December 6, 1920 – Dave Brubeck, American pianist and composer
December 7, 1949 – Tom Waits, American singer, composer, and actor
December 8, 1943 – Jim Morrison, American singer (The Doors) (d. 1971)
December 9, 1957 – Donny Osmond, American singer and actor
December 10, 1961 – Nia Peeples, American singer/actress
December 11, 1942 – Donna Mills, American actress
December 12, 1962 – Tracy Austin, American tennis player