Authors Born on August 7
- Abbie Cornish Actress, 1982
- Abebe Bikila Athlete, 1932
- Adolf Ivar Arwidsson Journalist, 1791
- Ajahn Brahm Buddhist, 1951
- Alain Robert Rock Climber, 1962
- Alan Keyes Politician, 1950
- Alan Page American Football Player, 1945
- Albert H. Morehead Writer, 1909
- Alberto Salazar Athlete, 1958
- Alex da Kid Record Producer, 1982
- Alex Timbers Theatre Director, 1978
- Alexandre Aja Film Director, 1978
- Alexei Sayle Comedian, 1952
- Alfred Sutro Author, 1863
- Alice James Diarist, 1848
- Andrew James Hartley Novelist, 1964
- Anjanette Comer Actress, 1939
- Anne Fadiman Essayist, 1953
- Barry Kerch Musician, 1976
- Ben Maddow Screenwriter, 1909
- Bernard Brodie Biochemist, 1907
- Betsy Byars Author, 1928
- Billie Burke Actress, 1884
- Billy Joe "B.J." Thomas Singer, 1942
- Bob Etheridge Politician, 1941
- Brian Barry Philosopher, 1936
- Brit Marling Actress, 1982
- Bruce Dickinson Singer-Songwriter, 1958
- Caetano Veloso Singer-Songwriter, 1942
- Carlos Vives Singer-Songwriter, 1961
- Cecile Reynaud Volleyball Player, 1953
- Charles E. Rice Author, 1931
- Charlize Theron Actress, 1975
- Charlotte Ronson Fashion Designer, 1977
- Christiana Figueres Diplomat, 1956
- Cyrus Broacha Comedian, 1971
- Dan Halutz Chef, 1948
- Daniel Albert Wyttenbach Scientist, 1746
- David Duchovny Actor, 1960
- David Rasche 1944