Authors Born on December 5
- Gershom Scholem Philosopher, 1897
- Hanif Kureishi Playwright, 1954
- James Lee Burke Author, 1936
- Jane Chen Activist, 1978
- Jessica Pare Actress, 1980
- Jim Messina Singer-Songwriter, 1947
- Joan Didion Journalist, 1934
- Johannes Heesters Singer, 1903
- John Rzeznik Producer, 1965
- Johnny Rzeznik Musician, 1965
- Jose Carreras Singer, 1946
- Kaetlyn Osmond Figure Skater, 1995
- Kate Simon Author, 1912
- Keri Hilson Actress, 1982
- Korky Paul Illustrator, 1951
- Lauren London Actress, 1984
- Lee Siegel Writer, 1957
- Lewis Gordon Pugh Swimmer, 1969
- Lin Biao Politician, 1907
- Little Richard Musician, 1932
- Lydia Leonard Stage Actor, 1981
- Lydia Millet Novelist, 1968
- Margaret Cho Actor, 1968
- Martin Van Buren Politician, 1782
- Michael Patrick Kelly Singer, 1977
- Morgan Brittany Actress, 1951
- Moshe Katsav Politician, 1945
- Máiréad Carlin Singer, 1988
- Neil Druckmann Writer, 1978
- Nicolas Kent Stahl Actor, 1979
- Nunnally Johnson Film Maker, 1897
- Otto Preminger Film Director, 1905
- Patricia Kaas Actress, 1966
- Paula Patton Actress, 1975
- Ray Comfort Minister, 1949
- Ross Barkley Football Player, 1993
- Simon Greenleaf Judge, 1783
- Strom Thurmond Politician, 1902
- Tamara Feldman Television Actor, 1980
- Virginia Henley Writer, 1935