It’s both hard and special to be an INFJ. We all know that the INFJ is the rarest personality type in the world. We also know that they might feel left out or misunderstood at times. Still, this has not stopped INFJ from reaching great heights in our world. Today, we’ll be looking at famous INFJ people across all categories.
This should be fun!
Famous INFJ People Who were Entrepreneurs
The INFJ is not usually in the business world. However, when they do indulge themselves, they add something special. Their emotional intelligence and ability to understand others make them the perfect entrepreneur.
Here are two of them.
Lady Gaga
Yes, we will all agree that Lady Gaga is known mostly for her musical skills. However, what you definitely didn’t know is that she is also a very good business person.
Lady Gaga is the owner of a comic series that comes out every year. That’s not all. She has also partnered with MAC to produce cosmetics. She’s also in the tech industry as she has her own headphones. To top things off, she also has her own perfume collection.
She is one INFJ who has narrowed down what she is good at and executed it to perfection.
Adam Sandler
Also well known for his comedy parts in movies, Adam Sandler is without a doubt an INFJ. He is also quite an entrepreneur. What you probably didn’t know about Adam Sandler is that he is the producer of his own movies (most of the time).
Famous INFJs Who are Celebrities
Just like the INFP, you are going to see a lot of INFJs in this category. A perfect reason is because of their awesome creativity.
I’ll highlight two of them and list the rest.
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Al Pacino
If you are a big fan of Italian Mafia movies, then you probably already met Al Pacino. He has become one of the greatest actors of all time. Although he’s getting really elderly now, we’ll forever remember his great acting skills in all his movies.
Nicole Kidman
She is definitely one of the best actresses of her generation. Blessed with good looks and a lot of awards, she is one INFJ who has certainly achieved her potential.
Nicole Kidman is an INFJ in every sense of the world.
Other famous INFP people in this category include
- Billy crystal
- Mel Gibson
- Rooney Mara
- Tom Selleck
- Mark Harmon
- Hillary Duff
- Sela Ward
- Michael Landon
- Adam Sandler
- Adrien Brody
- Carey Mulligan
- Jennifer Connelly
- George Harrison
- Bill Ward
- Roger Waters
- Jared Leto
- Prince Ea
Famous INFJ People who are Athletes
INFJs are not exactly popular in sports. However, I managed to find at least one famous INFJ who plays sports.
Mesut Ozil
Mesut Ozil is definitely an INFJ. You definitely just have to watch him play. When it comes to sports, the INFJ is especially interested in sports that have to do with visuals and strategy.
Mesut Ozil is all about creativity and visualizing the right spots to play the ball. Here is a video of some of his best footballing skills.
Famous INFJ People who were Authors
Just like the INFP, the INFJ has a thing with writing. When they do pen down their thoughts or imaginations, it is nothing short of beautiful. Here are some of the most famous writers that were INFJ.
- Garry Trudeau
- Geoffrey Chaucer
- Leo Tolstoy
- Mary Wollstonecraft
- James Weston
Famous INFJs in the Bible
If you are religious, then you might be interested in this category. The Bible is filled with so many categories. Not surprisingly, some of these characters were definitely INFJs. Here are some of them.
King David
He was often described as the man after God’s heart. David has a lot of creativity in him. At a young age, he was already a master of playing various musical instruments.
Most of the decisions taken during his lifetime were emotional decisions. He often put his emotions ahead of logic. He is one of the most liked characters in the Bible despite his many trials.
Moses
Moses was often described as the meekest man in the Bible. You can also tell that he had great emotions behind the work he did. Moses is often described as a perfect example of an INFJ.
Other characters in the Bible that are INFJs include;
- Jeremiah
- John the Apostle
- Joseph
- Esther
Famous INFJ Fictional Characters
Morgana (Merlin)
If I have to pick an INFJ in the Merlin series, it will have to be Morgana. She is introverted, organized, and quite a mystery in the early part of the movie. If you were not a Merlin fan, you probably would not have been able to read her actions completely.
She has all the signs of an INFJ. So, Morgana, it is.
Here are some other fictional characters that are INFJs
- Alice Cullen (Twilight)
- Glenn Rhee (Walking Dead)
- Charles Xavier (X-men)
- Prince Charming (Cinderella)
- Morpheus (The Matrix)
- Thanos (Avengers, End Game)
- Rumpelstiltskin (Once Upon a Time)
- Lisa Simpson (The Simpsons)
- Jesse Wells (The Flash)
Famous INFJ People who were Philosophers and Researchers
INFJs are often typed as enneagram type 5. This is not just a fluke. The INFJ is incredibly interested in education and what makes the world tick.
If you have always wondered what philosophers fall into this category, here is your chance to find out.
- Plato
- Carl Jung
- Ludwig Wittgenstein
- Simone de Beauvoir
- Mary Wollstonecraft
- Baruch Spinoza
- Arthur Schopenhauer
Famous INFJs who were Political Leaders and Activists
The INFJ often has a strong sense of right and wrong. This often leads them to fight for humanity. Sometimes, they can also be at the bad end of it all as we shall see.
Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler was a misguided INFJ. Regardless, he was still in awe of the world and how it worked. He had strong feelings towards Germany and likely felt he was doing the world a lot of good with his actions.
Mahatma Gandhi
At the other end of the spectrum is an activist who changed his country. Gandhi had strong feelings for his country, just like Hitler did. However, this time, he was on the right side of things as he advocated for true justice.
Here are some other INFJs who were activists and political leaders
- Osama Bin Laden
- Leon Trotsky
- Chiang Kai-Shek
- Robert Mugabe
Clearly, there are so many famous INFJ people who have influenced the world in one way or the other. If you are an INFJ, you should know that your potential for greatness is high. Use it in the right way.
