The Most Famous Blind Person, Ranked
Voting rules: Choose the blind person you think is the most famous!
Updated on May 14, 2024 07:04
Ranking the most renowned blind individuals offers a unique perspective on how diverse talents and impactful contributions transcend physical limitations. By focusing on these influential figures, we gain insight into their achievements and the obstacles they have overcome. This understanding not only highlights their personal triumphs but also sheds light on the broader societal contributions they have made.
Engaging with this list and casting your vote enables you to help shape how these individuals are recognized and remembered. It's a dynamic way of interacting with history and contemporary stories alike, providing an opportunity for these rankings to reflect public opinion and awareness. Your participation ensures that the list remains reflective of collective admiration and respect.
Who Is the Most Famous Blind Person?
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166votesShe is widely considered as one of the most famous blind people in history. Despite losing her sight and hearing at a young age, she went on to become a renowned author, political activist and lecturer.Helen Keller in other rankings
- Position 1 of 10 in Most famous Deaf person
- Position 3 of 10 in Most famous disabled athlete
- Position 3 of 10 in Most famous person with a disability
- Position 6 of 10 in Most famous person born in Massachusetts
- Position 7 of 10 in Most beautiful handwriting
- Position 8 of 10 in Most famous plagiarizer
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221votes
Motown Records · Public domainA legendary American singer, songwriter, and musician, Stevie Wonder is widely known for his incredible music career spanning over five decades. He has won numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the music industry.Stevie Wonder in other rankings- Position 2 of 10 in Most famous child singer
- Position 5 of 10 in Most famous African-American singer
- Position 7 of 10 in Most famous living musician
- Position 8 of 10 in Most famous funk singer
- Position 9 of 10 in Most famous celebrity from Michigan
- Position 9 of 10 in Most talented child singer in the world
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324votes
William Morris Agency (management)/Photo by Maurice Seymour, New York. · Public domainAnother legendary musician and songwriter, Ray Charles was a pioneer of soul music and one of the most iconic figures in the history of American music. He was also a civil rights activist who inspired many people with his life and music.Ray Charles in other rankings- Position 1 of 10 in Most famous blind pianist
- Position 2 of 10 in Most famous person from Georgia
- Position 6 of 10 in Most famous bass singer
- Position 8 of 10 in Most famous keyboard player
- Position 9 of 10 in Most famous country singer from Georgia
- Position 10 of 10 in Most famous person with a disability
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416votes
Jakub Janecki · CC BY-SA 4.0An Italian tenor and singer-songwriter, Andrea Bocelli is one of the most famous classical singers in the world. He has sold over 90 million records worldwide and has performed for the Pope, the Royal Family, and other notable figures.Andrea Bocelli in other rankings- Position 1 of 10 in Most famous Italian singer
- Position 2 of 10 in Most handsome Italian man
- Position 2 of 10 in Most beautiful voice in the world: the Quran
- Position 3 of 10 in Most famous living Italian
- Position 5 of 10 in Most famous classical singer
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510votesA Paralympic athlete and marathon runner, Marla Runyan is the first legally blind athlete to compete in the Olympic Games. She has won several medals and accolades for her achievements in sports.Marla Runyan in other rankings
- Position 6 of 10 in Most famous disabled athlete
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68votes
MCA Records · Public domainAn American country music singer and pianist, Ronnie Milsap is one of the most successful blind musicians in history. He has won numerous awards and had several hits throughout his career.Ronnie Milsap in other rankings- Position 6 of 10 in Most famous blind pianist
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76votes
anonymous · Public domainAn English poet and author, John Milton is known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost". He became blind in his forties but continued to write and publish some of his most famous works.John Milton in other rankings- Position 7 of 10 in Most famous author of sonnets in history
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85votes
Grete Stern · Public domainAn Argentine writer and poet, Jorge Luis Borges is widely considered as one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century. He became blind in his later years but continued to write and publish until his death.Jorge Luis Borges in other rankings- Position 3 of 10 in Most famous librarian
- Position 4 of 10 in Most famous Latin American poet
- Position 6 of 10 in Most famous Argentinian
- Position 7 of 10 in Most famous short story writer
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913votesA Puerto Rican musician and singer, Jose Feliciano is known for his iconic songs such as "Feliz Navidad" and "Light My Fire". He has won several awards and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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109votes
Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0An Israeli-American violinist and conductor, Itzhak Perlman is considered as one of the greatest violinists of all time. He has won numerous awards and has performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world.
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This is a community-based ranking of the most famous blind person. We do our best to provide fair voting, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. So if you notice something or blind is missing, feel free to help improve the ranking!
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More information on most famous blind person
Blindness is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, but it hasn't stopped some individuals from achieving incredible success and fame. From musicians to politicians, there are many famous blind people who have made a significant impact on the world. Some of the most notable figures include Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Helen Keller, and Andrea Bocelli. These individuals have not only overcome their visual impairment but have also inspired countless others with their talents and determination. In this poll, we aim to determine who is the most famous blind person according to our community of users.
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