Donald May - Actor Profile

Donald May

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
9Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 22, 1927
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Donald May

Donald Adam May (February 22, 1929 – January 28, 2022) was an American actor, known for One Life to Live (1968), The Roaring 20's (1960) and The Edge of Night (1956). He is married to Carla Borelli. He was previously married to Ellen Cameron.

Known For: Acting

Donald May Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Donald May reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Donald May's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Donald May's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Kisses for My President, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Donald May Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Donald May's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6
Kisses for My President (1964) movie poster
★7.6

Kisses for My President: A hapless husband takes a back seat to his wife, the first female president of the United States.

Kisses for My President

1964•Comedy
★7.1
The Wrong Man (1956) movie poster
★7.1

The Wrong Man: In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed rob

The Wrong Man

1956•Crime
★6.7
Follow Me, Boys! (1966) movie poster
★6.7

Follow Me, Boys!: Lem Siddons is part of a traveling band who has a dream of becoming a lawyer. Deciding to settle down, he finds a job as

Follow Me, Boys!

1966•Drama
★6.3
Bogie (1980) movie poster
★6.3

Bogie: The Humphrey Bogart story from the early '30s until his death, covering the period as a struggling young actor through m

Bogie

1980•Drama
★5.9
The Crowded Sky (1960) movie poster
★5.9

The Crowded Sky: When Navy pilot Dale Heath takes off, he doesn't expect his navigational equipment to fail and must adapt when it goes o

The Crowded Sky

1960•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Donald May has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1980 Police Story: Confessions of a Lady Cop George Merrick Flop Similar →
1980 Bogie Pat O'Moore Average Similar →
1967 Deadlock Det. Jim Lassiter Flop Similar →
1966 Follow Me, Boys! Edward White, Jr. Hit Similar →
1966 The Tenderfoot Thatcher Flop Similar →
1964 Kisses for My President Secret Service Agent John O'Connor Super Hit Similar →
1964 A Tiger Walks Capt. Anderson Average Similar →
1960 The Crowded Sky Norm Coster Average Similar →
1956 The Wrong Man Arresting Patrolman (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Donald May - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Donald May?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Donald May is "Kisses for My President" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Donald May acted in?

Donald May has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Donald May?

Other notable films include "The Wrong Man", "Follow Me, Boys!", and "Bogie".

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