Atheists with surnames starting A and B, sortable by the field for which they are mainly known and nationality.
NameDatesKnown forReference1973–American comics writer, known for his work on The Other Side, Scalped, Ghost Rider, Wolverine and PunisherMAX."I’ve been an atheist for many years, but I’ve remained fascinated by religion. If anything, I’ve become more fascinated by religion and faith after I lost mine."Sims, Chris (3 December 2012). "War Rocket Ajax #138: Jason Aaron Talks 'Thor: God Of Thunder'" . ComicsAlliance.1954–British journalist, author and broadcaster."Like most of the Godless (or Godfree), I have no desire to proselytise for atheism or to persuade people out of religions that may offer them comfort and companionship.", David Aaronovitch, Times Online, 25 March 2008 (Accessed 26 March 2008)1924–2002Indian political cartoonist, journalist, and author."His strongest theme, as India sank faster into factional and religious politics, had remained adherence to the original vision of Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru for a wholly secular state: Abu was a rationalist and atheist."Michael McNay, 'Obituary: Abu Abraham', The Guardian, 7 December 2002, Pg. 26.1871–1943Italian anarchist activist who attempted to assassinate King Umberto I."He was tried at the Rome Assizes on 28 and 29 May, and on being convicted, was sentenced to imprisonment for life. He was certainly both an Anarchist and an atheist, but whether he had accomplices or acted solely on his own initiative is doubtful."Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred (1911), Barcelona Outrages - The Empress Elizabeth and Luccheni, The Anarchists: Their Faith and Their Record, Turnbull and Spears Printers, Edinburgh. Retrieved 19 March 2007.1962–South African anti-HIV/AIDS activist, founder of the Treatment Action Campaign."I am a married gay man and an atheist who subscribes to one moral viewpoint on sexuality and HIV – protect yourself and protect those you love – do not harm yourself and do not harm others."Icaso.org1969–2007American freethought leader and atheist activist."In college, after reading material from American Atheists, he became, in his words, 'a pretty hard core atheist.'"Clark Adams: 1969-2007 , American Humanist Association News Flash, 24 May 2007 (Accessed 14 April 2008)1952–2001British radio and television writer and novelist, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."I am a radical Atheist..." - Adams in an interview with American Atheists.Atheists.org 1898–1984British television producer and administrator in the BBC, instrumental in setting up the BBC's television service."She was a socialist, a romantic communist, and could charm with her charisma, spontaneity, and quick informed intelligence. She was a fervent atheist and advocate of humanism and common sense, accepting her stance without subjecting it to analysis."Sally Adams: 'Adams, Mary Grace Agnes (1898–1984)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 Oxforddnb.com (accessed 29 April 2008).1939–Australian journalist and broadcaster, writer, film-maker, left-wing radical thinker and iconoclast. He was the Australian Humanist of the Year in 1987."I’d been an atheist since I was five."Phillip Adams, "I'm Proud that".Adithya1974–Indian actor in Tamil and Malayalam films."Am I glad I am an atheist for I am convinced that were I to be a believer in the cosmic watchdog then I would surely be reserved a suite in hotel hell. The good part is that I will not be alone. All my close circle of friends will be there to keep me company, males and females alike. Hell, come to think of it the best of everybody will be around – It's going to be one big party.'Thank god I'm an atheist!', The Big Bang (Adithya's blog), 9 April 2007 (accessed 12 August 2007).1914–2001American musician, widely acknowledged as one of the world's most skilled harmonica players."I was among friends and family who packed a chapel at Golders Green crematorium on Friday to hear more than two hours of tributes to Larry Adler. In accordance with Larry's wishes - he was an inveterate atheist who refused to recognise the supernatural in any shape or form - there were no religious observances."Richard Ingrams, 'Larry Adler: brilliant musician, formidable campaigner', The Observer, 12 August 2001, Observer News Pages, Pg. 24.1963–British television writer and director, best known for his work on several 'cult' fantasy-based programmes including Ultraviolet and Doctor Who.Interviewer: "Has researching subjects such as exorcism and possession forced you to challenge your belief system?"