List of Famous people born on May 12nd

Giulietta Simionato was an Italian mezzo-soprano. Her career spanned the period from the 1930s until her retirement in 1966. She famously slapped Maria Callas across the face once, although eventually the two became friends.

Thorley Swinstead Walters was an English character actor. He is probably best remembered for his comedy film roles such as in Two-Way Stretch and Carlton-Browne of the FO.

Lorenzo "Renzo" Mongiardino was an Italian architect, interior designer and production designer. He was nominated for two Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction.

Eugenie Peterson, known as Indra Devi, was a pioneering teacher of yoga as exercise and an early disciple of the "father of modern yoga", Tirumalai Krishnamacharya.

Bruce Ian McCulloch is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, musician and film director. McCulloch is best known for his work as a member of the comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall, including starring in the TV series of the same name. He was also a writer for Saturday Night Live. McCulloch has appeared on other series including Twitch City and Gilmore Girls. He directed the films Dog Park, Stealing Harvard and Superstar.