Famous people and celebrities born in May 1910

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1910! 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 2 Alexander Bonnyman
Medal of Honor recipient who was a junior American lieutenant killed in action during World War II, specifically during the Battle of Tarawa in 1943.
May 2 Edmund Bacon
Renowned American urban planner, architect, and educator who significantly influenced modern city design and urban development theories in the mid-20th century.
May 3 Norman Corwin
Renowned American radio dramatist, screenwriter, and journalist who significantly influenced the golden age of radio broadcasting and documentary storytelling.
May 5 Leo Lionni
Renowned Dutch-American graphic designer, illustrator, and children's book author known for his innovative and artistic picture books like 'Frederick' and 'Swimmy'.
May 8 Mary Lou Williams
Renowned African American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who significantly influenced jazz music across multiple eras from swing to bebop.
May 11 Eric Berne
Renowned psychiatrist and founder of transactional analysis, who developed groundbreaking theories about human interactions and psychological games.
May 12 Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin
Nobel Prize laureate for her determinations by X-ray techniques of the structures of important biochemical substances
May 13 Dorothy Hodgkin
Dorothy Hodgkin was a pioneering British biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1964 for her groundbreaking work on X-ray crystallography, which helped determine the structures of important biomolecules like penicillin and vitamin B12.
May 14 Ne Win
Burmese political leader who served as Prime Minister and Head of State, implementing a socialist regime and isolationist policies that significantly impacted Myanmar's political landscape during the mid-20th century.
May 15 Constance Cummings
Constance Cummings was a prominent American actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater during the mid-20th century, with notable roles in both Hollywood and Broadway productions.
May 16 Olga Bergholz
Renowned Russian poet and playwright who documented the siege of Leningrad during World War II, known for her powerful and resilient literary works.
May 19 Nathuram Godse
Infamous Indian nationalist who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948, in Delhi. He was a member of the Hindu Mahasabha and was executed by hanging for his crime in November 1949.
May 23 Artie Shaw
Renowned American jazz clarinetist, composer, and bandleader who was a pivotal figure in the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his innovative musical style and hit recordings like 'Begin the Beguine'.
May 24 Franz Kline
Prominent American abstract expressionist painter known for his powerful black and white gestural paintings.
May 24 Jimmy Demaret
Renowned American professional golfer who was a three-time Masters Tournament champion and known for his flamboyant style and colorful golf attire.
May 24 Margaret Wise Brown
Influential American children's book author, best known for classic works like 'Goodnight Moon' that revolutionized children's literature.
May 26 Imi Lichtenfeld
Founder of Krav Maga, a highly effective self-defense system developed for the Israeli military, who revolutionized martial arts and personal protection techniques.
May 27 Laurance Rockefeller
Prominent American businessman and philanthropist from the famous Rockefeller family, known for his investments and environmental conservation efforts.
May 28 Rachel Kempson
Renowned English actress known for her stage and screen performances, and mother of famous actors Vanessa and Lynn Redgrave.
May 28 T-Bone Walker
Legendary blues guitarist who pioneered the electric blues style and influenced generations of musicians with his innovative playing techniques.
May 29 Ralph Metcalfe
Ralph Metcalfe was an Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter who later became a prominent African American politician in Chicago, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.
May 30 Inge Meysel
Renowned German actress who was a prominent figure in German entertainment from the 1960s, starring in over 100 film and television roles throughout her career.
May 31 Luis Rosales
Prominent Spanish poet and essayist who was awarded the prestigious Miguel Cervantes Award in 1982, recognizing his significant contributions to Spanish literature.