Who are some famous INFP people you know or might have missed? The INFP stands for Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Perceiving. It is one of the 16 personality types according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).
The INFP makes about 4-5% of the population. This makes them pretty rare and uncommon. This personality type is categorized as the idealists because they have a strong perception of how the world should be like.
They have strong principles. INFPs have a hard time letting go of their belief system. Their principles revolve around helping others due to their strong sense of selflessness. However, they prefer doing this by the sidelines.
INFPs are introverted in nature and take refuge in expressing themselves through writing, arts, and more. They are quite the creatives and need to express themselves as such. INFPs may have a hard time expressing themselves in any other way due to their shy nature.
The INFP can be strong and resilient. They find comfort in their principles and this helps them navigate through life the best way they can.
Here is a list of some famous people who are most likely INFP due to their exhibiting characteristics.
Famous INFP Authors
A lot of famous authors who exhibit the INFP characteristics. They include:
- Edgar Allen Poe (U. S author and poet).
- William Shakespeare (English Playwright).
- George Orwell (English Author).
- Amy Tan (U.S author).
- Publius Virgilius Maro aka Virgil (Roman Poet).
- William Blake (English Poet).
- Bill Watterson (U. S Cartoonist).
- C. S. Lewis (English author).
- Hans Christians Andersen (Danish Author).
- J. R. R. Tolkien (English Author).
Famous INFP Musicians
Here is a list of musicians who are most likely INFPs.
- Carlos Santana (Mexican-American Guitarist).
- John Mayer (American Singer).
- Lenny Kravitz (American Singer).
- Chris Martin (American singer).
- Bob Marley (Jamaican singer).
- Joni Mitchell (Canadian singer).
- Tori Amos (American singer).
- Fiona Apple (American singer).
- Thom Yorke (English singer).
- James Taylor (American singer).
Famous INFP Actors/Actresses
Here’s a list of actors and actresses who are most likely INFPs.
- Johnny Depp (American actor).
- Marlon Brando (American actor).
- Tom Hiddleston (English actor).
- Jude Law (English actor).
- Emily Blunt (English actress).
- Mia Farrow (American actress).
- Richard Gere (American actor).
- Tim Burton (American director).
- Lisa Kudrow (American actress).
- Andrew Garfield (American actor).
- David Lynch (American director).
- Nicholas Cage (American actor).
Fictional INFP Characters
Here are a few fictional characters who fit the characteristics of an INFP
- Charlie Brown (Peanuts).
- Frodo Baggins (Lord of the rings).
- Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones).
- Gohan (Dragonball Z).
- Bella Swan (Twilight).
- Kermit the frog (The muppets).
- Jane Eyre (Jane Eyre).
- Romeo and Juliet (Romeo and Juliet).
- Coaster (Lea Miserables).
- Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd).
- Marshall (How I met your mother).
- Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter).
- Luke Skywalker (Star Wars).
- Daria Morgendorffer (Daria).
Honorary Mentions
- Derek Jeter (American first baseman).
- Mariano Rivera (Panamanian pitcher).
- Mary (Mother of Jesus).
- John (Disciple of Jesus).
- Luke (Disciple of Jesus).
- Hellen Keller (American political activist and author).
INFPs are usually very dedicated in whatever line of work they choose. They can be selfless and are known for putting others first. You can see that especially in the case of authors and actors. They embody their characters and create outstanding performances respectively.
INFPs are also very strong willed as you can see in the cases of fictional characters. They are also charitable and hospitable as the case may be.
