Authors Born on October 5
- Denis Diderot Philosopher, 1713
- Dennis Byrd Football Player, 1966
- Denny Rehberg Politician, 1955
- Donald Pleasence Actor, 1919
- Ed McClanahan Novelist, 1932
- Edward P. Jones 1950
- Ehren Kruger Writer, 1972
- Esme Raji Codell Author, 1968
- Fidji Simo Software Developer, 1985
- Flann O'Brien Writer, 1911
- George Zimmerman Shooter, 1983
- Georges Bidault Politician, 1899
- Ian Barbour Scholar, 1923
- Imran Khan Politician, 1952
- Jeff Conaway Actor, 1950
- Jesse Eisenberg Actor, 1983
- Jessica Anne Newham Singer, 1991
- Jock Stein Football Player, 1922
- John Erskine Educator, 1879
- Jonathan Edwards Preacher, 1703
- Joshua Logan Film Director, 1908
- Josie Bissett Actress, 1970
- Karen Allen Film Actor, 1951
- Kate Winslet Television Actor, 1975
- Lais Ribeiro Model, 1990
- Luke Roberts Actor, 1977
- M. King Hubbert Geologist, 1903
- Mal Peet Writer, 1947
- Mario Lemieux Ice Hockey Player, 1965
- Maya Lin Designer, 1959
- Michael Andretti Racecar Driver, 1962
- Michael Morpurgo Author, 1943
- Naima Adedapo Singer, 1984
- Neal Ascherson Journalist, 1932
- Neil deGrasse Tyson Scientist, 1958
- Nicholai Olivia Rothschild Businesswoman, 1983
- Nick Cummins Rugby Union Player, 1987
- Nick Robinson Journalist, 1963
- Nicola Roberts Singer, 1985
- Parminder Nagra Film Actor, 1975