Famous People Born On May 13th

Individuals born on May 13 belong to the zodiac sign Taurus. They are ruled by the planet Uranus, which makes them hardworking, ambitious, creative and innovative. People born on this day are loyal, generous and reliable but can also get bored easily and are also a bit discriminating. They are responsible, easy-going and patient, which makes them firm and calm when faced with difficult challenges. They are determined and confident as well as modest and even tempered. People born on May 13th know what they want in life, and are tender and caring although they can sometimes be distant emotionally. They are endowed with a natural wit that makes others laugh. They have a tendency to be inflexible and resentful despite their pleasant demeanor.

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 1 
Robert Pattinson
135
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: London, England

Though Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was the first major film for actor Robert Pattinson, he became an international star with the Twilight movie series. Since then, he has gained immense accolades for working in independent films like The Lost City of Z, Good Time and The Lighthouse. The talented actor is also known for his philanthropic activities.

 2 
Stevie Wonder
(Singer-Songwriter and Musician)
Stevie Wonder
62
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan, United States

American singer and songwriter, Stevie Wonder, is one of most influential and the best-selling musicians of all time. That Girl, Gotta Have You, I Just Called to Say I Love You, Part-Time Lover and Happy Birthday are some of his chartbuster songs. He has won many awards and accolades, including 25 Grammy Awards.

 3 
Deborah Ryan
(Actress and Singer)
Deborah Ryan
55
Birth Year: 1993
Birthplace: Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Deborah Ryan is an American singer and actress who started her career as a child artist before going on to establish herself as a successful adult actress in the TV and film industry. A multi-talented personality, Ryan can also play the guitar, keyboard, and piano. Also a well-known philanthropist, Ryan has been working on various causes, such as ocean conservation.

 4 
Ritchie Valens
(A 'Rock and Roll' Pioneer and a Forefather of the 'Chicano Rock' Movement)
Ritchie Valens
36
Birth Year: 1941
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: February 3, 1959

Widely regarded as the pioneer of Latin rock and Chicano rock, Ritchie Valens was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. Since his untimely death at the age of 17, Ritchie Valens has inspired several musicians and bands like Carlos Santana, Los Lonely Boys, and Los Lobos. Valens also inspired Robert Quine, Jimi Hendrix, Keith O'Conner Murphy, and Chris Montez among others.

 5 
Bea Arthur
(Actress and Comedian Known for Her Popular Sitcoms: ā€˜All in the Familyā€™, ā€˜Maudeā€™ and ā€˜The Golden Girlsā€™)
Bea Arthur
34
Birth Year: 1922
Birthplace: New York City, United States
Died: April 25, 2009

American actress Bea Arthur worked extensively in television and was hailed for her comic timing. All in the Family, Maude and The Golden Girls are some of her acclaimed series. In her long career, she also worked in films like Lovers and Other Strangers, History of the World 1 and For Better or Worse. She won many accolades, including two Emmy awards.

 6 
Romelu Lukaku
(Belgian Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Striker)
Romelu Lukaku
80
Birth Year: 1993
Birthplace: Antwerp, Belgium

Romelu Lukaku, the Belgian football player, is known for his goal-scoring abilities. He plays in the forward position and can also play as a winger. He has scored more than 50 international goals while playing for the men’s national team of Belgium. Inter Milan, Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion, Everton and Manchester United are some of the clubs he has played for.

 7 
Joe Louis
(One of the Greatest and Most Influential Boxers of All Time.)
Joe Louis
17
Birth Year: 1914
Birthplace: Chambers County, Alabama, United States
Died: April 12, 1981
Boxer Joe Louis, or the Brown Bomber, was the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949 and was the longest-reigning (single) heavyweight champion. The International Boxing Research Organization declared him the best heavyweight boxer of all time. He was also a skilled golfer and appeared in a 1952 PGA event.
 8 
Darius Rucker
(Singer, Guitarist)
Darius Rucker
15
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina
Darius Rucker gained fame as the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. He then launched a solo career, releasing Billboard-charting hits such as Wagon Wheel and True Believers. He became the first Black American singer to win the Country Music Association New Artist Award.
 9 
Dennis Rodman
(Former Professional Basketball Player Who was Arguably the Best Rebounding Forward in NBA History)
Dennis Rodman
52
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, United States

Former professional basketball player, Dennis Rodman came to prominence in the 1980s as a power forward known for his defensive and rebounding abilities. Hailed as "arguably the best rebounding forward in NBA history," he earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times. He has a media presence as well and has appeared in many TV shows.

 10 
Yaya TourƩ
(Ivorian Professional Football Coach and Former Player Who Played as a Midfielder)
Yaya TourƩ
26
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: BouakƩ, Ivory Coast
 11 
Morgan Wallen
(Singer)
Morgan Wallen
29
Birth Year: 1993
Birthplace: Sneedville, Tennessee, United States
 12 
Sunny Leone
(Actress, Model)
Sunny Leone
151
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Sarnia, Canada

In 2010, Sunny Leone was named among 12 top porn stars by Maxim magazine. After a flourishing career in the porn industry, Sunny Leone settled in India where she is currently popular as a film actress. Her journey from a porn actress to a successful Bollywood personality is viewed as an inspirational story by many young women across the world. 

 13 
Harvey Keitel
(American Actor Best Known For Playing Morally Ambiguous Characters)
Harvey Keitel
9
Birth Year: 1939
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Harvey Keitel is an American actor best known for playing morally ambiguous characters. He is also known for his association with director Martin Scorsese, appearing in six of his movies since 1967. Harvey Keitel has played important roles in popular movies like Taxi Driver, The Last Temptation of Christ, Pulp Fiction, and National Treasure.  

 14 
Ronnie Coleman
(Regarded as One of the Greatest Bodybuilders of All Time)
Ronnie Coleman
21
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Monroe, Louisiana, United States
 15 
Maria Theresa
(Holy Roman Empress (1745 - 1765))
Maria Theresa
15
Birth Year: 1717
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Died: November 29, 1780

The mother of 16 children, Maria Theresa was the only female monarch of the Habsburg empire which she ruled with absolute power. She was known for industrial and educational reforms which led to the development of Austria during her 40-year reign. The devout Roman Catholic, who overtly disliked Jews and the Protestants, was sometimes criticized for her religious intolerance.

 

 16 
P. K. Subban
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman)
P. K. Subban
19
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

P.K. Subban is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays as a defenceman for the NHL's New Jersey Devils. In 2013, Subban was adjudged the NHL's top defenceman and was honored with the Norris Trophy. Also known for his philanthropic efforts, Subban promised in 2015 that he would help raise $10 million by 2022 for the Montreal Children's Hospital. 

 17 
Stephen Colbert
(Host of the Satirical Comedy Central Show 'The Colbert Report')
Stephen Colbert
44
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Stephen Colbert is an American actor, comedian, political commentator, and television host. Over the years, Stephen Colbert has influenced popular comedians, such as James Corden, Billy Eichner, Mindy Kaling, Jordan Klepper, and Hasan Minhaj. He has been twice named on Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People.

 18 
Candice King
(Actress and Singer Best Known for Her Role as ā€˜Caroline Forbesā€™ in the TV Series ā€˜The Vampire Diariesā€™)
Candice King
16
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

Candice King is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She achieved popularity after playing Caroline Forbes in the popular teen drama television series The Vampire Diaries. Also a musician, Candice King played an important role in the success of the album, It's Always the Innocent Ones, co-writing 12 of the 14 songs from the album.

 19 
Scott Morrison
(30th Prime Minister of Australia (2018 ā€“ 2022))
Scott Morrison
69
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Sydney

Scott Morrison served as the 30th prime minister of Australia between 2018 and 2022. He led his coalition to an unexpected victory in the 2019 election. Morrison's term witnessed increased tension between China and Australia. He was criticised for failure to adequately address climate change in Australia. His coalition was defeated in 2022 election and subsequently he resigned as the leader of the Liberal Party.

 20 
Witold Pilecki
(Polish World War II Cavalry Officer, Intelligence Agent and Resistance Leader)
Witold Pilecki
16
Birth Year: 1901
Birthplace: Olonets, Russia
Died: May 25, 1948

Known as prisoner number 4859 at the Auschwitz concentration camp, Witold Pilecki voluntarily got himself arrested to be sent to the camp, so that he could start an anti-Nazi resistance movement. He set up the underground campaign ZOW and was eventually able to escape. Nevertheless, he was executed by communists.

 21 
Buck Taylor
11
Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 22 
Daphne du Maurier
(English Novelist, Biographer and Playwright)
Daphne du Maurier
7
Birth Year: 1907
Birthplace: London, England
Died: April 19, 1989

Daphne du Maurier was an English playwright and author. Many of her works, which have been praised for narrative craft, have been adapted into films, including three of Alfred Hitchcock's movies. Such was her popularity that she was selected along with four other Women of Achievement to be featured on a set of British stamps, which were issued in 1996.

 23 
Pusha T
(Rapper)
Pusha T
11
Birth Year: 1977
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
 24 
Buckethead
(Guitarist Who Plays With a Bucket on His Head and Has Recorded 325 Studio Album)
Buckethead
12
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: Pomona, California, United States
 25 
Alexander Rybak
(Singer, Violinist, Pianist and Actor)
Alexander Rybak
10
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: Minsk, Belarus

Alexander Rybak is a Belarusian-Norwegian singer-composer, violinist, and pianist. The son of two talented musicians, he began to play musical instruments when he was just five. He studied at the Barratt Due Institute of Music before beginning his career. Besides being a musician, he is also an actor and has appeared in many TV shows and films. 

 26 
Barry Zito
(Baseball player)
Barry Zito
8
Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
 27 
Beverley Owen
(Actress)
Beverley Owen
2
Birth Year: 1937
Birthplace: Ottumwa, Iowa, USA
Died: February 21, 2019
 28 
Tyrann Mathieu
(American Football Player)
Tyrann Mathieu
17
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
 29 
Mary Wells
(Singer, musician)
Mary Wells
7
Birth Year: 1943
Birthplace: Detroit
Died: July 26, 1992
 30 
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
(Actress)
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
3
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Syracuse, New York, USA
 31 
Chuck Schuldiner
(Musician)
Chuck Schuldiner
8
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Long Island, New York, United States
Died: December 13, 2001
 32 
Ana Cabrera
(Journalist)
Ana Cabrera
8
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States
 33 
Prince Carl Philip, Duke of VƤrmland
(Son of Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf)
Prince Carl Philip, Duke of VƤrmland
7
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: Stockholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden

Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland is the only son of Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf. He is best known for his interest in various sports, such as football, sailing, swimming, and skiing. Prince Carl Philip is also a patron of various organizations like The Swedish Rural Economy and Agricultural Societies and The Swedish National Dyslexia Association.

 34 
Alphonse Daudet
(French Novelist Known for His Books ā€˜Le Petit Choseā€™ and ā€˜Fromont jeune et Risler aĆ®nĆ©ā€™)
Alphonse Daudet
39
Birth Year: 1840
Birthplace: NƮmes, France
Died: December 17, 1897

Alphonse Daudet was a French novelist whose books are still widely read in France. He often collaborated with his wife Julia Daudet, a famous writer, poet, and journalist. Today, several schools and colleges in France are named in his honor.

 35 
Francisco Lachowski
10
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Curitiba, ParanĆ”, Brazil

While Vogue described him as an übermodel, GQ Portugal awarded Francisco Lachowski the International Male Model award in 2018. The Brazilian model, who has gained fans with his boyish good looks and has campaigned for top-notch brands such as Gucci and Armani, is now a father of two.

 36 
Paulo Avelino
(Filipino Actor Known for His TV Series: ā€˜Walang Hangganā€™, ā€˜Bridges of Loveā€™ and ā€˜The General's Daughterā€™)
Paulo Avelino
9
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Baguio, Philippines

While Filipino actor Paulo Avelino won an MMFF award for his performance in the film Fan Girl, a few pranksters posted a screenshot of him exposing himself, captured from the film, on various social-media platforms. He has previously gained fame with series such as Bridges Of Love.

 37 
Samantha Morton
(Actress and Director Best Known for Her Role as ā€˜Agathaā€™ in the Film ā€˜Minority Reportā€™)
Samantha Morton
9
Birth Year: 1977
Birthplace: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England

Samantha Morton’s journey from growing up in foster care to becoming a Golden Globe-winning actor is truly inspirational. Apart from her appearances in independent films, mostly dramas with dark themes, she is also known for her BAFTA-winning directorial debut, The Unloved. Fans have loved her in Longford and In America.

 38 
Georges Braque
(Painter Best Known for Inventing Cubism with Pablo Picasso)
Georges Braque
2
Birth Year: 1882
Birthplace: Argenteuil, France
Died: August 31, 1963

French painter Georges Braque is considered one of the pioneers of Cubism. His 1908 masterpiece Large Nude is one of his most celebrated pieces. Critics often argue whether Braque or Picasso had first begun developing Cubism, and many of their works are very similar in nature.

 39 
Senta Berger
(Actress Best Known for Her Role in the TV Series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.')
Senta Berger
1
Birth Year: 1941
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria

It is believed Austrian actor Senta Berger was suspended by the Max-Reinhardt-Seminar, where she studied drama, after she bagged her first movie role. The three-time Bambi Award winner is known for her roles in films such as The Quiller Memorandum. She is also involved with peace and environmental activism.

 40 
Tim Pigott-Smith
(Actor)
Tim Pigott-Smith
2
Birth Year: 1946
Birthplace: Rugby, Warwickshire, England, UK
Died: April 7, 2017
 41 
Iwan Rheon
(Actor Best Known for His Roles in the TV Series: 'Misfits' and 'Game of Thrones')
Iwan Rheon
11
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Carmarthen, Dyfed, Wales

Best known to audiences as Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones and as Simon Bellamy in Misfits, Iwan Rheon is also an Olivier Award-winning stage actor. A talented singer, too, he was previously the lead vocalist of The Convictions and has also performed with his brother in the single Rhodd.

 42 
Lari White
(Country Singers)
Lari White
4
Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: Dunedin, Florida, USA
Died: January 23, 2018
 43 
Caitlin McHugh
(Actress)
Caitlin McHugh
5
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: Altadena, California, USA
 44 
Henry Murray
(Psychologist)
Henry Murray
1
Birth Year: 1893
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Died: June 23, 1988
 45 
Bobby Valentine
(Baseball player)
Bobby Valentine
5
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Baseball player and manager Bobby Valentine, better known as Bobby V, has many accomplishments, such as leading the New York Mets to the 2000 World Series as a manager. He has also had stints with teams such as the Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers as a player.

 46 
Ronald Ross
(Medical doctor)
Ronald Ross
1
Birth Year: 1857
Birthplace: Almora, India
Died: September 16, 1932

Nobel Prize-winning British doctor Ronald Ross is best remembered for his pathbreaking work on malaria, which proved that the disease was caused by the Anopheles variant of mosquitoes. After his extensive research in India, he went back to London, where he was knighted. He also wrote poetry and songs.

 47 
Brian Geraghty
7
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Toms River, New Jersey, United States
Brian Geraghty is best known for his portrayal of Owen Eldridge in the award-winning war thriller The Hurt Locker. Fans also loved him as Warren Knox/Jim Tolliver in the series Boardwalk Empire and as Sean Roman in Chicago P.D. and the other series of the Chicago franchise.
 48 
Georgios Papanikolaou
(Physician, Oncologist)
Georgios Papanikolaou
1
Birth Year: 1883
Birthplace: Kymi
Died: February 19, 1962

Georgios Papanikolaou was a Greek physician who was a pioneer in early cancer detection. He reported that uterine cancer cells could be detected in vaginal smears as early as 1928, but his work did not receive much attention until the 1940s. He invented the Papanicolaou test, commonly known as the Pap smear or Pap test for cervical screening.  

 49 
Arthur Sullivan
(Composer)
Arthur Sullivan
7
Birth Year: 1842
Birthplace: Lambeth, London
Died: November 22, 1900
 50 
Mike Bibby
(Basketball player)
Mike Bibby
9
Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Personality Traits & Characteristics of Famous People Born on May 13

Personality
These people love generously without caring about the sacrifices they make for the person they care about. They hate deceit and double dealing and will always have their fights in the open. They are very patient; take good care of their friends and are fond of others. However, these individuals are easily misunderstood by colleagues because they do not quickly adapt to conditions or people. Their ideas and views about life are completely different from other people. They are also stubborn and behave erratically when upset. Overall, people born on May 13th have very unique opinions about life.
 
Health
Individuals born on this day have a tendency to like particular foods. They normally eat what they want and this can lead to drastic weight gain, or cause digestive problems or acidity. They are advised to take a light diet and watch what they eat. Fortunately, they have a lot of energy that makes them to enjoy sporting activities and indulge in exercise. These individuals are more susceptible to colds and chills, which come without a warning. They are thus advised to take honey regularly to increase their immunity. People born on 13th May enjoy taking regular nature walks and spending time with those they treasure. This makes them feel more at peace and less stressed. They are more prone to throat, nose and ear infections.

Finance
These people are extremely innovative and likely to become inventors. They are ambitious and find it easy to express their highly creative ideas. They also manage their finances very well and rarely overspend. These individuals are picky buyers and like getting real value for their money.

Career
Individuals born on this day will not have a hard time finding a suitable job because they have numerous talents. They do not care a lot about money and will take a lowly paid job as long as they find it enjoyable.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
Taurus born on 13th of May typically display cool emotions but are not able to hide their true feelings. This emotional mix can confuse their partner but their loving nature usually wins over their loved ones. They are very loyal and love to feel that they are needed. They express their love in a personal way to their soul mates and children by giving a lot of cuddles and kisses. These people desire emotional security and often follow and listen to their hearts in issues concerning romance and love. In a committed love relationship, these individuals consider respect and trust to be the most important factors. They are openly sentimental and yearn for security and comfort in a relationship. They dislike fights and will go an extra mile in making sure that their relationship remains harmonious.

Lucky Colors: Blue, Yellow, Golden Brown, Gold, Sapphire & Grey
Lucky Numbers: 4, 13, 40
Lucky Days (of the week): Sunday and Tuesday
Lucky Days (of the month): 4, 13, 22, and 31