Famous people and celebrities born on May 31

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on May 31! 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.

• 1819 Walt Whitman

  American poet who published "leaves of grass" (1855) the first edition himself. he couldn't find a publisher. his quaker father was a builder, and his mother was his second child. he was the second of nine children.

• 1819 Oaks Whitman

  Oaks Whitman was a renowned American poet, considered one of the most influential figures in the development of modern poetry.

• 1819 Wilba Whitman

  Wilba Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature, known for his groundbreaking poetry collection 'Leaves of Grass'.

• 1901 Cornelia Otis Skinner

  Actress

• 1905 Florence Desmond

  English comedian and actress (d. 1993).

• 1908 Don Ameche

  American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936. his investments enabled him to retire comfortably in 1950. he was the director of "the story of alexander graham bell" (1939). ameche said that acting wasn't something he was passionate about. ameche was an avid reader, and enjoyed the social interaction of eating with friends, often …

• 1912 Barbara Pepper

  Nyc, new york -- actress. (doris ziffel green acres, rogue tavern).

• 1921 Alida Valli

  Internationally recognized italian actress. she was born in pola (italy), in a now-occupied region of croatia. valli was a keen actress from the beginning of her childhood. she made her acting debut at age 16. her beauty and appeal ensured her a fast-rising career.

• 1922 Denholm Elliott

  Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70

• 1925 Julian Beck

  American actor and director (d. 1986).

• 1930 Clint Eastwood

  American actor playing tough-guy roles. he is a 6'4" star with an unassuming face that gets craggier each year. his career began in a tv western called aeuroerawhideaeur. he then went on to star in "spaghetti westerns" directed by sergio leone, which were shot in italy, spain, and italy. his career achievements have made eastwoodaeur(tm), one of hollywood's most beloved …

• 1943 Joe Namath

  American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii. he was inducted into pro football hall of fame, and selected as the all-time afl quarterback.

• 1943 Sharon Gless

  American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982). she played one of the two female cops with tyne daly.

• 1948 Lynda Bellingham

  Canadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series. although she gained a very sexy appearance on television, she has also played many mother-centered roles. bellingham began her career in general hospital from september 1972 to march 1975. she also played five roles on tv movies and other soaps. her appearances in oxo tv commercials, as the mother, are well-known. she …

• 1949 Tom Berenger

  American actor, film producer and television writer

• 1950 Gregory Harrison

  American actor. he was the charming and seductive surgeon gonzo gates, who was popular for seven years on "trapper john," 1979-1986. he moved to "falcon crest" in 1989, where he worked for $60,000 per episode.

• 1955 Susie Essman

  Susie Essman is an actress best known for her role in the TV show 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.

• 1957 Kyle Secor

  American actor and director

• 1960 Chris Elliott

  American actor, comedian, and screenwriter

• 1961 Lea Thompson

  American actress and dancer. she starred in the nutcracker suite as a child. at age 4, she joined the minnesota dance theater at 14. at 20 she joined the san francisco ballet co. thompson, at 21, moved to new york city to perform in commercials. the following year, she began acting in small parts in several films. in 1985, she …

• 1962 Corey Hart

  Pop singer

• 1962 Noriko Hidaka

  Japanese singer and actress with a japanese voice

• 1963 Hugh Dillon

  Canadian actor and musician

• 1965 Brooke Shields

  American actress and model. her films include "communion," 1977; "the blue lagoon," 1980; "brenda starr," 1988; and "backstreet dreams," 1991. she made her broadway debut in 1994 with "grease".

• 1967 Sandrine Bonnaire

  French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films. in 2007, she directed "elle s'appelle sabine" (her name is sabine).

• 1972 Archie Panjabi

  Archie Panjabi is a British actress best known for her role in the TV series 'The Good Wife.'

• 1976 Colin Farrell

  He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv. in 1998, he made his acting debut as danny bryne. he played the role of private roland bozz, tigerland's private, and was filmed with bruce willis in hart's war in 2000.

• 1977 Eric Christian Olsen

  American actor

• 1982 Jonathan Tucker

  American actor in television and film. his roles include the virgin suicides (1999), the texas chainsaw massacre ((2003), hostage (2006), in the valley of elah (2008), and the ruins (2008). he also appeared in parenthood (2011aeur") and the black donnellys (2007). he co-stars with frank grillo in directv's drama series kingdom as of october 2014.

• 1990 Phillipa Soo

  Broadway star known for her role as Eliza Hamilton in 'Hamilton'.