Authors Born on May 9
- Frank Perdue Businessman, 1920
- Gamal El-Ghitani Novelist, 1945
- Gary Hume Painter, 1962
- Gaspard Monge Mathematician, 1746
- Gavin Lyall Author, 1932
- Geoff Ryman Writer, 1951
- Hank Snow Artist, 1914
- Harry Vardon Golfer, 1870
- Howard Carter Archaeologist, 1874
- Ion Tiriac Businessman, 1939
- James L. Brooks Director, 1940
- James M. Barrie Novelist, 1860
- Joe Carnahan Actor, 1969
- John Ashcroft Lawyer, 1942
- John Corbett Actor, 1961
- Jon Klein Guitarist, 1960
- Jose Ortega y Gasset Philosopher, 1883
- Joy Harjo Poet, 1951
- Juan Antonio Bayona Film Director, 1975
- Kara Swisher Columnist, 1962
- Karen E. Smith Mathematician, 1965
- Kathleen Anne Brien Singer, 1989
- Kathryn Kuhlman Evangelist, 1907
- Kelita Zupancic Judoka, 1990
- Kevin Peter Hall Actor, 1955
- Louise Hart Singer, 1979
- Manfred Eigen Chemist, 1927
- Mark Leibovich Journalist, 1965
- Mary Mouser Actress, 1996
- Meles Zenawi Politician, 1955
- Michael Levitt Scientist, 1947
- Mike Wallace Journalist, 1918
- Nancy Newhall Critic, 1908
- Nathan Eldon Tanner Politician, 1898
- Nicolas Ghesquiere Fashion Designer, 1971
- Nina Campbell Interior Designer, 1945
- Ohtaka Shinobu Artist, 1983
- Pancho Gonzales Tennis Player, 1928
- Paul McGuigan Musician, 1971
- Paul Nehlen Politician, 1969