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2009 - 2000

Famous birthdays on May 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 2009 - 2000

2008

2006

  • American child of kobe bryant, a noted basketball player. gianna bryant is the second child of kobe bryant and vanessa bryant. she was born six months after her father was cleared of all charges of rape.

  • American daughter of shaquille o’neal, a noted father, and shaunie o’neal, his wife shaunie. she is the sixth and third children of the couple.

2005

2004

2003

2002

  • Erifilly hionos is a greek gymnast known for her impressive skills and performances in international competitions.

2000

  • Amayia Thompson is a professional gymnast who has competed in the Olympics and won several medals.

  • Zyairah Wilson is a professional gymnast who has competed in the Olympics and won several medals.

  • Jakylah Wilson is a professional gymnast who has competed in international competitions.

1999 - 1990

Famous birthdays on May 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1999 - 1990

1998

  • Olivia DeJonge

    Olivia dejonge is an australian actress known for her roles in the films the visit and the sisterhood of night.

1997

1996

1995

  • Imajean Hernandez was a successful competitive swimmer, specializing in freestyle and butterfly events.

  • Tylea Patel is a professional swimmer who has won multiple medals at the Olympics and World Championships.

  • Leelynn Choi is a professional athlete who has achieved success in her sport and has become a role model for young people.

  • Nyja Carter is a professional swimmer who specializes in freestyle and butterfly events.

  • Brasen Moreno is a Mexican contemporary dancer and choreographer.

1994

1993

  • Professional ice hockey player known for his defensive skills.

  • Yasenia Ramirez is a professional volleyball player from Brazil who plays as a middle blocker.

  • Zenya Watanabe is a Japanese track and field athlete who specializes in sprinting events.

  • Leahmarie Tanaka is a competitive swimmer who has won multiple medals in international swimming competitions.

  • Jourdain Simmons is an American professional baseball player who plays as an outfielder.

1992

  • Eithel Sharma was a professional cricket player who played for the national team.

  • Irys Zhao is a talented software engineer who has developed innovative applications and solutions for various industries.

  • Maebel Takahashi is a robotics engineer who has contributed to the development of advanced robotic systems for industrial and healthcare applications.

  • Peruvian track and field athlete who has won several international competitions.

  • Aqua Pearl is a rising poet known for their lyrical and evocative works.

1991

1990

  • Fonnie Brown was a professional swimmer who competed in the Olympics during the 2010s.

  • Kimothy Zhao is a renowned mathematician known for her contributions to the field of computational geometry.

  • Analiza Sharma is a successful Indian entrepreneur who founded a leading technology startup.

  • Damyon Fitzgerald is the co-founder and CEO of a successful tech startup in Silicon Valley.

  • Popular beauty and lifestyle YouTuber

1989 - 1980

Famous birthdays on May 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

1988

  • Professional soccer player known for his skill and dedication on the field.

  • Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in india.

  • Nicholas Braun

    American actor

  • Lylah is a singer known for her soulful voice and captivating stage presence.

  • Sahvanna Flores is a fine art photographer known for her nature and landscape photography.

1987

1986

1985

  • Cleston Patel is a brilliant mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of computational geometry.

  • Kambryn Patel is a successful entrepreneur who founded a tech startup that has revolutionized the way people interact with their devices.

  • Glorine Zhao is a Chinese climatologist who has conducted research on the impact of climate change on various ecosystems.

  • Cinch Gonzalez is a brilliant mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of computational geometry.

  • Graciano Gutierrez is a highly respected mathematician known for his work in the field of computational geometry.

1984

1983

  • Mazy Mohajerani is an Iranian-Canadian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Wealthsimple, a leading financial technology company.

  • Akeya Sato is a Japanese politician who has been a member of the House of Councillors since 2019.

  • Yazmyne Takahashi is an ecologist who specializes in the study of sustainable environmental practices and conservation efforts.

  • Samayra Müller is a German climatologist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of global climate patterns and their impact on human societies.

  • Shinita Tanaka is a Japanese politician and member of the Liberal Democratic Party.

1982

  • Devinne Morales is a renowned neuroscientist who has studied the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive processes and has contributed to the development of new treatments for neurological disorders.

  • Kycen Tanaka is a successful Japanese-American entrepreneur who founded a leading technology company.

  • Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Larah Simmons is a respected columnist who writes thought-provoking pieces on a variety of social and cultural topics, often challenging the status quo.

  • Donae Simmons is an entrepreneur who founded a successful tech company that provides innovative solutions for the healthcare industry.

1981

1980

  • Hendy Wijaya is an Indonesian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Traveloka, a leading online travel booking platform in Southeast Asia.

  • Calle Sjönell is a Swedish entrepreneur and the co-founder of the mobile payment app Swish.

  • Zaz is a french singer known for her unique voice and blend of jazz, soul, and french chanson.

  • Tyshia Lim is a state senator in the Northeast, known for her work on transportation and environmental policy.

  • Aryon Rahmani is an Iranian politician who has served as a member of the Parliament of Iran since 2016.

1979 - 1970

Famous birthdays on May 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • Brea Romney is a prominent politician known for her advocacy on education reform.

1978

  • Dannis Oates is a Canadian entrepreneur who founded the e-commerce platform Shopify.

  • Renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.

  • Co-founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Co-founder of Google's AngularJS framework.

  • Bhavin Shah is an Indian entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Freshworks, a customer engagement software company.

1977

1976

  • Bestselling author of contemporary fiction novels.

  • Violante Placido

    Violante placido is an italian actress known for her roles in films such as the american and ghost rider: spirit of vengeance.

  • Darius McCrary

    Darius mccrary is a tv actor known for his role as eddie winslow on the sitcom family matters.

  • Known for his role as Eddie Winslow on the TV show 'Family Matters.'

  • Kalina Bontcheva is a journalist and media researcher.

1975

  • Devyne Chambers is a veteran journalist with a reputation for hard-hitting investigative reporting on political and economic topics.

  • Oaklan Nguyen is a renowned computer scientist and artificial intelligence researcher.

  • Kathee Erikson is a neuroscientist who has made important discoveries in the field of brain plasticity.

  • Omaria Ramirez is a renowned scientist who has made significant contributions to her field.

  • Shekina Morales is a respected journalist known for her coverage of social justice and civil rights issues.

1974

1973

  • Known for research on brain plasticity and memory.

  • Bestselling author turned successful business owner.

  • French soccer/football goalkeeper. he played for toulouse fontaines (1995-1996), guingamp (1996-1999), marseille (2001), ajaccio (192001), marseille (2001), sedan (2006), guingamp (2007-).

  • Rebecca hampton is a french actress known for her role as céline frémont in the tv series plus belle la vie.

1972

  • Renowned soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Alamin Rahman is a Bangladeshi businessman and the founder of Daraz, an e-commerce platform in Bangladesh.

  • Kairy Takahashi is a Japanese filmmaker known for her experimental and visually striking films.

  • Jeorgia Petrov is a renowned author whose books have been translated into numerous languages.

  • Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

1971

1970

  • Genecis Dubois is a French musician and composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music.

  • Nigerian politician known for his contributions to governance reform.

  • Tanveer Saulat is a Pakistani businessman and the CEO of Saulat Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in various sectors.

  • Fiction writer known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Yerachmiel Weinstock is an American journalist and editor who has written extensively on Jewish culture and history.

1969 - 1960

Famous birthdays on May 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • Wes anderson is a renowned director known for his distinctive visual and narrative style in films such as the grand budapest hotel and the royal tenenbaums.

  • Tery Virts is an American astronaut who has served on the International Space Station.

  • Nba forward / guard (sacramento kings)

  • Alysia Gautier is an astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of exoplanets.

  • Renowned for his contributions to Delphi programming.

1968

  • Nessiah Takahashi is a respected politician known for her work on economic and trade policies.

  • American model tv personality and author

  • American musician (the smashing pumpkins).

  • German soccer player, who was a participant in the italian championship for milan. bierhoff retired from active play in 2004 and has been the manager of germany's men's football team since 29 july 2004. this position is still his in 2014.

  • Emmamarie Petersen is a Danish politician who has served as a member of the Folketing since 2011.

1967

1966

1965

  • Zuriyah Mahmoud is a Sudanese politician who has served as a member of the Sudanese National Assembly and advocated for women's rights.

  • American journalist and foreign correspondent, known for his reporting on international affairs.

  • Raychell Harding is a respected British biographer whose works have shed new light on the lives of influential historical figures.

  • Sael Perera is a Sri Lankan businessman and the chairman of the diversified conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC.

1964

  • British royal, daughter of princess margaret (and anthony armstrong-jones). seven-year-old ex-actor daniel chatto, a fellow artist and actor, was her husband. they were married in a small, beautiful 17th-century church near st. paul's. they met in india while working as wardrobe assistants on the 1983 movie "heat and dust" and started their relationship in 1986.

  • Former CEO of Borders Group, known for his leadership in the retail industry.

  • Dutch speed skater

  • American producer and guitarist, singer-songwriter

  • Journalist.

1963

1962

  • Jonnette Fitzgerald was an acclaimed American author known for her award-winning novels.

  • Tearsa Fitzgerald is an American author known for her award-winning novels and short stories.

  • Sabien Dupont was a French novelist known for her historical fiction set in the 19th century.

1961

1960

  • Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Nyna Warshawski is a Canadian journalist and author who has written extensively on social and political issues.

  • Owin Patel is a renowned mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Nohea Kalani is a Hawaiian artist known for her vibrant and colorful paintings that celebrate the natural beauty of the islands.

  • Renowned motivational speaker and author

1959 - 1950

Famous birthdays on May 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

  • Nba guard/forward (houston rockets and indiana pacers).

  • Danish geologist known for her research on the formation and evolution of the Earth's crust.

  • Yasmina reza is a french playwright and actress best known for her play 'art', which has been widely acclaimed and performed internationally.

  • French actress and playwright

  • South african basket weaver and cricketer

1958

  • Cecilia Peck

    American actress, veronique passani's daughter is a well-known family member. she has starred in roles in "forbidden love" (1986) and "wall street" (1987).

  • Modene Takahashi is a Japanese ceramist renowned for her intricate and delicate porcelain works.

  • Swiss-born television moderator.

  • Ohio, usa; actor (detective zito - miami vice).

1957

  • Julie pietri is a french singer known for her hit single 'étienne' and her successful music career in the 1980s.

  • Offie Hicks is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the 178th district since 2005.

  • Canadian entrepreneur known for his investments and appearances on Dragon's Den.

  • Director and producer of an italian banker

  • Australian cricketer

1956

  • Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer. she was co-founder of la compagnie du chapeau rouge and began her career in 1980 with the film "mon oncle d'ama(c).rique". she won the cesar award in 1996 for best actress in a supporting part for "un air de famille", directed by cedric klausisch. she was also nominated for the …

  • American cartoonist and comic-book artist

  • French actress

  • German politician and educator

  • Kansas, usa; actor (warren coolidge-st elsewhere).

1955

  • Tiron Ramirez was a renowned Mexican chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Morissa Abrams is a respected biographer who has written acclaimed works on influential historical figures.

  • Charae Simmons is a respected American biographer known for her insightful and well-researched works.

  • Canadian sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations.

  • Suraiya Begum is a successful Bangladeshi businesswoman and philanthropist who owns and operates a chain of textile factories.

1954

1953

1952

  • Malynn Griffiths was a renowned geologist who specialized in the study of plate tectonics and the formation of mountain ranges.

  • Carinne Bauer was a German novelist known for her historical fiction novels that explored the complexities of the human experience.

  • Meridee Wilkins is a celebrated American biographer whose works have shed light on the lives of influential figures in history and the arts.

  • French sculptor.

  • Yordan Apostolov is a Bulgarian politician who has served in various government positions.

1951

1950

  • Terea Eriksson was a renowned Swedish poet whose work explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition.

  • Doryce Harding was a respected British biographer who authored acclaimed works on influential historical figures.

  • Tsuruko Tanaka is a Japanese astronomer who has made contributions to the study of exoplanets.

  • Merric Wilkins was a British chemist known for his work on the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion.

  • Dann florek is an american actor best known for his role as captain donald cragen on the television series law & order and its spinoff law & order: special victims unit.

1949 - 1940

Famous birthdays on May 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

  • American computer programmer and astrologer. he was the head developer of the kepler and sirius astrology softwares. he was a practicing astrologer in full-time until he decided to dedicate his time to astrological programming. david came up with new ideas in harmonic and composite astrology, degree meanings, and charts. he was co-founder of the avalon school of astrology and is …

  • English saxophonist, clarinet player, and composer

  • Canadian bass player (april wine & bachman turner overdrive). (d. 2010).

  • American motorcycle designer, co-founded orange county choppers

1948

1947

  • Israeli physicist who made significant contributions to black hole thermodynamics.

  • American golfer. heard won five championships in the 1970s. however, he was struck by lightning while playing in the 1975 western open with fellow golfers lee trevino, bobby nichols and bobby nichols. he was severely injured but he recovered and returned the tour. he won the atlanta classic in 1978 despite suffering from crippling pain. he never recovered the form …

  • Author and poet from chilean-swedish

  • Mexican-born israeli-american theoretical particle physicist (d. 2015.)

  • Rocker (b t express).

1946

  • British actress and former model, best known for her role in the TV series 'Absolutely Fabulous'.

  • Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir. she is known for her elegant and statuesque appearance. she is also highly intelligent and well-read. in 1969, her first film of import was "on her majesty’s secret service". her tv films include "the new avengers", which aired august 1976, and "sapphire and steel", 1979-1982, and "absolutely fabulous", 1992. she was intelligent and well-read. at …

  • Renowned for his work in fisheries science and marine conservation.

1945

  • Kayn Kingsley was a renowned British poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Toshua Watanabe was a Japanese-American artist known for his abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures.

  • Daiden Kobayashi was a Japanese mathematician known for his contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

  • Lukis Žukauskas was a Lithuanian mathematician known for his contributions to the field of topology.

  • American singer, recording artist and musician with solo and groups. in the late 1960s, she sang in memphis radio commercials. she then moved to california with "friends," which was followed by "mad dogs and englishmen" during 1970's tour. her first album, rita coolidge, was a hit straight away after she signed with a&m. this put her on the map and …

1944

  • Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and higher'.

  • Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning musician known for her hit songs in the 1970s and her collaborations with famous artists such as joe cocker and kris kristofferson.

  • Former Indian politician and sports administrator.

  • Indian physicist specializing in condensed matter physics.

1943

  • French prelate, archbishop of marseille from 2006 and president of the bishops’ conference of france depuis 1 july 2013.

  • Melvyn Wright is a computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of computer graphics.

  • Irish politician, minister for agriculture, food and the marine (d. 2014)

  • Nauruan educator and politician, speaker of the nauru parliament (b. 1943)

  • Politician

1942

1941

1940

  • Aqeel Karim was a renowned Pakistani Urdu poet and writer who contributed significantly to Urdu literature.

  • Manases Flores was a celebrated Salvadoran poet whose work explored themes of social justice and the human condition.

  • Former CEO of Walmart.

  • American author known for her short stories and novels about the lives of people in rural Kentucky.

1939 - 1930

Famous birthdays on May 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

  • American folk singer, known for her crystal clear soprano for more than 30 years. judy collins, the daughter of charles collins, a blind singer and marjorie collins, was a homemaker and pianist. she made her debut on her father's denver radio station as a prodigy at classical piano. after growing bored with her classical training, she turned to folk music. …

  • American singer-songwriter and guitarist

  • Canadian pianist, composer, and conductor

  • Dutch-american model and businesswoman, founded wilhelmina models (b. 1940)

  • An italian television announcer and former tv presenter.

1938

  • Manna Dey was an Indian entrepreneur who founded the popular Indian snack brand Haldiram's.

  • Fan Zeng is a contemporary Chinese painter known for his unique style that combines traditional Chinese ink painting with modern techniques.

  • Yale Joel was a talented photographer who captured iconic moments in history.

1937

1936

  • Jean-marie straub, a french filmmaker, formed a creative duo. between 1963 and 2006, they made a total of two dozen films. their films are known for their intellectually stimulating and rigorous style. both were french but they mostly worked in germany and italy.

  • Swedish director, producer, and composer (d. 2014)

  • French filmmaker (d. 2006)

  • Swedish composer and director producer (d. 2014).

  • American activist and author

1935

  • Noted physicist specializing in quantum mechanics.

  • Theoplis Williams was a renowned educator who dedicated his life to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged communities.

  • Dracen Stormcrow was a renowned essayist and social commentator who wrote extensively on political and philosophical topics.

  • Earsel Watkins was an American professional boxer who competed in the middleweight division during the 1950s and 1960s.

1934

  • Renowned computer scientist and pioneer in VLSI design and neuromorphic engineering.

  • Former Mexican presidential candidate and founder of a political party.

  • Mexican politician and former presidential candidate known for his progressive policies.

  • American jazz pianist and singer (d. 2005).

1933

1932

1931

1930

  • American football player. he is also an olympic medal holder in track and field events. he was also a fraternal twin. he played professional football from 1952 to 1966, setting a record for all-purpose play. he also set a league record in career touchdown returns and combined net yards. his two teams, the rams and cardinals, both won their seasons. …

  • Renowned blues harmonica player and singer.

  • Myra Freeman is a Canadian politician and the first female Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.

  • American blues harp player and singer (d. 1968)

  • American lieutenant and politician, 39th mayor of los angeles and publisher (d. 2023)

1929 - 1920

Famous birthdays on May 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

1928

1927

  • Japanese novelist acclaimed for works such as 'Shipwrecks' and 'On Parole'.

  • Laura Betti

    Italian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci. pasolini was a friend for many years and she made a documentary in 2001 about him. before her acting career, she was a professional jazz singer. she died july 31, 2004.

  • William mitchell byers is a musician known for his contributions to the jazz genre.

1926

1925

  • Chatham Sinclair was a professional basketball player who played in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Italian ecclesiastic, a roman catholic priest. he was a specialist exorcist, with the highest church authority to carry out church rites in cases where demonic possession is concerned.

  • Esten Eriksen is a contemporary Norwegian novelist who has written several acclaimed works of fiction.

  • American astronaut-aquanaut, the second american astronaut to fly in orbital space. he made the fourth mercury flight in aurora 7, circling the earth three more times. he was a participant in two sealab experiments and lived undersea for extended periods of time. carpenter is the only person to have explored both inner and outer space. carpenter was instrumental in the …

  • Helvi Raatikainen was a Finnish journalist and author who worked for several Finnish newspapers and magazines.

1924

1923

1922

  • American journalist and broadcasting executive. he was once married and had four children. goodman passed away on the 2nd of july 2012.

  • American playwright and pulitzer prize winner may 1961 for "all the way home", a broadway adaptation james agee's novel "a death in the family". from 1953 to 1961, he was a television writer who brought drama into american homes with 17 original plays that were at least an hour long.

  • France actor

  • Sulo Karjalainen was a Finnish composer known for his orchestral and chamber music works.

  • Renowned biologist known for her work on insect behavior.

1921

  • French academic who is well-known for his research on mythology, symbolic anthropology, and imaginary.

  • Romanian journalist and author (d. 1991).

  • French entrepreneur who built the first coffee roasting plant in montpellier in 1953. he was a continuation of his father's coffee business. so is the 'jacques vabre' coffee brand.

  • President (flemish iron pilgrimage committee).

  • English large landowner / multi-millionaire

1920

  • Renowned author known for her impactful storytelling.

  • Osten Bergstrand was a Swedish playwright known for his socially conscious and politically-charged dramas.

1919 - 1910

Famous birthdays on May 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

1918

1917

  • Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress. she was a star on screen since 1930. she was an entertainer during world war ii and was placed on the french resistance executions list. after the war, her name was cleared. she was a beauty of international fame, appearing in "coco" on stage in 1970.

  • French composer, pianist, singer, and jazz trumpeter.

  • Renowned poet and writer of the mid-20th century.

  • Trinidadian navigator, judge, and diplomat (d. 2013)

1916

  • Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor. he starred in more than 200 movies between 1987 and 1987 than any other actor. his long list of westerns included "the adventures of martin eden", 1942, "blackboard jungle," 55 and "the rounders," 1965. he starred in "cade's country" a tv series during the 1970s.

  • Polish sprint canoeist (d. 1979)

  • American-canadian journalist, author, and activist (b. 1916)

  • American talk show host and author (b. 1918)

  • France military man

1915

1914

1913

1912

1911

  • English-canadian poet, playwright, and educator (b. 1998)

1910

1909 - 1900

Famous birthdays on May 1st for the celebrities who were born in the years 1909 - 1900

1909

1908

  • Geovonni Guareschi was an Italian novelist, journalist, and humorist, best known for his series of stories featuring the character Don Camillo.

  • Italian journalist and humorist, creator of Don Camillo.

  • Jiovany Guareschi was an Italian journalist, humorist, and novelist, best known for his series of books featuring the character Don Camillo.

  • Italian journalist and humorist, creator of Don Camillo.

  • Renowned mathematician known for his work in the field of calculus.

1907

  • Kate Smith

    American singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).

  • Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.

  • American bassist (mills blue rhythm band), (d. 1972).

  • American singer and actress (d. 1986)

1906

1905

1904

  • Einar Tamm was an Estonian physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Azay-le-rideau physician

1903

1902

1901

1900

  • Italian author (fontamara pane e vino), dies at 78

  • Polish poet writer, art theoretician, and memorialist (d. 1967).

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