Famous people and celebrities born in May 1970

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in May 1970! 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 3 Bobby Cannavale

  Bobby Cannavale is a versatile American actor known for his dynamic performances in film, television, and theater. He has received critical acclaim for roles in 'Boardwalk Empire', 'Ant-Man', and 'Will & Grace'. Cannavale has won multiple Emmy Awards for his outstanding acting.

• May 4 Karla Homolka

  Canadian serial killer who participated in horrific crimes with her husband Paul Bernardo, involving the sexual assault and murder of multiple young women in Ontario during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• May 5 Will Arnett

  Will Arnett is a prominent Canadian-American actor and comedian, best known for his iconic roles in 'Arrested Development' and 'BoJack Horseman'.

• May 8 Luis Enrique

  Legendary Spanish footballer who played for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, known for his exceptional technical skills and versatility on the field.

• May 8 Naomi Klein

  Prominent Canadian author and activist known for her influential books on capitalism, climate change, and social justice, including 'No Logo' and 'This Changes Everything'.

• May 9 Ghostface Killah

  Ghostface Killah is a legendary American rapper, founding member of the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, known for his distinctive flow and influential solo career in hip-hop.

• May 10 Dallas Roberts

  American actor known for roles in television series and independent films, with notable appearances in 'The Walking Dead' and 'The Good Wife'.

• May 11 Harold Ford Jr.

  Prominent American Democratic politician from Tennessee who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and later became a political commentator and financial executive.

• May 15 Desmond Howard

  Legendary NFL wide receiver and kick returner who won the Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl MVP, and played for multiple teams including the Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers.

• May 16 Danielle Spencer

  Australian actress and singer-songwriter known for her roles in television and music career.

• May 16 Gabriela Sabatini

  Legendary Argentine tennis player who won a silver medal at the 1988 Olympics and was a prominent figure in women's tennis during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• May 17 Jordan Knight

  American pop singer and member of the iconic boy band New Kids on the Block, who rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was a lead vocalist known for his distinctive voice and later pursued a successful solo career.

• May 18 Tina Fey

  Emmy and Golden Globe-winning comedian, writer, and actress who revolutionized comedy through her work on Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. She is also a renowned screenwriter, best known for creating the cult classic film Mean Girls.

• May 19 Jason Gray-Stanford

  Canadian actor known for his roles in television series, particularly in comedy and drama genres.

• May 20 Louis Theroux

  Singaporean-english journalist/producer

• May 22 Naomi Campbell

  Iconic supermodel who broke racial barriers in the fashion industry, becoming the first Black model to cover French and British Vogue. She is a renowned model, actress, and author with significant global influence in fashion and entertainment.

• May 25 Octavia Spencer

  Academy Award-winning actress known for her powerful performances in films like The Help, Hidden Figures, and Fruitvale Station.

• May 26 John Hamburg

  American filmmaker known for comedy films like 'Meet the Parents' and 'Zoolander', who has worked as a screenwriter, director, and actor in Hollywood.

• May 26 Nobuhiro Watsuki

  Japanese manga illustrator famous for creating the iconic series 'Rurouni Kenshin', a highly influential work in the manga and anime world.

• May 26 Neil Marshall

  British film director known for genre films like 'The Descent' and directing episodes of popular TV series such as 'Game of Thrones'.

• May 27 Joseph Fiennes

  Acclaimed British actor known for his powerful performances in dramatic roles, with a rich artistic background from a creative family and early training with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

• May 28 Glenn Quinn

  Irish-American actor known for his role in the popular TV series 'Roseanne', who tragically died at a young age.

• May 28 Mara Brock Akil

  Prominent African American television writer and producer, creator of groundbreaking shows like 'Girlfriends' and 'Being Mary Jane'.

• May 30 Astro Teller

  Renowned computer scientist and entrepreneur, known for leading X (formerly Google X), Alphabet's moonshot research laboratory.