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Famous People with Disabilities or
Differences
For every person considered famous on this list there are millions of others who have disabilities or differences and who have gone on to have successful lives and careers in their chosen fields. Whether you want to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer, chef, musician, executive or anything else- You can do it!
Famous People with Tourette's Syndrome
Article on Mike Trapani- College baseball player with TS- Trapani, Living and Playing with Tourette's
Jim Eisenreich- Former major league baseball player
Brad Cohen- Teacher, writer
Eric Bernotas-Played on the US Olympic Skeleton team
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (formerly Chris Jackson)- Former NBA player
Tim Howard-Goalkeeper for the Manchester United Football Club
Mike Johnston-Former relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Andre Malraux-French Author
Dr Samuel Johnson- Writer and poet- wrote A Dictionary of the English Language in 1747
Jeremy Stenberg- Motocross rider
Agi Lidle- Web Radio Show Host, Author of Self Help Books, Videos
Keith Collins - Model, Actor, Professional Events Planner
Casey Roberts Dunham- Works with Elderly; former motivational speaker, beauty queen
Tobias Picker -Composer
Nick Tatham- Singer songwriter
Michael Wolff- Jazz Musician
Paige Vickery - Classical Music Conductor
Kellie Haines - Ventriloquist, writes, produces, directs
Evan Trost - Physician
Michael Wickersham- Music Educator, Masters Degree candidate
Amy Arellano - Attorney
Charlie Sosinski- Crime and Fire Scene Investigator
R. Mark Wootten- Teacher and Coach
Jon Schwartz - Works in Corporate Communications, Coaches Hockey
Bruce Ochsman - Senior VP, Financial Services
Famous People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Dr Samuel Johnson- Writer and poet- wrote A Dictionary of the English Language in 1747
Howard Hughes-Actor, director, aviator and businessman
Howard Stern- Radio personality
Howie Mandell- Actor, host of Deal or No Deal
Famous People with Developmental Stuttering
Kenyon Martin-NBA player
Tiger Woods-Professional golfer
Nicholas Brendon-TV star "Xander" in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
James Earl Jones-Broadway, television, and movie star.
Annie Glenn-Wife of former astronaut, Senator Glenn
John Stossel-20/20 news reporter
Johnny Damon-Outfielder for the New York Yankees
Ron Harper-Basketball star
Pat Williams-Football player with the Minnesota Vikings
Mel Tillis-Country singer
Winston Churchill-Statesman and orator
Bruce Willis-Actor
Julia Roberts-Actress
Robert Merrill-Opera star
Bill Walton-Basketball star, sports commentator
John Updike-Writer
Frank Wolf-Congressman for Virginia
Jimmy Stewart-Actor
Somerset Maugham-Writer
Lewis Carroll-British writer, Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass
Margaret Drabble-British novelist
Robert A. Heinlein-Science fiction writer
Budd Schulberg-On the Waterfront-Oscar winner
Peggy Lipton-Actress from TV show "Mod Squad" and "Twin Peaks"
Sam Neil-Actor
Bo Jackson-Athlete
Eric Roberts-Actor
Carly Simon-Singer
Lester Hayes-Defensive back for LA Raiders
Tommy John-Former pitcher for Oakland A's
Jack Paar-Late show host
Neville Shute-Novelist
Andrew Lloyd Webber-Famous for the musical Cats and Phantom of the Opera
Prince Albert of Monaco
Miguel Estrada-Prominent attorney and nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Greg Louganis-Diving champion
Dave Taylor-Former hockey star with the LA Kings
Adrian Peterson-Running back with the Chicago Bears
Jack Ebert-Producer of Dances with Wolves
Anthony Quinn-Actor
Chris Zorich-Defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears
P.F. Bentley-Award-winning photographer for TIME Magazine
Joseph Biden- U.S. Senator of Delaware
Bill Withers- Singer and song writer
Dominick Dunne-Writer
John Gregory Dunne-Novelist, journalist, screenwriter
Tom Sizemore-Actor famous for his role in Saving Private Ryan
Gordie Lane-Hockey defenseman for the N.Y. Islanders
Bill Sheffield-Former Governor of Alaska
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter-Boxer
Charles Darwin- British naturalist and author of The Origin of Species
Ken Venturi - Legendary golfer and commentator for CBS Sports
Famous and Successful People with Other Disabilities
Ludwig von Beethoven- Composer (deaf)
Ray Charles- Composer, singer, musician (blind)
Marlee Matlin- Actress (deaf)
Stevie Wonder- Composer, singer, musician (blind)
Jim Abbott- Professional baseball player (born with one hand)
*Information on Famous and Successful people came from the following websites:
Stuttering Foundation of America
Disclaimer- I am "just a mom". Every effort was made to insure this information was as accurate as possible. However, no information found on any website should be substituted for the care of a licensed competent professional.
A WORD ABOUT SPELLING
The official name of the condition, according to the DSM-IV-TR, is Tourette's
disorder.
Tourette's is also referred to as TS, Tourette Syndrome, Tourette's syndrome,
GTS, and Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome.
You may also see it referred to as the Tourette Syndrome Spectrum Disorder,
but many proponents of this terminology include conditions in this alleged
spectrum
which have not been shown to be part of or genetically linked to Tourette's
syndrome.
Common misspellings are tourettes syndrome, tourretts, tourrettes, touretts,
terrets, terets, turettes, and turrets syndrom.
Tourette's disease is another common misnomer (it's not a disease).
Another common misspelling is ticks: ticks are nasty beasts that bite dogs and
people. People with Tourette's disorder have tics.
Thank you to TSNW for
permission to use the copywrited wording above and for her countless hours of
dedication to Tourette's education.
Thank you to Haejinn for permission to print her story on how to tell kids about
TS (found on the FAQ page).
Thank you to Haejinn, SLeaska, HBool,
Glen625,Sabina0815, MaterialDiva, BlueChin and KBurra for their
support and help getting this website up and running. It was truly a
collaborative effort.
Thank you to Teri and Leah for
their input and support. Not only have you helped with this website but
you have also supported us through this journey. Words cannot thank
you enough!
A huge THANK YOU to our son for not only helping with
this site but for teaching me more about life, humility, and humanity than
anyone else I know.
Copyright 2006. All right reserved.
No part of this publication may be copied, re-printed, or used in any form
without my prior written consent.
By Cristimo3: Growing Up With Tourette's Syndrome- Information for Kids
Teaching
your class about TS
