Who are famous INFJ people you wish you knew? The INFJ stands for Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging. It is one of the 16 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality types.
This personality type is one of the rarest in the world. They make up only about 1% of the world’s population. However, you can find them in various fields.
INFJs are known to be creative, idealistic and have a vision for what they think the world should be. Their Feeling function helps them to be more in touch with their caring and sympathetic sides. An INFJ will be by your side in times of troubles.
They believe that in order to truly help a person, you must first change the system. As such, that is what they put their time and energy into. Their determination and energy is one of their most admirable attributes.
The INFJ isn’t much of a planner. Instead, they go in head first. This sometimes works for them and other times does not. However, there’s nothing as powerful as a determined INFJ on a mission.
Although introverted, they can take on the world fearlessly. Here are a list of famous INFJ people. Celebrities, authors, philosophers etc.
Famous INFJ Authors
INFJ authors reflect their thoughts and concern about society through their work. They also have one of the best and most studied pieces of work there is till date. Let’s look at Dante Alighieri, author of the Divine Comedy.
The Divine comedy follows his journey through Inferno, Purgatario and Paradisio. It also tells the story of various individuals and what led to their ends. A completely brilliant mind.
Here are 10 of some INFJ authors who offer a lot through their works.
- Dante Alighieri (Italian Poet).
- Aristophanes (Greek playwright).
- Plato (Greek Philosopher).
- J.K. Rowling (English writer).
- Geoffrey Chaucer (English writer).
- Garry Trudeau (U.S cartoonist).
- Baruch Spinoza (Dutch Philosopher).
- Nathanial Hawthorn (U.S writer).
- Mary Wollstonecraft (English writer).
- Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (Russian writer and political prisoner).
Famous INFJ Actors/Actresses
People with the INFJ personality aren’t always restricted to writing and philosophy. They also venture into acting and are dedicated to their work.
Some INFJ actors that are completely phenomenal include the likes of Tilda Swinton, Al Pacino and Cate Blanchett. There’s a reason they are household names.
Here are 20 famous INFJ actors
- Al Pacino (U.S actor).
- Mel Gibson (Australian actor).
- Cate Blanchett (Australian actress).
- Tilda Swinton (English actress).
- Edward Norton (U. S actor).
- Daniel Day-Lewis (British actor).
- Michelle Pfeiffer (U.S actress).
- Nicole Kidman (Australian actress).
- Hilary swank (U. S actress).
- Rooney Mara (U. S actress).
- Billy Crystal (U. S actor and comedian).
- Hilary Duff (U. S actress).
- Tom Selleck (U. S actor).
- Shirley MacLaine (U. S actress).
- Claudia Schiffer (German model).
- Carrie Fisher (U. S actress).
- Sidney Poitier (Bohemian actor).
- Mark Harmon (U. S actor).
- Michael Landon (U. S actor).
- Derren Brown (English magician).
Well Known INFJ Musicians
INFJ musicians are fearless and help in defining a genre. They do not let social norms overcloud their judgment and they reflect their feelings through their music.
Here are 10 INFJ musicians you should know:
- Taylor Swift (U. S musician).
- Marilyn Manson (U. S musician).
- George Harrison (English Musician).
- Roger Waters (English Musician).
- John Williams (Australian Musician).
- Pete Townshend (English Musician).
- Peter Gabriel (English Musician).
- Alice Cooper (U.S musician).
- Aimee Mann (U. S musician).
- Leonard Cohen (Canadian Musician).
Politicians and World Leaders
INFJs believe they can change the world. And instead of helping just one person, why not change the system? You can identify INFJ leaders by their belief system and orientation.
Here are 10 politicians and world leaders with a most likely INFJ personality
- Nelson Mandela (Former president of South Africa).
- Eleanor Roosevelt (FLOTUS).
- Adolf Hitler (Nazi Dictator).
- Mahatma Gandhi (Indian civil rights leader).
- Osama Bin Laden (Terrorist).
- Robert Mugabe (Zimbabwean Dictator).
- Leon Trotsky (Russian Revolutionary).
- Ron Paul (U.S Senator).
- Martin Van Buren (POTUS).
- Shirley Temple (U.S ambassador and child actor).
Popular INFJ Fictional Characters
This category is very important considering we get to see a lot of sides to these characters. Know where they are coming from and where they are headed. Fictional characters in books, movies or small screen also exhibit different personality types. Almost more accurately.
Here are 10 fictional characters with an INFJ personality
- Melisandre (Game of thrones).
- Jon Snow (Game of thrones).
- Will Graham (Hannibal Lecter).
- Rue (Hunger Games).
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars).
- Mr. Bates (Downtown Abby).
- Lady Galadriel (The Lord of the rings).
- Nick Stokes (CSI).
- Prince Caspian (Chronicles of Narnia).
- Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird).
- King Mongkut (Anna and the king).
- Liz Lemon (30 Rock).
- Walter (The Muppets).
- Eponine (Les Miserables).
- Hershel (The Walking Dead).
It is important to note that not everyone with the same personality type will act the very same way. Differential susceptibility plays a crucial factor. It all depends on the individual and where their interest lies.
Which of these famous INFJ people were you already aware of? And which was more surprising to you? Let us know.
