Famous People With Autism
There is a common misconception that people with autism—or any other neurodevelopmental disorders for that matter—cannot live a normal life. However they are some extraordinary people with autism who are not only leading a normal life despite their condition but have also made it big in life through their sheer determination and hard work. We all know of Scottish singer Susan Boyle who catapulted to international fame as a middle-aged lady, selling more than 14 million records worldwide. But how many are aware that she suffers from Asperger syndrome, a subtype of autism? Even more shocking would be the suggestion that Noble Laureate Albert Einstein could have also suffered from Asperger’s syndrome! Researchers have established that the brilliant physicist displayed a lot of signs of autism. The head of the autism research centre at Cambridge had suggested that Isaac Newton might also have been autistic. In addition to these great scientists, several other famous people including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart—one of the greatest composers of all time—was also believed to display symptoms of autism. This section provides you information about the life and works of famous people with autism.
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Jim Jefferies
(Known for His Comedy Central Show ‘The Jim Jefferies Show')
Birthdate: February 14, 1977
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Jim Jefferies is an Australian-American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer best known as the creator of the FX sitcom Legit and the Comedy Central late-night show The Jim Jefferies Show. He trained at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts before beginning his career. Besides his TV shows, he has also appeared in films and performed at festivals.
Birthdate: July 13, 1951
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Tom Stoltman
(British Professional Strongman)
Birthdate: May 30, 1994
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Invergordon, Scotland
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
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Douglas Coupland
(Canadian Novelist, Designer and Visual Artist)
Birthdate: December 30, 1961
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: CFB Baden–Soellingen, Germany
Douglas Coupland is a Canadian novelist and artist who popularized the term “Generation X” mentioned in his international bestseller Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture. He has published several novels, collections of short stories, and works of non-fiction. His art is frequently exhibited at the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art.
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Stephen Wiltshire
(Architectural artist)
Birthdate: April 24, 1974
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
6
Donald Triplett
(Autism patient)
Birthdate: September 8, 1933
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Forest, Mississippi, United States
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Helmut Lotti
(Belgian Tenor and Singer-Songwriter)
Birthdate: October 22, 1969
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Ghent, Belgium
Helmut Lotti is a Belgian singer-songwriter best known for his ability to perform in several languages and styles. Once an Elvis impersonator, Lotti crossed over into classical music during the 1990s before going on to produce hit songs in Latino, African, and Jewish music. Helmut Lotti has many multi-platinum albums under his belt.
8
Blind Tom Wiggins
(Music Performer)
Birthdate: May 25, 1849
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Harris County, Georgia, United States
Died: June 14, 1908
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John Ausonius
(Criminal who from August 1991 to January 1992 he shot eleven people in the Stockholm and Uppsala area)
Birthdate: July 12, 1953
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Lidingö, Sweden
Birthplace: New Jersey, United States
Birthdate: February 11, 2004
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Barnstaple, England
