Authors Born on December 16
- Abdolkarim Soroush Philosopher, 1945
- Adam Riess Astrophysicist, 1969
- Albert Low Author, 1928
- Albert Pollard Historian, 1869
- Alexander Lebedev Businessman, 1959
- Amy Carmichael Missionary, 1867
- Anna Popplewell Actress, 1988
- Arthur C. Clarke Writer, 1917
- Barbara Smith Writer, 1946
- Ben Cross Actor, 1947
- Benjamin Bratt Actor, 1963
- Benjamin Harkarvy Teacher, 1930
- Benjamin Kowalewicz Singer, 1975
- Benny Anderson Musician, 1946
- Benny Andersson Musician, 1946
- Bernard Crick Politician, 1929
- Bert Hellinger Psychotherapist, 1925
- Bill Hicks Comedian, 1961
- Billy Gibbons Musician, 1949
- Boyd Rice Musician, 1956
- Brett Weston Photographer, 1911
- Bruce Ames Biochemist, 1928
- Carol Browner Politician, 1955
- Carsten Spohr Chief Executive Officer, 1966
- Catherine of Aragon Queen Consort, 1485
- Cazzu Rapper, 1993
- Connie Brockway Author, 1954
- Daniel Kleppner Professor, 1932
- Donald L. Carcieri Politician, 1942
- Donovan Bailey Sprinter, 1967
- E. B. Lewis Illustrator, 1956
- Edward Burgess Butler Businessman, 1853
- Edward E. Barnard Astronomer, 1857
- Edward Ruscha 1937
- Elizabeth Carter Poet, 1717
- Elizabeth Hawes Designer, 1903
- Ellen Gallagher Artist, 1965
- Ellyn Stern Actress, 1947
- Eric Corley Publisher, 1959
- Ethel Person Psychiatrist, 1934