Booth fell in love with acting at age 12 when he starred in a school play and decided he liked the onstage spotlight. But there was one problem—Booth was dyslexic and wasn’t looking for a future with so many words.

One of the most influential and successful Hispanic Americans, Edward James Olmos grew up in a poor neighborhood in East Los Angeles and struggled with dyslexia all through his schooling and career.

This actress struggled through various careers in the arts and otherwise until getting diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult.

Despite dyslexia making it difficult to read sheet music, this Violin performer has several Platinum and Gold records to her name.

Tom Smothers, best known as half of the iconic Smothers Brothers comedy duo, faced significant challenges growing up with dyslexia. Despite struggles in school and difficulties with reading, he found his voice through music and comedy. Smothers turned his unique perspective and creativity into strengths, building a groundbreaking career in television and entertainment.

Rather than viewing his dyslexia as an obstacle, Daniel Powter calls it a “gift,” that allows him to focus on his own compositions and experience music from a purely auditory outlet without the barrier of sheet music.

Star of the hit 1970s TV show The Bionic Woman took acting lessons to help express emotions caused by undiagnosed dyslexia.

Legendary comedian George Burns overcame the challenges of dyslexia, using humor, wit, and determination to build a remarkable career in entertainment spanning decades.

Ari Emanuel is co-CEO of one of America’s top talent agencies, William Morris Endeavor. He has worked with top Hollywood writers, actors, and filmmakers and continues to be an active talent agent.

Throughout his life of achievement, Belafonte has struggled with dyslexia but never let it stop him from using language both in song and protest to express himself and what he stood for.