Authors Born on August 13
- George Shearing Pianist, 1919
- George Veditz President, 1861
- Herb Ritts Photographer, 1952
- Ian Haugland Drummer, 1964
- Iqbal Quadir Businessman, 1958
- James Morrison Singer, 1984
- Janet Yellen Economist, 1946
- John Slattery Actor, 1962
- Joycelyn Elders Public Servant, 1933
- Kamila Shamsie Writer, 1973
- Karl Liebknecht Politician, 1871
- Kathleen Battle Opera Singer, 1948
- Kevin Plank Businessman, 1972
- Lee R. Raymond Businessman, 1938
- Lennon Stella Singer, 1999
- Lincoln Diaz-Balart Politician, 1954
- Lucy Stone Activist, 1818
- Marie Helvin Fashion Model, 1952
- Mary Callahan Erdoes Businesswoman, 1967
- Merrill Markoe Author, 1948
- Michael De Luca Film Producer, 1965
- MØ Singer-Songwriter, 1988
- Nick Dempsey Windsurfer , 1980
- Nikolaus Lenau Poet, 1802
- Paul Greengrass Film Director, 1955
- Pete Visclosky Politician, 1949
- Philippe Petit Celebrity, 1949
- Quinn Cummings Actress, 1967
- Sam Endicott Songwriter, 1974
- Scott Kirby Chief Executive Officer, 1967
- Sebastian Stan Actor, 1982
- Sharon Kay Penman Novelist, 1945
- Steven Strogatz Mathematician, 1959
- Tomás Borge Activist, 1930
- Ursus Wehrli Artist, 1969
- Valerie Plame Writer, 1963
- W. I. Thomas Sociologist, 1863
- William Bernbach Creator, 1911
- William Tucci Illustrator, 1966