Authors born in 1940
- Steve Swallow Musician, 1940
- Sue Grafton Novelist, 1940
- Susan Howatch Author, 1940
- T. M. Scanlon Philosopher, 1940
- Tabare Vazquez Statesman, 1940
- Ted Koppel Journalist, 1940
- Ted Kulongoski Lawyer, 1940
- Ted Olson Politician, 1940
- Thomas Harris Writer, 1940
- Valie Export Artist, 1940
- Veerappa Moily Politician, 1940
- Wallace Tripp Illustrator, 1940
- Wangari Maathai Developmental Biologist, 1940
- Wayne Dyer Motivational Speaker, 1940
- Wayne Flynt Professor, 1940
- Wendy Doniger Professor, 1940
- William C. Richardson Businessman, 1940
- William Esrey Businessman, 1940
- William G. Tapply Writer, 1940
- William Loren Katz Educator, 1940
- William S. Cohen Politician, 1940
- Willie Brown Football Player, 1940
- Willie Davis Baseball Player, 1940
- Willie Herenton Politician, 1940
- Willie Stargell Baseball Player, 1940
- Wilma Rudolph Sprinter, 1940
- Yamini Krishnamurthy Dancer, 1940
- Yossi Sarid Minister, 1940