' film trilogy and the television series 'Caroline in the City.' [bio]

• 1962 Noriko Hidaka

  Noriko Hidaka is a renowned Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer, widely known for her extensive work in anime, including iconic roles such as Akane Tendo in 'Ranma ½,' Satsuki Kusakabe in 'My Neighbor Totoro,' and Kikyo in 'Inuyasha.' [bio]

• 1967 Sandrine Bonnaire

  Sandrine Bonnaire is a French actress, film director, and screenwriter, widely acclaimed for her performances in French cinema since the early 1980s. She has won several awards, including the César Award for Most Promising Actress and Best Actress, and is recognized for her roles in films by directors such as Maurice Pialat, Agnès Varda, and Claude Chabrol. [bio]

• 1972 Archie Panjabi

  Archie Panjabi is a British actress best known for her role as Kalinda Sharma on the television series 'The Good Wife,' for which she won an Emmy Award. [bio]