Famous Left Handed - List of Famous Left Handed
Did you know that August 13 is the designated International Left-handers Day? Right-handed people might think that it’s cool being left-handed, but lefties know the real challenges of being different from what is the norm! With left-handers constituting just seven to ten percent of the world's population, they surely have a tough time in the predominantly right-handed world. But since lefties are perceived to be more creative, they are mostly able to face the challenges and carve a niche for themselves in their chosen career paths. It is hardly surprising that the left-handed Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci became the epitome of the Renaissance humanist ideal and is widely considered one of the greatest painters of all time. Another genius of the contemporary times, Bill Gates, is also a leftie. Left-handers have made a mark for themselves in United States politics as well—several US presidents including George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama are lefties. Read on for more information about the life and works of famous left-handed people.
Read on for more information about the life and works of famous left-handed people.
The Most Famous Left Handed | |||
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Name | Birthday | Nationality | Bio |
Aidan Gallagher | September 18, 2003 | American | Aidan Gallagher is a famous American child actor |
Nicole Kidman | June 20, 1967 | Australian, American | Nicole Kidman is one of the most talented actors that the Hollywood film industry can boast of |
Ludwig van Beethoven | December 16, 1770 | German | Ludwig Van Beethoven was one of the greatest composers the world has ever had |
Joan of Arc | 1412 | French | Joan of Arc was a young woman who led the French army to victory over the British in a crucial battle during the Hundred Years' War |
Oprah Winfrey | January 29, 1954 | American | A famous American talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist, Oprah Winfrey is most renowned for ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ |
Lady Gaga | March 28, 1986 | American | Lady Gaga (Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) is a popular world pop icon, known for songs like ‘Poker Face’ |
Tom Cruise | July 3, 1962 | American | Tom Cruise is an award-winning American actor and filmmaker best known for movies in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ film series |
Judy Garland | June 10, 1922 | American | Judy Garland is a renowned actress who shot to glory during the golden era of Hollywood, with movies like ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘A StarIs Born’ |
John McEnroe | February 16, 1959 | American | John McEnroe is a former world number one American professional tennis player |
Marilyn Monroe | June 1, 1926 | American | Marilyn Monroe was a famous and one of the foremost and biggest sex symbol of Hollywood |
Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett is a famous American comedian and actress best known for her show, ‘The Carol Burnett Show’
Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis is a Hollywood star best known for his performances in movies like the ‘Die Hard’ series and ‘Pulp Fiction’
Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell was an American singer, guitarist, television host, and actor
Phil Collins
Phil Collins (Philip David Charles Collins) is an English musician, drummer, singer, and actor
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician currently serving as the Prime Minister of Israel
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is one of the most celebrated film stars all around the world
Joséphine de Beauharnais
Joséphine de Beauharnais is known in history as the first wife of the French emperor Napoleon I
Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova is a former top-seeded Czech and American tennis player