Authors Born on August 2
- Peter O'Toole Actor, 1932
- Phil Condit Businessman, 1941
- Robert Wilkie Lawyer, 1962
- Rose Tremain Novelist, 1943
- Sam Worthington Actor, 1976
- Seth Lloyd Educator, 1960
- Simon Kinberg Writer, 1973
- Simone Manuel Athlete, 1996
- Vali Myers Artist, 1930
- Victoria Jackson Actress, 1959
- Wes Craven Film Director, 1939
- Wesley Earl Craven Film Director, 1939
- Westbrook Pegler Journalist, 1894
- William Hudson O'Hanlon Psychotherapist, 1952
- William Watson Poet, 1858