Famous Atheists - List of Famous Atheists - page 10

Being an atheist in a world obsessed with God and religions is surely something that sets one apart! To the layman, an atheist is simply someone who lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. But did you know that atheists are also often very rational, practical and have a scientific approach towards the happenings in the world? One such famous rational atheist is Stephen Hawking, the famed theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author and Director of Research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology. Ethologist, evolutionary biologist and author Richard Dawkins is another prominent scientist known for his atheism. While atheism is a serious issue for many, comedian Woody Allen often jokes about God and calls himself a “Jewish-Atheist!” Richard Branson, another well-known atheist states that a belief in God is not necessary to be a good human; it’s the humanitarian values that count. With more and more people choosing to denounce religion, atheism is surely gaining in prominence! Read on for more information about the life and works of famous atheists.

Check out the list of famous people who are/were atheists. The list includes people from all walks of life and from all over the world.

The Most Famous Atheists

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Jack BlackAugust 28, 1969AmericanJack Black is a renowned American actor-producer and voice artist
Brad PittDecember 18, 1963AmericanBrad Pitt is a famous American actor, known for his movies, ‘Ocean’s Eleven’, ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’, and ‘World War Z’
Morgan FreemanJune 1, 1937AmericanMorgan Freeman is an Academy Award winning actor known for his work in movies like ‘Street Smart’, ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby’
Robert SmithApril 21, 1959BritishRobert Smith is an English musician and the lead singer of the British rock band, ‘The Cure.’ This biography of Robert Smith gives detailed information on his profile, childhood, life and timeline.
Joaquin PhoenixOctober 28, 1974AmericanJoaquin Phoenix is a famed actor of Hollywood known for the films, ‘Walk the Line’ and ‘Gladiator’
Richard DawkinsMarch 26, 1941BritishRichard Dawkins is an English ethologist and evolutionary biologist
Paul DiracAugust 8, 1902BritishPaul Dirac was an English theoretical physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics
Keanu ReevesSeptember 2, 1964Canadian, LebaneseKnown for his impeccable character of ‘Neo’ in ‘The Matrix’ trilogy, Keanu Reeves is a Canadian-American actor who has done a variety of roles in Hollywood movies.
Stephen FryAugust 24, 1957BritishStephen Fry is a comedian, actor, author, television and radio presenter
Louis TherouxMay 20, 1970British, AmericanLouis Theroux is a British-American documentary filmmaker and broadcaster
Alan Davies

Alan Davies

A stand-up comedian, writer-actor, Alan Davies is best known for his stand-up gig, ‘Urban Trauma’

BritishMarch 6, 1966105 views

Mikhail Bakunin

Mikhail Bakunin was a Russian revolutionary and political writer, who is regarded as ‘The Father of Anarchism’

RussianMay 30, 1814145 views

Geddy Lee

Geddy Lee is best known as the bassist, keyboardist and the lead vocalist of the Canadian rock band, ‘Rush’

CanadianJuly 29, 1953333 views

Woody Allen

An American screenwriter, director, actor & musician, Woody Allen’s career spans across five decades

Harvey Fierstein

Harvey Fierstein is an American playwright, actor and a gay rights activist

AmericanJune 6, 1952101 views

James Callaghan

James Callaghan was a Labour Party Politician and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979

BritishMarch 27, 1912161 views

Richard Rodgers

Richard Rodgers biography highlights his life that made him the pantheon of American Broadway music

AmericanJune 28, 1902123 views

Sarah Bernhardt

Popular as ‘Divine Sarah’, Sarah Bernhardt was one of the most excellent actors of the 19th century France

FrenchOctober 22, 1844151 views

Ferruccio Busoni

Composer, editor, writer, teacher and conductor, Ferruccio Busoni was a highly influential figure in the world of music

GermanApril 1, 1866147 views