Authors Born on October 3
- Erik Bruhn Choreographer, 1928
- Erik von Detten Actor, 1982
- Erwin W. Lutzer Pastor, 1941
- Frank Hannon Guitarist, 1966
- Fred Couples Golfer, 1959
- Fred DeLuca Businessman, 1947
- George Bancroft Historian, 1800
- George Ripley Activist, 1802
- George Wein Promoter, 1925
- Guy Oseary Talent Manager, 1972
- Gwen Stefani Singer, 1969
- Hart Bochner Actor, 1956
- Jack Wagner Actor, 1959
- Jake Shears Singer-Songwriter, 1978
- James Herriot Veterinarian, 1916
- James M. Buchanan Economist, 1919
- Janel Moloney Actress, 1969
- Jeff Bingaman Politician, 1943
- Jeffrey Thomas Writer, 1957
- Jennifer Todd Film Producer, 1969
- Jessica Parker Kennedy Actress, 1984
- John Hines Bishop, 1910
- John Perry Barlow Poet, 1947
- Josh Klinghoffer Musician, 1979
- Joshua Adam Klinghoffer Musician, 1979
- Karen Bass Politician, 1953
- Katharine Kerr Author, 1944
- Keiko Agena Actress, 1973
- Kelechi Iheanacho Football Player, 1996
- Kevin Richardson Musician, 1971
- Kevin Scott Richardson Singer-Songwriter, 1971
- Kirsten Nelson Actress, 1970
- Lajon Witherspoon Musician, 1972
- Laurel Lea Singer, 1942
- Laurie Simmons Artist, 1949
- Leila Slimani Writer, 1981
- Lena Headey Actress, 1973
- Leo McCarey Film Director, 1898
- Lindsey Buckingham Musician, 1949
- Louis Aragon Poet, 1897