Paul May was born on May 8, 1909 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany as Paul Ostermayr. He was a director and editor, known for Im Auftrag von Madame (1972), 08/15 (1954) and Scotland Yard jagt Dr. Mabuse (1963). He was married to Ille Gotthelft and Annelies Reinhold. He died on February 25, 1976 in Taufkirchen, Bavaria.