List of Famous people born on August 8th

Nicholas Roderick Holtam is a bishop of the Church of England. Since 2011, he has been the Bishop of Salisbury.

Leonardo Muraro is an Italian Venetist politician. He is a leading member of Liga Veneta–Lega Nord.

Anton Fig, known as "The Thunder from Down Under", is a South African session drummer, perhaps best-known as the drummer and second-in-command for Paul Shaffer and the World's Most Dangerous Band. David Letterman, for whom the band served as house band on his late-night talk shows, often referred to Fig as "Anton Zip" or "Buddy Rich Jr." Fig is also well-known for his work with Kiss and Ace Frehley.

Rónald Alfonso González Brenes is a Costa Rican former professional footballer and current manager.

Stefano Cuoghi is an Italian association football coach and former professional player who played as a midfielder. He made 137 appearances in Serie A.

Willie B. Norwood is a retired American professional basketball player.