How many famous Atheists do you know?

Brad Pitt is more than just a famous Atheist. He’s one of the most famous people in the world. And he’s not afraid to discuss his Atheism. When BILD magazine asked him if he believes in God, Brad just smiled and said, “No, no, no!”

That’s right, John Wick himself is an Atheist. He once told a South African newspaper that he still thought of himself as an atheist — even after making Constantine, his supernatural thriller about demonic possession. But really, that’s a pretty silly question. Movies about demonic possession aren’t exactly good marketing for the church…

It’s no surprise that Harry Potter is an Atheist. Daniel Radcliffe definitely believes in magic, but he needs to see it to believe it. He says that he never did well in school, but has always been curious and considers himself an intellectual. He’s a thinker for sure, which is why he describes himself as an Atheist.

Seth MacFarlane is best known as the creator of Family Guy and American Dad. But he’s also an actor, singer and more. He’s been quoted as saying “I do not believe in God. I'm an Atheist. I consider myself a critical thinker, and it fascinates me that in the 21st century most people still believe in, as George Carlin puts it, the invisible man living in the sky.”

One of the greatest minds of our time, Albert Einstein considered himself a religious nonbeliever. He didn’t believe in life after death, or “a God who concerns himself with the fates and actions of human beings" as he said. He was involved with the secular humanists who embrace reason and logic over religious dogma and superstition.

The writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin was raised Pentecostal but left the church at 17 — he was gay and did not feel accepted. Religion was a recurring theme in Baldwin’s writing. His take on religion (specifically American Christianity) was that it separated people instead of bringing them together.

While identifying with his Jewish culture, comedian and musician Jack Black calls himself an Atheist. He once said, “I don't have any real spirituality in my life — I'm kind of an atheist — but when music can take me to the highest heights, it's almost like a spiritual feeling. It fills that void for me.”

Another influential person who identifies with his Jewish culture while being an outspoken Atheist is actor and comedian Larry David. The creator of the shows Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm has described religion as “ridiculous” and frequently makes fun of it in his work.

That’s right, J. Robert Oppenheimer, the "father of the atomic bomb" and the subject of the movie Oppenheimer, was an Atheist. When asked if he believed in God, he replied: “I believe in the second law of thermodynamics, in Hamilton's Principle, in Bertrand Russell.” Oppenheimer was a scientist through and through.

Rapper and producer Tyler, the Creator, understood the trappings of religion at a young age, watching his grandmother giving money to the deacon — who didn’t look like he needed it. He has identified as an Atheist for a long time. His views on religion and God are a recurring theme in his music.

Oliver Sacks was one of the most interesting scientists of the 20th century. He was a neurosurgeon and wrote a stack of bestselling books, the most famous (“Awakenings”) was made into a movie with Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro. When he won the Wingate literary prize he joked, "What is it, and why are they giving it to an old Jewish atheist?”

Description goes hereAcademy Award-winning actor Jodie Foster was brought up in an Atheist home with very little exposure to religions. But her Atheism doesn’t stop her from celebrating the differences in other people. “I'm an Atheist,” she has said, “but I absolutely love religions and the rituals. Even though I don't believe in god, we celebrate pretty much every religion in our family with the kids.”

Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt is very sure about his non-belief. He has described himself as a “stone cold Atheist.” Religion and faith, especially when they mingle with politics, are common themes in his standup comedy.

The famous founding father of psychoanalysis described himself as an anti-theist. Freud’s views on religion are well documented in his books and essays. He considered God a fantasy. In his earliest writing about religion, Freud suggests that religion and neurosis are similar products of the human mind.

Comedian Hannibal Buress has firm views on Atheism, religion and people who say “they’ll pray for you.” He equates prayer with sitting around and not taking action while someone is struggling.