Famous people and celebrities born in May 1947

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1947! 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 James Dyson
James Dyson is a renowned British inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized household cleaning technology with his innovative bagless vacuum cleaners. He founded the Dyson company and has been a significant figure in industrial design and engineering. His inventions have transformed multiple home appliance markets worldwide.
May 2 Philippe Herreweghe
Philippe Herreweghe is a distinguished Belgian conductor known for his interpretations of classical and baroque music. He has led numerous renowned orchestras and is respected for his scholarly approach to musical performance.
May 3 Doug Henning
Renowned Canadian magician and illusionist who popularized magic on Broadway and television during the 1970s and 1980s, known for his flamboyant style and transformative performances.
May 4 Richard Jenkins
Acclaimed American actor known for versatile roles in films like 'The Shape of Water' and 'Spotlight', with multiple award nominations.
May 6 Alan Dale
American singer and actor known for his musical and television performances.
May 6 Martha Nussbaum
Renowned American philosopher and author known for her work in political philosophy, ethics, and feminist theory.
May 7 Emmanuel Krivine
Renowned French classical conductor and violinist known for his interpretations of French and Central European repertoire, particularly with the Lyon National Orchestra.
May 8 H. Robert Horvitz
Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning genetic regulation of organ development and programmed cell death'
May 9 Anthony Higgins
British actor known for his memorable roles in iconic films 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and 'The Draughtsman's Contract', contributing to significant cinema productions of his era.
May 9 Victor Ullate
Renowned Spanish dancer and choreographer who played a pivotal role in establishing the Spanish National Ballet Company in 1979, significantly contributing to Spanish dance culture.
May 10 Andrew Card
Prominent American political figure who served as White House Chief of Staff under President George W. Bush. He was a key member of the Bush administration and played a significant role in presidential operations from 2000 to 2006.
May 10 Michael Levitt
Scientist with notable contributions to computational biology and structural biology. Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry for developing multiscale models of complex chemical systems.
May 12 Michael Ignatieff
Prominent Canadian intellectual, writer, and academic who served as a political leader and was the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada from 2008 to 2011. He is a renowned scholar in human rights and international politics.
May 13 Laurent Cabrol
Prominent French television personality known for his work as a weatherman and television host, who also authored several books.
May 14 Tamara Dobson
Prominent African American actress known for her iconic role in the 1970s blaxploitation film 'Cleopatra Jones', where she played a tall, powerful undercover agent fighting drug crime.
May 15 Hubert Falco
French politician who served as Secretary of State for Territorial Development under François Fillon's government and has been the mayor of Toulon since 2001.
May 16 Bill Smitrovich
American character actor known for roles in crime dramas and television series like Miami Vice, with a substantial career in film and TV.
May 16 Janette Tough
Scottish comedian famous for her comedy act 'The Krankies' with her husband Ian, where she portrays the cheeky character 'Wee Jimmy'.
May 19 David Helfgott
Renowned Australian concert pianist whose extraordinary life story was immortalized in the Oscar-winning film 'Shine'. Despite struggling with mental illness, he overcame significant challenges to resume his musical career and become an internationally recognized pianist.
May 21 Jonathan Hyde
Versatile Australian-English actor known for roles in films like 'Jurassic Park' and 'Titanic', with a significant career in both film and television.
May 23 Ann Hui
Renowned Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and producer known for her significant contributions to the Hong Kong New Wave cinema movement and socially conscious filmmaking.
May 24 Sybil Danning
Prominent American actress and model known for her roles in cult and exploitation films during the 1970s and 1980s, appearing in numerous B-movies and gaining recognition through Playboy magazine.
May 24 Martin Winterkorn
Former CEO of Volkswagen AG from 2007 to 2015, who was central to the Volkswagen emissions scandal that rocked the automotive industry globally.
May 26 Jacki Weaver
Acclaimed Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film and television, with multiple Academy Award and Emmy nominations.
May 28 Lynn Johnston
Canadian cartoonist who created the globally syndicated comic strip 'For Better or for Worse', which chronicles the realistic daily life of a Canadian family. Her groundbreaking comic ran in over 1,700 newspapers and reached 104 million readers worldwide.
May 29 Anthony Geary
Renowned American actor best known for his long-running role as Luke Spencer on the soap opera General Hospital, for which he won multiple Emmy Awards.
May 30 Orlan
Renowned French performance artist known for pioneering conceptual art involving body modification and plastic surgery. She challenges societal norms of beauty and identity through provocative artistic interventions. A significant figure in contemporary art, Orlan has exhibited internationally and challenged traditional artistic boundaries.