Authors Born on August 1
- Elena Vesnina Athlete, 1986
- Elijah Kelley Actor, 1986
- Emily Shanks Nightclub Owner, 1857
- Eric Shipton Mountaineer, 1907
- Eugene de Mazenod Priest, 1782
- Evalyn Walsh McLean Celebrity, 1886
- F. R. Scott Poet, 1899
- Francis Scott Key Lawyer, 1779
- Frank Scott Poet, 1899
- G. N. Devy Activist, 1950
- Geoffrey Holder Actor, 1930
- George Hackenschmidt Wrestler, 1877
- George Mercer Dawson Geologist, 1849
- George Ticknor Academic, 1791
- Georges Limbour Writer, 1900
- J. Lee Thompson Film Director, 1914
- Jack O'Connell Actor, 1990
- James Gleick Author, 1954
- James St. James Author, 1966
- Jason Momoa Actor, 1979
- Jed S. Rakoff Judge, 1943
- Jerry Garcia Singer-Songwriter, 1942
- Jim Carroll Author, 1949
- Joe Elliott Singer-Songwriter, 1959
- John Carroll Lynch Actor, 1963
- Jose Padilha Film Director, 1967
- Karen Carney Football Player, 1987
- Kris Holden-Ried Actor, 1973
- La'Porsha Renae Musician, 1993
- Lawrence Eagleburger Statesman, 1930
- M. R. James Author, 1862
- Ma Yueliang Teacher, 1901
- Madison Smartt Bell Writer, 1957
- Maria Mitchell Astronomer, 1818
- Marvin Bower Theorist, 1903
- Mary Harris Jones School Teacher, 1837
- MaryJanice Davidson Author, 1969
- Max Carver Actor, 1988
- Meir Kahane Writer, 1932
- Michael Badnarik Engineer, 1954