Arts and Drama
- William Gilbert (author) (1804–1890), English novelist & surgeon (father of W. S. Gilbert)
- W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911), British dramatist who was part of the comic opera team of Gilbert and Sullivan
- Billy Gilbert (1894–1971), American comedian
- Willie Gilbert (1916–1980), American author and playwright
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