Famous people and celebrities born in May 1929

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1929! 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 Ralf Dahrendorf

  Prominent German-British sociologist, politician, and academic who made significant contributions to social theory and political sociology.

• May 2 Edouard Balladur

  Prominent French politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1993 to 1995, known for significant economic reforms and an unsuccessful presidential campaign.

• May 4 Audrey Hepburn

  Iconic Hollywood actress and humanitarian who became a global style icon and won an Oscar for 'Roman Holiday'. She was renowned for her elegant performances in classic films and her significant humanitarian work with UNICEF.

• May 6 Paul Lauterbur

  Nobel Prize winner who revolutionized medical imaging by developing key principles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), fundamentally transforming diagnostic medicine.

• May 7 Dick Williams

  Renowned Major League Baseball manager who led the Oakland Athletics and Boston Red Sox, winning multiple pennants and a World Series championship.

• May 8 John C. Bogle

  Founder of The Vanguard Group and pioneer of index investing, who revolutionized the mutual fund industry by creating low-cost index funds for individual investors.

• May 8 Girija Devi

  Renowned Indian classical singer who was a master of the Thumri genre and played a crucial role in preserving and promoting traditional Hindustani classical music.

• May 8 Claude Castonguay

  Canadian politician and banker known for his significant contributions to Quebec's social policy and healthcare reform.

• May 8 Jane Roberts

  Influential American mystic and author known for her 'Seth' books, where she claimed to channel a spiritual entity and produced extensive metaphysical writings.

• May 8 Jean-Pierre Nicola

  Prominent French astrologer who significantly influenced European astrological thought through his publications and editorial work in astrological magazines.

• May 9 Kay Dotrice

  Accomplished British actress known for her stage and screen performances, who passed away in 2007.

• May 12 Burt Bacharach in Kansas City

  Legendary American composer and songwriter known for numerous hit songs and film scores, including the famous "I'll Never Fall in Love Again".

• May 17 Adrienne Rich

  Influential American poet, essayist, and feminist known for her groundbreaking work exploring gender, politics, and social justice.

• May 17 Jean-Denis Bredin

  Prominent French lawyer and writer who was elected to the prestigious French Academy, known for founding the influential law firm Bredin Prat.

• May 17 John Conyers

  Long-serving U.S. Congressman from Michigan who was a prominent civil rights advocate and one of the longest-serving members of Congress.

• May 19 Harvey Cox

  Renowned theologian and Harvard professor famous for his groundbreaking book 'The Secular City' and influential writings on religion and society.

• May 21 Robert Welch

  Renowned English silversmith and industrial designer known for his innovative and minimalist design approach in metalwork and product design.

• May 22 Ahmed Fouad Negm

  Renowned Egyptian poet and social critic known for his powerful political and revolutionary poetry that challenged social and political norms.

• May 23 Ulla Jacobsson

  Swedish actress known for her role in the historical war film 'Zulu', which was a significant British epic about the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.

• May 25 Beverly Sills

  Beverly Sills was a renowned American soprano and opera singer who became a celebrated performer and later an influential arts administrator at the New York City Opera and Metropolitan Opera. Her exceptional vocal talent, technical precision, and charismatic stage presence made her one of the most prominent opera singers of her generation.

• May 30 Peter Higgs

  Renowned British theoretical physicist who proposed the Higgs boson, a fundamental particle in the Standard Model of particle physics.

• May 30 Harry Frankfurt

  Renowned American philosopher known for his influential work in philosophical ethics and metaphysics, particularly his essay 'On Bullshit'.