50+ Celebrities Born on May 27

Jules Burke
May 14, 2024 59 items

May 27th isn't just another day on the calendar—it's a star-studded birthday bash! From actors, such as Christopher Lee and Paul Bettany, to chart-topping musicians, like André 3000, this date has given us some of the most iconic figures in entertainment. Why care about these celebrities and historical figures, like Henry Kissinger, both living and deceased birthdays? Well, it’s fun to see which stars share your special day or simply to marvel at the diverse talents born under the Gemini sun. Here’s a list celebrating those famous faces whose presence has been as significant as their birthdate.

  • Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee, born in Belgravia, London in 1922, was a multi-talented actor and singer who amassed a legendary career spanning nearly seven decades. His early life was marked by a rich cultural exposure, with schooling in Switzerland and later Wellington College. Unbeknownst to many, his first professional ambition was not acting; instead, he initially sought a career in diplomacy before the outbreak of World War II redirected his path. Lee served in the Royal Air Force and Special Forces during the war, an experience that honed his resilience and would later inform his gripping portrayals of complex characters. Lee's acting career launched in the late 1940s, but it wasn't until the late 1950s that he became synonymous with horror, playing the role of Count Dracula in a series of Hammer Horror films. These performances solidified him as a titan of the genre and earned him international acclaim. However, he was far from being typecast, displaying remarkable range across diverse roles. His tall stature, deep voice, and intense gaze made him an ideal choice for villainous characters, most notably Saruman in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Count Dooku in the Star Wars prequels. In addition to his illustrious acting career, Lee also demonstrated a passion for music. He released several albums and singles in various genres, showcasing his deep, resonant voice. His musical endeavors ranged from opera to heavy metal, the latter of which earned him a place in the "Metal Hammer" Golden Gods Awards in 2010. Christopher Lee passed away in 2015, leaving behind a vast body of work that continues to inspire generations of actors and entertain audiences worldwide. His legacy is a testament to his versatility, dedication, and enduring influence in the entertainment industry.
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  • Paul Bettany
    Born in London's Harlesden district, Paul Bettany is a remarkable actor who has made significant contributions to the world of cinema. He sprouted from a lineage of entertainers, with his father being a successful actor and his mother working as a singer. Despite enduring a challenging childhood marked by the loss of his younger brother, Bettany leveraged his adversity as fuel for his passion for acting. His journey began at the Drama Centre in London where he honed his craft, laying the foundation for a career that would span across continents. Bettany's acting prowess was first recognized on a global stage in 2001, when he appeared in A Beautiful Mind, a role that earned him critical acclaim. This was followed by a string of successful movies such as Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, and The Da Vinci Code. However, it was his portrayal of Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that catapulted him to international stardom. His performances in Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Infinity War showcased his versatility and depth as an actor, earning him a place among the industry's elite. In addition to his acting career, Bettany has also ventured into writing and directing. His debut as a filmmaker came with Shelter, a film that delves into the lives of two homeless individuals in New York City. This film not only highlighted his storytelling capabilities but also his commitment to shedding light on pressing social issues. Married to fellow actor Jennifer Connelly, with whom he shares two children, Bettany continues to contribute to the entertainment industry through his multifaceted talents.
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  • Vincent Price
    Vincent Price, a name synonymous with classic horror and intrigue, carved an indelible mark in the annals of cinematic history. Born on May 27, 1911, in St. Louis, Missouri, Price hailed from a wealthy family with roots in the candy business. However, he chose a different path, one filled with theatrics and thrills. Following his graduation from Yale University, where he studied Art History and English, Price pursued his passion for theatre in London, marking the initiation of his illustrious acting career. From his early performances in London to his breakthrough role in Tower of London (1939), Price's career spanned over five decades, making him one of the most enduring actors of his time. His eerie baritone voice, paired with his unique ability to portray chilling characters, made him a cornerstone in American horror cinema. His performances in genre-defining films like House of Wax (1953), The Fly (1958), and House on Haunted Hill (1959) were instrumental in shaping the landscape of horror cinema. He also lent his voice to the title character in the animated film The Great Mouse Detective (1986), proving his versatility as an actor. Beyond his accomplishments in entertainment, Price was also an art lover and gourmet cook. He authored several cookbooks and opened an art museum in East Los Angeles, brimming with pieces from his personal collection. In essence, Vincent Price was not just an actor who played roles; he was a man who lived them. His influence is still felt today, echoed in the works of contemporary horror filmmakers and enthusiasts worldwide. His passing on October 25, 1993, marked the end of an era, yet his legacy continues to reign supreme in the realm of horror and beyond.
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  • André 3000
    André Lauren Benjamin, better known as André 3000, is an influential figure in the realm of music who is known for his innovative lyrical approach. Born on May 27, 1975, in Atlanta, Georgia, André's creative journey began as one half of the Grammy-winning hip-hop duo OutKast, alongside Antwan Big Boi Patton. The pair, known for their unique blend of funk, soul, and hip hop, burst onto the scene in 1994 with their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, and continued to push boundaries with subsequent releases like "Stankonia" and "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below," the latter earning them the 2004 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. However, André 3000's talents extend beyond the world of music. He has showcased his acting prowess in several television shows and films, including the leading role in the biographical film, Jimi: All Is by My Side, where he portrayed rock legend Jimi Hendrix. Additionally, he lent his voice to the animated series Class of 3000, which he also co-created, further demonstrating his artistic versatility. André's multifaceted career also encompasses fashion; he launched the clothing line Benjamin Bixby in 2008, a venture that reflected his eclectic and distinctive personal style. Despite his extensive list of accomplishments, André 3000 remains a figure shrouded in mystery, often choosing to stay out of the spotlight. His sporadic musical releases post-OutKast are treated as events, each one reminding listeners of his unparalleled lyrical prowess and innovative spirit. Despite his elusive nature, André's influence on music, fashion, and pop culture at large is undeniable, and his legacy continues to inspire artists across various genres.
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  • Natalya
    Natalie Katherine Neidhart-Wilson (born May 27, 1982) is a Canadian-American professional wrestler and columnist currently signed to WWE under the ring name Natalya, performing on the Raw brand. She is a two-time Women's Champion in WWE, having held the SmackDown Women's Championship and Divas Championship once each.The first third-generation female wrestler in the world, Neidhart is a member of the Hart wrestling family through her mother. She trained in the Hart family Dungeon under the tutelage of her uncles Ross and Bruce Hart. In 2000 and 2001, she worked for the Matrats promotion, before debuting for Stampede Wrestling in 2003. In 2004 and 2005, she wrestled abroad in both England and Japan. In June 2005, she became the inaugural Stampede Women's Pacific Champion and won the SuperGirls Championship the following year in October 2006.
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  • Lisa Lopes
    Lisa Nicole Lopes (May 27, 1971 – April 25, 2002), better known by her stage name Left Eye, was an American hip hop recording artist, and dancer. Lopes was best known as one-third of the R&B girl group TLC, alongside Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas. Besides rapping and singing background vocals on TLC recordings, Lopes was one of the creative forces behind the group. She received more co-writing credits than the other members. She also designed the outfits and staging for the group and contributed to the group's image, album titles, artworks, and music videos. Through her work with TLC, Lopes won four Grammy Awards.During her short solo career, Lopes scored two US top-ten singles with "Not Tonight" and "U Know What's Up", as well as one UK number-one single with "Never Be the Same Again". She also produced the girl group Blaque, who scored a platinum album and two US top-ten hits. Lopes remains the only member of TLC to have released a solo album. On April 25, 2002, Lopes was killed in a car crash while conducting charity work in Honduras. She swerved off the road to avoid hitting another vehicle, was thrown from her car, and died instantly. She was working on a documentary at the time of her death, which was released as The Last Days of Left Eye and aired on VH1 in May 2007.
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  • Jamie Oliver
    James Trevor Oliver (born 27 May 1975) is a British chef and restaurateur. He is known for his approachable cuisine, which has led him to front numerous television shows and open many restaurants. Born and raised in Clavering, Essex, he was educated in London before joining Antonio Carluccio's Neal Street restaurant as a pastry chef. While serving as a sous-chef at the River Café, he was noticed by Patricia Llewellyn of Optomen; and in 1999 the BBC aired his television show, The Naked Chef. This was followed by a first cook book, which became a No. 1 UK bestseller. His television work included a documentary, Jamie's Kitchen, which gained him an invitation from Prime Minister Tony Blair to visit 10 Downing Street. In June 2003 Oliver was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire. In 2005 he opened a campaign, Feed Me Better, to introduce schoolchildren to healthier foods, which was later backed by the government. He was the owner of a restaurant chain, Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group, which opened its first restaurant, Jamie's Italian, in Oxford in 2008. The chain went into administration in May 2019. His TED Talk won him the 2010 TED Prize.
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  • Adam Carolla
    Adam Carolla, with a multifaceted career spanning television, radio and podcasting, has etched his name in the annals of entertainment history. Born in Los Angeles in 1964, Carolla's journey towards stardom was no cakewalk. After graduating from North Hollywood High School, he held an array of jobs including carpentry and boxing instruction, before finding his true calling in the realm of media and entertainment. Carolla's breakthrough came when he joined the popular radio program 'Loveline' co-hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky. His candid humor and unique perspectives resonated with audiences across America, catapulting the show into national syndication. This success paved the way for numerous opportunities in television, most notably as a co-creator and performer on Comedy Central's The Man Show and Crank Yankers. Carolla's innovative approach to comedy further solidified his status as an influential figure in the industry. In the age of digital media, Carolla did not lag behind. In 2009, he launched 'The Adam Carolla Show', a daily podcast that swiftly became one of the most downloaded podcasts worldwide. His skill as an author is equally impressive, with multiple books such as In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks making it to the New York Times Best Seller list.
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  • Lily-Rose Melody Depp
    Lily-Rose Melody Depp (born May 27, 1999) is an actress and model, and the daughter of Johnny Depp.
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  • Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Alberic Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes (; born 27 May 1970), known as Joseph Fiennes, is an English film and stage actor. He is known for his portrayals of William Shakespeare in Shakespeare in Love (1998), for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, Sir Robert Dudley in Elizabeth (1998), Commisar Danilov in Enemy at the Gates (2001), and Monsignor Timothy Howard in the second season of the TV series American Horror Story (2012–2013). His role in the 2017 TV drama series The Handmaid's Tale was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
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  • Henry Kissinger
    Henry Kissinger, born Heinz Alfred Kissinger on May 27, 1923, in Fürth, Germany, is a renowned American political scientist and diplomat. His family, being Jewish, fled Germany in 1938 to escape the Nazi regime, settling in New York City. Kissinger's early life experiences shaped his worldview, which later underpinned his political ideologies and diplomatic strategies. His intellectual pursuits led him to Harvard University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1950 and a PhD in 1954, both in Government. He went on to serve as a professor at Harvard until 1969, cultivating an impressive academic career that laid the groundwork for his future political endeavors. Kissinger's public service career began when he served as National Security Advisor (1969-1975) and later as the U.S Secretary of State (1973-1977) during the presidencies of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. His tenure was marked by significant contributions to foreign policy, including the establishment of diplomatic relations with China, the negotiation of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) with the Soviet Union, and peace talks to end the Vietnam War. His work on the latter won him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973, though it was a controversial award due to the ongoing hostilities. Post-public service, Kissinger continued to wield influence in international affairs as a geopolitical consultant, author, and speaker. His writings, including books such as Diplomacy and On China, offer extensive insights into global politics and his diplomatic philosophy. Despite criticism and controversy over his role in American foreign policy, particularly concerning human rights issues, Kissinger remains a prominent figure in international relations. His legacy represents the complex interplay of academia, diplomacy, and politics on the global stage.
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  • Lee Meriwether
    Lee Ann Meriwether (born May 27, 1935) is an American actress, former model, and the winner of the 1955 Miss America pageant. She is known for her role as Betty Jones, Buddy Ebsen's secretary and daughter-in-law in the 1970s crime drama Barnaby Jones. The role earned her two Golden Globe Award nominations in 1975 and 1976, and an Emmy Award nomination in 1977. She is also known for her role as Herman Munster's long-haired wife, Lily Munster, on the 1980s sitcom The Munsters Today, as well as for her portrayal of Catwoman, replacing Julie Newmar in the film version of Batman (1966), and for a co-starring role on the science fiction series The Time Tunnel. Meriwether had a recurring role as Ruth Martin on the daytime soap opera All My Children until the end of the series in September 2011.
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  • Jack McBrayer

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    Jack McBrayer (; born May 27, 1973) is an American actor, singer and comedian, who gained national exposure for his portrayal of characters on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and as Kenneth Parcell in 30 Rock, for which he was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. During his time at The Walt Disney Company, he has voiced the major character, "Fix-It Felix" in the 2012 film Wreck-it Ralph and later its 2018 sequel, as well as the title character in Wander Over Yonder and recurring characters in Phineas and Ferb, Puppy Dog Pals, The Middle and in Netflix series Big Mouth. For his episode role in Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell, he gained a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series nomination.
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  • Chris Colfer
    Christopher Paul Colfer (born May 27, 1990) is an American actor, singer, and author. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Kurt Hummel on the television musical Glee (2009–15). Colfer's portrayal of Kurt received critical praise for which he has been the recipient of several awards, including Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards and three consecutive People's Choice Awards for Favorite Comedic TV Actor in 2013, 2014 and 2015. In April 2011, Colfer was named one of the 2011 Time 100, Time's list of the 100 most influential people. Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, Struck by Lightning, which debuted at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival. He is also a New York Times number-one bestselling author of The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, the first novel in his middle-grade reader series.
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  • Louis Gossett, Jr.
    Louis Gossett, Jr., an acclaimed American actor, has established a remarkable legacy in the entertainment industry with an acting career that spans over six decades. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 27, 1936, Gossett's early love for drama was nurtured at high school where he excelled in basketball and landed a sports scholarship. However, destiny had other plans, and his innate talent for acting led him to win a Donaldson Award for his Broadway debut in Take a Giant Step at the tender age of 17. Gossett's acting prowess continued to flourish as he transitioned from stage to screen. He is perhaps best known for his unforgettable portrayal of Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman, a role that earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. This win made him the first African American male to receive this honor. Besides this, Gossett has displayed his versatility in an array of roles across genres, including science fiction series like The Invaders, the groundbreaking miniseries Roots which won him an Emmy, and action films like Iron Eagle. In addition to his illustrious acting career, Gossett is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts. He founded the Eracism Foundation, aimed at eliminating racism, violence, and ignorance in society. His commitment to social justice reflects the same passion and intensity he brings to his acting roles. Louis Gossett, Jr.'s life and career stand as testaments to his immense talent, resilience, and commitment to making a difference both on-screen and off-screen.
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  • Hayden Moss
    Hayden Garrett Moss, is a college student from Mesa, Arizona. He was the winner of the reality TV show Big Brother 12. He subsequently competed on Survivor: Blood vs. Water with his girlfriend, Survivor: One World contestant Kat Edorsson; Moss finished the show in 7th place.
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  • Jeff Bagwell
    Jeffrey Robert Bagwell (born May 27, 1968) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and coach who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career with the Houston Astros. Originally a Boston Red Sox fourth-round selection from the University of Hartford as a third baseman in the 1989 amateur draft, he was then traded to the Astros in 1990. The National League (NL) Rookie of the Year in 1991, Bagwell then won the NL Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) in 1994, was a four-time MLB All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger winner and a Gold Glove recipient. Forming a core part of Astros lineups with Craig Biggio given the epithet "Killer B's", Houston finished in first or second place in the NL Central division in 11 of 12 seasons from 1994 to 2005. They qualified for the playoffs six times, culminating in Bagwell's lone World Series appearance in 2005. He was elected to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2005, and to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017. Bagwell was part of the trade that sent relief pitcher Larry Andersen to the Red Sox, now regarded as one of the most lopsided trades in sports history. Andersen pitched just 22 innings for Boston while Bagwell hit 449 home runs for the Astros, the most in club history, among setting numerous other franchise career and single-season records. He excelled at every major aspect of the game, including hitting, on-base ability, running, defense, and throwing. One of the most consistent players of his generation, in each of his first 11 seasons, he produced no fewer than 4.7 wins above replacement (WAR) per Baseball-Reference.com. His 1994 season was perhaps his finest. As the fourth unanimous NL MVP in history, he set the record for fewest plate appearances to reach both 100 runs scored and 100 runs batted in (RBIs), produced a .750 slugging percentage − the highest in the NL since 1925 − while batting a career-high .368. In 1999, he finished second in the MVP voting, producing his second career 30–30 season. The only player in MLB history to have six consecutive seasons (1996–2001) with 30 home runs, 100 RBIs, 100 runs scored, and 100 walks. Bagwell is just the fifth to achieve 300 home runs, 1,000 RBIs, and 1,000 runs scored in his first 10 seasons. He is one of 12 players in history to hit 400 home runs and record an on-base percentage (OBP) of .400, and the only first baseman with at least 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases. Overall, Bagwell batted over .300 six times, had a career OBP of .408 (39th all time) and a slugging percentage of .540 (32nd all time). He is the only first baseman to achieve the 30–30 club more than once. His 79.6 career WAR per Baseball-Reference.com ranks sixth all time among first basemen.
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  • Wayne Williams
    Wayne Bertram Williams (born May 27, 1958) is an American murderer serving life imprisonment for the 1981 killing of two adult men in Atlanta, Georgia, and believed by police to be responsible for at least 23 of the 30 Atlanta murders of 1979–1981, or the Atlanta Child Murders. He was never tried for the child murders and continues to maintain his complete innocence.
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  • Denise van Outen
    Denise van Outen (born Denise Kathleen Outen; 27 May 1974) is an English actress, singer, model, dancer and presenter. She presented The Big Breakfast, played Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago both in the West End and on Broadway and finished as runner-up in the tenth series of the BBC One dancing show Strictly Come Dancing. She was a judge on Any Dream Will Do in 2007, Born to Shine in 2011, and she had also been a judge on Ireland's Got Talent which ran for two seasons (2018–2019). Van Outen also narrates the ITVBe reality television series The Only Way Is Essex.
  • Siouxsie Sioux
    Susan Janet Ballion, known professionally as Siouxsie Sioux (born May 27, 1957), is an English singer, songwriter, musician and producer. She is best known as the lead singer of the alternative rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees (1976–1996) and the drums-and-voice duo the Creatures (1981–2005). Siouxsie and the Banshees released 11 studio albums and had several UK Top 20 singles including "Hong Kong Garden", "Happy House", "Peek-a-Boo", plus a US Billboard Top 25 hit "Kiss Them for Me". With the Creatures, Siouxsie recorded four studio albums and the hit single "Right Now". She has also sung with artists such as Morrissey and John Cale. After disbanding the Creatures in the mid-2000s, she has continued as a solo artist, using the name Siouxsie, and released Mantaray in 2007.
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  • Wild Bill Hickok
    James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876), better known as "Wild Bill" Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his work across the frontier as a drover, wagon master, soldier, spy, scout, lawman, gunfighter, gambler, showman, and actor. He earned a great deal of notoriety in his own time, much of it bolstered by the many outlandish and often fabricated tales that he told about his life. Some contemporaneous reports of his exploits are known to be fictitious, but they remain the basis of much of his fame and reputation, along with his own stories. Hickok was born and raised on a farm in northern Illinois at a time when lawlessness and vigilante activity were occurring because of the influence of the "Banditti of the Prairie". Hickok was drawn to this ruffian lifestyle and headed west at age 18 as a fugitive from justice, working as a stagecoach driver and later as a lawman in the frontier territories of Kansas and Nebraska. He fought and spied for the Union Army during the American Civil War and gained publicity after the war as a scout, marksman, actor, and professional gambler. Over the course of his life, he was involved in several notable shoot-outs. In 1876, Hickok was shot from behind and killed while playing poker in a saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory (present-day South Dakota) by Jack McCall, an unsuccessful gambler. The hand of cards which he supposedly held at the time of his death has become known as the dead man's hand: two pairs, aces and eights. Hickok remains a popular figure in frontier history. Many historic sites and monuments commemorate his life, and he has been depicted numerous times in literature, film, and television. He is chiefly portrayed as a protagonist, although historical accounts of his actions are often controversial, and most of his career was exaggerated by both himself and various mythmakers. While Hickok claimed to have killed numerous named and unnamed gunmen in his lifetime, according to Joseph G. Rosa, Hickok's biographer and the foremost authority on Wild Bill, Hickok killed only six or seven men in gunfights.
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  • Rachel Carson
    Rachel Louise Carson (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was an American marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose book Silent Spring and other writings are credited with advancing the global environmental movement. Carson began her career as an aquatic biologist in the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries, and became a full-time nature writer in the 1950s. Her widely praised 1951 bestseller The Sea Around Us won her a U.S. National Book Award, recognition as a gifted writer, and financial security. Her next book, The Edge of the Sea, and the reissued version of her first book, Under the Sea Wind, were also bestsellers. This sea trilogy explores the whole of ocean life from the shores to the depths. Late in the 1950s, Carson turned her attention to conservation, especially some problems that she believed were caused by synthetic pesticides. The result was the book Silent Spring (1962), which brought environmental concerns to an unprecedented share of the American people. Although Silent Spring was met with fierce opposition by chemical companies, it spurred a reversal in national pesticide policy, which led to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides. It also inspired a grassroots environmental movement that led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Carson was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Jimmy Carter.
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  • Todd Bridges
    Todd Anthony Bridges (born May 27, 1965) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Willis Jackson on the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, for his recurring role as Monk on the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, and as a comedic commentator, from 2008 to 2013, on the television series TruTV Presents: World's Dumbest....
  • Robert Lee Yates
    Robert Lee Yates Jr. (born May 27, 1952) is an American serial killer from Spokane, Washington. From 1996 to 1998, Yates is known to have murdered at least 13 women, all of whom were sex workers working on E. Sprague Avenue, in Spokane. Yates also confessed to two murders committed in Walla Walla in 1975 and a 1988 murder committed in Skagit County. In 2002, Yates was convicted of killing two women in Pierce County and sentenced to death, but his death sentences were commuted to life without parole after Washington State outlawed the death penalty in 2018. He is currently serving life in prison at the Washington State Penitentiary.
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  • Frank Thomas
    Frank Edward Thomas Jr. (born May 27, 1968), nicknamed "The Big Hurt", is an American former first baseman and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for three American League (AL) teams from 1990 to 2008, all but the last three years with the Chicago White Sox. A five-time All-Star, he is the only player in major league history to have seven consecutive seasons (1991–97) with at least a .300 batting average, 100 runs batted in (RBI), 100 runs scored, 100 walks, and 20 home runs. Thomas also won the AL batting title in 1997 with a .347 mark. Thomas was named the AL's Most Valuable Player by unanimous vote in 1993. That year, he became the first White Sox player to hit 40 home runs and led the team to a division title. He repeated as MVP in the strike-shortened 1994 season, batting .353 and leading the league in slugging average and runs. Following two sub-par seasons, Thomas lost a close MVP vote in 2000 despite posting career highs of 43 home runs and 143 RBI. Still, he was named AL Comeback Player of the Year, and Chicago finished with the AL's best record. Later in Thomas's career, a variety of foot injuries and minor ailments reduced his productivity and often limited him to a designated hitter role. In 2005, his final season in Chicago, he was limited to only 34 games after starting the year on the disabled list and then fracturing a bone in his foot close to where it was surgically repaired the previous off-season. He was unable to play in the post season while the White Sox won the World Series that year. By the end of his career, Thomas was tied for eighth in AL history for home runs (521), ninth for RBI (1,704), and sixth for walks (1,667). Among players with at least 7,000 at bats in the AL, he ranked eighth in slugging average (.555) and ninth in on-base percentage (.419). With a .301 lifetime batting average, he became the seventh player in history to retire with at least a .300 average and 500 home runs. He holds White Sox franchise records for career home runs (448), RBI (1,465), runs (1,327), doubles (447), extra base hits, walks (1,466), slugging average, (.568) and on-base percentage (.427). The White Sox retired Thomas's uniform number 35 in 2010 and unveiled a statue of him at U.S. Cellular Field in 2011. Thomas was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014 in his first year of eligibility—the first White Sox star to achieve that distinction.Thomas was one of the few major league stars who never fell under suspicion during the performance-enhancing drugs controversies of the late 1990s. An advocate for drug testing as early as 1995, he was the only active player who agreed to be interviewed for the Mitchell Report in 2007.
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  • Eric Bischoff
    Eric Aaron Bischoff (born May 27, 1955) is an American entrepreneur, television producer, professional wrestling booker, podcast host, and on-screen personality. He is currently signed by WWE where he serves as the executive director of SmackDown Live. He is best known for serving as Executive Producer and later President of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and subsequently, the on-screen General Manager of WWE's Raw brand. Bischoff has also worked with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) where he served as Executive Producer of Impact Wrestling. With an amateur background in taekwondo, Bischoff also sporadically performed as an in-ring competitor, and is a former WCW Hardcore Champion. He wrote an autobiography, titled Controversy Creates Cash, which was released in 2006 under WWE Books.
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  • Richard Schiff
    Richard Schiff (born May 27, 1955) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Toby Ziegler on The West Wing, a role for which he received an Emmy Award. Schiff made his directorial debut with The West Wing, directing an episode entitled "Talking Points". He is on the National Advisory Board of the Council for a Livable World. He currently has a recurring role on the HBO series Ballers. Since September 2017 he has had a leading role in ABC's medical drama The Good Doctor, as Dr. Glassman, president of a fictional teaching hospital in San Jose, California.
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  • Sumner Redstone
    Sumner Murray Redstone (born Sumner Murray Rothstein; May 27, 1923) is an American businessman and media magnate. He is the majority owner and chairman of the board of the National Amusements theater chain. Through National Amusements, Redstone and his family are majority voting shareholders of CBS Corporation and Viacom (itself the parent company of Viacom Media Networks, BET Networks, and the film studio Paramount Pictures). According to Forbes, as of September 2015, he was worth US$5 billion.Redstone was formerly the executive chairman of both CBS and Viacom. In February 2016, at age 92, Redstone resigned both chairmanships following a court-ordered examination by a geriatric psychiatrist. He was ultimately succeeded by Les Moonves at CBS and Philippe Dauman at Viacom, where he currently serves as chairman emeritus.
  • Hubert Humphrey
    Hubert Horatio Humphrey Jr. (May 27, 1911 – January 13, 1978) was an American politician who served as the 38th vice president of the United States from 1965 to 1969. He twice served in the United States Senate, representing Minnesota from 1949 to 1964 and 1971 to 1978. He was the Democratic Party's nominee in the 1968 presidential election, losing to Republican nominee Richard Nixon. Born in Wallace, South Dakota, Humphrey attended the University of Minnesota. At one point he helped run his father's pharmacy. He earned a master's degree from Louisiana State University and worked for the Works Progress Administration, the Minnesota war service program, and the War Manpower Commission. In 1943, he became a professor of political science at Macalester College and ran a failed campaign for mayor of Minneapolis. He helped found the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) in 1944. In 1945, he won election as mayor of Minneapolis, serving until 1948 and co-founding the liberal anti-communist group Americans for Democratic Action in 1947. In 1948, he was elected to the U.S. Senate and successfully advocated for the inclusion of a proposal to end racial segregation in the 1948 Democratic National Convention's party platform.Humphrey served three terms in the Senate from 1949 to 1964. He was the Senate Majority Whip from 1961 to 1964. During his tenure, he was the lead author of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, introduced the first initiative to create the Peace Corps, sponsored the clause of the McCarran Act that threatened concentration camps for "subversives", proposed making Communist Party membership a felony, and chaired the Select Committee on Disarmament. He unsuccessfully sought his party's presidential nomination in 1952 and 1960. After Lyndon B. Johnson acceded to the presidency, he chose Humphrey as his running mate, and the Democratic ticket was elected in the landslide 1964 election. In March 1968, Johnson made his surprise announcement that he would not seek reelection, and Humphrey launched his campaign for the presidency. Loyal to the Johnson administration's policies on the Vietnam War, he saw opposition from many within his own party and avoided the primaries to focus on winning the delegates of non-primary states at the Democratic Convention. His delegate strategy succeeded in clinching the nomination, and he chose Senator Edmund Muskie as his running mate. In the general election, he nearly matched Nixon's tally in the popular vote but lost the electoral vote by a wide margin. After the defeat, he returned to the Senate until his death in 1978.
  • Dashiell Hammett

    Dashiell Hammett

    Samuel Dashiell Hammett (; May 27, 1894 – January 10, 1961) was an American author of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories. He was also a screenwriter and political activist. Among the enduring characters he created are Sam Spade (The Maltese Falcon), Nick and Nora Charles (The Thin Man), and the Continental Op (Red Harvest and The Dain Curse). Hammett "is now widely regarded as one of the finest mystery writers of all time". In his obituary in The New York Times, he was described as "the dean of the... 'hard-boiled' school of detective fiction." Time magazine included Hammett's 1929 novel Red Harvest on its list of the 100 best English-language novels published between 1923 and 2005. His novels and stories also had a significant influence on films, including the genres of private-eye/detective fiction, mystery thrillers, and film-noir.