Authors Born on September 16
- Alan Barton Singer, 1953
- Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Scientist, 1893
- Albert Szent-Györgyi Biochemist, 1893
- Albrecht Kossel Scientist, 1853
- Alexis Bledel Actress, 1981
- Alfred Noyes Poet, 1880
- Allen Funt Producer, 1914
- Amy Poehler Actress, 1971
- Andrey Illarionov Politician, 1961
- Anna Kingsford Campaign Manager, 1846
- Anthony Padilla Comedian, 1987
- Anthony W. Ivins Apostol, 1852
- B. B. King Musician, 1925
- Bob Buford Author, 1939
- Bob DeMarco Football Player, 1938
- Bonar Law Politician, 1858
- Breyten Breytenbach Writer, 1939
- Calin Rovinescu Chief Executive Officer, 1955
- Camilo Sesto Singer, 1946
- Carl Andre Painter, 1935
- Charles Haughey Politician, 1925
- Charlie Byrd Guitarist, 1925
- Clive Bell Critic, 1881
- Damon Thayer Politician, 1967
- Daren Kagasoff Actor, 1987
- Dave Blood Guitarist, 1956
- Dave Schulthise Bassist, 1956
- David Copperfield Illusionist, 1956
- Dennis Conner Athlete, 1942
- Ed Begley, Jr. Actor, 1949
- Ed Stoppard Actor, 1974
- Edward George, Baron George Governor, 1938
- Elena Kampouris Actress, 1997
- Elgin Baylor Athlete, 1934
- Elizabeth McCracken Author, 1966
- Ellsworth Huntington Educator, 1876
- Eric Massa Politician, 1959
- Esther Vilar Writer, 1935
- Fan Bingbing Actress, 1981
- Fatos Nano Politician, 1952