Authors born in 1945
- William Rathje Archaeologist, 1945
- William Sleator Author, 1945
- William Thorsell Journalist, 1945
- William Weld Businessman, 1945
- Willie Lanier American Football Player, 1945
- Wilma Mankiller Activist, 1945
- Wim Wenders Film Maker, 1945
- Winston Peters Politician, 1945
- Wyomia Tyus Sprinter, 1945
- Zong Qinghou Entrepreneur, 1945