50+ Celebrities Born on May 27
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, 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.
- Birthplace: Belgravia, London, England, UK
- 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.
- Birthplace: Harlesden, London, England, UK
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- 2The Avengers63 Votes
- 3Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World58 Votes
- 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.
- Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- 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.
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
- 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.
- Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
- 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.
- Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- As one of the world's most celebrated health food advocates and star of popular shows like "The Naked Chef" (BBC and Food Network, 1991-2001), where the energetic and very hands-on chef stripped food to its basic essentials to convince people that anyone can cook, Jamie Oliver bared it all for a good cause. The series made Oliver - who worked at such famed restaurants as London's Neal Street Restaurant and trendy River Café - a household name. Over the years, Oliver starred in numerous television specials and documentaries that showcased his efforts to promote fresh food cooking, most notably "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" (ABC, 2010). The hit series followed Oliver as he attempted to reform the way America ate - one city and one school at a time. Oliver came through as sincere and unabashed in his pleas to convince elementary students to pass on the nuggets and fries in favor of grilled orange chicken and salad. Oliver's passion for fresh food was the hallmark of his cooking and his commitment to transforming people's relationship with food solidified his place as one of his generation's most original and influential culinary masters.
- Birthplace: Clavering, Essex, England, UK
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- 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.
- Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Lily-Rose Melody Depp was born on May 27, 1999, in Paris, France. The careers of her parents, actor Johnny Depp and singer and model Vanessa Paradis, would inevitably have great influence on Lily-Rose Depp's own professional path. She made her acting debut in the comedic thriller "Tusk" (2014), costarring her father and directed by Kevin Smith. Smith wrote the part of an ambivalent Canadian convenience store employee specifically for Depp, casting her alongside his own daughter Harley Quinn Smith, with whom Depp was close friends. Around the same time, Depp began modeling professionally. Shortly after the release of "Tusk," Smith wrote and directed a spin-off feature starring Lily-Rose Depp and his daughter Harley Quinn in reprisals of their "Tusk" roles. The film, "Yoga Hosers" (2016), debuted at Sundance Film Festival, accompanied by rumors of a third film by Kevin Smith starring the pair as the same characters: "Moose Jaws." Lily-Rose Depp also starred alongside Natalie Portman in the fantasy film "Planetarium" (2016).
- Birthplace: Paris, France
- Born and raised in England, Joseph Fiennes grew up in a creatively fertile household. His mother was a writer, his father a photographer, while his brother, Ralph Fiennes, went on to become a notable film actor in his own right. Needless to say, there was never a time in Fiennes' formative years when he didn't envision a life devoted to the arts. Fiennes began his professional acting training in his teens, and eventually went on to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He spent the next three years at the school honing his craft before graduating in 1993. Upon graduation, Fiennes embarked on a professional screen-acting career. He nabbed parts in "Stealing Beauty" (1996) and "The Very Thought of You" (1998), before nabbing his first big break in 1998 by landing the lead role in "Shakespeare in Love." That film earned Fiennes a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actor, while "Shakespeare in Love" would take home the Oscar for Best Picture at the 1999 Academy Awards. With his star on the rise, Fiennes landed a number of high profile film acting roles throughout the 2000s, including "Enemy at the Gates" (2001), "The Merchant of Venice" (2004), and "Running with Scissors" (2006). By the early 2010s he began appearing on various critically acclaimed television shows, including "Flashforward" (ABC, 2009-10), "Camelot" (Starz, 2011) and "American Horror Story." Then in 2017 Fiennes began playing the role of Fred Waterford on Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale." The series, which was adapted from a novel of the same name by the Canadian author Margaret Atwood, earned Fiennes his first Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
- Birthplace: Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
- 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.
- Birthplace: Fürth, Bavaria, Germany
- The first Miss America (1955) to pursue acting as a vocation, Lee Meriwether is best recalled as Betty Jones, the daughter-in-law and assistant to private investigator "Barnaby Jones" (CBS, 1973-1980). In 1996, she joined the venerable ABC daytime drama "All My Children" replacing the retiring Mary Fickett in the role of earth mother Ruth Brent Martin. Meriwether, who studied acting with Lee Strasberg, has been a regular or recurring character on nine previous TV series, including a stint as a women's editor on NBC's "Today" as well as playing Lily Munster on the syndicated "The Munsters Today" (1988-1990). She is also recalled by cultists as one of the actresses who played Catwoman in the 60s incarnation of "Batman" (ABC) and its 1966 feature.
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- With back-to-back roles as the smiling, overeager and disarmingly naïve NBC page on "30 Rock" (NBC, 2006-2013) or as the equally innocent pit crew member in the hit film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" (2006), comic actor Jack McBrayer did not so much take America by storm that year, as he did sneak up on it. With his charming smile and authentic Southern accent, McBrayer may not have been a household name, but viewers fell in love with the actor on sight - all the while wondering if this guy was for real. As it turned out, his loveable hayseed routine transcended genres, with McBrayer scoring laughs in the feature hit, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (2008) and continuing to bring the laughs on "30 Rock," which earned the young actor his first Emmy Award. McBrayer expanded his horizons both on television and in features, landing a major role in the live action adventure "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore" (2010) and voicing characters in a number of animated projects like ""Despicable Me" (2010) and the starring role in the kids' series "Wander Over Yonder" (Disney, 2013-16). Along with smaller roles in films such as "The To-Do List" (2013) and horror comedy "Cooties" (2014), McBrayer maintained a steady presence in American comedy.
- Birthplace: Macon, Georgia, USA
- 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.
- Birthplace: USA, Clovis, California
- 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.
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- 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.
- Birthplace: Mesa, Arizona, USA
- 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.
- Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- 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.
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
- After displaying an early talent for performing, Denise Van Outen began appearing in small roles in a number of British television dramas, including "Kappatoo" and "The Bill." By the mid-90s, however, Van Outen had put her acting career on hiatus and began what would prove to be a long career as a television host. Her big break came in 1997 when she landed a role as co-presenter, alongside Johnny Vaughan, on the weekday morning talk show, "The Big Breakfast." Van Outen's bubbly personality mixed well with Vaughan's lacerating wit, and the ratings for the show soared. In 2001 Van Outen left "The Big Breakfast ," but continued working as a presenter for British TV throughout the early 2000s. In 2004 she briefly tried to resurrect her on-screen relationship with Vaughan, serving as his co-presenter on the family show, "Johnny & Denise: Passport to Paradise." However, that show failed to capture an audience and was quickly cancelled. In 2011 Van Outen turned to voiceover work and began narrating the British reality series, "The Only Way Is Essex," which is modeled after American reality shows like "The Hills "and "Jersey Shore." When she's not hosting, Van Outen still finds time to return to her first love, acting. In 2010 she played the role of beauty salon hair stylist Paulette Bunafonte in the West End production of "Legally Blonde."
- Birthplace: Basildon, Essex, England, UK
- 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.
- Birthplace: England, London
- 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.
- Birthplace: Troy Grove, Illinois
- 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.
- Birthplace: Avalon, Australia
- Like his best known character Willis Jackson, Todd Bridges experienced a real-life reversal of fortune. But instead of the classic rags-to-riches tale, Bridges' off-screen story took a sad turn, fueled by a drug addiction, abuse and the typical trappings of too-soon childhood stardom. Beginning in the late 1970s, the talented actor became a teen idol as Gary Coleman's older and street-smart brother on the hit comedy, "Diff'rent Strokes" (NBC, 1978-1986), even inspiring one of the medium's most iconic catchphrases: "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Willis?" Lauded for its witty dialogue and stellar performances, the groundbreaking series became one of the first shows to shed light on controversial subjects such as poverty, child molestation and drug use. During his stint on "Strokes," Bridges became a highly sought after TV celebrity, appearing on popular programs like "The Facts of Life" (CBS, 1979-1988) and "The Love Boat" (ABC, 1977-1986). "Diff'rent Strokes" enjoyed high ratings during its eight-year run but when it ended, so too did Bridges career. Unable to reinvent himself as an adult actor, he quickly turned to a life of crime and drug addiction. Bridges' substance abuse consumed him; he had several run-ins with the law and faced criminal charges that almost earned him a life sentence for fatally shooting a drug dealer. It took nearly a decade for Bridges to get sober and start rebuilding his life. After watching many of his child star contemporaries lose their way and, at times, their lives, Bridges' struggle became an inspiration and a testament to surviving in a brutal business.
- Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Robert Lee Yates
Age: 72Robert 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.- Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
- 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.
- Birthplace: Georgia, Columbus, USA
- 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.
- Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- 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.
- Birthplace: USA, Bethesda, Maryland
- 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.
- Birthplace: Boston, USA, Massachusetts
- 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.
- Birthplace: Wallace, South Dakota, USA
- A novelist who parlayed his experience as a Pinkerton operative into a series of taut, precisely observed detective fictions, Dashiell Hammett not only revolutionized the genre and elevated it to the stature of true literature, but heavily influenced authors and filmmakers for generations to come. Establishing himself as a short story writer in the pages of the mystery magazine Black Mask in the early 1920s, Hammett enjoyed great success with the publication of his first three novels by the end of the decade. Fame took him to Hollywood where film adaptations of "The Thin Man" (1934), "The Maltese Falcon" (1941) and "The Glass Key" (1942), made Hammett a household name and a wealthy man. Sadly, the end of the author's writing career virtually coincided with the height of his fame. After being blacklisted by Hollywood and spending several months in prison due to his left-leaning politics in 1951, the chronically ill Hammett spent his remaining years in the care of revered playwright Lillian Hellman, his on-again, off-again companion for 30 years. Long after his death, Hammett's influence could be seen in the works of such acclaimed filmmakers as Akira Kurosawa, Sergio Leone and the Coen Brothers, as well as novelists like Ross Macdonald and James Ellroy. A subject of great interest, Hammett himself was portrayed in the films "Julia" (1977) and "Hammett" (1982). While his contribution to American fiction was clear, Hammett's impact on storytelling in the mediums of film and television over the decades could not be overstated.
- Birthplace: St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Thomas Neill Cream
Dec. at 42 (1850-1892)Dr. Thomas Neill Cream (27 May 1850 – 15 November 1892), also known as the Lambeth Poisoner, was a Scottish-Canadian serial killer, who claimed his first proven victims in the United States and the rest in England, and possibly others in Canada and Scotland. Cream, who poisoned his victims, was executed after his attempts to frame others for his crimes brought him to the attention of London police. Unsubstantiated rumours suggested his last words as he was being hanged were a confession that he was Jack the Ripper—even though he was supposed to be in prison at the time of the Ripper murders.- Birthplace: Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Patrick Hart Cash (born 27 May 1965) is a retired Australian professional tennis player. He reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 4 in May 1988 and a career-high ATP doubles ranking of world No. 6 in August 1988. He has been described as one of the greatest net players of all time by Sport Australia Hall of Fame.[1] After winning the men's singles championship at Wimbledon in 1987, he climbed into the stands to celebrate, starting a tradition which has been followed by many winners in subsequent years.
- Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
- Ibn Khaldun (; Arabic: أبو زيد عبد الرحمن بن محمد بن خلدون الحضرمي, Abū Zayd ‘Abd ar-Raḥmān ibn Muḥammad ibn Khaldūn al-Ḥaḍramī; 27 May 1332 – 17 March 1406) was a leading Tunisian Arab historiographer and historian. He is widely considered as a forerunner of the modern disciplines of historiography, sociology, economics, and demography.He is best known for his book, the Muqaddimah or Prolegomena ("Introduction"). The book influenced 17th-century Ottoman historians like Kâtip Çelebi, Ahmed Cevdet Pasha and Mustafa Naima, who used the theories in the book to analyze the growth and decline of the Ottoman Empire. 19th-century European scholars acknowledged the significance of the book and considered Ibn Khaldun to be one of the greatest philosophers of the Middle Ages. His work also had an influence on modern 20th-century economics, most notably the supply-side economics of thinkers such as Arthur Laffer and Ronald Reagan.
- Birthplace: Tunis, Tunisia
- Daniel Carl Wuerffel (born May 27, 1974) is a former college and professional American football quarterback who won the 1996 Heisman Trophy and the 1996 national football championship while playing college football for the University of Florida. Wuerffel was a prolific passer in coach Steve Spurrier's offense. He led the nation in touchdown passes in 1995 and 1996, and set numerous school and conference records. Wuerffel was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013. After graduating from Florida, Wuerffel was drafted by the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He spent six years in the league with four teams, finding limited success as a backup and an occasional starter. He also played a season in NFL Europe, where he led the Rhein Fire to a league championship and was named MVP of World Bowl 2000. Wuerffel last played professional football in 2002, officially retiring in 2004. He returned to New Orleans to work with Desire Street Ministries, a nonprofit organization that seeks to help impoverished neighborhoods through spiritual and community development. Wuerffel had first become involved with the organization while playing for the Saints in the late 1990s, and as the organization attempted to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, he became its executive director. Under Wuerffel, Desire Street Ministries moved its headquarters to Atlanta and expanded its programs to other inner cities in the American south.
- Birthplace: Fort Walton Beach, Florida
- Harlan Jay Ellison (May 27, 1934 – June 28, 2018) was an American writer, known for his prolific and influential work in New Wave speculative fiction, and for his outspoken, combative personality. Robert Bloch, the author of Psycho, described Ellison as "the only living organism I know whose natural habitat is hot water".His published works include more than 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, comic book scripts, teleplays, essays, and a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media. Some of his best-known work includes the Star Trek episode "The City on the Edge of Forever", his A Boy and His Dog cycle, and his short stories "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" and " 'Repent, Harlequin!' Said the Ticktockman". He was also editor and anthologist for Dangerous Visions (1967) and Again, Dangerous Visions (1972). Ellison won numerous awards, including multiple Hugos, Nebulas, and Edgars.
- Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- An up-and-coming supporting actor in film and television, Ben Feldman rose quickly from bit parts in "Cloverfield" to major supporting roles in the television series "Drop Dead Diva" (Lifetime, 2009-2014) and "Mad Men" (AMC, 2007-2015). Born May 27, 1980 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of a Jewish father who worked in advertising and a non-Jewish mother. He gave his first acting performance at the age of six when a camp counselor convinced him to join a production of the musical Annie. The acting bug bit hard and Feldman pursued roles in school productions through his formal education. However, he failed to secure any parts until he was tapped to host the annual talent show at Winston Churchill High School, where he won rave reviews for his comedy routines between performances. Feldman later studied acting at Ithaca College, where he appeared in an acting showcase for agents and casting directors from New York. One attendee referred him to an agent, which led to an audition to replace Jason Biggs in the Broadway production of The Graduate. Though he failed to land the role, Feldman served as Biggs' understudy while playing several small parts in the play.
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
- María del Pilar Cuesta Acosta (born 27 May 1951, Madrid) known professionally as Ana Belén is a Spanish actress and singer.
- Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
- Cynthia McFadden (born May 27, 1956) is an American television journalist who is currently the senior legal and investigative correspondent for NBC News. She was an anchor and correspondent for ABC News who co-anchored Nightline, and occasionally appeared on ABC News special Primetime. She was with ABC News from 1994 to 2014 and joined NBC News in March 2014.
- Birthplace: Lewiston, Maine, USA
- Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877) was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. After working with his father's business, Vanderbilt worked his way into leadership positions in the inland water trade and invested in the rapidly growing railroad industry. Nicknamed "The Commodore", he is known for owning the New York Central Railroad. His biographer T. J. Stiles says, "He vastly improved and expanded the nation's transportation infrastructure, contributing to a transformation of the very geography of the United States. He embraced new technologies and new forms of business organization, and used them to compete....He helped to create the corporate economy that would define the United States into the 21st century." As one of the richest Americans in history and wealthiest figures overall, Vanderbilt was the patriarch of the wealthy and influential Vanderbilt family. He provided the initial gift to found Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. According to historian H. Roger Grant: "Contemporaries, too, often hated or feared Vanderbilt or at least considered him an unmannered brute. While Vanderbilt could be a rascal, combative and cunning, he was much more a builder than a wrecker [...] being honorable, shrewd, and hard-working."
- Birthplace: New York City, New York
- Bruce Douglas Cockburn (; born May 27, 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. His song styles range from folk to jazz-influenced rock and his lyrics cover a broad range of topics including human rights, environmental issues, politics, and Christianity. Cockburn has written more than 300 songs on 33 albums over a career spanning 40 years, of which 22 have received a Canadian gold or platinum certification as of 2018, and he has sold over one million albums in Canada alone. In 2014, Cockburn released his memoirs, Rumours of Glory.
- Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada
- Lawrence Maxwell Krauss (born May 27, 1954) is an American-Canadian theoretical physicist and cosmologist who previously taught at Arizona State University, Yale University, and Case Western Reserve University. He founded ASU's Origins Project to investigate fundamental questions about the universe and served as the project's director. Upon investigating allegations about sexual misconduct by Krauss, ASU determined that he had violated university policy and removed him from the Origins Project directorship in July 2018. He continued as a Professor at ASU until retiring in May 2019. He currently serves as President of The Origins Project Foundation and as host of The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss . Krauss is an advocate for public understanding of science, public policy based on sound empirical data, scientific skepticism, and science education. An atheist, Krauss seeks to reduce the influence of what he regards as superstition and religious dogma in popular culture.Krauss is the author of several bestselling books, including The Physics of Star Trek (1995) and A Universe from Nothing (2012), and chaired the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Board of Sponsors.
- Birthplace: New York City, New York
- Lauded for her role as Veronica, the neighbor of the dysfunctional Gallagher clan on the U.S. series "Shameless," Shanola Hampton began acting onstage at Winthrop University in her home state of South Carolina. After earning a Masters in Fine Arts, Hampton broke into film and TV with small roles in the series "Popular," "Reba," and "Scrubs" before being cast as Flash in the 2005 comedy-drama "Related." Following a stint on the short-lived series "Miami Medical" in 2010, the actress appeared in the 2011 feature ensemble comedy "You Again" with legend Betty White before rising to fame on "Shameless."
- Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
- Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner (May 27, 1885 – February 12, 1961), commonly known as Admiral Kelly Turner, served in the United States Navy during World War II, and is best known for commanding the Amphibious Force during the campaign across the Pacific.
- Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
- Engaging TV sitcom player who, after making a number of guest appearances on a wide variety of programs, got a first chance as a series regular on the NBC comedy, "Flesh 'n' Blood" (1991), as the attorney heroine's devoted secretary. The show only lasted for eight episodes, but Gilpin had better luck with her second sitcom, the "Cheers" spinoff "Frasier" (NBC, 1993-2004), in which she excelled as the acerbic, man-hunting producer of radio psychologist Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammar). She made her TV-movie debut with 1996's "Fighting for Justice," an NBC effort starring Marliu Henner and Doug Savant.
- Birthplace: Waco, Texas, USA
- Priscilla Maria Veronica White OBE (27 May 1943 – 1 August 2015), better known as Cilla Black, was an English singer, television presenter, actress, and author. Championed by her friends in the Beatles, Black began her career as a singer in 1963, and her singles "Anyone Who Had a Heart" and "You're My World" both reached number one in the UK in 1964. She had 11 Top Ten hits on the British charts between then and 1971, and an additional eight hits that made the top 40. In May 2010, new research published by BBC Radio 2 showed that her version of "Anyone Who Had a Heart" was the UK's biggest-selling single by a female artist in the 1960s. "You're My World" was also a modest hit in the US, peaking at No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. Along with a successful recording career in the 1960s and early 1970s, Black hosted her own variety show, Cilla, for the BBC between 1968 and 1976. After a brief time as a comedy actress in the mid-1970s, she became a prominent television presenter in the 1980s and 1990s, hosting hit entertainment shows such as Blind Date (1985–2003), The Moment of Truth (1998–2001), and Surprise Surprise (1984–2001). In 2013, Black celebrated 50 years in show business. British television network ITV honoured this milestone with a one-off entertainment special which aired on 16 October 2013. The show, called The One & Only Cilla Black, featured Black herself and was hosted by Paul O'Grady.Black died on 1 August 2015 after a fall in her villa in Estepona. The day after her funeral, the compilation album The Very Best of Cilla Black went to number one on the UK Albums Chart and the New Zealand Albums Chart; it was her first number one album.
- Birthplace: Liverpool, England
- Darin Brooks was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He first discovered his love of acting in high school, when he played the role of Rapunzel's prince in his school's production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods." While still in Hawaii, Brooks took acting classes, tried his hand at modeling and worked as an extra in movies. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, he called Kathy Henderson, the casting director who had initially discovered him. He began taking acting classes at the well-reputed Ivana Chubbuck Studios and landed himself an agent. Within two years of relocating to Los Angeles, Brooks had been cast in the role of Max Brady on the daytime drama "Days of Our Lives" (NBC 1965- ). He remained on the series for six years, during which time he also made appearances on the webseries "Miss Behave" and "CSI: Miami" (CBS 2002-2012). In 2010 Brooks was cast as Alex Moran on the series "Blue Mountain State" (Spike 2010-11) about a fictional state school and its football team. Brooks made guest appearances on series including Rebel Wilson's sitcom "Super Fun Night" (ABC 2013-14). In 2013 Brooks was cast as Wyatt Fuller on long-running soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS 1987- ).
- Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
- Vontae Ottis Davis (May 27, 1988 – April 1, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, and Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini, and was selected by the Dolphins in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft. He made two Pro Bowls in his career. Davis retired from the NFL in the middle of the Bills' second game of the 2018 season, removing himself from the game at halftime.
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
- Julia Ward Howe (; May 27, 1819 – October 17, 1910) was an American poet and author, best known for writing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". She was also an advocate for abolitionism and a social activist, particularly for women's suffrage.
- Birthplace: New York City, New York
- Jason Terrance Phillips (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is known for being one third of the New York hip hop group The Lox, as well as being a member of the Ruff Ryders collective and for his solo work. He is currently signed to both Def Jam Records and his own label, D-Block Records, which he founded with the other members of The Lox. Jadakiss has released four studio albums, with the most recent being Top 5 Dead or Alive on November 20, 2015. Jadakiss began rapping in the mid-1990s as a member of The Lox, with the group eventually signing to Puff Daddy's record label Bad Boy Entertainment. After leaving Bad Boy in 2000, the group all signed to Ruff Ryders, where they embarked on solo careers, with Jadakiss releasing his debut solo album Kiss Tha Game Goodbye in 2001. Since the release of his first album in 2001, Jadakiss has gone on to release three more solo studio albums, as well as an album with The Lox and a joint album with Fabolous. In 2007, Jadakiss signed with Jay Z's Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings, who both released his 2009 album The Last Kiss along with Ruff Ryders Entertainment.
- Birthplace: USA, New York, Yonkers
- Prolific voice actor Andrew Francis racked up more than 100 credits in various manga, video game and animation titles but also appeared in front of the screen as a Hallmark Channel regular. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1985, Francis made his voice acting debut in "Yoroiden Samurai Trooper Gaiden" (1989) and appeared on screen for the first time in TV movie "Not Our Son" (1995). Before he reached his teens, he'd landed recurring voiceover roles in "The Vision of Escaflowne" (TV Tokyo, 1996), "Extreme Dinosaurs" (Syndication, 1997) and "Brain Powerd" (WOWOW, 1998). Francis continued to rack up credits with parts in "Cybersix" (Teletoon, 1999), "RoboCop: Alpha Commando" (Syndication, 1998-99) and "Sabrina: The Animated Series" (UPN, 1999-2000) and supporting on-screen roles in sci-fi drama "The Spring" (2000), disaster movie "Epicenter" (2000) and crime caper "Knockaround Guys" (2001). "Action Man" (YTV, 2000-01), "Dragon Ball Z" (Syndication, 1996-2003), "Transformers: Armada" (Cartoon Network, 2002-03) and "X:Men: Evolution" (Kids' WB, 2000-03) were just some of the major franchises Francis put his voice to at the turn of the century before he accepted a place at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Francis then added "Agent Cody Banks" (2003), "Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2" (2004), "Final Destination 3" (2006), "Totally Awesome" (2006) and "The Invisible" (2007) to his on-screen filmography, enjoyed three-episode stints on "The L Word" (Showtime, 2004-09) and "Tin Man" (Sci Fi Channel, 2007) and appeared in TV movies "Witness to Murder" (2007), "Devil's Diary" (2007) and "The Christmas Clause" (2008), the latter of which kick-started a long-running affiliation with the Hallmark Channel. Over the next decade, Francis continued to balance voiceover work in the likes of "Voltron Force" (Nicktoons, 2011-12), "Max Steel" (Disney XD, 2013-15) and "Slugterra" (Disney XD, 2012-16) with made-for-TV fare such as "Stranger with My Face" (2009), "Fakers" (2010), "Tom, Dick and Harriet" (2013) and "A Ring by Spring" (2014). Francis also added franchises such as My Little Pony, Lego and Beyblade to his list of voiceover work, appeared in crime thriller "Primary" (2014) and played a sleazy pornographer in "Deeper: The Retribution of Beth" (2014), a revenge horror he also co-produced. Francis then appeared in eight episodes of picturesque drama "Cedar Cove" (Hallmark Channel, 2013-15) as fisherman Derek before starring in a string of festive TV movies such as "Christmas Icetastrophe" (2014), "'Tis the Season for Love" (2015) and "Engaging Father Christmas" (2017), showing up as a deadbeat husband in small-town drama "Prodigals" (2017) and earning producer credits on teen comedy "Late Night in Suburbia" (2017) and showbiz satire "The Age of Adulting" (2018). Francis also originated the role of aspiring attorney Connor O'Brien in the popular adaptation of Sherryl Woods' novel "Chesapeake Shores" (Hallmark Channel, 2016-).
- Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Darrell Anthony Russell, Jr. (May 27, 1976 – December 15, 2005) was an American football defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders and Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He died in a car crash near Los Angeles after being indefinitely banned from the NFL for repeated violations of the league's substance abuse policy.
- Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida, USA
- Caryl Whittier Chessman (May 27, 1921 – May 2, 1960) was a convicted robber, kidnapper and rapist who was sentenced to death for a series of crimes committed in January 1948 in the Los Angeles area. The "first modern American executed for a non-lethal kidnapping", Chessman was convicted under a loosely interpreted "Little Lindbergh law" – later repealed, but not retroactively – that defined kidnapping as a capital offense under certain circumstances. His case attracted worldwide attention, and helped propel the movement to end the use of capital punishment in the state of California.While in prison, Chessman wrote four books, including his memoirs Cell 2455, Death Row. The book was adapted for the screen in 1955 and stars William Campbell as Chessman.
- Birthplace: St. Joseph, Michigan
- Johan Adam Heyns (27 May 1928 – 5 November 1994) was an Afrikaner Calvinist theologian and moderator of the general synod of the Nederduits Gereformeerde Kerk (NGK) in South Africa. He was assassinated at his home in Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria.
- Faten Hamama (Arabic: فاتن حمامة pronounced [ˈfæːten ħæˈmæːmæ] (listen); 27 May 1931 – 17 January 2015) was an Egyptian film and television actress and film producer.She made her screen debut in 1939, when she was seven years old. Her earliest roles were minor, but her activity and gradual success helped to establish her as a distinguished Egyptian actress. Later revered as an icon in Egyptian and Middle Eastern cinema, Hamama substantially helped in improving the cinema industry in Egypt and emphasizing the importance of women in cinema and Egyptian society.After a seven-year hiatus from acting, Hamama returned in 2000 in what was a much anticipated television miniseries, Wageh El Amar (وجه القمر, Face of the Moon). In 2000, she was selected as Star of the Century by the Egyptian Writers and Critics organization. In 2007, eight of the films she starred in were included in the top 100 films in the history of Egyptian cinema by the cinema committee of the Supreme Council of Culture in Cairo.
- Birthplace: Mansoura, Egypt
- Paul John Gascoigne (, born 27 May 1967) is an English former professional football player and manager. He is also known by his nickname, Gazza. He earned 57 caps during his England career. The National Football Museum stated that he is "widely recognised as the most naturally talented English footballer of his generation".Born and raised in Gateshead, Gascoigne signed schoolboy terms with Newcastle United, before turning professional with the top tier (pre-Premier League creation) club in 1985. Three years later he was sold on to Tottenham Hotspur for a £2.2 million fee. He won the FA Cup with Spurs in 1991, before being sold to Italian club Lazio for £5.5 million the following year. In July 1995, he was transferred to Rangers for £4.3 million, and helped the club to two league titles and two trophies. He returned to England in a £3.4 million move to Middlesbrough in March 1998. He made his debut in the Premier League in the 1998–99 season, having already featured in the 1998 Football League Cup Final. He switched to Everton in July 2000, and later had spells with Burnley, Gansu Tianma (China), and Boston United. Gascoigne was part of the England team that reached fourth place in the 1990 FIFA World Cup, where he famously cried after receiving a yellow card in the semi-final with West Germany which meant he would have been suspended for the final itself had England won the game. He also helped the team to the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 1996, which included scoring a goal against Scotland described by The Guardian in 2013 as "one of the most iconic goals in the game's recent history". He has been involved in a number of high profile goal celebrations at both club and international level, including the "dentist's chair" celebration from Euro ‘96, and mimicking playing a flute with Rangers in 1998.In the later parts of his career and especially following retirement, Gascoigne's life became dominated by severe mental and emotional problems, particularly alcoholism. He has been jailed or sectioned on numerous occasions and his personal struggles receive regular coverage in the British press. He has frequently attempted to live without alcohol, though rehabilitation programmes have provided only temporary relief. His personal issues ended his coaching career, and he has not worked in football since being dismissed as the manager of Kettering Town in 2005.
- Birthplace: Dunston, England
- Antonia Jane Bird, FRSA (27 May 1951 – 24 October 2013) was an English producer and director of television drama and feature films.
- Birthplace: Kensington, London, United Kingdom
- Christopher John Dodd (born May 27, 1944) is an American lobbyist, lawyer, and Democratic Party politician who served as a United States Senator from Connecticut from 1981 to 2011. Dodd is a Connecticut native and a graduate of Georgetown Preparatory School in Bethesda, Maryland, and Providence College. His father, Thomas J. Dodd, was also a United States Senator from 1959 to 1971. Chris Dodd served in the Peace Corps for two years prior to entering the University of Louisville School of Law, and during law school concurrently served in the United States Army Reserve. Dodd returned to Connecticut, winning election in 1974 to the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd congressional district and was reelected in 1976 and 1978. He was elected United States Senator in the elections of 1980, and is the longest-serving senator in Connecticut's history. Dodd served as general chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1995 to 1997. He served as Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee until his retirement from politics. In 2006, Dodd decided to run for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, but eventually withdrew after running behind several other competitors. In January 2010, Dodd announced that he would not run for re-election. Dodd was succeeded by fellow Democrat Richard Blumenthal. Dodd then served as chairman and chief lobbyist for the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) during 2011–2017. In 2018, Dodd returned to the practice of law, joining the firm Arnold & Porter.
- Birthplace: USA, Connecticut, Willimantic
- Renowned as a chef and restaurateur in England, Heston Blumenthal is also well-known for his television work and his fervent promotion of scientific principals and techniques in revamping British cuisine. His interest in so-called molecular gastronomy first made it to television in the 2005 program "Kitchen Chemistry with Heston Blumenthal," which explored how and why he approaches food in this manner as he prepares steak, duck, and chicken. "In Search of Perfection," released a year later, expanded on his passion to reinvent traditional food with a futuristic approach. The chef's quest to cook in a radical new way appealed to viewers and the show was a hit, spawning a sequel, "Further Adventures In Search of Perfection." Since those first programs, Blumenthal has gone on to develop and star in the 2009 "Big Chef Takes on Little Chef," which had him redo the menu of a roadside chain restaurant. That same year also saw the airing of "Heston's Feasts," focusing on how Blumenthal approached the preparation of Victorian, Medieval, Tudor, Roman, and Christmas feasts in five episodes. A second series was released in 2010, where the chef pushed boundaries even further in the cooking of dinners inspired by "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," the last meal served on the Titanic, a Gothic horror meal, and a lavish dinner to end all dinners. Beyond his own shows, Blumenthal is a frequent guest on other food programs and variety shows.
- Birthplace: High Wycombe, England, UK
Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt
Age: 18Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt is an actress.- Birthplace: Swakopmund, Namibia
