Famous People Diagnosed With ADHD

Famous People Diagnosed With ADHD

People suffering ADHD will be pleased to learn that there have been and still are many famous people diagnosed with ADHD. These people have still managed to achieve prominence in their lives irrespective of their disability to concentrate. Here are some famous people diagnosed with ADHD.

Famous People Diagnosed with ADHD:

Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison made some of the greatest contributions to the world, but they struggled with their learning disabilities and possibly suffered from ADHD. There are many famous people who have shown or have been diagnosed with ADHD, but still they achieved success. Here are some notable personalities diagnosed with this condition:

The popular Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson gave many hits including anger management, indecent proposal, Kingpin. He was diagnosed with both dyslexia and ADHD.

Terry Bradshaw was one of the best football players in the US. A quarterback for the Pittsburg Steelers, he led his team to victory in four Super Bowl events. Even he was diagnosed with clinical depression and ADHD. Currently he works as a football analyst and is a co-host on Fox NFL Sunday.

Popularly known for his company ‘Kinko’s’, Paul Orfalea was diagnosed with both ADHD and dyslexia. He had a difficult time in school and secured C’s and D’s in college. He still attributes his learning abilities to his success. 

Robert Toth is a great artist and designer and his known for his sculptures. His works are on display at the Royal Scottish Museum, the Smithsonian institute and the Vatican museum. He was also diagnosed with ADHD.

Emmy award winner Mariette Hartley was diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar disorder. She established the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and hosted many videos to help adults with ADHD. Her videos helped many to cope up and manage the symptoms. She won the Emmy award for her role in the movie “The Incredible Hulk”.