Famous People Born in May 1946

Donovan Philips Leitch

May 10 Donovan [Philips Leitch], Scottish guitarist and singer-songwriter ("Sunshine Superman"; "Mellow Yellow"; "Season Of The Witch"), born in Glasgow, Scotland

May 11 Robert Jarvik, American scientist and researcher (developed the Jarvik-7 artificial heart), born in Midland, Michigan
May 11 (Michel) "Plume" Latraverse, Canadian rock and blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist, born in Montreal, Quebec
May 12 Leonard Baichan, West Indian cricketer (WI opener, 103 v Pakistan on debut 1975), born in Rose Hall, British Guiana
May 12 L. Neil Smith, American sci-fi author (Lando Calrissian novels), born in Denver, Colorado
May 13 Tim Pigott-Smith, English actor (Jewel in Crown, King Charles III), born in Rugby (d. 2017)
May 14 Alan David Marks, American concert pianist and composer, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1995)
May 16 Robert Fripp, British progressive rock guitarist, composer (King Crimson - "21st Century Schizoid Man"; Fripp & Eno; Bowie - "Heroes"), record producer (Roches; Peter Gabriel; Darryl Hall), and Mr. Toyah Wilcox, born in Wimborne Minster, Dorset
May 16 Jessi B Wilson, Mississippi, murderer (FBI Most Wanted List)
May 16 Roger Earl, British drummer (Foghat - "Slow Ride"), born in Hampton Court Palace, London, England
May 17 Sinaida Turchina, USSR, team handball (Olympic gold 1976)
May 17 Udo Lindenberg, German musician, born in Gronau, Westphalia
May 17 F. Paul Wilson, American novelist

Reggie Jackson

May 18 Reggie Jackson, American Baseball Hall of Fame right fielder (14-time All Star)), born in Wyncote, Pennsylvania

May 18 Frank Hsieh, Taiwanese politician, Premier of Taiwan (2005-6), born in Taipei, Taiwan
May 18 Andreas Katsulas, American actor (Babylon 5), born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 2006)
May 19 Diedre Lenihan, actress (Wendy-Needles & Pins), born in Atlanta, Georgia
May 19 Michele Placido, Foggia Italy, actor (La Lupa, Poliziotti)

André the Giant

May 19 André the Giant, French pro wrestler (WWF World Heavyweight C'ship 1988; WWF World Tag Team C'ship [with Haku] 1989), born in Grenoble, France (d. 1993)

May 19 Claude Lelièvre, Belgian commissioner for children's rights
May 20 Bakhaavaa Buidaa, Mongolia, wrestler (Olympic silver 1972) disqualified

Cher

May 20 Cher [Cherilyn Sarkisian], American singer ("I Got You Babe"; "If I Could Turn Back Time"), and actress (Mask; Moonstruck), born in El Centro, California

May 20 Craig Patrick, American NHL center and executive (USA Olympic gold 1980; GM Pittsburgh Penguins, Stanley Cup 1991-92, 2009), born in Detroit, Michigan
May 20 Bobby Murcer, American baseball outfielder (5-time MLB All Star), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (d. 2008)
May 21 David Hill, Australian TV-reporter and owner (Fox Sports)
May 22 George Best, Northern Irish footballer (Manchester United, Northern Ireland), born in Belfast
May 22 Howard Kendall, English footballer and football manager (Everton), born in Ryton, County Durham (d. 2015)
May 23 Danny Klein, American rock bassist (J Geils Band - "Centerfold"), born in NYC, New York
May 23 Frederik de Groot, Dutch actor
May 23 H. Paul Shuch, American scientist who coordinated radio amateurs to search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), born in Chicago, Illinois
May 23 David Graham, Australian golfer (PGA C'ship 1979, US Open 1981), born in Windsor, NSW
May 23 Famoudou Don Moye, American jazz percussionist and drummer (Art Ensemble of Chicago), born in Rochester, New York
May 24 Irina Szewińska, Polish athlete, administrator (Olympic various sprint gold 1964, 68, 76), born in Leningrad, Russia (d. 2018)
May 24 Jeremy Treglown, English scholar and editor (TLS)

May 24 Steve Upton, British-Welsh rock drummer (Wishbone Ash, 1969-90 - There's the Rub; Locked In), born in Wrexham, Wales
May 24 Thomas Nordahl, Swedish soccer midfielder and manager (15 caps; Örebro), born in Norrköping, Sweden
May 25 Irena Szewińska, Polish 200m runner (Olympic Gold 1964, 68, 76), born in Leningrad, Russian SSR, Soviet Union
May 25 Janet Morris, American sci-fi author (Golden Sword, Tempus), born in Boston, Massachusetts
May 25 Tommy Cecil, Irish ferryman, born on Rathlin Island, County Antrim (d. 1997)
May 25 David A. Hargrave, role-playing games (RPGs) designer (d. 1988)
May 25 Timothy "Tim" Hinkley, British singer-songwriter and keyboard player (Jody Grind), born in London
May 26 Neshka Robeva, Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast (World C'ship 3 x silver, 1 x bronze 1969) and coach (World, European and Olympic competition, 294 medals), born in Rousse, Bulgaria
May 26 Mick Ronson, English rock guitarist and producer (Mott the Hoople; The Spiders From Mars), born in Kingston upon Hull, England (d. 1993)
May 27 Lewis Collins, English actor, (d. 2013)
May 27 Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Danish jazz double bassist, born in Osted, Zealand, Denmark (d. 2005)
May 28 Madeleine Le Roux, Wyoming, Broadway actress (Cry Uncle)
May 28 Satchidanandan, Indian poet
May 28 Skip Jutze, American baseball player
May 29 Robin Johnson, American actress (Times Square: Baby, It's You), born in Brooklyn, New York
May 29 Fernando Buesa, Basque politician (d. 2000)
May 30 Candy Lightner, American political activist/founder (MADD), born in Pasadena, California
May 31 Debbie Moore, British model and businesswoman (founder & CEO Pineapple Dance Studios & clothing), born in Urmston, Lancashire, England
May 31 Steve Bucknor, cricketer (West Indian Test umpire, FIFA referee)
May 31 Ted Baehr, American media critic

About May 1946

How Old? 75 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Leap Year: No

Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Signs: Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20), Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20)

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