List of people who are left-handed


This is a list of people who are left-handed, sorted by occupation. Left-handedness is a designation of human handedness where the left hand is more dominant in precision, speed, and ability; typically serving as the writing hand. Right-handedness is more prevalent in the world population, with estimates at 90% or more, making left-handedness a distinctive trait. Urban legend has generated myriad theories about left-handed people's superior intellect, reduced longevity, or even likelihood of mental illness, though these theories have been proven inaccurate.

Actors and actresses

Artists

Astronauts

Athletes

American football

Baseball

Basketball

Boxing

Cricket

Curling

Darts

Fencing

Figure skating

Golf

Ice hockey

Players that shoot from the left are common in ice hockey, with the National Hockey League's percentage ranging from 60-70% in any given season. However, the majority of these players are not naturally left-handed. Instead, players are taught to shoot with their non-dominant hand. For example, Canadian hockey players Sidney Crosby and Wayne Gretzky are well known for shooting left but are naturally right-handed. For this reason, only naturally left-handed players are included in this list, not those who shoot left.

Mixed martial arts (MMA)

Softball

Squash

Table tennis

Tennis

Track and field

Attorneys

Chefs

Comedians

Criminals

Directors

Engineers

Fictional characters

Inventors

Musicians

Philosophers

Politicians

Puppeteers

Royalty

Scientists

Television personalities