Famous People Born On May 2nd

People born on May 2 are down to earth, sensible, and responsible. They are hard workers (even to the extent of being workaholics) with a strong will. Exuding a calm and capable aura, they crave security and stability. Though very practical, they set their sights high. Charm and tactful, they draw people towards them through their charm and charisma. However, they do not get close to many people but enjoy the company of others. May 2nd natives have notable gifts of communication and have a knack for saying the right thing at the right time.

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 1 
Dwayne Johnson
(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time & One of the World's Highest-Grossing Actors)
Dwayne Johnson
408
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Hayward, California, United States
 2 
David Beckham
(English Former Professional Footballer Who was One of the Greatest Midfielders of His Generation)
David Beckham
118
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: London, England
 3 
Catherine the Great
(Former Empress of Russia (1762 – 1796))
Catherine the Great
71
Birth Year: 1729
Birthplace: Pomeranian Dukes' Castle in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
Died: November 17, 1796
 4 
Ellie Kemper
(Actress and Comedian Best Known for Her Roles in TV Series ‘The Office’ and ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’)
Ellie Kemper
44
Birth Year: 1980
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
 5 
Christine Baranski
(Known for her roles in The Bird Cage, The Big Bang Theory, The Good Wife and its spin-off The Good Fight.)
Christine Baranski
26
Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States
 6 
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
(Daughter of Prince William)
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
29
Birth Year: 2015
Birthplace: London, England
 7 
Paul George
(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays at the 'Small Forward' Position)
Paul George
19
Birth Year: 1990
Birthplace: Palmdale, California, United States
 8 
Donatella Versace
(Fashion Designer and Chief Creative Designer of the Luxury Fashion House 'Versace')
Donatella Versace
46
Birth Year: 1955
Birthplace: Reggio Calabria, Italy
 9 
Kumail Nanjiani
(Known for His Role in The HBO Comedy Series 'Silicon Valley')
Kumail Nanjiani
37
Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: Karachi, Pakistan
 10 
James Dyson
(Founder of ‘Dyson Ltd’ and Inventor of the Dual Cyclone Bagless Vacuum Cleaner)
James Dyson
9
Birth Year: 1947
Birthplace: Cromer, England
 11 
Lesley Gore
(Singer-songwriter, Actress)
Lesley Gore
5
Birth Year: 1946
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: February 16, 2015
 12 
Bianca Jagger
(Nicaraguan Social and Human Rights Advocate & Wife of Singer Mick Jagger)
Bianca Jagger
14
Birth Year: 1945
Birthplace: Managua, Nicaragua
 13 
Manfred von Richthofen
(One of the Most Widely Known German Fighter Pilots of All Time)
Manfred von Richthofen
21
Birth Year: 1892
Birthplace: Wrocław, Poland
Died: April 21, 1918
 14 
Brian Lara
(One of the Greatest Batsmen of All Time)
Brian Lara
11
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago
 15 
BamBam
(Thai Rapper and a Member of the South Korean Boy Band 'Got7')
BamBam
31
Birth Year: 1997
Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
 16 
Lily Allen
(English Singer-Songwriter and Actress)
Lily Allen
25
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England
 17 
Big Boss Man
(American Professional Wrestler)
Big Boss Man
9
Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: Marietta, Georgia, United States
Died: September 22, 2004
 18 
Lou Gramm
(Singer-songwriter)
Lou Gramm
2
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States
 19 
Matt Berry
(Actor, Screenwriter)
Matt Berry
7
Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Bromham
 20 
Yook Sung-jae
(South Korean Singer)
Yook Sung-jae
24
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Yongin, South Korea
 21 
Jo Ann Pflug
(Actress)
Jo Ann Pflug
7
Birth Year: 1940
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
 22 
Satyajit Ray
(Indian filmmaker)
Satyajit Ray
23
Birth Year: 1921
Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Died: April 23, 1992
 23 
Hedda Hopper
(Gossip columnist)
Hedda Hopper
9
Birth Year: 1885
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: February 1, 1966
 24 
Roscoe Lee Browne
(Actor)
Roscoe Lee Browne
2
Birth Year: 1925
Birthplace: Woodbury, New Jersey
Died: April 11, 2007
 25 
David Suchet
(Actor)
David Suchet
12
Birth Year: 1946
Birthplace: Paddington, London
 26 
Kyle Busch
(American Professional Stock Car Racing Driver)
Kyle Busch
7
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
 27 
Kay Panabaker
(Actress, Voice-Over Artist)
Kay Panabaker
7
Birth Year: 1990
Birthplace: Orange, Texas, United States
 28 
Benjamin Spock
(Pediatrician Whose 1946 Book 'Baby and Child Care' Revolutionized Parental Upbringing)
Benjamin Spock
3
Birth Year: 1903
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died: March 15, 1998
 29 
Jerome K. Jerome
15
Birth Year: 1859
Birthplace: Caldmore, United Kingdom
Died: June 14, 1927
 30 
John André
(Head of the British Secret Service During the American Revolutionary War)
John André
7
Birth Year: 1751
Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Died: October 2, 1780
 31 
Link Wray
(Guitarist)
Link Wray
8
Birth Year: 1929
Birthplace: Dunn, North Carolina, United States
Died: November 5, 2005
 32 
Thomas McDonell
5
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
 33 
Jenna von Oÿ
(Actress)
Jenna von Oÿ
10
Birth Year: 1977
Birthplace: Danbury, Connecticut, United States
 34 
Tremaine Edmunds
(American Football player)
Tremaine Edmunds
2
Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: Danville, Virginia, United States
 35 
Sunmi
(Singer)
Sunmi
11
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: Iksan, South Korea
 36 
Thabo Sefolosha
(Swiss Former Professional Basketball Player)
Thabo Sefolosha
3
Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: Vevey, Switzerland
 37 
Gaius Charles
4
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
 38 
A. J. Dillon
(American Football player)
A. J. Dillon
6
Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: New London, Connecticut, United States
 39 
Theodore Bikel
(Folksinger and Actor Known for His Role as ‘Max Muller’ in the 1958 Film ‘The Defiant Ones')
Theodore Bikel
4
Birth Year: 1924
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Died: July 21, 2015
 40 
Lorenzo Music
(Actor, Producer)
Lorenzo Music
2
Birth Year: 1937
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: August 4, 2001
 41 
Harris J
(Singer)
Harris J
37
Birth Year: 1997
Birthplace: Chelsea, London
 42 
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
(Third King of Bhutan)
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
11
Birth Year: 1929
Birthplace: Trongsa
Died: July 21, 1972
 43 
Elijah McCoy
(Canadian-American Engineer Best Remembered for Inventing Lubrication Systems for Steam Engines)
Elijah McCoy
3
Birth Year: 1844
Birthplace: Colchester, Ontario, Canada
Died: October 10, 1929
 44 
Elijah Mitchell
(American Football Player)
Elijah Mitchell
1
Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: Erath, Louisiana, United States
 45 
Saara Aalto
(Finnish Voice Actress, Singer, and Songwriter)
Saara Aalto
8
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Oulunsalo, Finland
 46 
Gregory Diaz IV
(Actor)
Gregory Diaz IV
12
Birth Year: 2005
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
 47 
Novalis
(German Romantic Poet and Philosopher Known for His Poems ‘Hymns to the Night’ and ‘Spiritual Songs’)
Novalis
4
Birth Year: 1772
Birthplace: Wiederstedt, Germany
Died: March 25, 1801
 48 
Sam Tsui
(Singer & Songwriter)
Sam Tsui
6
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: BlueBell, Pennsylvania, United States
 49 
Orlando Brown Jr.
(American football player)
Orlando Brown Jr.
1
Birth Year: 1996
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
 50 
Sarah Hughes
(Former American Competitive Figure Skater)
Sarah Hughes
5
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Great Neck, New York, United States

Personality Traits & Characteristics of Famous People Born on May 2

Personality
People born on May 2nd have a straightforward approach to life. They believe in results not speculation. They are admired for their intelligence and logical, coherent thoughts. They can be blunt and fiercely honest, preferring to tell others the way it is. May 2nd natives are inquisitive and are not easily fooled. Respected for their intelligence and honesty, their bluntness can still come across as insensitive, sometimes creating needless enemies. As perfectionists, they shine in whatever task is placed before them. They motivate others to follow their incredible organizational skills. They work well in a team, however are most productive as individual contributors.

Health
People born on May 2nd should take care to not overwork themselves in their pursuit to achieve results. This can cause stress to themselves as well as their personal relationships. Periodic vacations and time off are a must. With respect to diet, they need to make sure they eat plenty of fruits, whole grains, and vegetables while boosting their mood with fats from fish, seeds, and nuts. Regular exercise is also recommended.

Finance
Even though hard working, money can be become a destabilizing factor for May 2nd borns, as they sometimes favor professions where income can change constantly. Also, since they prefer doing things they love, salary is not much of an issue to these people.

Career
These people have a noticeable propensity for technical careers, especially the caring vocations, such as scientific research or medicine. Their luck and opportunities help in other non-technical career paths such as advertising, writing, media and acting. Also appealing are building, management, and social reform. Their practical nature could also lead to a business career.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
Relationships for people born on May 2nd are affected by their tendency to suppress or hide part of themselves. They tend to fall for the underdog or people that have problems, but also are fulfilled in a 50/50 partnership, where give and take is equal between partners. Since May 2nd born people are good listeners, they have effective communication channels with their children. This aspect becomes even more important when the kids reach adolescence. It shows that their compassion goes beyond basic generational differences.

Lucky Colors: Silver, Pale Blue, Green
Lucky Numbers: 2, 11, 20, 38, 47, 56
Lucky Days (of the week): Monday, Friday
Lucky Days (of the month): 2, 7