Authors Born on August 16
- Eric Bibb Singer, 1951
- Eugene Znosko-Borovsky Chess Player, 1884
- Evanna Lynch Actress, 1991
- Eydie Gorme Singer, 1928
- F. C. S. Schiller Philosopher, 1864
- Forrest Mars, Jr. Businessman, 1931
- Francis Darwin Scientist, 1848
- Frank Gifford Football Player, 1930
- Gabriel Lippmann Physicist, 1845
- George Galloway Politician, 1954
- George Meany Leader, 1894
- George Stroumboulopoulos Media Personality, 1972
- George Stults Actor, 1975
- Georgette Heyer Novelist, 1902
- Hal Foster Artist, 1892
- James Cameron Film Maker, 1954
- Jase Robertson Celebrity, 1969
- Jason "Gong" Jones Musician, 1978
- Jean de la Bruyere Philosopher, 1645
- Jeff Perry Actor, 1955
- Jennifer Donnelly Writer, 1963
- Jules Laforgue Poet, 1860
- Katharine Hamnett Fashion Designer, 1947
- Kathie Lee Gifford Television Host, 1953
- Kelly Corrigan Writer, 1967
- Kevin Ayers Singer-Songwriter, 1944
- Kevin Schmidt Actor, 1988
- Laura Innes Television Actor, 1957
- Lesley Ann Warren Actress, 1946
- Lorraine Gary Actress, 1937
- Madonna Musician, 1958
- Maria Susanna Michaela Dornonville de la Cour Singer, 1961
- Matt Lauria Actor, 1982
- Menachem Begin Politician, 1913
- Mitch Landrieu Politician, 1960
- O. S. Hawkins Author, 1947
- Parker Young Actor, 1988
- Peter Saul Artist, 1934
- Reginald VelJohnson Actor, 1952
- Rumer Willis Actress, 1988