List of Famous People With ISFP Personality

ISFP (introverted sensing feeling perceiving) is one of the sixteen personality types defined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test. ISFP is one of the more common personality types, making up about 9% of the general population.

ISFPs are creative and imaginative, with well-developed aesthetic senses. They are naturally suited for work in music, art, design, or other areas where an eye for beauty is important. They love to explore ideas and experiment with different styles, and constantly seek out new experiences, making them spontaneous and unpredictable. This, however, can lead to a lack of focus.

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ISFPs also tend to have fragile egos and react badly to criticism — however well-intentioned, it is difficult for them to not take it personally. Like all introverted types, they need time on their own to think and recharge, but they still love to share their latest innovations with others.

Here are some famous people who fit the ISFP type.

MUSICIANS

ISFPs are well represented in every type of music, and are some of the most groundbreaking and experimental artists in their field.

• Jimi Hendrix, U.S. guitarist and singer. source
• Michael Jackson, U.S. singer and dancer. source
• Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince), U.S. musician and songwriter. source
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian composer. source
• Paul McCartney, English musician. source
• Rihanna, Barbadian singer. source
• Britney Spears, U.S. singer. source
• Kurt Cobain, U.S. musician. source
• Bjork, Icelandic singer. source
• Frank Ocean, U.S. singer and rapper. source
• Lana Del Rey, U.S. singer. source
• Mick Jagger, English singer. source
• Lady Gaga, U.S. singer. source
• Liberace, U.S. pianist. source
• Jim Morrison, U.S. musician. source
• Christina Aguilera, U.S. singer. source
• Andre 3000, U.S. rapper. source
• Sheryl Crow, U.S. singer. source
• Alex Lifeson, Canadian guitarist. source
• Janelle Monae, U.S. singer. source
• Joss Stone, English singer. source
• Pharrell Williams, U.S. singer and rapper. source

POLITICIANS & WORLD LEADERS

ISFPs are not natural politicians, but some manage to use their charm and style to win leadership positions.

• Millard Fillmore, U.S. President. source
• Ulysses S. Grant, U.S. President. source
• Warren Harding, U.S. President. source
• Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. First Lady. source
• Dan Quayle, U.S. Vice President. source
• Prince Harry of Great Britain. source
• Nero, Emperor of Rome. source
• Marie Antoinette, Queen of France. source

ACTORS & FILMMAKERS

ISFPs are natural for a profession that emphasizes attractiveness and creativity.

• Marilyn Monroe, U.S. actress. source
• Leni Riefenstahl, German director. source
• Brad Pitt, U.S. actor. source
• Steven Spielberg, U.S. director. source
• Ryan Gosling, U.S. actor. source
• Heath Ledger, Australian actor. source
• Fred Astaire, U.S. dancer and actor. source
• Jessica Alba, U.S. actress. source
• Jean Reno, French actor. source
• John Travolta, U.S. actor. source
• Mel Brooks, U.S. director. source
• Monica Bellucci, Italian model and actress. source
• Elizabeth Taylor, U.S. actress. source
• Brooke Shields, U.S. model and actress. source
• Christopher Reeve, U.S. actor. source
• Paris Hilton, U.S. heir and television personality. source
• Doris Day, U.S. singer and actress. source
• Julie Delpy, French actress. source
• Dita von Teese, U.S. burlesque performer and actress. source

ATHLETES

ISFP athletes are noticeable for their grace and effortless skill.

• David Beckham, English midfielder. source
• Kobe Bryant, U.S. shooting guard. source
• Warren Moon, U.S. quarterback. source
• Greg Louganis, U.S. diver. source
• Dwyane Wade, U.S. shooting guard. source
• Reggie Wayne, U.S. wide receiver. source
• Mark McGwire, U.S. first baseman and slugger. source
• Yogi Berra, U.S. catcher. source

WRITERS

ISFP writers have a naturally lyrical style.

• Neil Simon, U.S. playwright and screenwriter. source
• Arthur Rimbaud, French poet. source
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Swiss philosopher and author. source

ARTISTS

As naturally creative and expressive people, ISFPs are frequently drawn to art careers.

• Auguste Rodin, French sculptor. source
• Pablo Picasso, Spanish painter. source
• Paul Gauguin, French painter. source
• Bob Ross, U.S. painter and television personality. source

FICTIONAL CHARACTERS

Just for fun, here are some people from the worlds of fiction who could be ISFPs as well!

• Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty. source
• Wilifred Mott from Doctor Who. source
• Edith Crawley from Downton Abbey. source
• Samwell Tarly from Game of Thrones. source
• Hagrid from Harry Potter. source
• Seneca from The Hunger Games. source
• Legolas from The Lord of the Rings. source
• Rolf from The Muppets. source
• Bail Organa from Star Wars. source
• Android 16 from Dragonball Z. source
• Meredith Grey from Grey’s Anatomy. source
• Jessica Jones from Jessica Jones. source
• Pip from Charles Dickens’s Great Expectations. source
• Rose from Titanic. source
• Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy. source
• Dr. Zoidberg from Futurama. source