Famous Dyslexics

It is no coincidence that so many creative geniuses, like Leonardo da Vinci, Edison & Einstein also suffered from symptoms of dyslexia -- the thought process that is the essence of their creativity is also the root of difficulties with the printed (and sometimes spoken) word.

Inventors/Engineers/ Scientists:

Albert Einstein

Thomas Edison

Alexander Graham Bell
 

Artists:

Leonardo da Vinci

Walt Disney

Military/Political Strategists:

General George Patton

Winston Churchill

Woodrow Wilson

Professionals:

Charles Schwab

Nelson Rockefeller

Henry Ford
 

Performers:

Cher

Whoopi Goldberg

Danny Glover

Tom Cruise

Jay Leno
 

Athletes:

Greg Louganis

Bruce Jenner

Jackie Stewart