History’s Most Infamous Recluses
40 Famous Personalities Who Avoided The Spotlight
Some celebrities become reclusive as a way to shy away from fame and live a more private life. Ironically, other people with absolutely no claim to fame become famous precisely because they live a reclusive life. Whatever the reason they decided to withdraw from the world, here are 40 of the most infamous recluses of all time.
Devorah Baron
Devorah Baron was a noted Hebrew author who disregarded established gender roles to excel at her craft. Born in 1887, she published her first work when she was only 14 years old. However, her finest work was produced later in life when she was a strict recluse. Baron remained secluded in her home for the last 34 years of her life, not even attending her husband's funeral.
Syd Barrett
One of the founding members of the British rock group Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett was the primary songwriter for the band from 1965 to 1968. Ousted from the band in 1968 due to his erratic behavior, he became increasingly reclusive. By the early 1980s, he rarely left home except to visit his sister.
Marlon Brando
Widely acclaimed for his work in films such as A Streetcar Named Desire and The Godfather, Marlon Brando was one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. However, his personal life was troubled. He became reclusive after a scandal erupted around his son Christian in 1990.
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Maria Callas
Called “the undisputed queen of the world’s opera” by Time magazine in 1956, Maria Callas had a troubled personal life that was riddled with scandals. Following an on-again-off-again affair with Aristotle Onassis, Callas became a recluse in Paris in her later life.
