Alexander May
(1927-2008)

German actor (1927-2008) – Alexander May was born in Görlitz (Town in Saxony, Germany) on July 8th, 1927 and died in Hanover (Capital city of the German federated state of Lower Saxony) on May 2nd, 2008 at the age of 80. Today Alexander May would be 96 years old.

Age

how old was Alexander May when he died?

Alexander May died in 2008 at the age of 80.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 8th, 1927 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Görlitz Town in Saxony, Germany
Death Date	May 2nd, 2008 (Friday)
Death place	Hanover Capital city of the German federated state of Lower Saxony
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Cancer (The Crab) ♋
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Alexander May

Birthday

When was Alexander May born?

Alexander May was born on July 8th, 1927.

Death

When did Alexander May die?

Alexander May died on May 2nd, 2008 at the age of 80 in Hanover (Capital city of the German federated state of Lower Saxony). Today Alexander May would be 96 years old.