Authors Born on August 26
- Adrian Young Musician, 1969
- Alan Siegel Businessman, 1938
- Albert Sabin Scientist, 1906
- Allegra Huston Writer, 1964
- Alvin Bailey American Football Player, 1991
- Amanda Schull Actress, 1978
- Antoine Lavoisier Chemist, 1743
- Arnold McCuller Vocalist, 1950
- Barbara Ehrenreich Journalist, 1941
- Barbet Schroeder Actor, 1941
- Ben Bradlee Newspaper Editor, 1921
- Benedict Anderson Political Scientist, 1936
- Besse Cooper Suffragette, 1896
- Bishop Nehru Rapper, 1996
- Blake Mycoskie Entrepreneur, 1976
- Branford Marsalis Saxophonist, 1960
- Brett Cullen Actor, 1956
- Brian Kelley Musician, 1985
- Caroline Pafford Miller Writer, 1903
- Cassie Singer, 1986
- Chris Boardman Racer, 1968
- Chris Burke Actor, 1965
- Chris Heimerdinger Writer, 1963
- Chris Pine Actor, 1980
- Christopher Isherwood Novelist, 1904
- Craig Owens Musician, 1984
- Dan Vickrey Musician, 1966
- Dave Anthony Comedian, 1967
- Delvene Delaney Actress, 1951
- Drew Hester Drummer, 1969
- Dylan O'Brien Actor, 1991
- Earl Derr Biggers Journalist, 1884
- Earl Long Politician, 1895
- Edward Witten 1951
- Eileen Caddy 1917
- Elaine Irwin Model, 1969
- Eleanor Dark Author, 1901
- Erik Apple Actor, 1979
- Erik Hassle Singer, 1988
- Evan Ross Actor, 1988