Famous Dyslexics

History is full of talented and successful people who initially were considered slow because they were dyslexic. Many flunked out of school or did poorly simply because the disorder made it difficult, if not impossible, for them to read.

Here’s a list of actors and entertainers who overcame their dyslexia and went on to enjoy successful careers:

Harry Anderson
Orlando Bloom
Harry Belafonte
Tom Cruise
Dave Foley
Danny Glover
Whoopi Goldberg
Susan Hampshire
Jay Leno
Keanu Reeves
Keira Knightley
Edward James Olmos
Oliver Reed
Billy Bob Thornton
Tom Smothers
Robin Williams
Henry Winkler
Loretta Young

To find more lists of famous dyslexics, visit dyslexia.com.