List of Mensans
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List of notable people who have been members of Mensa International, the High IQ Society
Contents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
[edit] A
- Scott Adams – cartoonist, creator of Dilbert[1]
- Simon Ambrose - Winner The Apprentice (UK Series Three)[2]
- Isaac Asimov, deceased – author of I, Robot. Former Vice-president of Mensa International.[3]
- Jean Auel – author of The Clan of the Cave Bear[4][5]
[edit] B
- Derek Keith Barbosa – rapper (under pseudonym Chino XL)[6]
- Richard Bolles – self-help author[4]
- Cyril Burt – educational psychologist, developed factor analysis in psychological testing[7]
- Eileen Rose Busby, deceased – antiques expert[8]
[edit] C
- Asia Carrera – pornographic actress and blogger[5]
- Mike Carona – former Sheriff-Coroner of Orange County, California[5]
- Martin Cooper – considered the inventor of the cell phone[5]
- Adrian Cronauer – real-life inspiration for the movie Good Morning, Vietnam[4]
- Bobby Czyz – boxer, former two-time World Boxing Association Cruiserweight Champion[4]
[edit] D
- Geena Davis – Academy Award-winning actress[4]
- Nelson DeMille – author of Night Fall[5]
- C. J. de Mooi - Competitive chess player, quiz show champion, and Egghead[9]
[edit] E
[edit] F
- Jodie Foster, actress.[10]
- Buckminster Fuller, deceased – visionary, designer, architect, poet, author, and inventor. Second President of Mensa.[11]
[edit] G
- Antonella Gambotto-Burke - Australian author and journalist[12]
- Rolf Gindorf - German sexologist and gay activist[13]
[edit] H
- Jeremy Hanley - Former Chairman of the Conservative Party[14]
- Glenne Headly – Emmy nominated actress[15]
- Alfred Hinds – British criminal and prison escape artist who later used his legal knowledge to obtain a full pardon[7]
[edit] I
- Charles Ingram – Quiz show cheater [16]
- Lucy Irvine – author of Castaway[7]
[edit] J
[edit] K
- Maurice Kanbar – inventor of Skyy Vodka[15]
- Kirk Kirkpatrick – founder and CEO of MDS America[17]
[edit] L
- Mell Lazarus – cartoonist, creator of comic strips Miss Peach and Momma[18]
- Richard Lederer – author of books on word play[19]
- Scott Levy – professional wrestler[20]
- Ranan Lurie – editorial cartoonist and journalist[5]
[edit] M
- Janet McDonald – deceased lawyer and author of African-American young adult novels.[21]
- Alan McFarland - MLA for North Down, United Kingdom[22]
- Ellen Muth – actress in Dolores Claiborne and Dead Like Me[23]
[edit] N
- Barry Nolan – Says You! panelist.[4]
[edit] O
- Joyce Carol Oates – author of The Gravedigger's Daughter[24]
- Adam Osborne – computer designer, software publisher, created first commercially available portable computer, the Osborne 1[7]
[edit] P
- Donald Petersen – former CEO of the Ford Motor Company[4]
- Julie Peterson – Playboy Playmate of the Month, February 1987[25]
- Nicky Piper – boxer[26]
[edit] Q
[edit] R
- Alan Rachins – actor on L.A. Law and Dharma & Greg[4][5]
[edit] S
- Norman Schwarzkopf – retired US Army General, planner of Operation Desert Storm[27]
- Victor Serebriakoff - Author and former honorary international president of Mensa[28]
- Clive Sinclair – inventor of the Sinclair Executive pocket calculator, founder of Sinclair Research[29]
- Scott Sonnon – public speaker and celebrity fitness coach[30]
[edit] T
- Jamie Theakston – a popular English television and radio presenter and producer.[31]
[edit] U
[edit] V
- Carol Vorderman – engineer, businesswoman and television presenter.[32]
- Marilyn Vos Savant – listed in the Guinness Book of World Records under "Highest IQ".[5]
[edit] W
- Lancelot Ware - barrister and co-founder of Mensa
- James Woods – Emmy Award winning actor.[33]
[edit] X
[edit] Y
[edit] Z
[edit] References
- ^ Alexander, Bernie. Mensa: Are You Smart Enough?. AskMen.com. Retrieved on 2007-10-11.
- ^ Simon vs Kristina. BBC news article. Retrieved on 2008-01-03.
- ^ Asimov, Isaac (1994). I, Asimov: A Memoir. [[Doubleday (publisher)|]], p. 380. ISBN 055356997X.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Prominent Mensans. Mensa International. Retrieved on 2007-10-11.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "They're Accomplished, They're Famous, and They're MENSANS" (July 2004). Mensa Bulletin (476): p. 23. American Mensa. ISSN 0025-9543.
- ^ RapIndustry.com Chino XL Interview, with Sway and King Tech. RapIndustry.com. Retrieved on 2007-10-11.
- ^ a b c d Charlotte/Blue Ridge Mensa. "Famous Mensans." CBR Mensa website [1]
- ^ Elizabeth Fitzsimons. "Eileen Rose Busby; writer, world traveler and antiques expert", The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2005-04-09.
- ^ C.J de Mooi about me. C.J de Mooi Personal Website. Retrieved on 2008-01-03.
- ^ Michael McLeod. "Mensa exam begs question: Why bother?" (Reprint), Orlando, Florida: Orlando Sentinel, 2005-10-31. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
- ^ Serebriakoff, Victor. The Odd Way Mensa Began. Western Pennsylvania Mensa. Retrieved on 2007-11-07.
- ^ Antonella Gambotto-Burke CV. Broken Ankle Books website. Retrieved on 2008-01-02.
- ^ Rolf Gindorf CV. DGSS website. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ Thorpe, Vanessa. The Rise and Fall of IQ. The Guardian Unlimited. Retrieved on 2008-01-02.
- ^ a b American Mensa. "Famous and Notable Mensans (whitepaper)" (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-10-15.
- ^ Millionaire: their story. BBC News. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ Kirk Kirkpatrick Personal Homepage. Retrieved on 2007-10-22.
- ^ "Famous Mensans" (Coastal Carolina Mensa website) [2]
- ^ Lederer, Richard. "We All Speak Movie Lines." The Internet Companion to the Mensa Bulletin March 2002 [3]
- ^ Cygy Wrestling Biography of Raven. CygyWrestling. Retrieved on 2007-10-11.
- ^ Janet McDonald 1953-2007: make some noise for the Project Girl | Black Issues Book Review | Find Articles at BNET.com
- ^ Biography: Alan McFarland. Northern Ireland Assembly biographies website. Retrieved on 2008-01-02.
- ^ Moore, Scott. "Ellen Muth Is Reaping Life's Rewards", The Washington Post, 2004-08-22. Retrieved on 2007-10-11.
- ^ Folse, Molly (October 25-November 1, 2007). The Mensans and Me: Intelligence and perception put to the test at American Mensa's Annual Gathering. Birmingham Weekly. Retrieved on 2007-11-07.
- ^ About Mensa : Some Famous Mensa Members. Mensa New Zealand. Retrieved on 2007-11-07.
- ^ Staff. Golf: Sharpest brains are in the ring!. The Huddersfield Daily Examiner. Retrieved on 2008-01-27.
- ^ Norman Schwarzkopf Specialty Speaker Audio Visual Tampa Florida. Extravaganza Productions. Retrieved on 2007-11-07.
- ^ Obituary - Victor Serebriakoff . . . - British Mensa
- ^ Goodenough, Jan (March 2000). Biography of Sir Clive Sinclair. British Mensa. Retrieved on 2007-09-25.
- ^ International Youth Conditioning Association Biography of Scott Sonnon. IYCA.org. Retrieved on 2008-03-26.
- ^ Lycos Clever Celebs - Lycos Celebrity - The cleverest celebrities uncovered
- ^ BBC.co.uk Biography of Carol Vorderman. [4]
- ^ Cinequest Film Festival. "Circle & Print, Issue #3 (whitepaper)" (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-10-22.
