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* [[Scott Adams]] – [[Cartoonist]], creator of [[Dilbert]].<ref>{{cite web| last=Alexander |first= Bernie |title=Mensa: Are You Smart Enough? |work= [[AskMen.com]] |accessdate=2009-03-24 |url=http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/special_feature_60/92_special_feature.html}}</ref> |
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*[[Simon Ambrose]] – Winner ''[[The Apprentice (UK series three)|The Apprentice]]''.<ref>{{cite web| last= |first= |title=Simon vs Kristina |
*[[Simon Ambrose]] – Winner ''[[The Apprentice (UK series three)|The Apprentice]]''.<ref>{{cite web| last= |first= |title=Simon vs Kristina |
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* [[Isaac Asimov]] – Prolific author. Former Vice-president of Mensa International.<ref>{{cite book |last=Asimov |first=Isaac |author=Isaac Asimov |authorlink=Isaac Asimov |title=I, Asimov: A Memoir |publisher=[[Doubleday (publisher)|Doubleday]] |year=1994 |pages=p. 380 |id=ISBN 055356997X}}</ref> |
* [[Isaac Asimov]] – Prolific author. Former Vice-president of Mensa International.<ref>{{cite book |last=Asimov |first=Isaac |author=Isaac Asimov |authorlink=Isaac Asimov |title=I, Asimov: A Memoir |publisher=[[Doubleday (publisher)|Doubleday]] |year=1994 |pages=p. 380 |id=ISBN 055356997X}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:20, 1 May 2009
List of notable people who have been members of Mensa International, the High IQ Society
A
- Scott Adams – Cartoonist, creator of Dilbert.[1]
- Simon Ambrose – Winner The Apprentice.[2]
- Isaac Asimov – Prolific author. Former Vice-president of Mensa International.[3]
- Jean Auel – Author of The Clan of the Cave Bear.[4][5]
B
- Derek Keith Barbosa – Rapper (under pseudonym Chino XL).[6]
- Roland Berrill – Australian barrister and co-founder of Mensa International.[7]
- Terance Black – Screenwriter of HBO's Tales from the Crypt, syndicated series Dark Justice and the feature film Dead Heat.[4]
- Richard Bolles – Self-help author. [4]
- Cyril Burt – Educational psychologist, developed factor analysis in psychological testing.[8]
- Eileen Rose Busby – Antiques expert.[9]
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]
- Alexander Crutchfield – American businessman and financier, founder of Oasis Partners. [5]
- Bobby Czyz – Boxer, former two-time World Boxing Association Cruiserweight Champion.[4]
D
- Geena Davis – Academy Award-winning actress.[4]
- Sebastian Davis – Producer for Southside Steve TV on The Regular Guys.[citation needed]
- Nelson DeMille – Author of Night Fall.[5]
- C. J. de Mooi – Competitive chess player, quiz show champion, and Egghead.[10]
F
- Buckminster Fuller – Visionary, designer, architect, poet, author, and inventor. Second President of Mensa.[11]
- Vincent J. Fumo Pennsylvania State Senator, Attorney [disambiguation needed], Businessman, Criminal.[12][13]
G
- Antonella Gambotto-Burke Australian author and journalist.[14]
- Rolf Gindorf German sexologist and gay activist[15]
H
- Jeremy Hanley – Former Chairman of the Conservative Party.[16]
- Glenne Headly – Emmy nominated actress.[17]
- Alfred Hinds – British criminal and prison escape artist who later used his legal knowledge to obtain a full pardon.[8]
I
- Charles Ingram – Quiz show cheater.[18]
- Lucy Irvine – Author of Castaway.[8]
J
- Myles Jeffrey – Actor in Early Edition.[5]
- Patricia P. Jennings – Pianist with the Pittsburgh Symphony. She is the symphony's first black member and has performed internationally.[4]
K
- Maurice Kanbar – Inventor of SKYY vodka.[17]
- Kirk Kirkpatrick – Founder and CEO of MDS America.[19]
L
- Mell Lazarus – Cartoonist, creator of comic strips Miss Peach and Momma.[20]
- Richard Lederer – Author of books on word play.[21]
- Scott Levy – Professional wrestler.[22]
- Ranan Lurie – Editorial cartoonist and journalist.[5]
M
- Andrzej Majewski – Aphorist, writer, columnist, photographer and director [disambiguation needed].[23]
- Steve Martin – Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, writer, playwright, film producer, musician and composer.[24]
- Janet McDonald – Lawyer and author of African American young adult novels.[25]
- Alan McFarland – MLA for North Down, United Kingdom.[26]
- Henry Milligan – A boxer and scholar, Milligan was the 1983 National Amateur Heavyweight champion.[4]
- John N. Moore – University of Virginia law professor who specializes in international law. Moore was hired by the U.S. ambassador to Kuwait to help the emirate recover damages inflicted during the August 2, 1990 invasion.[4]
- Judge Ellen Morphonios – Nicknamed "Maximum Morphonios" for her strict rulings in Florida. Morphonios is a former model and beauty queen who passed a Florida exam that allowed her to enter law school without an undergraduate degree.[4]
- Ellen Muth – Actress in Dolores Claiborne and Dead Like Me.[27]
N
- Barry Nolan – Says You! panelist.[4]
O
- Joyce Carol Oates – Author of The Gravedigger's Daughter.[28]
- Adam Osborne – Computer designer, software publisher, created first commercially available portable computer, the Osborne 1.[8]
- Brendan O'Carroll – Irish comedian.[8]
P
- Gareth Penn, Author and private investigator.[29]
- Donald Petersen – Former CEO of the Ford Motor Company.[4]
- Julie Peterson – Playboy Playmate of the Month, February 1987.[30]
- Nicky Piper – Boxer.[31]
Q
R
- Alan Rachins – Actor on L.A. Law and Dharma & Greg.[4][5]
S
- Sir Jimmy Savile – English DJ, actor and television/radio personality.[24]
- Norman Schwarzkopf – Retired US Army General, planner of Operation Desert Storm.[32]
- Victor Serebriakoff – Author and former honorary international president of Mensa.[33]
- Clive Sinclair – Inventor of the Sinclair Executive pocket calculator, founder of Sinclair Research.[34]
- Scott Sonnon – Public speaker and celebrity fitness coach.[35]
- Bob Speca, Jr. – Professional domino toppler. Speca travels internationally doing domino shows and has appeared on TV programs and commercials.[4]
- Owen Spencer-Thomas – Television broadcaster and presenter, charity fundraiser and Anglican minister.[36]
T
- Jamie Theakston – English television and radio presenter and producer.[24]
U
V
- Carol Vorderman – Engineer, businesswoman and television presenter.[37]
- Marilyn vos Savant – Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records under "Highest IQ".[5]
W
- Lancelot Ware – Barrister, biochemist, and co-founder of Mensa. [38]
- Linda Warwick – Creator and producer of the billboard mega-hit children's videos, "Babymugs!," and the "Toddler TOGS" series--the fantasy video for highly creative tots.[4]
- James Woods – MIT alumnus (did not graduate), successful actor, known best for his role as Max in Once Upon a Time in America.[39]
X
Y
Z
References
- ^ Alexander, Bernie. "Mensa: Are You Smart Enough?". AskMen.com. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
- ^ "Simon vs Kristina". BBC news article. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
- ^ Asimov, Isaac (1994). I, Asimov: A Memoir. Doubleday. pp. p. 380. ISBN 055356997X.
{{cite book}}:|pages=has extra text (help); More than one of|author=and|last=specified (help) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Prominent Mensans". Mensa International. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "They're Accomplished, They're Famous, and They're MENSANS". Mensa Bulletin (476). American Mensa: p. 23. 2004. ISSN 0025-9543.
{{cite journal}}:|pages=has extra text (help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ "RapIndustry.com Chino XL Interview, with Sway and King Tech". RapIndustry.com. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
- ^ "Mensa Information". Mensa International. http://www.mensa.org/index0.php?page=10. Accessed 2009-03-08; See also "Lancelot Ware". Wikipedia. Accessed 2009-03-08.
- ^ a b c d e Charlotte/Blue Ridge Mensa. "Famous Mensans." CBR Mensa website [1]
- ^ Elizabeth Fitzsimons (2005-04-09). "Eileen Rose Busby; writer, world traveler and antiques expert". The San Diego Union-Tribune.
- ^ "C.J de Mooi about me". C.J de Mooi Personal Website. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
- ^ Serebriakoff, Victor. "The Odd Way Mensa Began". Western Pennsylvania Mensa. Retrieved 2007-11-07.
- ^ http://www.fumo.com/biography/default.htm
- ^ http://www.philly.com/inquirer/special/fumo/
- ^ "Antonella Gambotto-Burke CV". Broken Ankle Books website. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ^ ."Rolf Gindorf CV". DGSS website. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
- ^ Thorpe, Vanessa. "The Rise and Fall of IQ". The Guardian Unlimited. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ^ a b American Mensa. "Famous and Notable Mensans (whitepaper)" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-10-15.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Millionaire: their story". BBC News. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
- ^ "Kirk Kirkpatrick Personal Homepage". Retrieved 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 2007-10-11.
- ^ [4]
- ^ a b c Lycos Clever Celebs - Lycos Celebrity - The cleverest celebrities uncovered
- ^ 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 2008-01-02.
- ^ Moore, Scott (2004-08-22). "Ellen Muth Is Reaping Life's Rewards". The Washington Post. Retrieved 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 2007-11-07.
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- ^ "About Mensa : Some Famous Mensa Members". Mensa New Zealand. Retrieved 2007-11-07.
- ^ Staff. "Golf: Sharpest brains are in the ring!". The Huddersfield Daily Examiner. Retrieved 2008-01-27.
- ^ "Norman Schwarzkopf Specialty Speaker Audio Visual Tampa Florida". Extravaganza Productions. Retrieved 2007-11-07.
- ^ Obituary - Victor Serebriakoff . . . - British Mensa
- ^ Goodenough, Jan (2000). "Biography of Sir Clive Sinclair". British Mensa. Retrieved 2007-09-25.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ "International Youth Conditioning Association Biography of Scott Sonnon". IYCA.org. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
- ^ [5] Who's Who at Diocese of Ely Official Website. URL accessed June 13, 2008.
- ^ BBC.co.uk Biography of Carol Vorderman. [6]
- ^ "Mensa Information". Mensa International. http://www.mensa.org/index0.php?page=10. Accessed 2009-03-08.
- ^ Cinequest Film Festival. "Circle & Print, Issue #3 (whitepaper)" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-10-22.
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