Famous people and celebrities born on May 18

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on May 18! On this day, we recognize the birth of various influential celebrities who have left their mark on the world. From acclaimed actors and musicians to groundbreaking athletes and leaders, explore the lives and achievements of those who share this special birthday. Join us in honoring these stars and discovering the impact they've made across diverse fields.

• 1778 Charles Vane

  3rd marquess of londonderry irish soldier diplomat british ambassador to austria

• 1868 Nicholas II

  Nicholas ii of russia (d. 1918).

• 1873 Lucy Beaumont

  English-american actress (d. 377)

• 1907 Lincoln Stedman

  American actor (d. 1948).

• 1911 Sigrid Gurie

  Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee)

• 1912 Perry Como

  Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic moments'.

• 1913 Charles Trenet

  French actor, singer and songwriter. he passed away on february 19, 2001.

• 1918 Massimo Girotti

  Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

• 1920 Pope John Paul II

  Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule in his native poland and for his extensive travels as pope.

• 1922 Bill Macy

  American actor. starred in "maude", a tv sitcom. he also appeared on "seinfeld". married one time.

• 1924 Priscilla Pointer

  American actress

• 1928 Pernell Roberts

  Pernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

• 1931 Robert Morse

  American singer and actor

• 1934 Dwayne Hickman

  American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers. he played child roles in the 1940s including "captain eddy" 1945 and "the boy with green hair," starring dean stockwell 1948. he was a regular guest on "the bob cummings show" in the early 1950s. his own series, "dobie gillis," was launched in 1955 and ran for …

• 1938 Joan Blackman

  American actress

• 1941 Diane McBain

  American actress. she was a tv star who starred in "surfside six," 1960-1962, and briefly appeared on the "days of our lives" series.

• 1941 Miriam Margolyes

  British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

• 1945 Alana Stewart

  American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley. she and george hamilton divorced, and she later married rod stewart.

• 1950 Mark Mothersbaugh

  American composer, musician, singer (devo).

• 1952 George Strait

  American country western star and country music association award winner. he was also the country music association’s best album of the year and best male voice of the year in 1985. he also received the country music association’s entertainer of the year award for 1989, the tex ritter award for 1992, and the single of the year in 1996. he …

• 1970 Tina Fey

  American comedian, writer, and producer. she is best known for her work in the nbc sketch comedy show saturday night live (snl) (1997)aeur"2006), the critically acclaimed nbc comedy program 30 rock (2006)aeur"2013, and films such as mean girls (2004) and baby mama (2008).

• 1973 Chantal Kreviazuk

  Chantal kreviazuk is a canadian singer-songwriter known for her soulful pop music and powerful vocals.

• 1978 Chad Donella

  Canadian actor

• 1980 Matt Long

  American actor

• 1981 Allen Leech

  Allen leech is an irish tv actor known for his role as tom branson in the tv series downton abbey.

• 1981 Tabrett Bethell

  Tabrett bethell is an australian actress known for her role as cara mason in the television series legend of the seeker.

• 1990 Luke Kleintank

  Luke kleintank is an american tv actor known for his role as joe blake in the tv series the man in the high castle.

• 1992 Natonya Wilson

  Natonya Wilson is a world-record holding swimmer who has won multiple Olympic gold medals.

• 1993 Kaitland Flores

  Kaitland Flores is a professional tennis player who has won several Grand Slam titles.

• 1999 Teo Halm

  Movie actor