Authors born in 1947
- Patrice Leconte Actor, 1947
- Paul Auster Writer, 1947
- Paul Emsley Artist, 1947
- Paula Deen Chef, 1947
- Pauline Matthews Singer, 1947
- Paulo Coelho Lyricist, 1947
- Peer Steinbruck Politician, 1947
- Pete Maravich Basketball Player, 1947
- Pete Waterman Record Producer, 1947
- Peter Brimelow Journalist, 1947
- Peter DeFazio Politician, 1947
- Peter Fenn Journalist, 1947
- Peter M. Brant Businessman, 1947
- Peter Morton Businessman, 1947
- Peter Noone Actor, 1947
- Peter Riegert Actor, 1947
- Peter Senge Scientist, 1947
- Peter Welch Politician, 1947
- Peter Weller Actor, 1947
- Peter William Brockbanks Guitarist, 1947
- Peter William Ham Singer-Songwriter, 1947
- Petra Kelly Politician, 1947
- Piers Corbyn Businessman, 1947
- Rabindranath Maharaj Novelist, 1947
- Randee Heller Stage Actor, 1947
- Ray Wise Actor, 1947
- Rebecca Eaton Television Producer, 1947
- Riccardo Fogli Singer, 1947
- Richard Coughlan Musician, 1947
- Richard Jenkins Actor, 1947
- Richard Levin Economist, 1947
- Richard Lewis Actor, 1947
- Rick Derringer Guitarist, 1947
- Rita Lee Singer, 1947
- Roberto Unger Philosopher, 1947
- Ronnie Wood Musician, 1947
- Roy Wood Musician, 1947
- Ry Cooder Musician, 1947
- Sally Struthers Actress, 1947
- Salman Rushdie Writer, 1947