Famous People Born On May 9th

Those born on May 9 fall under the second sign of the zodiac, Taurus. These individuals possess boldness, yet are cautious and very practical. Once they have an idea they will persevere with persistence and patience. They are firmly planted on the ground and cannot be pushed around, but this can sometimes turn into stubbornness, as they are very set in their ways. They enjoy the finer things in life. These individuals love the outdoors but sometimes would rather find joy having a quiet night at home. With a May 9th individual, what you see is what he/she is. There are no multiple aspects or complexities in these people.

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Billy Joel
(Singer, Composer)
Billy Joel
56
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Popularly known as the Piano Man, Billy Joel is a singer-songwriter and musician. Having sold more than 150 million records worldwide, Billy is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. He is also America's third best-selling solo artist and the sixth best-selling recording artist. He is also known for his multiple relationships with popular women.

 2 
Rosario Dawson
(Best Known for Portraying the 'Star Wars' Character 'Ahsoka Tano')
Rosario Dawson
57
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

A popular actress, producer, and activist, Rosario Dawson is known as much for her involvement in politics and philanthropy as for her work in films and television. A strong supporter of various charitable organizations, such as One Campaign and Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Rosario came out as member of the LGBT community in 2020.

 3 
Dana Perino
(Political Commentator for Fox News and 26th White House Press Secretary (2007 - 2009))
Dana Perino
43
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Evanston, Wyoming, United States
Dana Perino, co-host of the Fox News show The Five, served as the White House Press Secretary, under President George W. Bush, from 2007 to 2009. She was nominated by Barack Obama to serve on the Broadcasting Board of Governors, has worked as a publishing executive, and has taught part-time.
 4 
Candice Bergen
(Actress)
Candice Bergen
20
Birth Year: 1946
Birthplace: Beverly Hills, California, United States
 5 
John Corbett
(Actor and Country Music Singer)
John Corbett
16
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia, United States

John Corbett is an American actor. Widely recognized for his distinctive hairstyle, Corbett himself is a licensed hairstylist as he attended hairdressing classes before becoming an actor. Apart from being an actor, John Corbett is also a successful singer whose debut self-titled album peaked at number 45 on Top Country Albums chart.

 6 
Noah Centineo
(Most Famous for Playing 'Peter Kavinsky' in 'To All the Boys' Trilogy on Netflix)
Noah Centineo
88
Birth Year: 1996
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Noah Centineo is an American actor and co-founder of a nonprofit initiative called Favored Nations. Favored Nations is credited with raising money for a number of nonprofit organizations, such as Policing Equity, Color of Change, and Black Lives Matter. The initiative has encouraged many celebrities and social media influencers to participate in philanthropic activities and donate to various charitable causes.

 7 
Albert Finney
11
Birth Year: 1936
Birthplace: Salford, Lancashire, England
Died: February 7, 2019

Albert Finney was an English actor known for his contribution across all the three major acting mediums: films, television and theatre. A recipient of Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA, and Emmy awards, Albert Finney also received nominations for prestigious awards, such as the Academy Award and Tony Award

 8 
Marcheline Bertrand
(American Actress and Former Wife of Actor ā€˜Jon Voightā€™)
Marcheline Bertrand
15
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: Blue Island, Illinois, United States
Died: January 27, 2007

Marcheline Bertrand was an American actress. The former wife of Jon Voight and the mother of Angelina Jolie, Marcheline Bertrand had a brief acting career. She had a greater impact as a humanitarian as she co-founded an organization called All Tribes Foundation in an attempt to provide economic and cultural benefits to Native Americans.

 9 
Trey Lance
(American football player)
Trey Lance
28
Birth Year: 2000
Birthplace: Marshall, Minnesota, United States
 10 
Mary Mouser
(Actress)
Mary Mouser
24
Birth Year: 1996
Birthplace: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
 11 
Sophie Scholl
(German Student and Anti-Nazi Political Activist)
Sophie Scholl
21
Birth Year: 1921
Birthplace: Forchtenberg, Germany
Died: February 22, 1943

Sophie Scholl was a German anti-Nazi political activist who was involved with a non-violent resistance group called White Rose. Scholl was executed by guillotine at the age of 21 for distributing anti-war leaflets. Since her death, Sophie Scholl has been viewed as an iconic figure. Her life and work have inspired several films, including Sophie Scholl – The Final Days.

 12 
Vijay Devarakonda
107
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Achampet, Telangana

Vijay Devarakonda is an Indian actor best known for his work in the Telugu film industry. He achieved national recognition for his performance in the 2017 film Arjun Reddy, which was remade in Tamil and Hindi languages. Also known for his humanitarian efforts, Devarakonda founded a non-profit organization called The Deverakonda Foundation in 2019.

 13 
Tony Gwynn
(Baseball Player)
Tony Gwynn
7
Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: June 16, 2014
 14 
Howard Carter
(Archaeologist)
Howard Carter
18
Birth Year: 1874
Birthplace: Kensington, London, England
Died: March 2, 1939
 15 
Ghostface Killah
(Musician, Rapper, Singer)
Ghostface Killah
22
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: New York City
 16 
Mike Wallace
(Journalist, TV Presenter, Host)
Mike Wallace
13
Birth Year: 1918
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
Died: April 7, 2012

A popular American journalist and media personality, Mike Wallace is credited with bringing important information to the household of several Americans during his illustrious career that spanned nearly 70 years; he interviewed prominent personalities like Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ayn Rand, and Salvador Dalí among others. His life and career inspired several films and he was portrayed by popular actors.

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Dave Gahan
(Singer, Songwriter)
Dave Gahan
6
Birth Year: 1962
Birthplace: Epping
 18 
Edd China
(Television Presenter)
Edd China
11
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: London, England
Edd China is best known as the host of the Discovery Channel show Wheeler Dealers. He has also been part of Fifth Gear and Top Gear. He established Cummfy Banana Limited. After racing a motorized sofa at 148 km/h, China set a Guinness record for the fastest furniture.
 19 
Sir James Matthew Barrie
11
Birth Year: 1860
Birthplace: Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland
Died: June 19, 1937

Sir James Matthew Barrie was a Scottish playwright and novelist. He is credited and remembered for creating the famous fictional character, Peter Pan. In the 1922 New Year Honours, Barrie was made a member of the Order of Merit. Before his death, he gifted the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children with the rights of his Peter Pan works.

 20 
Kyle Myers
(American Podcaster and Youtuber)
Kyle Myers
6
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: Lavonia, Georgia, United States
 21 
Audrina Patridge
(Actress)
Audrina Patridge
3
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 22 
Maharana Pratap
(13th Rana of Mewar Who Became a Folk Hero for His Military Resistance Against Mughal Empire Under Akbar)
Maharana Pratap
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Birth Year: 1540
Birthplace: Rajsamand District, Rajasthan, India
Died: January 19, 1597
Maharana Pratap, son of Maharana Udai Singh, ruled the Indian region of Mewar, in modern-day Rajasthan, from 1572 to 1597. Also known as “Mewari Rana,” he is best remembered for his exploits at the Battle of Haldighati, against the Mughal army of Akbar, led by Man Singh I of Amer.
 23 
Glenda Jackson
(English Actress and Politician Known for Her for Role as ā€˜Gudrun Brangwenā€™ in the Film ā€˜Women in Loveā€™)
Glenda Jackson
6
Birth Year: 1936
Birthplace: Birkenhead, England
Died: June 15, 2023

Glenda Jackson is best known for her Academy Award-winning roles in the films Women in Love and A Touch of Class. She has also won two Emmys for playing Elizabeth I in the TV series Elizabeth R and a Tony for her role in the play Three Tall Women.

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William Moulton Marston
5
Birth Year: 1893
Birthplace: Saugus, Massachusetts
Died: May 2, 1947
Psychologist William Moulton Marston, also known as “Charles Moulton,” is remembered for inventing a precursor of the lie detector, along with his wife, Elizabeth Holloway. He was also a comic book author, who created the superheroine Wonder Woman. He was in a polyamorous relationship with his wife and Olive Byrne.
 25 
Kathryn Kuhlman
(Evangelist)
Kathryn Kuhlman
26
Birth Year: 1907
Birthplace: Johnson County, Missouri, United States
Died: February 20, 1976
 26 
Claudio Monteverdi
(Composer, String player and Choirmaster Who Was a Pioneer in the Development of Opera)
Claudio Monteverdi
6
Birth Year: 1567
Birthplace: Cremona, Italy
Died: November 29, 1643

Claudio Monteverdi was an Italian string player, composer, choirmaster, and priest. His pioneering work in the development of opera and his letters, which gives an insight into the life of Italian musicians from the era, makes him a significant historical figure. He is also considered an important transitional figure between the two important periods of music history, Renaissance and Baroque. 

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Alex Martin
(American Actress and Producer)
Alex Martin
13
Birth Year: 1973
Birthplace: United States
Alexandrea “Alex” Martin, daughter of legendary actor Whoopi Goldberg and her first husband, Alvin Martin, became Miss Golden Globe in 1994. She has also played minor roles in Call Me Claus and Sister Act 2. She has three children, the first of whom was born when Alex was a teenager.
 28 
Sai Pallavi
(Actress)
Sai Pallavi
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Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: Tamil Nadu, India
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Rachel Boston
(Actress Known for Her Role in the Series: 'American Dreams', 'In Plain Sight' and 'Witches of East End')
Rachel Boston
6
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Rachel Boston is an American actress known for playing leading roles in several independent films, such as Black Marigolds and A Ring by Spring. She has also played important roles in popular TV series like Witches of East End. Before starting her acting career, Rachel Boston was a beauty queen, winning the Miss Tennessee Teen USA title in 1999.

 30 
Prince Fielder
(Baseball player)
Prince Fielder
3
Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: Ontario, California
 31 
James L. Brooks
(Film producer, Film director)
James L. Brooks
3
Birth Year: 1940
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
 32 
Grace Gummer
(Actress)
Grace Gummer
10
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
 33 
Tamia
(Singer, Musician, Actor, Model)
Tamia
5
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Windsor
 34 
Amy Hill
(Stand-up Comedians)
Amy Hill
9
Birth Year: 1953
Birthplace: Deadwood, South Dakota, USA
 35 
Wendy Crewson
(Canadian Actress and Producer)
Wendy Crewson
5
Birth Year: 1956
Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada

Wendy Crewson is a Canadian actress best known for playing Dr. Leslie Abbott in the 1991 American drama film The Doctor. Crewson has also been an important TV actress, earning two Canadian Screen Awards and six Gemini Awards so far. In 2016, she was honored with the prestigious Earle Grey Award for her significant body of work.

 36 
Steve Yzerman
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Player)
Steve Yzerman
4
Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: Cranbrook, Canada
 37 
Alley Mills
(American actress)
Alley Mills
5
Birth Year: 1951
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
 38 
Hank Snow
(Country Singer Best Known for Songs: 'Iā€™m Moving On' and 'The Golden Rocket')
Hank Snow
3
Birth Year: 1914
Birthplace: Brooklyn, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: December 20, 1999

Hank Snow was a Canadian-American country music artist who had an extensive career spanning half a century. He rose to fame in the 1950s and released around 140 albums during his career. He endured extreme difficulties as a youngster and sought solace in music, eventually becoming one of the most influential artists in all of country music. 

 39 
Cree Cicchino
(American Actress Known for Her Comedy TV Series ā€˜Game Shakersā€™ and ā€˜Mr. Iglesiasā€™)
Cree Cicchino
11
Birth Year: 2002
Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States
Cree Cicchino started her career as a child actor, with her Imagen Award-nominated role of Babe in the series Game Shakers. She was also seen as Marisol Fuentes in Mr. Iglesias and Mim in the Netflix movie The Sleepover. She has also voiced Seashell in the animated series Whisker Haven.
 40 
Nemanja Bjelica
(Serbian Basketball Power Forward)
Nemanja Bjelica
2
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia

Serbian basketball player Nemanja Bjelica plays as a power forward for the Turkish club Fenerbahçe. Starting his senior career with the Austrian club Traiskirchen Lions, he also represented NBA teams such as the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors, winning the NBA Championship with the latter.

 41 
Christine Ha
(First blind contestant of MasterChef and the winner of its third season in 2012)
Christine Ha
7
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: Los Angeles County, California, United States
 42 
Alan Bennett
(Actor, Screenwriter, Playwright, Diarist, Writer)
Alan Bennett
4
Birth Year: 1934
Birthplace: Armley
 43 
John Brown
(Abolitionist)
John Brown
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Birth Year: 1800
Birthplace: Torrington, Connecticut, United States
Died: December 2, 1859
Abolitionist John Brown believed that violence was the only way to end slavery in the U.S. He was part of the Bleeding Kansas crisis and the Pottawatomie Massacre. His Harpers Ferry raid ended with his capture, following which he was convicted of treason and murder, and eventually hanged.
 44 
Dylan Lauren
(Owner of Dylan's Candy Bar)
Dylan Lauren
2
Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
 45 
Collins Key
(American Magician, Actor, and YouTuber)
Collins Key
12
Birth Year: 1996
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California,United States

Apart from being a talented magician, Collins Key is also a popular YouTuber and actor. A finalist on season 8 of America's Got Talent, he later also appeared in films such as Janoskians: Untold and Untrue. He is also known for his challenges, reviews, and DIYs on YouTube.

 46 
Daniel Franzese
(Actor)
Daniel Franzese
1
Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, USA
 47 
Robby Anderson
(American football player)
Robby Anderson
5
Birth Year: 1993
Birthplace: Teaneck, New Jersey, United States
 48 
Pancho Gonzales
(American Tennis Player)
Pancho Gonzales
3
Birth Year: 1928
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: July 3, 1995
 49 
Andrew W.K.
(Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who released the single "Party Hard" in 2001)
Andrew W.K.
6
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: Stanford, California, United States
 50 
Gray Maynard
(American Mixed Martial Artist)
Gray Maynard
1
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Personality Traits & Characteristics of Famous People Born on May 9

Personality
Those born on May 9 are bold, courageous and spirited individuals. They have a high level of enthusiasm and are outgoing and gregarious in nature. But at the same time, they are extremely patient and outgoing. Need for the feeling of security comes naturally to May 9th born individuals, thus propelling the feeling of jealousy. Mentally, Taurus people are very practical. In hard situations, they are always able to stand their ground, and wait it out as long as it takes. Perseverance is just one of these individual's best virtues, along with loyalty, which often rewards them in the end.

Health
People born on this day have steady and fortunate health. They have strong bodies and great immune system that allows them to heal quickly. They must be careful though, as they can easily fall prey to overindulgent patterns of fine cuisines, which may cause weight gain and problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Meditation greatly benefits these people as it provides an outlet to a clear mind and connection with the earth.

Finance
May 9th people are persistent and patient in nature. If the same is applied at work, they will earn a great amount of wealth. They are very serious about finances and tend to have an old school work ethic. They are great at managing money. Although those born on May 9th love the finer things in life, they will save and only purchase after deep deliberation.

Career
Those born on May 9th are good at physical labor. This does not mean they cannot take up desk job. In fact, these people make great project managers but feel at home while working outdoors in a more manual labor setting. May 9th individuals are honest with their work and true to their profession. They display great skills at efficiently managing money.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
May 9th natives tend to be very demanding of themselves, their partners, and as parents. They are absolutely loyal to their families and spouses, sometimes being the most loyal of all those in the zodiac. They tend to have specific approach to parenting and prefer setting concrete examples of behavior, by using themselves as role models for their children. The keyword for home and life for these individuals is stability. They know they will always reach their dreams through careful planning and practical action.

Lucky Colors: Green, Brown Orange
Lucky Numbers: 9, 18, 27, 36. 45, 54, 63, 72
Lucky Days (of the week): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Lucky Days (of the month): 8, 23, 29