Famous Birthdays on May 17

Celebrities born on May 17 include Dennis Hopper, Bob Saget, Bill Paxton. Here are 7 of the best-known actors, singers, TV stars and sports legends born on this day.

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Celebrities born on May 17

• Dennis Hopper
  Actor · Director · Born May 17, 1936
  Died 2010
• Bob Saget
  TV host · Director · Born May 17, 1956
  Died 2022
• Bill Paxton
  Actor · Director · Born May 17, 1955
  Died 2017
• Tony Parker
  Athlete · Born May 17, 1982
  Age 44
• Nikki Reed
  Actor · Singer · Born May 17, 1988
  Age 38
• Sugar Ray Leonard
  Actor · Athlete · Born May 17, 1956
  Age 70
• Craig Ferguson
  Actor · TV host · Born May 17, 1962
  Age 64

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Celebrity data from Wikidata, updated November 2026. Ages are as of November 14, 2026.