50+ Celebrities Born on May 9

Jules Burke
May 14, 2024 59 items

May 9 shines bright on the celebrity birthday calendar, spotlighting stars from diverse realms of talent. From silver screen legends, such as Audrina Patridge, to music maestros, like Billy Joel and Ghostface Killah, this day has been a starting point for many notable journeys into fame and creativity.

This list celebrates those celebrities, like Rosario Dawson, and historical figures both living and deceased who first opened their eyes on May 9, exploring how they've left indelible marks in their respective fields. It's a tribute to the varied brilliance born on this day, offering fans a moment to appreciate the artistic and personal achievements of these well-known figures. Whether it’s through impactful performances, soul-stirring music or other forms of artistic expression, each has contributed uniquely to the cultural tapestry.

  • Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson, a tour de force in the entertainment industry, has carved out an impressive career as an actress, producer, and activist. Born on May 9, 1979, in New York City, she was discovered by filmmaker Larry Clark at the age of 15, catapulting her into the world of acting with her debut in the controversial film Kids (1995). Over time, Dawson has demonstrated her range and versatility, starring in a variety of genres from indie films to blockbuster hits, including but not limited to Rent (2005), Sin City (2005), and Men in Black II (2002). Dawson's work extends beyond the silver screen, with her voice-over contributions to animated series and video games adding another layer to her resume. She lent her voice to the character of Wonder Woman in multiple DC Animated Movie Universe projects, and to Batgirl in the Lego Batman Movie (2017). Additionally, she showcased her vocal talents in the Dishonored video game series. Her dedication to her craft has not gone unnoticed, earning her nominations for prestigious awards such as the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Briarpatch (2019). However, Dawson's impact is not just limited to the entertainment industry. Passionate about social causes, she co-founded Voto Latino, an organization aimed at encouraging Latin youth in America to participate in the political process. She is also involved in numerous charities and environmental campaigns, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive change in society.
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  • Audrina Patridge
    Audrina Cathleen Patridge (born May 9, 1985) is an American television personality, television presenter, actress, and model. In 2006, she rose to prominence after being cast in the reality television series The Hills, which chronicled the personal and professional lives of Patridge and friends Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, and Whitney Port. During its production, she was cast in positions with Quixote Studios and Epic Records. Later that year, Patridge competed on the eleventh season of the American version of Dancing with the Stars, and finished in seventh place. In 2011, she was commissioned her own television series, Audrina, which documented the lives of her and her immediate family. Patridge entered the film industry with starring positions in the horror film Sorority Row (2009) and Direct-to-DVD film, Into the Blue 2: The Reef (2011). She was additionally featured as a supporting character in Honey 2 (2011) and Scary Movie 5 (2013), though her scenes were ultimately removed from the latter film. In 2014 and 2015, Patridge hosted NBC's late-night travel show 1st Look.
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  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel, born William Martin Joel on May 9, 1949, in the Bronx, New York, is a renowned American musician, singer-songwriter, and composer. His musical journey began at a young age when he started piano lessons at his mother's behest, laying the foundation for what would become an illustrious career. An alumnus of Hicksville High School in Long Island, Joel's high school years were marked by a growing passion for music that culminated in him joining the Echoes, a British Invasion cover band, even before his graduation. Joel's breakthrough came in 1973 with the release of Piano Man, a song that not only became his first major hit but also earned him his nickname. This song solidified his reputation as a gifted storyteller capable of capturing the human experience through his lyrics. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he released a series of successful albums including The Stranger and 52nd Street, both of which topped the U.S. album charts. His ability to seamlessly blend various musical styles, from pop and rock to jazz and classical, resulted in a diverse discography that appealed to a broad audience. Beyond his success in the music industry, Joel's life has been characterized by resilience in the face of personal and professional challenges. His battles with substance abuse and high-profile divorces have been well-documented, yet he has continued to create music and perform, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to his craft. In recognition of his contributions to music, Joel was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2013.
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  • Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry, celebrated for her accomplishments in acting, modeling and photography. Born on May 9, 1946, in Beverly Hills, California, she was the daughter of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and model Frances Westerman. She attended the University of Pennsylvania but dropped out to pursue a career in modeling before transitioning into acting. Bergen's acting career began with non-starring roles in the early 1960s. However, it was her performance in Carnal Knowledge (1971) that provided the much-needed breakthrough. Her exceptional acting skills were recognized, and she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. From there, her career climbed new heights. She starred in a variety of films like The Wind and the Lion (1975), A Night Full of Rain (1978), and Starting Over (1979), for which she received another Academy Award nomination. However, it was her role in the television sitcom Murphy Brown that catapulted her to stardom. Playing the eponymous character, Bergen received five Emmys and two Golden Globe Awards. Apart from acting, Bergen also authored a memoir, Knock Wood, and established herself as a respected photojournalist, with her work appearing in esteemed publications such as Vogue and Life. Throughout her illustrious career, Candice Bergen has proven herself to be a versatile and compelling force in the entertainment world.
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  • Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo, a name synonymous with the modern age of digital streaming platforms, has carved a niche for himself in the realm of young-adult romance dramas. Born on May 9, 1996, in Miami, Florida, Centineo's journey into the entertainment industry began at a tender age of 15. His acting prowess was first recognized in the family drama The Gold Retrievers, where he played the lead role. However, it was his role as Jesus Adams Foster on the Freeform television series The Fosters that established him as a promising talent in Hollywood. Centineo's career truly took flight with the Netflix original film To All the Boys I've Loved Before, where he played the charming high school heartthrob, Peter Kavinsky. The film catapulted him to global fame and solidified his status as a leading man in the romantic comedy genre. His undeniable chemistry with co-star Lana Condor and his portrayal of a sensitive but confident male lead won the hearts of audiences worldwide. Following this success, he became a recurring face on Netflix, starring in films like Sierra Burgess Is a Loser and The Perfect Date. Despite his success in romantic comedies, Centineo is not one to be typecast. He has shown his versatility by venturing into other genres, such as action and superhero films. He was cast as He-Man in the Masters of the Universe reboot, a role that required a significant physical transformation and showcased his dedication to his craft. Off-screen, Centineo is actively involved in charity work and uses his platform to raise awareness about various social issues.
  • John Corbett
    John Corbett, renowned for his illustrious acting career, has successfully etched his name in the annals of Hollywood history. Born on May 9, 1961, in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was raised by a single mother and struggled through a challenging childhood. Despite these struggles, Corbett managed to transform adversity into strength, ultimately becoming an inspirational figure and a testament to sheer determination. Corbett's breakthrough came with his role as Chris Stevens in the television series Northern Exposure, which aired in the 1990s. His charismatic portrayal of the philosophical DJ endeared him to viewers nationwide and earned him an Emmy nomination. Following this initial success, he continued to shine in various roles across TV and film. He is perhaps best recognized for his parts in the hit movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the critically acclaimed series Sex and the City, where he played the charming Aidan Shaw. Apart from acting, Corbett showcased his talents in music and produced several country albums. His passion for music is as profound as his love for acting, demonstrating his versatility and multi-dimensional persona. Although he did not achieve the same level of fame in music as he did in acting, his dedication to his craft is evident.
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  • Ghostface Killah
    Renowned for his distinctive, emotive voice and vivid narrative lyrics, Ghostface Killah, born as Dennis Coles on May 9, 1970, in Staten Island, New York, has etched a unique place in the realm of hip hop. His journey to stardom began in the early '90s when he co-founded the legendary rap ensemble Wu-Tang Clan, alongside his fellow artists RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa. The group's debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) released in 1993, soon became a groundbreaking work that set the stage for the rise of East Coast hip hop. In the wake of the Wu-Tang Clan's meteoric success, Ghostface Killah embarked on a solo career releasing his debut album Ironman in 1996. The album was received with critical acclaim and quickly achieved platinum status, solidifying his stature as a standalone artist. His subsequent albums including the likes of Supreme Clientele and Fishscale were also met with positive reviews, further exemplifying his storytelling prowess and lyrical dexterity. Over the years, Ghostface Killah's influence has extended beyond music. He has ventured into the world of entrepreneurship, launching his own line of merchandise and establishing a music label, Stark Enterprises. Moreover, his persona and style have had a significant impact on popular culture, inspiring characters in comic books and video games. Despite the challenges and controversies he faced throughout his career, Ghostface Killah's contribution to hip hop remains undeniable, marking him as one of the genre's most influential figures.
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  • David Gergen
    David Richmond Gergen (born May 9, 1942) is an American political commentator and former presidential adviser who served during the administrations of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton. He is currently a senior political analyst for CNN and a professor of public service and the founding director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. Gergen is also the former editor at large of U.S. News and World Report and a contributor to CNN.com and Parade Magazine. He has twice been a member of election coverage teams that won Peabody awards—in 1988 with MacNeil–Lehrer, and in 2008 with CNN. Gergen joined the Nixon White House in 1971, as a staff assistant on the speech-writing team, becoming director of speechwriting two years later. He served as director of communications for both Ford and Reagan, and as a senior adviser to Clinton and Secretary of State Warren Christopher. He graduated with honors from Yale and Harvard Law School, and has been awarded 25 honorary degrees.
  • Albert Finney
    Albert Finney, an iconic figure in the world of film and theater, was born on May 9, 1936, in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. Raised within a working-class family, he displayed a profound interest in performing arts from a young age. Finney's journey to stardom began at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he honed his acting skills and developed a strong foundation that would serve him well throughout his illustrious career. Finney's breakthrough came in 1960 with his lauded performance in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. His portrayal of Arthur Seaton, a factory worker who rebels against societal norms, established him as one of Britain's most promising actors. He further solidified his reputation with a series of critically acclaimed roles in successful films such as Tom Jones in 1963, Murder on the Orient Express in 1974, and Erin Brockovich in 2000. Throughout his career, Finney exhibited a remarkable ability to embody a wide range of characters, earning him five Academy Award nominations. In addition to his cinematic achievements, Finney was also a prominent figure in the theatre world. His performances in plays like Luther and A Day in the Death of Joe Egg were met with critical acclaim, demonstrating his versatility as an actor. Despite his success, Finney remained grounded, often shying away from the limelight and Hollywood's glamour. He passed away on February 7, 2019, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and an undeniable impact on the world of entertainment.
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  • J. M. Barrie
    Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, (; 9 May 1860 – 19 June 1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered today as the creator of Peter Pan. He was born and educated in Scotland and then moved to London, where he wrote a number of successful novels and plays. There he met the Llewelyn Davies boys, who inspired him to write about a baby boy who has magical adventures in Kensington Gardens (first included in Barrie's adult novel The Little White Bird), then to write Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, a "fairy play" about an ageless boy and an ordinary girl named Wendy who have adventures in the fantasy setting of Neverland. Although he continued to write successfully, Peter Pan overshadowed his other work, and is credited with popularising the name Wendy. Barrie unofficially adopted the Davies boys following the deaths of their parents. Barrie was made a baronet by George V on 14 June 1913, and a member of the Order of Merit in the 1922 New Year Honours. Before his death, he gave the rights to the Peter Pan works to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, which continues to benefit from them.
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  • Calvin Murphy
    Calvin Jerome Murphy (born May 9, 1948) is an American retired professional basketball player who played as a guard for the NBA's San Diego/Houston Rockets from 1970 to 1983, and is a current member of the Houston Rockets' AT&T Sportsnet TV broadcast team. Standing at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m), Murphy has the distinction of being the shortest NBA player inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and to play in an NBA All-Star Game (the latter since tied by Isaiah Thomas in 2016).
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  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda May Jackson CBE (May 9, 1936 – June 15, 2023) was an English actress and politician. Jackson spent four years as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1964, and was particularly associated with the work of director Peter Brook. She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, two Primetime Emmy Awards for the latter, and a Tony Award, and is thus one of the few performers to have achieved the "triple crown of acting". Jackson has also had a career in politics, which began in 1992, when she was elected the MP for Hampstead and Highgate. Early in the government of Tony Blair, she served as a Junior Transport minister from 1997 to 1999, later becoming critical of Blair. After constituency-boundary changes, from 2010 she represented Hampstead and Kilburn. At the general election in that year, her majority of 42 votes was one of the closest results of the entire election. She announced in 2011 that she would stand down at the 2015 general election.
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  • Tony Gwynn
    Anthony Keith Gwynn Sr. (May 9, 1960 – June 16, 2014), nicknamed "Mr. Padre", was an American professional baseball right fielder, who played 20 seasons (1982–2001) in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres. The left-handed hitting Gwynn won eight batting titles in his career, tied for the most in National League (NL) history. He is considered one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history. Gwynn had a .338 career batting average, never hitting below .309 in any full season. He was a 15-time All-Star, recognized for his skills both on offense and defense with seven Silver Slugger Awards and five Gold Glove Awards. Gwynn was the rare player in his era that stayed with a single team his entire career, and he played in the only two World Series appearances in San Diego's franchise history. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007, his first year of eligibility. Gwynn attended San Diego State University (SDSU), where he played both college baseball and basketball for the Aztecs. He was an all-conference player in both sports in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), but was honored as an All-American in baseball. Gwynn was selected by the Padres in the third round of the 1981 MLB draft, as the 58th overall pick. He made his major-league debut the following year, and captured his first batting title in 1984, when San Diego advanced to its first-ever World Series. A poor fielder in college, Gwynn's work on his defense was rewarded in 1986, when he received his first Gold Glove. The following year, he won the first of three consecutive batting titles. Beginning in 1990, Gwynn endured four straight seasons which ended prematurely due to injuries, particular to his left knee. However, he experienced a resurgence with four straight batting titles starting in 1994, when he batted a career-high .394 in a strike-shortened season. Gwynn played in his second World Series in 1998, before reaching the 3,000-hit milestone the following year. He played two more seasons, hampered by injuries in both, and retired after the 2001 season with 3,141 career hits. A contact hitter, Gwynn excelled at hitting the ball to the opposite field. After meeting Hall of Famer Ted Williams in 1992, Gwynn became more adept at pulling the ball and using the entire field, as well as hitting for more power. He could also run early in his career, when he was a stolen base threat. Widely considered the greatest player in Padres history, Gwynn regularly accepted less money to remain with the small-market team. After he retired from playing, the Padres retired his No. 19 in 2004. Gwynn became the head baseball coach at his alma mater, and also spent time as a baseball analyst. Gwynn died of salivary gland cancer in 2014 at the age of 54.
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  • Sophie Scholl
    Sophia Magdalena Scholl (9 May 1921 – 22 February 1943) was a German student and anti-Nazi political activist, active within the White Rose non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany.She was convicted of high treason after having been found distributing anti-war leaflets at the University of Munich (LMU) with her brother, Hans. As a result, she was executed by guillotine. Since the 1970s, Scholl has been extensively commemorated for her anti-Nazi resistance work.
  • Hudson Leick
    Heidi Hudson Leick (born May 9, 1969) is an American actress, known for her role as villainess Callisto in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. She is a certified Yoga instructor and intuitive counselor at the Healing Heart Yoga Center.
  • Rachel Boston
    Rachel Elizabeth Boston (born May 9, 1982) is an American actress and producer. Boston has had leading roles in a number of independent films, and was a regular cast member in several television series. She starred in the NBC drama series, American Dreams as Beth Mason from 2002 to 2005, in the short-lived CBS sitcom The Ex List in 2008, and on the USA Network series In Plain Sight from 2008 to 2012. From 2013 to 2014, Boston starred as Ingrid Beauchamp in the Lifetime fantasy-drama series, Witches of East End.
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  • Elmer Wayne Henley
    Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. (born May 9, 1956) is a convicted American serial killer, incarcerated in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. Henley was convicted in 1974 for his role as a participant in a series of murders known colloquially as the Houston Mass Murders in which a minimum of 28 teenage boys and young men were abducted, tortured, raped and murdered by Dean Corll between 1970 and 1973. Henley and David Owen Brooks (Corll's other teenage accomplice), together and individually, lured many of the victims to Corll's home. Henley, then 17 years old, shot Corll to death on August 8, 1973.Henley is serving six consecutive terms of 99 years for his involvement in the Houston Mass Murders, which at the time were characterized as "the deadliest case of serial murders in American history".
  • Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall (May 9, 1955 – April 10, 1991) was an American actor best known for his roles as the title character in the first two films in the Predator franchise and the title character of Harry in the film and television series, Harry and the Hendersons. He also appeared in the television series Misfits of Science and 227, along with the film Without Warning.
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  • Chris Zylka
    Christopher Michael Settlemire (born May 9, 1985), known professionally as Chris Zylka, is an American actor and model. He is best known for his role as Tom Garvey in HBO's The Leftovers. He has appeared in films Shark Night (2011), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and Freaks of Nature (2015).
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  • Dave Gahan
    Dave Gahan (; born David Callcott; 9 May 1962) is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the electronic band Depeche Mode since their debut in 1980. Q magazine ranked Gahan No. 73 on its list of the "100 Greatest Singers" and No. 27 on its list of "The 100 Greatest Frontmen". Gahan is known for his "commanding presence on stage" and his "huge, deep baritone voice".Although his bandmate Martin Gore continues to be the main songwriter for Depeche Mode, Gahan has contributed a number of songs to the albums Playing the Angel (2005), Sounds of the Universe (2009), Delta Machine (2013) and Spirit (2017). Four of these songs were released as singles, including "Suffer Well" in 2005, "Hole to Feed" in 2009, "Should Be Higher" in 2013, and "Cover Me" in 2017. Gahan's albums as a solo artist are Paper Monsters (released 2003) and Hourglass (2007). In 2012 and 2015 he also contributed lyrics and sang lead vocals on the Soulsavers albums The Light the Dead See and Angels & Ghosts.
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  • Prince Fielder
    Prince Semien Fielder (born May 9, 1984) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers. He was selected in the first round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft by the Brewers out of Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Florida, and spent the first seven years of his MLB career with the Brewers before signing with the Tigers, in January 2012. In November 2013, Fielder was traded to the Rangers, where he played the remainder of his career. Fielder is a six-time All-Star. He holds the Brewers' team record for home runs (HR) in a season, and is the youngest player in National League (NL) history to hit 50 home runs in a season. He became the first Brewer to win the Home Run Derby, defeating Nelson Cruz in the final round of the 2009 derby. Fielder also won the 2012 derby, joining Ken Griffey, Jr. and Yoenis Céspedes as the only players to win more than one derby and becoming the first player to win the Derby as both an American League (AL) and NL All-Star.On August 10, 2016, Fielder announced that he would be unable to continue his playing career after undergoing a second neck surgery in three years. He was released by the Rangers on October 4, 2017. He ended his career with 319 home runs, the same number as his father, Cecil Fielder. Prince and Cecil Fielder are also the only father-son duo to each hit 50 MLB home runs in a season.
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  • Mike Wallace
    Myron Leon "Mike" Wallace (May 9, 1918 – April 7, 2012) was an American journalist, game show host, actor, and media personality. He interviewed a wide range of prominent newsmakers during his seven-decade career. He was one of the original correspondents for CBS' 60 Minutes, which debuted in 1968. Wallace retired as a regular full-time correspondent in 2006, but still appeared occasionally on the series until 2008. He interviewed many politicians, celebrities, and academics, such as Pearl S. Buck, Deng Xiaoping, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Jiang Zemin, Ruhollah Khomeini, Kurt Waldheim, Frank Lloyd Wright, Yasser Arafat, Menachem Begin, Anwar Sadat, Manuel Noriega, John Nash, Gordon B. Hinckley, Vladimir Putin, Maria Callas, Barbra Streisand, Salvador Dalí, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Mickey Cohen, Jimmy Fratianno, and Ayn Rand.
  • Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Jane Crewson (born May 9, 1956) is a Canadian actress and producer. She began her career appearing on Canadian television, before her breakthrough role in 1991 dramatic film The Doctor. Crewson has appeared in many Hollywood films, including The Good Son (1993), The Santa Clause (1994) and its sequels The Santa Clause 2 (2002) and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006), as well as Air Force One (1997), Bicentennial Man (1999), What Lies Beneath (2000), The 6th Day (2000), and Eight Below (2006). She also starred in a number of independent movies, such as Better Than Chocolate (1999), Suddenly Naked (2001), Perfect Pie (2002), Away from Her (2006) and Room (2015). Crewson has won six Gemini Awards and two Canadian Screen Awards for her performances on television. She played leading roles in a number of television films, include playing Joanne Kilbourn in six movies based on novels by Gail Bowen. She had a recurring roles on American television series 24 and Revenge, and from 2012 to 2017 co-starred in the CTV medical drama Saving Hope.
  • Dana Perino
    Dana Marie Perino (born May 9, 1972) is an American political commentator and author who served as the twenty-fourth White House Press Secretary, serving under President George W. Bush from September 14, 2007, to January 20, 2009. She was the second female White House Press Secretary, after Dee Dee Myers, who served during the Clinton Administration. She is currently a political commentator for Fox News, while also serving as a co-host of the network's talk show The Five, and is a book publishing executive at Random House. On October 2, 2017, she began hosting The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino on Fox News.
  • James L. Brooks

    James L. Brooks

    James Lawrence Brooks (born May 9, 1940) is an American director, producer and screenwriter. While growing up in North Bergen, New Jersey, Brooks endured a fractured family life and passed the time by reading and writing. After dropping out of New York University, he got a job as an usher at CBS, going on to write for the CBS News broadcasts. He moved to Los Angeles in 1965 to work on David L. Wolper's documentaries. After being laid off he met producer Allan Burns who secured him a job as a writer on the series My Mother the Car. Brooks wrote for several shows before being hired as a story editor on My Friend Tony and later created the series Room 222. Grant Tinker hired Brooks and Burns at MTM Productions to create The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1970. The show, one of the first to feature an independent working woman as its lead character, was critically acclaimed and won Brooks several Primetime Emmy Awards. Brooks and Burns then created two successful spin-offs from Mary Tyler Moore: Rhoda (a comedy) and Lou Grant (a drama). Brooks left MTM Productions in 1978 to co-create the sitcom Taxi which, despite winning multiple Emmys, suffered from low ratings and was canceled twice. Brooks moved into feature film work when he wrote and co-produced the 1979 film Starting Over. His next project was the critically acclaimed film Terms of Endearment, which he produced, directed and wrote, winning an Academy Award for all three roles. Basing his next film, Broadcast News, on his journalistic experiences, the film earned him a further two Academy Award nominations. Although his 1994 work I'll Do Anything was hampered by negative press attention due to the cutting of all of its recorded musical numbers, As Good as It Gets (co-written with Mark Andrus) earned further praise. It was seven years until his next film, 2004's Spanglish. His sixth film, How Do You Know, was released in 2010. Brooks also produced and mentored Cameron Crowe on Say Anything... (1989) and Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson on Bottle Rocket (1996). In 1984, Brooks founded the television and film company, Gracie Films. Although he did not intend to do so, Brooks returned to television in 1987 as the producer of The Tracey Ullman Show. He hired cartoonist Matt Groening to create a series of shorts for the show, which eventually led to The Simpsons in 1989. The Simpsons won numerous awards and is still running. Brooks also co-produced and co-wrote the 2007 film adaptation of the show, The Simpsons Movie. In total, Brooks has received 47 Emmy nominations, winning 20 of them.
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  • Andrew W.K.
    Andrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier (born May 9, 1979), better known by his stagename Andrew W.K., is an American rock-musician, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer. Raised in Michigan, Wilkes-Krier began his musical career in the mid-1990s performing in a number of local bands before eventually moving to New York, where he produced his first recordings under the Andrew W.K. moniker. After gaining initial attention with the 2000 EP Girls Own Juice, Wilkes-Krier rose to prominence with the release of his debut studio album I Get Wet in November 2001, as well as its single "Party Hard". In the years following its release, Wilkes-Krier has also undertaken a number of other musical and non-musical ventures such as television and radio work, including a stint as host of the TV series Destroy Build Destroy, motivational speaking, and writing.
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  • Steve Yzerman
    Steve Yzerman (; born May 9, 1965) is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey executive and former player who spent his entire National Hockey League (NHL) playing career with the Detroit Red Wings and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. After his retirement as a player, he served in the front office of the Red Wings, and then as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, while also being executive director for Team Canada in two Olympics. He currently serves as the executive vice president and general manager of the Red Wings. Prior to the 1986–87 season, at age 21, Yzerman was named captain of the Red Wings and continuously served for the next two decades (dressing as captain for over 1,300 games), retiring as the longest-serving captain of any team in North American major league sports history. Once voted to be the most popular athlete in Detroit sports history, locals often simply refer to Yzerman as "Stevie Y" or "The Captain". Yzerman led the Wings to five first-place regular season finishes and three Stanley Cup championships (1997, 1998 and 2002). Yzerman won numerous awards during his career, including the Lester B. Pearson Award (Most outstanding player) in the 1988–89 season, the Conn Smythe Trophy (Most Valuable Player of the Stanley Cup playoffs) in 1998, the Selke Trophy as the league's best defensive forward in 2000 and the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance in 2003. He was a ten-time NHL All-Star, a First Team All-Star in 2000 and a member of the All-Rookie Team in 1984. On July 3, 2006, Yzerman officially retired from professional hockey, finishing his career ranked as the seventh all-time leading scorer in NHL history, having scored a career-high 155 points (65 goals and 90 assists) in 1988–89, which has been bettered only by Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. Yzerman's #19 jersey was retired on January 2, 2007, during a pre-game ceremony at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. On November 4, 2008, he was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. He also became an honoured member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009, his first year of eligibility, inducted alongside 2001–02 Red Wing teammates Brett Hull and Luc Robitaille. In 2017, Yzerman was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in history. He is a Detroit sports icon, widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. On September 25, 2006, Yzerman was named as a vice president and alternate governor of the Red Wings, winning a fourth Stanley Cup championship as an executive in 2007–08. In May 2010, he left the Red Wings organization to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, serving in that capacity until September 2018. On April 19, 2019, Yzerman was named the general manager of the Red Wings. Yzerman has represented his country in several international tournaments as a member of Canada's national hockey team (Team Canada). In 2002, Yzerman won an Olympic gold medal, making him one of few players to win an Olympic gold medal and the Stanley Cup in the same year. Yzerman was the general manager of Team Canada for the 2007 IIHF World Championship, which they won. Yzerman was appointed executive director of Team Canada on October 7, 2008, for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Team Canada went on to win the gold medal by defeating the United States. Yzerman was again appointed executive director of Team Canada on March 5, 2012, for the 2014 Winter Olympics. Canada went on to win their second-straight gold medal after defeating Sweden.
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  • Carroll Cole
    Carroll Edward Cole (May 9, 1938 – December 6, 1985) was an American serial killer who was executed in 1985 for killing at least fifteen women and one boy by strangulation between 1948 and 1980.
  • Lisa Colagrossi
    Lisa Colagrossi (May 9, 1965 – March 20, 2015) was an American journalist and television news anchor and reporter. She was a reporter for WABC-TV In New York City from September 2001 until her death on March 20, 2015.
  • Howard Carter
    Howard Carter (9 May 1874 – 2 March 1939) was a British archaeologist and Egyptologist who became world-famous after discovering the intact tomb (designated KV62) of the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh, Tutankhamun (colloquially known as "King Tut" and "the boy king"), in November 1922.