Authors born in 1942
- Brian Jones Musician, 1942
- Brian Kernighan Scientist, 1942
- Brian Wilson Musician, 1942
- Britt Ekland Actress, 1942
- Bruce Johnston Singer, 1942
- Bryan Murray Ice Hockey Coach, 1942
- Butch Otter Businessman, 1942
- Byron Dorgan Author, 1942
- Byron Katie Speaker, 1942
- C. J. Cherryh Novelist, 1942
- Caetano Veloso Singer-Songwriter, 1942
- Cal Thomas Columnist, 1942
- Calvin Klein Fashion Designer, 1942
- Carl Douglas Singer, 1942
- Carlos Gavito 1942
- Carol Bellamy Activist, 1942
- Carol Lynley Actress, 1942
- Carole King Singer, 1942
- Celso Amorim Diplomat, 1942
- Charlayne Hunter-Gault Journalist, 1942
- Charles Bierbauer Professor, 1942
- Charles C. Krulak Officer, 1942
- Charles L. Grant Novelist, 1942
- Charles Nqakula Politician, 1942
- Charlie Rose Journalist, 1942
- Charlotte Bingham Novelist, 1942
- Charmian Carr Actress, 1942
- Chelsea Quinn Yarbro Writer, 1942
- Chris Sarandon Actor, 1942
- Christiane Nusslein-Volhard Biologist, 1942
- Christine Keeler Model, 1942
- Christopher A. Sims Econometrician, 1942
- Chuck Negron Singer-Songwriter, 1942
- Clarence Clemons Saxophonist, 1942
- Clyde Butcher Photographer, 1942
- Colin Thompson Writer, 1942
- Country Joe McDonald Singer-Songwriter, 1942
- Curtis Mayfield Singer-Songwriter, 1942
- Cynthia Voigt Writer, 1942
- Dan Graham Artist, 1942