Authors Born on August 30
- Jacques-Louis David Painter, 1748
- Jean-Claude Killy Athlete, 1943
- Joan Blondell Actress, 1906
- Johanna Braddy Actor, 1987
- John Gunther Journalist, 1901
- John King Journalist, 1963
- John Peel Disc Jockey, 1939
- John Phillips Singer-Songwriter, 1935
- Jordan Rodgers Sports Commentator, 1988
- Jun Matsumoto Singer, 1983
- Kwon So-hyun Singer, 1994
- Laeta Kalogridis Screenwriter, 1965
- Laura Moser Politician, 1977
- Lewis Black Stand-Up Comedian, 1948
- Lionel Murphy Politician, 1922
- Lisa Ling Journalist, 1973
- Marin Ireland Stage Actor, 1979
- Martin Jackson Drummer, 1955
- Mary Shelley Novelist, 1797
- Michael Chiklis Actor, 1963
- Michael Michele Actress, 1966
- Molly Ivins Columnist, 1944
- Nancy Wake Journalist, 1912
- Paul Oakenfold Musician, 1963
- Peggy Lipton Actress, 1946
- Rachael Price Singer, 1985
- Rajiv Ouseph Badminton Player, 1986
- Ryan Ross Musician, 1986
- Ted Williams Military Officer, 1918
- Timothy Bottoms Actor, 1951
- W. C. Brownell Art Critic, 1851
- Warren Buffett Stockbroker, 1930
- William Ivey Long Costume Designer, 1947