Authors born in 1956
- Paige O'Hara Voice Actor, 1956
- Patricia Cornwell Writer, 1956
- Patricia McCormick Journalist, 1956
- Patrick Murray Actor, 1956
- Patti Hansen Model, 1956
- Paul D. Hudson Musician, 1956
- Paul Polman Businessman, 1956
- Paul Reiser Comedian, 1956
- Paul Wachter Businessman, 1956
- Paul Young Singer-Songwriter, 1956
- Paula Zahn Journalist, 1956
- Peter Buck Musician, 1956
- Peter Farrelly Director, 1956
- Peter Hook Singer, 1956
- Peter Maurer Activist, 1956
- Peter Shumlin Politician, 1956
- Philip Kerr Author, 1956
- Phyllis Logan Actress, 1956
- Randy Jackson Composer, 1956
- Ray Combs Stand-Up Comedian, 1956
- Ray Nagin Politician, 1956
- Reeves Gabrels Guitarist, 1956
- Regina Brett Author, 1956
- Reid Ribble Politician, 1956
- Richard Karn Actor, 1956
- Richard Kind Actor, 1956
- Rick Santelli Editor, 1956
- Rick Tumlinson Businessman, 1956
- Rita Wilson Actress, 1956
- Saad-Eddine El Othmani Politician, 1956
- Sally Jewell Politician, 1956
- Salvatore J. Cordileone Clergyman, 1956
- Sam Brownback Politician, 1956
- Sandy Adams Politician, 1956
- Sebastian Coe Politician, 1956
- Sela Ward Actress, 1956
- Seth Berkley Scientist, 1956
- Sharon Begley Journalist, 1956
- Sharon Jones Singer, 1956
- Stephen Pearcy Musician, 1956