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2019 - 2010

Famous birthdays on May 15th for the celebrities who were born in the years 2019 - 2010

2014

  • At akron general medical center, amanda arnold gave birth to monoamniotic twins.

2010

  • Aviana Le Gallo is the daughter of actress Amy Adams and artist Darren Le Gallo.

2009 - 2000

Famous birthdays on May 15th for the celebrities who were born in the years 2009 - 2000

2005

  • Sarah hunt is a talented dancer known for her exceptional skills in contemporary and hip-hop dance.

2002

2000

  • Tiaraoluwa Ojo is a Nigerian swimmer who specializes in freestyle and butterfly events.

  • Trinity inay is a dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show dance moms.

  • Ukrainian professional tennis player known for her powerful game.

1999 - 1990

Famous birthdays on May 15th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • Belgian climate activist and founder of Youth for Climate movement.

  • Jaishawn Corbin is an American football player who plays as a wide receiver for the University of Florida.

  • Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ukrainian entrepreneur known for her successful ventures in the tech industry.

  • Russian tennis player

1998

  • Oluwatomisin Akinola is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump.

  • Kaynan Vasquez is an American football player who plays as a defensive back for the New England Patriots in the National Football League.

  • Kaynan Worthen is an American football player who plays as a defensive back for the University of Utah.

  • Quadre Lott is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the New York Jets in the National Football League.

  • Océane Cassignol is a French competitive swimmer.

1997

  • Egyptian swimmer who has achieved success in international competitions.

  • Pieper James is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour.

  • Tamarius Davis is an American football linebacker who played college football at the University of Florida.

  • Sadarius Williams is an American football defensive tackle who plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League.

  • French footballer

1996

  • Birdy is a british musician known for her soulful voice and hit songs like 'skinny love' and 'people help the people'.

  • Jahaad Perry is an American football running back who played college football at Purdue University.

  • Quashaun Britten is an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.

  • Kasean Grier is a professional football player who plays as a wide receiver in the NFL.

  • Khiree Cross is an American football cornerback who played college football at the University of South Carolina.

1995

  • Stefanee Johnson is a professional soccer player who has played for several national teams.

  • Talented painter and sculptor with a unique style and perspective.

  • Jaiveer Sharma is an Indian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mohun Bagan AC.

  • Dominyk Cunningham is a former American football wide receiver who played in the NFL.

  • Daquawn Gibson is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League.

1994

  • Shamond Pearson is an American football wide receiver who plays in the National Football League (NFL).

  • Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 100 and 200 meters.

  • American professional baseball player who plays as an outfielder in the Minor League Baseball system.

  • Caulin Welch is an American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League.

1993

  • Popular YouTuber known for lifestyle and beauty content.

  • Pakistani model and singer who has gained popularity in the South Asian entertainment industry.

  • Talented swimmer known for breaking records and representing her country in international competitions.

  • Sione Ioane is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays as a wing or fullback for the Highlanders in Super Rugby.

  • Duong Thi Huyen is a Vietnamese badminton player who has won several international tournaments.

1992

  • Talented basketball player with exceptional shooting and dribbling abilities.

  • Olympic gold medalist swimmer

  • Talented football player who has excelled in the sport.

  • Tison Betts is an American professional baseball outfielder who plays for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball.

  • Kaiana Keahi is a Hawaiian professional surfer who has won several international surfing competitions.

1991

  • Jamaican sprinter who has won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Mollee Gray

    Mollee gray is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the tv show 'so you think you can dance' and the 'teen beach movie' franchise.

1990

  • Renowned track and field star with multiple Olympic gold medals.

  • Renowned striker known for his exceptional goal-scoring abilities.

  • Malaiah Sharma is a successful entrepreneur who founded a technology startup that has revolutionized the way people access and use digital services.

  • Renowned sprinter who holds multiple world records.

  • Renowned basketball player known for exceptional skills on the court.

1989 - 1980

Famous birthdays on May 15th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

1988

  • Accomplished swimmer who has broken multiple records in her career.

  • Lemma Guya is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has won several international competitions.

  • Lunah Saleh is a Yemeni journalist and news anchor who has reported on the political and humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

  • Akanksha Saxena is a journalist at The Hindu, reporting on social and environmental issues.

  • Rashay Khan is an Indian journalist and news anchor who has reported on various political and social issues.

1987

  • Renowned poet with a unique style of writing.

  • British tennis player known for his two Wimbledon titles.

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

  • British professional tennis player known for his skill on grass courts.

  • Andy Murray is a British professional tennis player who has won multiple Grand Slam titles and is known for his resilience and tactical play.

1986

1985

  • Renowned software engineer known for innovative coding solutions.

  • Anairis Rodríguez is a successful track and field athlete who has achieved great feats in her career.

  • CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Innovative businesswoman leading a successful company in the fashion industry.

  • Pakistani cricketer known for his left-arm fast bowling.

1984

1983

  • Amberlin Müller is a climatologist who has contributed to the understanding of global climate patterns and their impact on human societies.

  • Accomplished swimmer known for breaking records.

  • Tayelor Benson is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and led several e-commerce and retail businesses.

  • Romanian journalist and TV presenter.

  • Franziska Tschinderle is an Austrian entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online marketplace Shpock.

1982

  • Olympic gold medalist sprinter from Jamaica

  • Ecuadorian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for the national team and various clubs.

  • Tomislav Mikulić is a Croatian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Rimac Automobili, a Croatian electric vehicle manufacturer.

  • Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption.

  • Kennetta Williams is a prominent business executive known for her leadership in the financial industry.

1981

  • Former professional footballer known for his successful career with Manchester United and the French national team.

  • Renowned war correspondent who has covered conflicts around the world.

  • Patrice evra is a retired french soccer player known for his successful career at clubs like manchester united and juventus.

  • Captures stunning landscapes and nature scenes.

  • Meric Aksu is a Turkish actress known for her roles in popular Turkish television series.

1980

  • Legendary athlete known for breaking multiple world records.

  • Renowned athlete known for exceptional skills in various sports.

  • Legendary basketball player known for his incredible shooting skills.

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

  • Founder of a leading e-commerce platform.

1979 - 1970

Famous birthdays on May 15th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • Pioneering the e-commerce industry, Christianjames Carlson has revolutionized online shopping experiences.

  • Known for contributions to open-source software development.

  • Renowned investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption scandals.

  • Co-founder of a successful tech startup

  • Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.

1978

  • Zhi Wang is the founder and CEO of Xiaomi, a leading Chinese electronics and software company.

  • Gyanna Agarwal is a renowned Indian philanthropist who has dedicated her life to supporting various social and charitable causes.

  • Renowned singer-songwriter known for hit singles

  • Tech entrepreneur known for innovative solutions.

  • Former Prime Minister of Nepal

1977

  • Renowned photographer known for capturing stunning landscapes and cityscapes.

  • Acclaimed painter known for his vibrant and expressive abstract artworks.

  • Co-founder of a successful tech startup specializing in AI-driven solutions.

  • Talented basketball forward known for his scoring prowess.

  • Contributed to the discovery of exoplanets.

1976

1975

  • Award-winning journalist and news anchor.

  • Legendary linebacker who played his entire career with the Baltimore Ravens.

  • Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional shooting skills.

  • Renowned for his emotionally charged poetry that resonated with readers worldwide.

  • Renowned contemporary artist known for her vibrant abstract paintings.

1974

1973

1972

  • Prominent physicist specializing in quantum mechanics.

  • Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption.

  • Eiko Hashimoto is a Japanese business executive and the CEO of Rakuten, one of the largest e-commerce and internet companies in Japan.

  • Prominent political figure known for advocating social justice reforms.

  • Renowned Turkish author known for his impactful novels.

1971

  • Bestselling author of contemporary fiction novels.

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

  • Renowned fine art photographer known for his minimalist black and white landscapes.

  • Renowned contemporary painter known for vibrant abstract artworks.

  • Armias Karnišovas is a Lithuanian former professional basketball player and current executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

1970

  • Legendary basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

  • Award-winning investigative journalist from the Netherlands.

  • Legendary basketball player known for his scoring prowess.

  • Legendary basketball player known for his scoring prowess.

  • Dwayne Tank is a former NASA astronaut who has completed multiple space shuttle missions.

1969 - 1960

Famous birthdays on May 15th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • Acclaimed painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Founder of a prominent financial services company.

  • American actress known for her roles in television shows and films.

  • An American novelist who writes about the complexities of modern life.

  • Japanese-american baseball player (d. 2011)

1968

  • Majour Taylor was a professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1990 to 2003.

  • Olympic gold medalist swimmer with exceptional speed.

  • A Chinese martial artist and actor known for his impressive martial arts skills and appearances in action films.

  • Tung Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American business executive and the CEO of a leading e-commerce company.

  • Contemporary sculptor known for his abstract metal artworks.

1967

  • Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain koun..!

  • Hall of Fame MLB pitcher who spent the majority of his career with the Atlanta Braves.

  • American author known for her non-fiction books 'Seabiscuit' and 'Unbroken'.

  • Abdalrahman Al-Rashed is a Saudi Arabian journalist and columnist who has written for various publications in the Arab world.

  • Notable author recognized for her best-selling novels.

1966

  • Kingjames Bennet is an American journalist who has served as the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic since 2006.

  • Talented sculptor specializing in contemporary art.

  • Greg Wise

    Greg wise is a british actor known for his roles in movies such as sense and sensibility and the crown.

  • Known for contributions to the field of cognitive psychology.

1965

  • Cowan Dempsey is the CEO of a multinational corporation known for its innovative products and services.

  • Pantelis Tzortzakis is a Greek businessman and the founder of Jumbo, a leading retail chain in Greece and Cyprus.

  • Lamoyne Chandler is an award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on political scandals.

  • Chiquitta Garcia is a prominent politician who has served in various government positions.

  • Renowned for research in quantum mechanics.

1964

  • Xiong Qingquan is a Chinese businessman and the chairman of Guangzhou Automobile Group, a major Chinese automobile manufacturer.

  • Uziah Owens was an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.

  • Laurann Gilbertson is a Canadian historian who specializes in the history of the Canadian West.

  • Annmargaret Shaw is a former American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

1963

  • American television writer and producer best known as the creator of the sitcom Arrested Development.

  • Yoshito Ikeda is the co-founder and CEO of Mercari, a leading mobile marketplace app in Japan.

  • Geddy Zinner is the lead singer and guitarist of the American rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

  • Whalen Rozelle is an American businessman and the former president of the National Football League.

  • Palestinian politician who served as a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council.

1962

  • Franceen Delgado is an astronomer who specializes in the study of exoplanets and the search for habitable worlds.

  • Eisen Levin is an American businessman and the co-founder of the online payment company PayPal.

  • Annick Geille is a French journalist and author who has worked for the magazine L'Express.

  • Acclaimed poet from Tamil Nadu, India.

  • Crisanto Legaspi is a Filipino sculptor who has created numerous public art installations and sculptures throughout the Philippines.

1961

  • Noted neuroscientist specializing in brain imaging techniques.

  • Mounir Bouaziz is a celebrated author known for his impactful literary works.

  • Talented painter recognized for his captivating artworks.

  • Daniel Giménez Cacho
  • Katrin Cartlidge

    British actress known for her roles in films like 'Breaking the Waves'.

1960

  • Fusako Yusaki is a renowned Japanese dancer and choreographer known for her innovative and avant-garde performances.

  • Whalen Whitaker is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Shawshank Redemption' and 'The Green Mile'.

  • Served as a senator for over two decades.

  • Annai Muthiah is the chairperson of Muthoot Group, one of the largest gold loan companies in India.

  • Vung Quang Pham is a Vietnamese-American novelist who writes about the Vietnamese-American experience.

1959 - 1950

Famous birthdays on May 15th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

1958

  • Legendary wrestler known for his strength and charisma.

  • Nemesis Brock was a professional wrestler known for his intense rivalries and dominant performances in the ring.

  • Hulan Wu is a Chinese mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry and number theory.

  • American musical theater actor

  • American football player and wrestler

1957

  • Stace Peralta is a pioneering American skateboarder and filmmaker who co-founded the influential skateboarding company Powell Peralta.

  • Mary Carillo is an American former professional tennis player and current tennis commentator and analyst.

  • Canadian champion wrestler, representing canada at 1984 los angeles olympics. many expected him to win, including sports illustrated magazine. however, he did not place fourth in his weight category for freestyle wrestling. davis has won numerous international titles, including pan am games, european champion and pan am games canadian champion.

  • German politician who has been a member of the Bundestag for the Christian Democratic Union since 2005.

  • American wrestler and football player

1956

1955

  • Tzion Baruch is an acclaimed Israeli sculptor who creates large-scale public art installations.

  • Hartlyn Weston is a contemporary British sculptor acclaimed for his large-scale public art installations.

  • Tatayana Moskalkova is a Russian politician who currently serves as the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation.

  • Pantelis Skarvelis is a Greek sculptor known for his large-scale public art installations.

  • Nazari Abdullaev is a prominent Azerbaijani politician and former member of the National Assembly.

1954

1953

1952

  • A Kuwaiti politician who served as the Minister of Information and Minister of Oil.

  • Vahid halilhodzic is a bosnian football manager and former player, known for his successful coaching career with various clubs and national teams.

  • Tzion Hagalili is an acclaimed Israeli novelist known for his novels exploring the complexities of Israeli society.

  • Zenab Nasser is an acclaimed Egyptian novelist known for her works exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues.

  • American screenwriter and producer of actor directors

1951

1950

  • Rosell Hernandez is a renowned painter known for their unique style and vibrant use of color.

  • Surah Bano was a celebrated Urdu poet from India, known for her lyrical and introspective poems.

  • Clent Hinshaw is a respected American journalist known for his investigative reporting on political and social issues.

  • Anacleto Guerrero is a Filipino businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Jollibee Foods Corporation, one of the largest fast-food chains in the Philippines.

  • Aury Sinclair is a renowned contemporary artist known for their innovative and thought-provoking works.

1949 - 1940

Famous birthdays on May 15th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

  • American poet and professor known for her impactful poetry.

  • Greek-American poet acclaimed for her lyrical and evocative poetry.

  • English geologist and academic

  • American captain, pilot, and astronaut

1948

  • Brian Eno is an English musician, record producer, and visual artist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of electronic and ambient music.

  • Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Barack Obama.

  • Kathleen Sebelius is an American politician who served as the 21st United States Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2009 to 2014.

  • Katherleen Sebelius is an American politician and businesswoman who served as the 21st United States Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2009 to 2014.

  • Notable Indian writer known for his novels and short stories.

1947

  • Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers around the world.

  • French politician, who was elected secretary of state for the development of the territory by the franassois fillon government on march 18, 2008. he is toulon's mayor.

  • Lumir Jirsak is a Czech novelist who has written several acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Claude picasso is the son of the famous artist pablo picasso and is known for being the administrator of the picasso estate.

  • Dov Levin is a prominent figure in the field of computer science.

1946

  • Scottish fiddler, who was well-known for his shetland fiddle tunes as well as other tunes. bain was a student of tom anderson. he performed his debut performance in 1968. for tours and recordings, bain joined mike whellans (a singer-guitarist) which culminated in a sold out carnegie hall concert as a member of the quartet "boys of the lough" in 1989. …

  • Taimi Törnroos is a Finnish writer and journalist who has published several books.

  • Vietnamese priest and activist

  • Movie actor

1945

  • Onedia Carpenter is a celebrated American sculptor who creates large-scale public art installations.

  • Odies Watkins is a respected biologist known for her research on the effects of climate change on ecosystems.

  • Fayne Wilkins is a renowned contemporary artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings.

  • Carmino Boscolo is an Italian journalist and news anchor who has worked for several major media outlets.

  • Taimi Torvinen is a Finnish journalist and author who has worked for various Finnish media outlets.

1944

  • Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum electrodynamics.

  • French track cyclist racer, twice olympic champion in 1968 (individual 1km time trial and tandem with daniel morelon), and winner of a bronze medal at the 1964 olympics on 1km.

  • Israeli physicist specializing in condensed matter physics.

  • American politician and police officer

1943

  • Renowned American astronomer who has made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics.

  • Notable physicist specializing in theoretical physics.

  • Former professional boxer who held the WBC light heavyweight title.

  • Chemist recognized for contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Renowned poet known for his evocative and emotional verses.

1942

  • Acclaimed painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • American actor and astrologer. he was a student of carrol righter in hollywood, 1973. by the late '90s, he had taught at righter’s school. he claimed o.j. simpson was his ex-client in september-november 1994. this gave him a sudden burst of fame. nicole simpson and o.j. he referred to himself as a master astrologer and was interviewed by "hard copy" …

  • Pioneering work in electron microscopy and quantum mechanics.

  • Noted biologist specializing in marine ecosystems.

1941

1940

  • Nowell Brinkley is a respected television news anchor and journalist.

  • Adanya Rosenbaum is a prominent civil rights activist who has dedicated her life to fighting for social justice and equality.

  • Chandrika Bose was a renowned Bengali novelist and short story writer known for her insightful portrayals of Bengali society.

  • Khani Devi was a renowned Bollywood actress who appeared in several popular films during the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Banx Bax was a renowned 20th-century poet from the United States, known for their lyrical and introspective works.

1939 - 1930

Famous birthdays on May 15th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

1938

  • French actress. her films include "galia," the blonde from peking, and "many in a hurry." both french and foreign languages. alain delon was her lifelong friend.

  • Mamoru Yokota was a Japanese poet, known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • French writer who died 15 april 1999.

  • Brice Marden is a renowned American artist known for his minimalist paintings.

  • Renowned economist known for his work on financial markets.

1937

  • First female United States Secretary of State.

  • First female United States Secretary of State.

  • Madeleyn Albright was an American professional tennis player who won multiple Grand Slam titles in the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Madeleine Albright is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 64th United States Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001, the first woman to hold that position.

  • Madaleine Albright was the first female U.S. Secretary of State, serving from 1997 to 2001.

1936

  • Roiza Kogan is a Soviet and Russian mathematician known for her work in functional analysis and operator theory.

  • Estonian basketball player (d. 1977).

  • American playwright and novelist (d. 2003)

  • Italian-american actress and singer

  • English illustrator and painter

1935

  • Coleta Fernandez was a celebrated Spanish actress who starred in numerous films and television shows.

  • Toyoko Kubota is a Japanese poet recognized for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • New zealand writer whose novels included "hang on a minute mate," 1961 and "there and back," 1962, and "the odd spot of bother" 1967. this makes a total of over twenty books of comic kiwi (new zealand). crump was seen in award-winning television commercials for toyota four wheel drive before his passing on 7/03/1996.

  • Tibetan author, teacher, and traveler, he is a master of buddhist teachings. he was educated in a buddhist monastery and studied meditation and philosophy until he was forced to flee china by the chinese takeover. they traveled the world together with lama thubten zopa rinpoche. he founded the "foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition" in 1975. he suffered …

1934

1933

  • Japanese actor and director (born 1983)

  • French homicide. psychopath, he tried to rape a girl in a dance hall and then shot her dead after she refused.

  • French psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. conrad stein and denise brauschweig analysed mijolla; he became a psychoanalyst at the societe psychoanalytique de paris 1968 and, by 2001, a training analyst.

1932

  • Nazly Abaza is an Egyptian actress who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Brazilian boxer who achieved great success in the ring.

  • Masaichi Ohshima is a Japanese biologist known for his research on plant physiology and development.

  • Viera Pirošková was a Slovak poet and translator who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.

  • Cleto Corrain is an Italian chemist known for his work in organic chemistry.

1931

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Pakistani poet known for his contributions to Urdu literature.

  • Norma Fox Mazer was an American author known for her young adult novels.

  • Reynaldo Charrier is a Chilean botanist specializing in the study of native plants.

1930

  • Jasper johns is a renowned american artist known for his contributions to the pop art movement, particularly for his iconic paintings of the american flag and targets.

  • Successful real estate investor and philanthropist.

  • Pioneering chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • French ballet director and art publicist. he was the art critic of le combat and organized many exhibitions of contemporary art. he also founded and directed the ballet theatre comtemporain in 1968. after serving as director of du centre choregraphique from 1972-1978, he became ballet theatre francais de nancy's ballet director.

  • Ordean Olson was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the long jump and triple jump.

1929 - 1920

Famous birthdays on May 15th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

  • Renowned Palestinian poet known for her powerful and emotional verses.

  • Celebrated Vietnamese author and poet known for her impactful literary works.

  • Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

  • Pierre jacquot is a french artist and painter known for his vibrant and expressive landscapes and cityscapes.

  • Renowned chemist who made significant advancements in organic chemistry.

1928

  • Notable chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Armenian sculptor known for his monumental public sculptures and memorials.

  • Renowned poet celebrated for his evocative and introspective verses.

  • American realist painter known for his portraits and figurative works.

  • American businessman and owner of a distributorship for bottled gas. in 1949, he began to work in his father's business. he slowly built the company until he sold it on 12/04/1988. in 1962, schaffer suffered a nervous breakdown due to stress and overwork. he built his home in 1955, and he purchased land in 1967 and 1977. he was a …

1927

  • Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Influential sculptor from Japan recognized for his innovative use of materials.

  • Durward Jones is a successful businessman known for his contributions to the retail industry.

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical and evocative verses.

1926

  • Talented painter known for his vibrant artworks.

  • British playwright. he is known for his ability to seamlessly transition from drama to farce to the pain of the human soul. his works include "five finger exercise", 1958, "the private ear and the public eye," 1962 and "black comedy," 1965. he also wrote "equus," 1973, and "amadeus". he is the twin to playwright anthony shaffer.

  • British playwright and author of "sleuth", a double-crossed mystery thriller. he won a tony in 1971. the film was also made. he was twin to playwright peter shaffer. both attended cambridge and separated to pursue different careers. however, they collaborated on many novels in which anthony used the pseudonym peter anthony. both became screenplay authors and playwrights.

  • Israeli painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Canadian composer and educator of piano (d. 2006).

1925

  • Known for discoveries in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Leba Amsel is a celebrated sculptor known for her abstract and modernist works.

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Quilla Bingham was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.

  • Verita Saunders was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality in the United States.

1924

1923

  • American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact. each shot captured the essence of the subject, whether he was photographing ordinary people, politicians, or celebrities.

  • Soviet physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Famous singer in the Yiddish music scene.

  • Noted for her innovative sculptures that blend traditional and modern techniques.

  • Renowned playwright from Poland.

1922

  • Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.

  • Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.

  • Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

1921

1920

  • Famous novelist recognized for his impactful storytelling.

  • Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Moishy Rabinowitz is a celebrated author known for his novels that explore the complexities of Jewish identity.

  • Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.

1919 - 1910

Famous birthdays on May 15th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

  • American philosopher known for his work in logic and metaphysics.

1918

1917

  • Filmmaker / naturalist

  • Composer

  • American flying specialist and ceo at flightsafety international. this highly profitable company has high-tech simulators that allow pilots to fly any type of aircraft, from a cessna to a 747 to tanker planes. ueltschi, who was once a stunt pilot and barnstormer, is still in demand.

1916

1915

1914

  • Canadian commander and politician, 25th premier of prince edward island (b. 1914)

  • English composer, producer, and conductor (d. 1979).

  • Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 1972).

  • Immunologist.

  • Canadian politician and farmer 25th premier of prince edward island (d.2000)

1913

  • German astro-physicist, astronomer, and publisher of a magazine about astronomy. he was active in publishing but also on television. in 1956-1958, he visited the united states to serve as an advisor for the disney future-world exhibits. he was well-known in germany as an opponent of astrology.

1912

  • Huie Ling was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Avice Landry was a French actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows during her career.

  • French artist, designer, and poster artist. he was responsible for the costumes in 'les fra'res jacques' and many theatre and movie posters, including the one from jean cocteau's beauty and the beast'.

  • Ellamay Hicks is an American astronomer known for her contributions to the study of variable stars.

1911

  • Prominent Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist.

  • Swiss novelist and playwright, frisch is highly representative of german-language literature following world war ii. frisch is the most significant swiss writer of the 20th century, following friedrich da 1/4. frisch was particularly concerned with issues related to human identity, individuality and responsibility. he made use of irony in his post-war publications.

  • Milford A. Carlson served as a prominent political figure in his community.

  • German physician (d. 1978)

  • Polish / us yiddish actor (galitzianer cowboy)

1910

  • Renowned painter known for his unique style and artistic vision.

  • Mazy Harlowe was a prominent American actress during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

  • Florena Doyle was a popular American actress during the 1930s and 1940s, known for her roles in several Hollywood films.

  • Alberta Bair was an American sculptor who specialized in public art commissions.

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

1909 - 1900

Famous birthdays on May 15th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1909 - 1900

1909

1908

1907

  • Ayub Khan

    Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic reforms.

  • Einer Jonsson was an Icelandic sculptor who created public sculptures and monuments.

  • Lux Naturans was a renowned poet known for his nature-inspired verses.

  • Indian revolutionary figure who fought against the british colonialists (d.1931).

1906

  • A portuguese military man who opposed antonio salazar in 1958's elections. he went into exile a year later. on february 13, 1965, he was apparently assassinated by the salazar regime's secret police (pide), near the portuguese border in spain. he was 58 years of age.

  • Dennison Young was a respected journalist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

1905

  • Famous for his extraordinary work, french cartoonist, illustrator and portraitist. dubout wed renee altier in 1925.

  • Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage. with the 1941 classic film "citizen kane", he became a huge box-office success. it led to nearly 60 motion picture productions over the next four decades. cotten started his career on the stage, and was praised for his performance in "philadelphia story", a broadway musical. he moved to hollywood in 1939. he …

  • American clothing manufacturer, witness to the assassination of john f. kennedy (b. 1905)

  • Ruthmary Donaldson was a highly respected nurse who served during World War II and made significant contributions to the field of nursing.

  • Polish mathematician known for his work in the field of topology.

1904

  • American author known for his literary criticism and essays.

  • Armenian-American painter and poet known for his unique style blending Armenian and Western influences.

  • Brooklyn, new york -- television host (information please. quiz kids).

  • Sweden -- equest dressage (1952, 56 olympics - gold medalist)

1903

  • Celise Delacroix was a French novelist who wrote several acclaimed works of fiction during the 20th century.

  • Erich Koehn was a German novelist who wrote about the social and political issues of his time.

  • German mathematician and archaeologist (d. 1998)

  • Sir william mactaggart, the great-grandson of william mctaggart, was a scottish painter best known for his landscapes in france, norway, east lothian and other parts of scotland. he was the president of royal scottish academy.

  • Anny Ondra

    Czechoslovakia -- actress. (blackmail, manxman).

1902

  • Arlina Greer was a celebrated American dancer who performed on Broadway and in Hollywood films.

  • Epimenio Camargo was a celebrated Brazilian sculptor who created monumental public works.

  • American politician and democratic mayor of chicago since 1955. he was one of the most powerful political insiders of the u.s. and is often called "the last big-city bosses." daley's involvement in the 1968 democratic national convention riots is a constant reminder of his role as chicago's mayor. he declared war on anti-war protestors, and set the standard for how …

  • Bulgarian writer and playwright known for his contributions to Bulgarian literature.

  • Glyndon Granger was a celebrated American sculptor who specialized in public monuments and statues.

1901

  • Khoen Sith was a prominent political figure known for his advocacy for social justice.

  • Argentinian-italian soccer player and manager (d. 1983).

  • Teresina Pedrini was an Italian novelist who wrote about the experiences of women in the early 20th century.

  • Gervis Frith was a renowned British sculptor who created public monuments and statues.

1900

  • Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Rosalie Davidson was a biologist who made significant contributions to the field of marine biology.

  • Izzah Fatima was a renowned Urdu poet from Pakistan who is known for her lyrical and introspective poetry.

  • Seon Hwa was a prominent Korean poet during the Japanese colonial era, known for her lyrical and introspective poems.

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