Famous people and celebrities born in May 1908

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1908! This month and year saw the birth of many influential figures who have made significant contributions to various fields, including entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Explore the biographies and achievements of these famous personalities and see how their talents have shaped the world. Join us in honoring the stars born in this memorable time.

May 1 Giovannino Guareschi
Famous Italian journalist, cartoonist, and humorist best known for creating the beloved Don Camillo stories set in rural Italy.
May 2 Frank Rowlett
Frank Rowlett was a prominent American cryptologist who played a crucial role in intelligence work during World War II, particularly in breaking enemy communication codes.
May 5 Jacques Massu
French military general who played a significant role in World War II and later in the Algerian War of Independence, known for his controversial leadership and strategic capabilities.
May 8 Arturo de Córdova
Arturo de Córdova was a prominent Mexican actor who starred in numerous classic films during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema, known for his charismatic screen presence and versatile acting skills.
May 10 Carl Albert
Carl Albert was a prominent American politician who served as the 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977, representing Oklahoma's Democratic Party.
May 12 Nicholas Kaldor
Prominent Hungarian-British economist known for his significant contributions to economic theory, particularly in post-Keynesian economics and development economics. He was a professor at Cambridge University and made influential theoretical contributions to understanding economic growth and income distribution.
May 13 Eugen Kapp
Eugen Kapp was a prominent Estonian composer and music educator who significantly contributed to the cultural landscape of 20th-century Estonia. He composed numerous works spanning various musical genres and played a crucial role in developing Estonian classical music during the Soviet era.
May 16 Swami Muktananda
Influential spiritual teacher who popularized Siddha Yoga meditation globally, establishing numerous ashrams and inspiring thousands of followers in their spiritual practice.
May 16 Albert Gazier
French politician and resistance fighter during World War II who served in multiple government roles, notably as Minister of Social Affairs, contributing significantly to post-war French political reconstruction.
May 17 Mark Schorer
Prominent American literary critic and novelist known for his scholarly work on American literature and his own fiction writing.
May 17 Pierre Louis-Dreyfus
Versatile French businessman, race car driver, and soldier who lived a remarkable life spanning most of the 20th century.
May 19 Percy Williams
Canadian Olympic sprinter who won gold medals in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, becoming a national sports hero.
May 20 James Stewart
James Stewart was an iconic Hollywood actor known for his distinctive voice and memorable roles in classic films like 'It's a Wonderful Life' and 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'. He was a major star during the Golden Age of Hollywood and served as a bomber pilot during World War II.
May 22 Horton Smith
Legendary American professional golfer, known as 'The Mechanical Man', who was instrumental in the early development of professional golf tournaments.
May 23 John Bardeen
Groundbreaking American physicist who co-invented the transistor and developed the theory of superconductivity. He was a two-time Nobel Prize winner in Physics, making significant contributions to solid-state physics and electronics.
May 23 Helene Boucher
Pioneering French aviator who set seven world records and was known as the 'fastest pilot' in the world. She set a remarkable speed record of 444 km/h in 1933.
May 23 Raymond Legrand
French film director and composer known for his significant contributions to film music. He was a prolific artist with a complex personal life, having been married twice and fathering five children.
May 26 Robert Morley
Renowned British character actor known for comedic roles in classic films like 'The African Queen' and 'High Road to China', with a distinguished career spanning several decades.
May 27 Frank S. Nugent
American journalist known for his work in film criticism and writing for The New York Times.
May 28 Ian Fleming
British novelist and intelligence officer who created the iconic James Bond spy character, revolutionizing the espionage fiction genre.
May 29 Pierre-Henri Teitgen
French resistance fighter and lawyer who played a crucial role during World War II. He co-founded the Combat resistance group and fought against Nazi occupation. Teitgen was a prominent intellectual who risked his life to resist the Vichy regime.
May 30 Mel Blanc
Known as the 'Man of a Thousand Voices', Mel Blanc was a legendary voice actor who provided voices for iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig. He revolutionized animation voice acting and worked extensively with Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera.
May 30 Hannes Alfven
Hannes Alfvén was a pioneering Swedish physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1970 for his groundbreaking work in magnetohydrodynamics. He made significant contributions to plasma physics and is remembered for discovering Alfvén waves.
May 30 Hannes Olof Gösta Alfvén
Nobel Prize laureate for fundamental work and discoveries in magnetohydro-dynamics with fruitful applications in different parts of plasma physics
May 31 Don Ameche
Versatile American actor and entertainer who excelled in film, vaudeville, and radio, starring in over 50 movies and notably directing 'The Story of Alexander Graham Bell' in 1939.