Authors Born on August 15
- Nipsey Hussle Rapper, 1985
- Omar Amanat Entrepreneur, 1972
- Oscar Peterson Pianist, 1925
- Paul Rand Director, 1914
- Peter Alexis Shukoff Comedian, 1979
- Peter Hermann Actor, 1967
- Phyllis Schlafly Activist, 1924
- Princess Anne Royalty, 1950
- Quinton Aaron Film Actor, 1984
- Stieg Larsson Writer, 1954
- Su-chin Pak Journalist, 1976
- Tom Colicchio Chef, 1962
- Tom Johnston Musician, 1948
- Tommy Aldridge Drummer, 1950
- Tones and I Singer, 2000
- Vernon Jordan Businessperson, 1935
- Walter Crane Painter, 1845
- Walter Scott Poet, 1771
- Walter W. Powell Sociologist, 1951
- Wendy Hiller Actress, 1912
- William J. Johnston Soldier, 1918
- Wynford Vaughan-Thomas Journalist, 1908
- Zeljko Ivanek Actor, 1957