Authors born in 1961
- Andy Griffiths Children'S Writer, 1961
- Andy Lau Actor, 1961
- Andy Taylor Singer-Songwriter, 1961
- Angela Braly Businesswoman, 1961
- Angela Johnson Poet, 1961
- Angie Stone Artist, 1961
- Anita Rau Badami Writer, 1961
- Anita Stansfield Novelist, 1961
- Ann Coulter Political Commentator, 1961
- Anne Donovan Basketball Coach, 1961
- Anne McDonald Author, 1961
- Anthony Brandt Author, 1961
- Anthony McCarten Novelist, 1961
- Anthony Warlow Opera Singer, 1961
- Antoine D'Agata Photographer, 1961
- Antonya Nelson Author, 1961
- Arabella Pollen Fashion Designer, 1961
- Ari Emanuel Talent Agent, 1961
- Arno C. Gaebelein Teacher, 1961
- Arundhati Roy Author, 1961
- Bam Bam Bigelow Wrestler, 1961
- Barack Obama Politician, 1961
- Barry Gallagher Football Player, 1961
- Barry McGuigan Boxer, 1961
- Barry Ritholtz Author, 1961
- Barry Webster Writer, 1961
- Basil McRae Ice Hockey Player, 1961
- Beeban Kidron Producer, 1961
- Bella Freud Fashion Designer, 1961
- Bernard Werber Writer, 1961
- Bill Camp Actor, 1961
- Bill de Blasio Politician, 1961
- Bill Hicks Comedian, 1961
- Bill McDermott Businessman, 1961
- Bill Shuster Politician, 1961
- Bill Walsh Editor, 1961
- Billy Duffy Musician, 1961
- Billy Ray Cyrus Singer, 1961
- Blake Farenthold Politician, 1961
- Blanche Barton Religious Leader, 1961