Who are the famous INTP people you knew or probably never knew of? The INTP stands for Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Perceiving. It is one of the 16 personality types in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test.
They are yet another rare type which makes about 4% of the general population. But what exactly are they about? A lot and more.
The INTP is categorized as a creature of logic. They have a calm demeanor and can be very studious. Lots of scientists are INTPs and this is also because they believe everything has an answer. No matter how long it takes.
The INTP is a thinker who always searches for the meaning of things. It can make them come off as absent minded sometimes or possibly, most times. This is because staying grounded is quite a challenge.
Quite a lot of people think the INTP is aloof. However, this is not the case. They relate their thinking to these aspects of their lives as well.
Here are lists of famous INTP people in different areas of life
Famous INTP Authors
If there’s one thing about INTPs, it’s that they love to write due to their intellectual nature. They put in their heart and thoughts to every word they put down. Some famous INTP authors include:
- Thucydides (Greek Historian).
- Harper Lee (American Novelist).
- Randall Munroe (American cartoonist).
- Alan Greenspan (American author).
- John Le Carre (English Novelist).
- A. J. Drenth (Owner of personality junkie).
- Robert A. Heinlein (American author).
Famous INTP Philosophers
The INTP is one who is naturally drawn to philosophy. They want to understand the purpose and meaning of things. Some famous INTP philosophers include:
- Adam Smith (English Philosopher).
- Immanuel Kant (German Philosopher).
- Blaise Pascal (French Philosopher).
- Rene Descartes (French Philosopher).
- Hannah Arendt (German-American philosopher).
- Herbert Spencer (English philosopher).
- Eckhart Tolle (German-Canadian spiritualist).
- Thomas Aquinas (Italian priest and theologian).
Famous INTP Scientists
Another interesting field of interest for the INTP is science due to their need for answers and intellectual prowess. Some famous INTP Scientists include:
- Albert Einstein (German Physicist).
- Marie Curie (Polish Chemist and Physicist).
- Charles Darwin (English Naturalist).
- William James (American Physcologist).
- William Harvey (English Physician).
Well Known INTP World Leaders
INTPs can also be great at leadership due to their thoughtful and analytical approach to things.
In fact, a good number of American presidents are INTPs. Some famous world leaders who exhibit INTP characteristics include:
- Abraham Lincoln (American President).
- Gerald Ford (American president).
- James Madison (American President).
- John Quincy Adams (American president).
- John Tyler (American President).
- George Soros (Hungarian American political activist).
Famous INTP Musicians
INTPs may be interested in writing and solving scientific problems but they also spread their wings in other parts of life. The INTP musician is also not afraid to ask questions, stand alone and take risks.
Some musicians with an INTP personality are:
- M.I.A (English artists).
- Liam Gallagher (English Rapper).
- Neil Peart (Canadian Drummer).
- Henry Mancini (American composer).
- Aphex Twin (Irish Electronic musician).
- Glen Gould (Canadian Pianist).
- Mark Mothersbaugh (American musician).
Famous INTP Actors and Entertainers
The INTP also has a fun and dramatic side to them. This makes they outstanding entertainers. Here are some entertainers with INTP characteristics.
- Tina Fey (American actress).
- John Cusack (American actor).
- Gabriel Byrne (Irish Actor).
- Dustin Hoffman (American actor).
- Bob Newhart (American actor and comedian).
- Sigourney Weaver (American Actress).
- Elliot Page (Canadian actor).
- Kate Moss (English model).
- Diana Lane (American actress).
- Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen (American designers and former actresses).
- Kristen Stewart (American actress).
- Rick Moranis (Canadian screenwriter and actor).
- Geoffrey Rush (Australian actor).
- Jesse Eisenberg (American Actor).
- Amy Smart (American actress).
- Asia Carrera (American Actress).
- Ben Stein (American actor).
- Gregory Peck (American actor).
- Dave Cronenberg (American director).
Popular INTP Fictional Characters
Here are a few fictional people who exhibit INTP characteristics.
- Sheldon Cooper (The Big Bang Theory).
- Hermione Granger (Harry Potter).
- Neo (The Matrix).
- The 9th Doctor (Dr. Who).
- Yoda (Star Wars).
- Bruce Banner (The Incredible Hulk).
- Velma Dinkley (Scooby Doo).
- Violet Baudelaire (A Series Of Unfortunate Events).
- Ian Malcolm (Jurassic Park).
- Haymitch Abernathy (The Hunger Games).
- George McFly (Back from The Future).
- Eugene Potter (The Walking Dead).
- Tom Branson (Downtown Abbey).
These are some famous people with the INTP personality. Which did you expect and which aren’t you sure of?
