Authors Born on August 29
- John McCain Statesman, 1936
- Joseph Jacobs Folklorist, 1854
- Karen Hesse Writer, 1952
- Kyle Cook Musician, 1975
- Lea Michele Actress, 1986
- Liam Payne Singer, 1993
- Mark Morris Dancer, 1956
- Maurice Maeterlinck Playwright, 1862
- Meshell Ndegeocello Singer-Songwriter, 1968
- Michael Jackson Singer, 1958
- Nancy Holder Author, 1953
- Nathan Pritikin Inventor, 1915
- Neil Gorsuch Judge, 1967
- Nicole Gale Anderson Actress, 1990
- Noah Syndergaard Baseball Player, 1992
- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Writer, 1809
- Paul McDonald Musician, 1984
- Peter Uihlein Athlete, 1989
- Preston Sturges Film Director, 1898
- Rebecca De Mornay Actress, 1959
- Sal Albanese Politician, 1949
- Stephen Wolfram Physicist, 1959
- Thomas Tuchel Football Manager, 1973
- Todd English Chef, 1960
- William Friedkin Television Director, 1935
- William Levy Actor, 1980
- Wu Guanzhong Painter, 1919
- Wyomia Tyus Sprinter, 1945