27 May (people)

* 1926 - Writer Peter Ling was born.The Independent
* 1927 - Controller of BBC One Bryan Cowgill was born.People Pill
* 1934 - Writer Harlan Ellison was born.Famous Birthdays
* 1963 - Actor David Schaal was born.Famous Birthdays
* 1972 - Assistant costume designer Fraser Purfit was born.IMDb
* 1981 - Writer Kit Pedler died.Doctor Who Guide
* 1983 - Actor George Cormack died.Aveleyman
* 1990 - Actor Lorne MacFadyen was born.Famous Birthdays
* 1999 - Actor Donald Morley died.Doctor Who Guide