ISFJ (Introverted Sensing Feeling Judging) is one of the sixteen personality types defined by the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) test. ISFJs are a fairly common type, making up about 13% of the population.
ISFJs are caring and helpful. They are devoted to protecting and helping out those in need. ISFJs have very strong family ties and are quick to leap to the defense of their family. Sometimes, however, take on too much responsibility and lose sight of the big picture while trying to help everyone around them. They can also be too unassertive and pushovers for those who want to take advantage of their helpfulness. But there is no friend to have like an ISFJ when you find yourself in need of help.
Here are some famous people who fit the ISFJ type.
POLITICIANS & WORLD LEADERS
- William Howard Taft, U.S. President and Supreme Court Justice. source
- Jimmy Carter, U.S. President. source
- Bess Truman, U.S. First Lady. source
- Barbara Bush, U.S. First Lady. source
- Laura Bush, U.S. First Lady. source
- George Marshall, U.S. general and Secretary of State and Defense. source
- Mary I, Queen of England. source
- Prince Charles of Great Britain. source
- Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. source
- Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of Great Britain. source
- Mary, Princess of Denmark. source
- Rand Paul, U.S. senator and presidential candidate. source
- Heinrich Himmler, Nazi minister of the interior. source
- Francisco Franco, Spanish dictator. source
RELIGIOUS FIGURES & SOCIAL ACTIVISTS
Many ISFJs channel their caring nature through religious organizations.
- St. Teresa of Avila. source
- Pope Francis. source
- Mother Teresa, Catholic nun and missionary. source
- Clara Barton, U.S. nurse and founder of American Red Cross. source
- Rosa Parks, U.S. civil rights activist. source
ATHLETES
Athletics isn’t a natural outlet for ISFJs, because they can dislike competition, but some still excel.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, U.S. center. source
- Tiger Woods, U.S. golfer. source
- Kristi Yamaguchi, U.S. figure skater. source
ACTORS & PERFORMERS
ISFJ actors bring their sensitivity to their roles and help improve everyone around them.
- Halle Berry, U.S. actress. source
- Bruce Willis, U.S. actor. source
- Michael Caine, English actor. source
- Anne Hathaway, U.S. actress. source
- Christopher Walken, U.S. actor. source
- Gwyneth Paltrow, U.S. actress. source
- Elijah Wood, U.S. actor. source
- Naomi Watts, U.S. actress. source
- Kirsten Dunst, U.S. actress. source
- Vin Diesel, U.S. actor. source
- David Copperfield, U.S. magician. source
- Katie Holmes, U.S. actress. source
- Rose McGowan, U.S. actor. source
- Josh Hartnett, U.S. actor. source
- Lance Reddick, U.S. actor. source
- Jack Klugman, U.S. actor. source
- Jared Padalecki, U.S. actor. source
MILITARY
Some ISFJs take their desire to serve and help others into military service.
- Robert E. Lee, Confederate general. source
- David Petraeus, U.S. general. source
- George Armstrong Custer, U.S. general. source
WRITERS & JOURNALISTS
ISFJ authors are sensitive observers of character.
- Louisa May Alcott, U.S. author. source
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, English author. source
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson, English poet. source
- Robin Roberts, U.S. journalist and television host. source
- Ed Bradley, U.S. journalist. source
- Agatha Christie, English mystery novelist. source
- Marcus Aurelius, Roman philosopher and Emperor. source
- W. H. Auden, English poet. source
MUSICIANS
Some ISFJs find it easiest to express their devotion to others and their community through music.
- Aretha Franklin, U.S. singer. source
- Barbra Streisand, U.S. singer and actress. source
- Beyonce, U.S. singer and dancer. source
- Kenny Chesney, U.S. country musician. source
- Brian May, English guitarist and astrophysicist. source
- Selena Gomez, U.S. singer and actor. source
- Sarah Brightman, English singer. source
- Dr. Dre, U.S. rapper and producer. source
- Michael Grimm, U.S. blues musician. source
- 50 Cent, U.S. rapper. source
- Jessica Simpson, U.S. singer and actress. source
- Kendrick Lamar, U.S. rapper. source
FICTIONAL CHARACTERS
Finally, here are some people from fiction who qualify as ISFJs! (http://funkymbtifiction.tumblr.com/characterlist)
- Dr. John Watson, Sherlock Holmes’s assistant. source
- Forrest Gump from the movie of the same title. source
- Alice from Alice in Wonderland. source
- Belle from Beauty and the Beast. source
- Cinderella from Cinderella. source
- Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings. source
- Westley from The Princess Bride. source
- Dr. Ellie Sattler from Jurassic Park. source
- Sansa Stark from Game of Thrones. source
- Steve (Captain America) Rogers from the Marvel Universe. source
- Owen Hunt from Grey’s Anatomy. source
- Ilsa Lund from Casablanca. source
Jenny says
Belle is an Infp ok….but great list!!!
Sabiha says
I agree
James says
Alice from Alice in wonderland is not an ISFJ. She is full of imagination. Either INFP or INFJ for her.
Alex says
I would say she is an ENFP because of her curiosity.
Alex says
Actually, ISFJ are full of imagination and creativity …
Shannon says
There are WAY too many inconsistencies to take these lists seriously. I have taken the test quite a few times over the years, & have always ended up an ISFP. So the test itself seems fine.
It seems that this is just someone’s inaccurate perspective, rather than the actual results of the test of these people. Sorry, got to move elsewhere.
keertika says
sansa is ESFJ!
shayln mcgrill says
so Cinderella is a isfj-t? wow i’ve been shooketh
Divya says
I’m similar to a nazi and confederate leader??? Makes sense.
Meade says
I would not compare a Nazi to a Confederate. Very different !
sam says
IT WILL NOT SHOW PICS
Evan Orff says
Thanks for reporting. It should be better now …
samantha says
Thank you letting me share my personality with all of you people!!!!!
David Shore says
Knowing I have the same personality as Vin Diesel, Bruce Willis and Halley Berry makes me see I am in good company.
David Sweet says
I have just had the misfortune of lodging with a man I assessed to be an ISFJ, and have to say that (being an ENTP) it was one of the most challenging experiences of my life. I like to think that I can get along with pretty well anybody, but this fellow was something else. Sure, I recognize that I would have been an equally bad fit for him, and the depth or extent of Introversion will be a critical factor here, But to say Tim, that’s his name, fits the same pattern as Michael Caine takes a lot of swallowing,. His wife, by the way, was entirely different; an ESFJ by my reckoning, and as easy to get along with as anyone is likely to find.,
Melissa C says
I can see Beyonce, Selena Gomez and I guess I can see Halle Berry as ISFJs, but not Jessica Simpson. Jessica Simpson can’t be an introvert. I would think Simpson was more of an extrovert.