The successes and achievements of many people with dyslexia prove that difficulty with literacy need not prevent anyone finding fame and fortune in many walks of life. Poor literacy is not to be confused with lack of ability and there are indications that many dyslexic people carry remarkable talents.
Entertainment
- Cher (Singer)
- Noel Gallagher (Singer/Oasis Member)
- Tom Cruise (Actor)
- Walt Disney (Film Producer)
- Keira Knightley (Actress)
- Jennifer Anniston (Actress)
- John Lennon (Singer/Beatles Member)
- Tom Holland (Actor)
- Holly Willoughby (TV Presenter)
- Will Smith (Actor)
Sport
- Rio Ferdinand (Footballer)
- David Beckham (Footballer)
- Muhammad Ali (Boxer)
- Lewis Hamilton (F1 Driver)
Catering & Cookery
- Jamie Oliver (Chef)
Science
- Albert Einstein (Scientist)
- Thomas Edison (Inventor)
- Alexander Graham Bell (Inventor)
The Arts
- Leonardo da Vinci (Artist)
- Picasso (Artist)
- Tom Ford (Fashion Designer)
- Tommy Hilfiger (Fashion Designer)
Business
- Sir Richard Branson – “Find out what dyslexic kids are interested in, what they love, what they’re passionate about. And… let them loose! And they can be absolutely exceptional in the areas of their passions. “
- Steve Jobs (founder of Apple computers)
- Henry Ford (Ford Motor Co)
Literature
- Agatha Christie (Author)
- Roald Dahl (Author)
Military/Political Strategy
- Sir Winston Churchill (Former Prime Minister)