Authors Born on August 6
- S. A. Bodeen Author, 1965
- Tan Sri Dato' Seri Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng Actress, 1962
- Ty Simpkins Actor, 2001
- Vera Farmiga Television Actor, 1973
- Vincent John Cusano Guitarist, 1952
- William Alcott Educator, 1798
- William Greider Journalist, 1936
- William Hillcourt Writer, 1900
- William Slim Governor, 1891
- William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim Military General , 1891
- Wright Patman Politician, 1893