Would I know any famous people who have or have had ADHD?

Most certainly ADHD has affected the lives of all kinds of people including authors, inventors, military leaders, statesmen, composers, athletes, and actors and actresses. The following list includes individuals who may or may not have had diagnosed ADHD but who most certainly exhibited behavior that indicates the possible presence of ADHD or other learning disabilities. For example, Danny Glover, Bill Cosby,Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, Nolan Ryan, Jason Kidd, and Magic Johnson are all individuals who have been described as having ADHD symptoms. Many very successful entrepreneurs, such as Walt Disney and Malcolm Forbes, have also proved that their ability to “think outside the box” was perhaps a more positive consequence of ADHD. In fact, many individuals who have excelled at multitasking may have been using features of their ADHD in a positive way; their difficulties in focusing on a single task improved their ability to handle many tasks at once.