Birthday twins

People Born on May 14

May 14 is the birthday of 50 notable people we've found so far, including entrepreneurs, actors, musicians and scientists, and 2 of them are billionaires.

2
billionaires
joint #145 of 366 birthdays
15
founders & entrepreneurs
joint #26 of 366 birthdays
50
notable people
joint #148 of 366 birthdays
$225B
combined wealth
#4 of 366 birthdays

What the data says

Your birthday has some company.

  • With 15 founders and entrepreneurs, this birthday is among the top 13% of all dates for entrepreneurial representation.
  • The people we list for this date were born across 682 years, from 1316 to 1998.
  • Entrepreneurs are the most common group among people born on May 14: 15 of 50.
  • People born on this day come from 24 countries, most often United States (14 of 50).
  • Mark Zuckerberg is the wealthiest person we list for May 14, with an estimated $220B reported as of December 2025.
  • Founders born on May 14 started companies including Facebook, Lucasfilm Games and Dark Castle Entertainment.
  • May 14 birthdays span at least four well-represented fields, including billionaires, entrepreneurs, founders and CEOs.
  • Together, the 2 people with sourced estimates born on May 14 hold a reported $225B, the #4 total among all 366 birthdays.
  • 2 Nobel laureates were born on May 14, including Claudia Goldin and Peter J. Ratcliffe.
  • 6 of them had founded a company, won a major award or taken a top job before turning 30.
  • The youngest billionaire born on May 14 is Mark Zuckerberg, 42.

💰 Richest person born on May 14

Mark Zuckerberg
Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
billionaire

Mark Zuckerberg

Entrepreneur · Facebook · technology

1984 · United States

$220Breported estimate as of December 2025 · Forbes

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is an American businessman and programmer who co-founded the social media service Facebook and its parent company Meta Platforms. He is its chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), and controlling shareholder.

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Reported estimate as of December 2025: $220B. Wealth changes; this is not a live figure.

Against the other 365

How May 14 ranks

Ranks compare all 366 dates in the dataset; ties share a rank. See every May birthday · battle May 14 against another date · all rankings

The May 14 wealth profile

Billionaires born on May 14

$225B
combined wealth
low-bound sum, newest as of December 2025
2
sourced estimates
2
billionaires
joint #145 of 366
#4
of 366 for wealth

Ranked by the low end of each reported estimate; bars use a log scale.

George Lucas
billionaire

George Lucas

Founder · Lucasfilm Games · entertainment

1944 · United States

$5Bolder estimate, as of August 2017 · Forbes

George Walton Lucas Jr. is an American filmmaker, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He created the Star Wars franchise and its fictional universe, the Indiana Jones franchise, and founded Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX.

Kevin Payravi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Who shares May 14

What kind of people are born on May 14?

Share of the 50 people we list, by documented field. People can belong to more than one.

  • Entrepreneurs30% (15 people)
  • Actors28% (14 people)
  • Musicians26% (13 people)
  • Athletes18% (9 people)
  • Politicians18% (9 people)
  • Scientists18% (9 people)
  • Authors16% (8 people)

Countries

24 countries, most often United States

Citizenship as recorded on Wikidata, one country per person.

  • United States14 (14 people)
  • United Kingdom7 (7 people)
  • France4 (4 people)
  • Nigeria3 (3 people)
  • Japan2 (2 people)
  • Portugal2 (2 people)
  • Argentina1 (1 people)

Life timeline

What were people born on May 14 doing at your age?

Dated milestones from Wikidata (company foundings, awards, top jobs, notable works), placed at the age each person reached them. Add your birth year above to see the ones you have passed.

By 25

  1. ~24Bobby DarinReceived the Grammy Award for Best New Artist (1960)
  2. 19Mark ZuckerbergFounded Facebook (2004)
  3. ~17MarquinhosJoined S.C. Corinthians Paulista (2011)
  4. ~16Rúben DiasJoined Portugal national under-17 football team (2013)

26 to 30

  1. ~27George LucasFounded Lucasfilm (1971)
  2. 26Marcel RenaultFounded Renault (1898)
  3. ~26Mark ZuckerbergNamed Time Person of the Year (2010)
  4. 29Cate BlanchettReceived the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (1999)

31 to 40

  1. 35Cate BlanchettReceived the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (2005)
  2. ~31George LucasFounded Skywalker Sound (1975)
  3. 31Charles IVFounded Charles University (1348)
  4. ~38Claudius DornierFounded Dornier (1922)

41 to 50

  1. 44Cate BlanchettReceived the Academy Award for Best Actress (2014)
  2. 42Robert ZemeckisReceived the Academy Award for Best Director (1995)
  3. 47Rosen PlevnelievBecame President of Bulgaria (2012)
  4. ~41Mark ZuckerbergNamed Time 100 (2025)

After 50

  1. ~77Claudia GoldinReceived the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (2023)
  2. ~65Peter J. RatcliffeReceived the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2019)
  3. 51Norodom SihamoniBecame King of Cambodia (2004)
  4. 51Ayub KhanBecame Prime Minister of Pakistan (1958)

The standouts

The most successful people born on May 14

Ordered by sourced wealth, then documented achievement and coverage.

Cate Blanchett
actor

Cate Blanchett

Top tier

Actor

1969 · United States

Catherine Élise Blanchett is an Australian actor and producer. Regarded as one of the best performers of her generation, she is recognised for her versatile work across stage and screen, including independent films and blockbusters.

Harald Krichel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Miranda Cosgrove
actor

Miranda Cosgrove

Top tier

Actor

1993 · United States

Miranda Taylor Cosgrove is an American actress, singer, and producer. A teen idol of the 2000s and early 2010s, she was listed as the highest-paid child actor of 2012 by Guinness World Records and appeared on Forbes' "30 Under 30" list in 2022.

NickRewind, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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scientist

Peter J. Ratcliffe

Top tier

Scientist

1954 · United Kingdom

Sir Peter John Ratcliffe is a British physician-scientist who is trained as a nephrologist.

Sources (2)
Tim Roth
actor

Tim Roth

Actor

1961 · United Kingdom

Timothy Simon Roth is an English actor. A prominent member of the Brit Pack group, his accolades include a BAFTA Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)

Builders

Entrepreneurs born on May 14

Charles IV
founder

Charles IV

Founder · Charles University

1316–1378 · Holy Roman Empire

Charles IV was Holy Roman Emperor from 1355 until his death in 1378. He was elected King of Germany in 1346 and became King of Bohemia that same year.

Circle of Theodoric of Prague, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Robert Owen
entrepreneur

Robert Owen

Entrepreneur

1771–1858 · Wales

Robert Owen was a Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist, political philosopher and social reformer, and a founder of utopian socialism and the co-operative movement.

William Henry Brooke, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Maurice Benguigui
entrepreneur

Maurice Benguigui

Entrepreneur

1959 · France

Patrick Benguigui, better known by his stage name Patrick Bruel, is a French singer-songwriter, actor, and professional poker player.

Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Rosen Plevneliev
entrepreneur

Rosen Plevneliev

Entrepreneur

1964 · Bulgaria

Rosen Asenov Plevneliev is a Bulgarian politician who served as the president of Bulgaria from 2012 to 2017. Affiliated with the GERB party, he previously served as Minister of Regional Development and Public Works from 2009 to 2011.

Administration to the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Marcel Renault
founder

Marcel Renault

Entrepreneur · Renault · automotive

1872–1903 · France

Marcel Renault was a French racing driver and industrialist, co-inheritor of an important textile business and co-founder of the carmaker Renault with his brothers Louis and Fernand Renault. He died at 31 years old due to injuries from the Paris–Madrid race of 1903.

Jules Beau, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Yochanan Vollach
entrepreneur

Yochanan Vollach

Entrepreneur

1945 · Israel

Yochanan Vollach is an Israeli former footballer. He was a member of the Israel national team that competed at the 1970 FIFA World Cup. He is a member of the Israeli Football Hall of Fame.

Moshe Milner, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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May 14 in history

What else happened on May 14

  1. 1027Robert II of France names his son Henry I as junior King of the Franks.
  2. 1796Edward Jenner administers the first smallpox inoculation.
  3. 1870The first game of rugby in New Zealand is played in Nelson between Nelson College and the Nelson Rugby Football Club.
  4. 1940World War II: Rotterdam, Netherlands, is bombed by the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany despite a ceasefire, killing about 900 people and destroying the historic city center.
  5. 1980Salvadoran Civil War: The Sumpul River massacre occurs in Chalatenango, El Salvador.

Events from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.

More birthday twins

Famous people born on May 14

Amber Tamblyn
actor

Amber Tamblyn

Actor

1983 · United States

Amber Rose Tamblyn is an American actress and author. She first came to national attention at the age of 11 for her role as Emily Quartermaine on the soap opera General Hospital.

PhilipRomanoPhoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Bobby Darin
actor

Bobby Darin

Actor

1936–1973 · United States

Walden Robert Cassotto, known by the stage name Bobby Darin, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor who performed pop, swing, folk, rock and roll and country music.

General Artists Corporation (management)/photographer: "Bruno of Hollywood", Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Danny Huston
actor

Danny Huston

Actor

1962 · United States

Daniel Sallis Huston is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. A member of the Huston family of filmmakers, he is the son of director John Huston and half-brother of actress Anjelica Huston.

Gabriel Hutchinson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Marquinhos
athlete

Marquinhos

Athlete

1994 · Portugal

Marcos Aoás Corrêa, better known as Marquinhos, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for and captains both Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team.

Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Rúben Dias
athlete

Rúben Dias

Athlete

1997 · Portugal

Rúben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester City, for whom he captains, and the Portugal national team. He is regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the world.

Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Aaron Ramsdale
athlete

Aaron Ramsdale

Athlete

1998 · United Kingdom

Aaron Christopher Ramsdale Is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Southampton, and the England national team.

AFC Bournemouth, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Olly Murs
musician

Olly Murs

Musician

1984 · United Kingdom

Oliver Stanley Murs is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He became known while participating on the television talent show The X Factor, during The X Factor's sixth series in 2009, where he finished as runner-up.

Harald Krichel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Jack Bruce
musician

Jack Bruce

Musician

1943–2014 · United Kingdom

John Symon Asher "Jack" Bruce was a Scottish musician. He gained popularity as the primary lead vocalist and bassist of rock band Cream. After the group disbanded in 1968, he pursued a solo career and also played with several bands.

Christian Sahm, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Martin Garrix
musician

Martin Garrix

Musician

1996 · Kingdom of the Netherlands

Martijn Gerard Garritsen, known professionally as Martin Garrix and also as Ytram or GRX, is a Dutch DJ, remixer, and music producer.

Moiyeah, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
investor

Ayub Khan

Investor

1907–1974 · Pakistan

Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan NPk HJ HPk MBE was a Pakistani politician and military officer who served as the 2nd president of Pakistan from 1958 until his resignation in 1969. He was the first native commander-in-chief of the Pakistan Army, serving from 1951 to 1958.

Sources (2)
Franjo Tuđman
author

Franjo Tuđman

Politician

1922–1999 · Croatia

Franjo Tuđman was a Croatian politician and historian who became the first president of Croatia, from 1990 until his death in 1999. He served following the country's independence from Yugoslavia.

Mark Reinstein, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Thomas Gainsborough
artist

Thomas Gainsborough

Artist

1727–1788 · United Kingdom

Thomas Gainsborough was an English painter, draughtsman and printmaker who specialised in portrait and landscape painting. Along with his rival Sir Joshua Reynolds, he was one of the most important British artists of the 18th century.

Thomas Gainsborough, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Kristina Mladenovic
athlete

Kristina Mladenovic

Athlete

1993 · France

Kristina "Kiki" Mladenovic is a French professional tennis player and a former world No. 1 in doubles. Her best singles ranking is world No. 10.

Hameltion, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Eoin Colfer
author

Eoin Colfer

Author

1965 · Ireland

Eoin Colfer is an Irish writer of children's literature. He is best known for being the author of the Artemis Fowl series, a set of eleven fantasy books.

Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Sidney Bechet
actor

Sidney Bechet

Actor

1897–1959 · United States

Sidney Joseph Bechet was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. He was one of the first important soloists in jazz, first recording in July 1923, a few months after trumpeter Louis Armstrong's recording debut with King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band.

The Library of Congress, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Anahí
actor

Anahí

Actor

1983 · Mexico

Anahí Giovanna Puente Portilla, known mononymously as Anahí, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and actress. In 1986, she started her acting career when she was cast on Chiquilladas.

daniel.schroder, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Jacob W. Davis
entrepreneur

Jacob W. Davis

Entrepreneur

1831–1908 · United States

Jacob William Davis was a Russian-American tailor who is credited with inventing modern jeans. Growing up in Russian Empire, he emigrated to the United States as a young man and spent some time in Canada as well.

unknown (Life time: 1908), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Bertie Charles Forbes
entrepreneur

Bertie Charles Forbes

Entrepreneur

1880–1954 · United States

Bertie Charles Forbes was a Scottish-American financial journalist and author who founded Forbes magazine.

Published by B. C. Forbes Publishing Company, New York, 1917, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
John Charles Fields
scientist

John Charles Fields

Scientist

1863–1932 · Canada

John Charles Fields, FRS, FRSC was a Canadian mathematician and the founder of the Fields Medal for outstanding achievement in mathematics.

Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Bleona
entrepreneur

Bleona

Entrepreneur

1979 · United States

Bleona Nazmi Qereti is an Albanian and American singer-songwriter, actress and model.

OlgaGreyeva, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
musician

Simonetta Sommaruga

Politician

1960 · Switzerland

Simonetta Myriam Sommaruga is a Swiss politician who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2010 to 2022. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SP/PS), she was President of the Swiss Confederation in 2015 and 2020.

Sources (2)
Thomas Wedgwood
inventor

Thomas Wedgwood

Inventor

1771–1805 · United Kingdom

Thomas Wedgwood was an English photographer and inventor. He is most widely known as an early experimenter in the field of photography.

"From a chalk drawing belonging to Miss Wedgwood, of Leith Hill Place. Artist unknown." (p6 above publication), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
Sviatoslav Vakarchuk
scientist

Sviatoslav Vakarchuk

Politician

1975 · Ukraine

Sviatoslav Ivanovych "Slava" Vakarchuk is a Ukrainian musician, politician, public activist, and soldier. He is the lead vocalist of Okean Elzy, a rock band in Ukraine. Vakarchuk is a former People's Deputy of Ukraine, and the founder of the Voice.

U.S. Embassy Kyiv Ukraine, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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founder

Claudius Dornier

Entrepreneur · Dornier · manufacturing

1884–1969 · France

Claude (Claudius) Honoré Désiré Dornier was a Franco-German airplane designer and founder of Dornier GmbH. His notable designs include the 12-engine Dornier Do X flying boat, for decades the world's largest and most powerful airplane.

Sources (2)
Robert Ludvigovich Bartini
inventor

Robert Ludvigovich Bartini

Inventor

1897–1974 · Soviet Union

Robert Ludvigovich Bartini was a Hungarian-born Soviet aircraft designer and scientist, involved in the development of numerous successful and experimental aircraft projects.

Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)
athlete

Daisuke Ichikawa

Athlete

1980 · Japan

Daisuke Ichikawa is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for the Japan national team.

Sources (2)
athlete

Oséas Reis dos Santos

Athlete

1971 · Brazil

Oséas Reis dos Santos, known as Oséas, is a retired Brazilian football player.

Sources (2)
Tomi Odunsi
actor

Tomi Odunsi

Actor

1987 · Nigeria

Tomi Odunsi Fadina is a Nigerian actress and songwriter best known for playing "Salewa" in the television series, Tinsel, a popular African soap opera.

Ameyaw Debrah, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (2)

Sources and method for this page

This page lists 50 people born on May 14, every one traced to a Wikidata record and, where shown, a Wikipedia summary (CC BY-SA) and a licensed Wikimedia Commons photo. 2 of them carry a dated net-worth estimate citing Forbes or Bloomberg; combined wealth is the sum of the low end of those estimates, the newest as of December 2025. Rankings compare all 366 dates in the dataset built on 2026-09-28. Milestone ages come from dated Wikidata statements; a tilde marks year-only dates. Nothing on this page is a prediction about anyone born on May 14. Read the full methodology.

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