Birthdays Date 1969 May | History by KabAstro

May 1 Bryan Marchment, Canadian NHL defenseman, 1989-2006 (Edmonton Oilers, San Jose Sharks, and 7 other teams), born in Scarborough, Ontario (d. 2022)
May 1 Wes Anderson, American director and writer

Brian Lara (55 years old)

May 2 West Indian cricket batsman and captain (131 Tests; WR Test score 400no 2004; 11,953 runs @ 52.88; 34 x 100; 299 ODIs), born in Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago

May 3 Daryl F. Mallett, American writer and editor, born in Los Angeles, California
May 3 Karen Kraft, American rower (Olympic silver 1996), born in San Mateo, California
May 5 Bryan Ivie, American volleyball middle blocker (Olympic bronze 1992, 96), born in Torrance, California
May 6 Jim Magilton, Northern Irish footballer
May 6 Mark Thomas, NFL defensive end (Carolina Panthers, Packers, Bears)
May 7 Katerina Maleeva, Bulgarian tennis player (11 x WTA titles; World #6 1990), born in Sofia, Bulgaria
May 7 Melanie Valerio, American swimmer (Olympic gold 4x100m freestyle relay 1996), born in Cleveland, Ohio
May 8 Akebono Taro, American born Japanese sumo wrestler (1st non Japanese to reach rank of Yokozuna), born in Waimānalo, Hawaii
May 8 Brad Culpepper, NFL defensive tackle (Tampa Bay Bucs)
May 8 Duane Forde, CFL fullback (Calgary Stampeders)
May 8 Swift Burch, CFL defensive end (Montreal Alouettes)
May 9 Amber [Marie-Claire Cremers], Dutch-born German singer-songwriter, born in Ubbergen, Netherlands
May 9 Carla Overbeck, American soccer defender (170 caps; Olympic gold 1996, silver 2000; FIFA Women's World Cup gold 1991, 99), born in Pasadena, California
May 9 Renn Crichlow, canoeist (Olympics-8-92, 96), born in Ottawa, Ontario
May 10 Curtis Whitley, NFL center (Panthers, Packers, Raiders)
May 10 Dennis Bergkamp, Dutch football player (Ajax; Netherlands), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 10 John Scalzi, American writer
May 10 Judson Mills, Purcellville Va, actor (Hutch-As The World Turns)
May 10 Pete Schourek, pitcher (Cincinnati Reds), born in Austin, Texas
May 11 Amy Legacki, Terrytown NY, 10k runner
May 12 Kevin Nalty, American viral video maker and YouTuber, born in New Orleans, Louisiana
May 12 Kim Fields Freeman, American actress (The Facts of Life - "Tootie"), born in Los Angeles, California
May 13 Buckethead [Brian Carroll], American underground guitarist, born in Los Angeles, California
May 13 Lyle Mouton, American MLB outfielder, 1995-2001 (Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and 2 other teams), born in Lafayette, Louisiana
May 13 Patricia Leonard, American classical composer (My Dearest Friend; Strangely Close, Yet Distant), born in Boston, Massachusetts
May 13 Sevren Ni-Arb [André Schmechta], German techno-trance musician (X Marks the Pedwalk), born in Germany

Cate Blanchett (55 years old)

May 14 Australian actress (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Lord of the Rings), born in Melbourne, Victoria

May 14 Danny Wood, American singer, guitarist, and choreographer (New Kids On The Block), born in Dorchester, Massachusetts
May 14 Greg Kurstin, American record producer, and songwriter (Lily Allen; Sia; P!nk; Foo Fighters; Adele; Paul McCartney; Bird and The Bee), born in Los Angeles, California
May 14 Sabine Schmitz, German professional motor racing driver, and television personality (Top Gear), born in n Adenau, West Germany (d. 2021)
May 15 Assala [Nasri], Syrian-Bahraini Middle Eastern and Arabic pop singer ("Ma Aaaraftik"), born in Damascus, Syria

Emmitt Smith (55 years old)

May 15 American College/Pro Football HOF running back (Uni of Florida; Super Bowl 1992, 93 [MVP], 95; NFL MVP 1993; 3 x NFL rushing leader; Dallas Cowboys), born in Pensacola, Florida

May 15 Hideki Irabu, Japanese-American NPB and MLB baseball pitcher, 1988-2004 (New York Yankees, 1997-2002), born in Okinawa, Japan (d. 2011)
May 15 Holly McPeak, American beach volleyballer (Olympic bronze 2004), born in Manhattan Beach, California
May 16 Danielle Spencer, Australian actress, and singer-songwriter ("Blast Off"), born in Sydney, Australia
May 16 David Boreanaz, American actor (Angel, Bones), born in Buffalo, New York
May 16 Steve Lewis, American athlete
May 16 Steven Earl Lewis, 4X100/400m runner (Olympic gold 1988), born in Los Angeles, California
May 16 Tracey Gold, American actress (Carol-Growing Pains, Incredible Sunday), born in New York City

Tucker Carlson (55 years old)

May 16 American television commentator (Tucker Carlson Tonight), born in San Francisco, California

May 17 Aaron Ruffin, CFL defensive back (Hamilton Tiger Cats)
May 17 Alan Doyle, Canadian musician (Great Big Sea), and actor, born in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland
May 17 Paige Turco, American actress (Melanie-Guiding Light), born in Boston, Massachusetts
May 17 Ryan Anthony, American trumpet player (Canadian Brass, 2000-03; Dallas Symphony, 2006-20), born in Whittier, California (d. 2020)
May 17 Thom Filicia, American interior designer and TV personality (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy), born in Syracuse, New York
May 18 Ettore Carucci, Italian jazz pianist and composer, born in Taranto, Italy
May 18 Layne Flack, American poker player (6 x World Series of Poker bracelets), born in Rapid City, South Dakota (d. 2021)
May 18 Martika [Marta Marrero], Cuban-American singer ("Toy Soldiers"), born in Whittier, California
May 19 David Wharton, Warminster PA, US Olympic swimmer (Olympic silver 1988)
May 19 Richard Dumas, NBA forward (Philadelphia 76ers)
May 20 Alberto Mancini, Argentine professional tennis player, born in Misiones, Argentina
May 20 Brian Gerard James, American professional wrestler
May 21 Pierluigi Brivio, Italian footballer, born in Milan, Italy
May 23 Pat Hurst, American golfer (ANA Inspiration 1998), born in San Leandro, California
May 23 Ramon Caraballo, baseball player
May 24 Jacob Rees-Mogg, British politician, Leader of the House of Commons (2019-), born in London, England
May 24 Martin McCague, England team cricketer (in Ulster AIS product, Eng quickie 1993-94), born in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
May 24 Rich Robinson, American rock guitarist (Black Crowes - "Shake Your Money Maker"), born in Atlanta, Georgia

Anne Heche (1969-2022)

May 25 American actress (Donnie Brasco; Juror; Volcano), born in Aurora, Ohio

May 25 Matt Borlenghi, Italian-American actor (Brian Bodine-All My Children), born in Los Angeles, California
May 25 Stacy London, American stylist and fashion consultant (What Not To Wear), born in New York City
May 26 John Baird, Canadian politician, born in Nepean, Ontario
May 27 Dondre Whitfield, American actor (All My Children), born in Brooklyn, New York
May 27 Todd Hundley, American baseball catcher (MLB All-Star 1996, 97 NY Mets; LA Dodgers, Chicago Cubs), born in Martinsville, Virginia
May 28 Damian Rhodes, NHL goalie (Ottawa Senators), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota
May 29 Anthony Azizi, American actor (Idris-Lost, Eagle Eye), born in New York City
May 29 Chan Kinchla, Canadian rock guitarist (Blues Traveler - "Run-Around"), born in Hamilton, Ontario
May 31 Juliet Haslam, Australian field hockey midfielder (Olympic gold 1996, 2000; World Cup gold 1994, 98; Champions Trophy gold 1991, 93, 95, 97, 99), born in Adelaide, Australia