Authors Born on August 5
- Haim Ginott Psychologist, 1922
- Harold Edward Holt Politician, 1908
- Jacob Ruppert Businessman, 1867
- James Gunn Actor, 1966
- James Hal Cone Theologian, 1936
- Janet McTeer Actress, 1961
- Jeff Coffin Saxophonist, 1965
- Jesse Williams Actor, 1981
- Joan Hickson Actress, 1906
- John Huston Film Director, 1906
- John Monks Trade Unionist, 1945
- John Saxon Actor, 1935
- Jonathan Silverman Actor, 1966
- Juan Pablo Galavis Football Player, 1981
- Kajol Actress, 1974
- Katrina Adams Tennis Player, 1968
- Kou Shibasaki Actress, 1981
- L. Tom Perry Businessman, 1922
- Lewis Thompson Preston Banker, 1926
- Lizz Winstead Comedian, 1961
- Lolo Jones Athlete, 1982
- Loni Anderson Actress, 1946
- Lorrie Fair Football Player, 1978
- M. Esther Harding Psychologist, 1888
- Marine Le Pen Politician, 1968
- Mark Strong Actor, 1963
- Mary Ritter Beard Historian, 1876
- Maureen McCormick Actress, 1956
- Naum Gabo Sculptor, 1890
- Neil Armstrong Astronaut, 1930
- Niels Henrik Abel Mathematician, 1802
- Ole Hallesby Author, 1879
- Olivia Holt Actor, 1997
- Patrick Ewing Basketball Player, 1962
- Paula Creamer Golfer, 1986
- Pete Burns Singer, 1959
- Peter McWilliams Writer, 1949
- Pham Nhat Vuong Businessman, 1968
- Preston Brooks Politician, 1819
- Ray Fearon Actor, 1973