Authors Born on May 8
- Roberto Rossellini Film Director, 1906
- Sloan Wilson Writer, 1920
- Sonny Liston Boxer, 1932
- Stephen Furst Actor, 1954
- Vern Buchanan Politician, 1951
- Vicky McClure Actress, 1983
- Wendy Rose Author, 1948
- Will Davis American Football Player, 1990
- William Henry Vanderbilt Businessman, 1821
- William Walker Physician, 1824
- Wong Shun Leung Mixed Martial Artist, 1935