Famous Dyslexics

All of these extremely accomplished and well-known people have been reported to share something in common...The GIFT of Dyslexia.

Although many would believe that their success was obtained DESPITE Dyslexia, we contend that their success was obtained BECAUSE of their gifted, multi-dimensional, thinking style.


  • Muhammad Ali
  • Hans Christian Anderson
  • Harry Belafonte
  • Alexander Graham Bell
  • Orlando Bloom
  • Richard Branson
  • Erin Brockovich
  • George Burns
  • Jim Carrey
  • Cher
  • Agatha Christie
  • Winston Churchill
  • George Clooney
  • Tom Cruise
  • Leonardo da Vinci
  • Patrick Dempsey
  • Walt Disney
  • Thomas Edison
  • Albert Einstein
  • Henry Ford
  • Danny Glover
  • Whoopi Goldberg
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Anthony Hopkins
  • Bruce Jenner
  • Magic Johnson
  • John F. Kennedy
  • Keira Knightly
  • Jay Leno
  • Greg Louganis
  • Jack Nicholson
  • George Patton
  • Picasso
  • Daniel Powter
  • Keanu Reeves
  • Nelson Rockefeller
  • Nolan Ryan
  • Charles Schwab
  • Will Smith
  • Jackie Stewart
  • Quentin Tarantino
  • Liv Tyler
  • Usher
  • George Washington
  • Robin Williams
  • Woodrow Wilson
  • Henry Winkler

[Einstein]

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."

- Albert Einstein



[Ronald D. Davis]

"...At dyslexia's root is a natural ability, a talent. The gift of dyslexia is the gift of mastery."

- Ronald D. Davis

Professional services described as Davis®, Davis Dyslexia Correction®, Davis Symbol Mastery®, Davis Orientation Counseling®, and Davis Math Mastery® may only be provided by persons who are employed by a licensed Davis Specialist, or who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators by Davis Dyslexia Association International.


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