Presidents with ADHD and Leaders with ADHD

Many historical leaders had ADHD or had signs of ADHD including J.F. Kennedy and Winston Churchill. Thomas Edison and Da Vinci are thought to have had ADHD. Present-day leaders, movers-and-shakers with ADHD include Sarah Blyth, Vancouver Parks Commissioner; James Carville, political analyst, and commentator; Erin Brockovich; Charles Shwab and Alan Meckler.

High Achievers with ADHD

• • Bill Gates
  • Walt Disney
  • Richard Branson
  • Michael Phelps

Geniuses with ADHD

Having ADHD is not a guarantee that you will be a genius but some people with ADHD have hyper-focus and this helps them to excel at certain tasks. People with ADHD come in all shapes and sizes and all levels of intelligence.

ADHD and Very High IQ

There is no solid evidence to show a connection between ADHD and a very high IQ. Some people with ADHD do have very high IQ while others have a less than average IQ.

FAQ

Who is a famous person with ADHD?

There are literally 100s of famous people with ADHD in every area of achievement. Famous people with ADHD include sports personalities like Michael Phelps; entrepreneurs and businessmen like Richard Branson and Bill Gates plus entertainers like Justin Timberlake and Jim Carrey.  

Do most entrepreneurs have ADHD?

Many entrepreneurs have ADHD.

Can geniuses have ADHD?

Yes. There are geniuses with ADHD and geniuses without ADHD.

Are adults with ADHD more intelligent?

Adults with ADHD are often more intelligent than non-ADHD individuals but this is not a rule. Many ADHD adults are more creative, intelligent and intuitive than non-ADHD adults. This does not mean that all ADHD adults are more intelligent.

Which famous person has ADHD?

Take a look at the lists above and you’ll see that hundreds of famous people, from all areas of entertainment, sport, and business have ADHD. Some of the best examples are Simone Biles, Richard Branson, and Justin Timberlake.