Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome Series – A List of Famous People with Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome

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This is the third and final in a Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome Series of blog posts. The first covered what they are, signs/symptoms, diagnosis and treatment approaches and can be read here. The second covered Wonderful Websites and can be read here.

Below is a list of famous people (in alphabetical order) with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome:

Autism

Charles-Darwin
Charles Darwin, Naturalist [Deceased]
According to Words I Seek.
Image From & Copyright © Skepticism.org.
courtney-love
Courtney Love, Actress
According to Babble.
Image From & Copyright © Radar Online.
Satoshi-Tajiri
Satoshi Tajiri, Creator of Pokemon
According to Autism Spectrum Explained.
Image From & Copyright © Pokemon.
Stephen-Wiltshire
Stephen Wiltshire, Architectural Artist
According to Child-Autism-Parents-Cafe.com.
Image From & Copyright © ZIMBIO.
Wolfgang-Mozart
Wolfgang Mozart, Composer [Deceased]
According to Babble.
Image From & Copyright © Festival Mozaic.

It was difficult to find many famous people who report that they are on the autistic spectrum. This might be because it is only relatively recently that we have begun diagnosing people with autism.

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Asperger’s Syndrome

Abraham-Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, President & Statesman [Deceased]
According to Ranker.
Image From & Copyright © The Still Man.
Adam-Young
Adam Young, Singer in Owl City Band
According to Asperger-Syndrome.Me.Uk.
Image From & Copyright © Fanart.Tv.
albert-einstein
Albert Einstein, Theoretical Physicist [Deceased]
According to Words I Seek.
Image From & Copyright © Wiki Media.
Anthony-Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins, Actor
According to Asperger Syndrome.Me.Uk.
Image From & Copyright © The Famous People.
Craig-Nicholls
Craig Nicholls, Singer in former band The Vine
According to Ranker.
Image From & Copyright © Live Music.
Daryl-Hannah
Daryl Hannah, Actress & Environmentalist
According to Asperger-Syndrome.Me.Uk.
Image From & Copyright © The Famous People.
Gary-Numan
Gary Numan, Singer & Song Writer
According to Child-Autism-Parent-Cafe.
Image From & Copyright © Electronic Beats.
Michael-Jackson
Michael Jackson, Singer [Deceased]
According to Ranker.
Image From & Copyright © Pursuitist.
Phillipa-Brown-(Ladyhawke
Phillipa Brown (Ladyhawke), Singer & Song Writer
According to Asperger-Syndrome.Me.Uk.
Image From & Copyright © FanPop.
robin-williams
Robin Williams, Comedian and Actor [Deceased]
According to Ranker.
Image From & Copyright © DAVID LANZILAO/REDUX on Daily Beast.
Susan-Boyle
Susan Boyle, Singer
According to The Richest.
Image From & Copyright © Aol.
Tim-Burton
Tim Burton, Film Director
According to Babble.
Image From & Copyright © Horror Geek Life.

Are there any famous people with autism or Asperger’s syndrome missing from the list above? If so, please leave a comment below and let me know.

The Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome Series was inspired by Andrea, so thank you Andrea.

You might also like my blog post: A List of Famous People with Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and/or Dyscalculia.

Write soon,

Antony

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