Authors Born on January 5
- Suki Waterhouse Model, 1992
- Suzy Amis Actress, 1962
- Tananarive Due Author, 1966
- Ted Lange Film Director, 1948
- Umberto Eco Philosopher, 1932
- Vinnie Jones Actor, 1965
- W. D. Snodgrass Poet, 1926
- Walter F. Mondale Lawyer, 1928
- William John Wills Geodesist, 1834
- Yves Tanguy Painter, 1900
- Zebulon Pike Explorer, 1779