Notable individuals
Notable people with Down syndrome include:
* Bobby Brederlow (German actor)
* Chris Burke, actor (Life Goes On) and autobiographer.
* Pascal Duquenne, a Belgian actor who shared the prize for best lead actor with Daniel Auteuil in Festival de Cannes in 1996 for his performance in the movie The Eighth Day. King Albert II of Belgium made him Commander in the Order of the Crown in 2004.
* Anne de Gaulle (1928-1948), daughter of Charles de Gaulle.
* Stephane Ginnsz, actor (Duo) — first actor with Down syndrome in the lead part of a motion picture.
* Max Lewis, actor (Notes on a Scandal).
* Joey Moss, Edmonton Oilers locker room attendant.
* Isabella Pujols, adopted daughter of St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols and inspiration for the Pujols Family Foundation.
* Judith Scott, artist.
* Johnny Stallings, son of former University of Alabama head football coach Gene Stallings and subject of the book Another Season: A Coach’s Story of Raising an Exceptional Son. (ISBN 0767902556).
* Miguel Tomasin, singer with Argentinian avant-rock band Reynols.
The Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles maintains a list of individuals with Down syndrome in roles in TV and movies.
2007-03-21 03:08:41
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Bobby Brederlow (German actor)
Chris Burke, actor (Life Goes On) and autobiographer.
Pascal Duquenne, a Belgian actor who shared the prize for best lead actor with Daniel Auteuil in Festival de Cannes in 1996 for his performance in the movie The Eighth Day. King Albert II of Belgium made him Commander in the Order of the Crown in 2004
Stephane Ginnsz, actor (Duo) — first actor with Down syndrome in the lead part of a motion picture.
Anne de Gaulle (1928-1948), daughter of Charles de Gaulle.
Max Lewis, actor (Notes on a Scandal)
Judith Scott, artist
2007-03-15 14:38:36
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answered by Forever Autumn 2
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I wouldn't call them celebrities, but on the miniseries "Kingdom Hospital" there were two actors, a young man and a young woman, who were cast as a very integral part of the plot. They were portrayed with a great deal of dignity. It was good to see.
2007-03-13 10:26:08
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answered by Phartzalot 6
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The guy who played Corey on Life Goes On
2007-03-13 10:23:22
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Chris Burke the actor who played corky in life goes on
2007-03-20 23:50:04
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answered by jadenbrooke3000 1
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Eugene
2007-03-13 10:27:51
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answered by arveen paria arasuk 6
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Several working actors - see link.
2007-03-15 00:29:10
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answered by Anonymous
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The baby in eastenders,really has it.
2007-03-13 10:27:59
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answered by Madonna 5
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only a singer...William Hung
2007-03-18 06:38:05
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answered by asfhasddfsa 2
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Lucy liu
2007-03-13 10:23:20
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answered by Pearl 5
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