Authors Born on January 20
- Pete Ploszek Actor, 1987
- Philippe Cousteau, Jr. Scientist, 1980
- Questlove Drummer, 1971
- Qurratulain Hyder Novelist, 1927
- R. A. Salvatore Writer, 1959
- Rachel Perry Television Presenter, 1976
- Rainn Wilson Actor, 1966
- Ray Weston Drummer, 1954
- Richard Le Gallienne Author, 1866
- Rob Bourdon Musician, 1979
- Saadi Yacef Author, 1928
- Sebastian Franck Activist, 1499
- Slim Whitman Singer, 1923
- Stacey Dash Actress, 1966
- Susan Vreeland Author, 1946
- Tami Hoag Writer, 1959
- Tenille Townes Singer, 1994
- Tracii Guns Musician, 1966
- Vanessa Diffenbaugh Author, 1978
- W. Cleon Skousen Author, 1913
- Walter Piston Composer, 1894
- Will Wright Game Designer, 1960
- Will Young Singer-Songwriter, 1979
- Yevgeny Zamyatin Novelist, 1884
- Zac Goldsmith Politician, 1975