ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Amherst College and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Amherst College, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Amherst College include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Amherst College alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Amherst College are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Amherst College.
List features graduates like Calvin Coolidge and David O. Russell.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Amherst College?” and “Which celebrities are Amherst College alumni?”1
Teller
Painter, ComedianAge: 72
Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Teller (born Raymond Joseph Teller on February 14, 1948) is an American magician, illusionist,... more on Wikipedia2
Larry Miller
Podcaster, JournalistAge: 66
Birthplace: Valley Stream, New York, United States of America
Lawrence John Miller (born October 15, 1953) is an American comedian, actor, podcaster and... more on Wikipedia3
Joseph Stiglitz
Professor, ScientistAge: 77
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, United States of America
Joseph Eugene Stiglitz (; born February 9, 1943) is an American economist, public policy... more on Wikipedia4
Calvin Coolidge
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 61 (1872-1933)
Birthplace: Plymouth Notch, Vermont, United States of America
Calvin Coolidge (born John Calvin Coolidge Jr.; ; July 4, 1872 – January 5, 1933) was an... more on Wikipedia5
Drew Pinsky
Television producer, Radio personalityAge: 62
Birthplace: Pasadena, California, United States of America
David Drew Pinsky (born September 4, 1958), commonly known as Dr. Drew, is an American... more on Wikipedia6
Charles R. Drew
Researcher, PhysicianAge: Dec. at 46 (1904-1950)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Charles Richard Drew (June 3, 1904 – April 1, 1950) was an American surgeon and medical... more on Wikipedia7
Charles Hamilton Houston
LawyerAge: Dec. at 55 (1895-1950)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Charles Hamilton Houston (September 3, 1895 – April 22, 1950) was a prominent African-American... more on Wikipedia8
Harlan F. Stone
LawyerAge: Dec. at 74 (1872-1946)
Birthplace: Chesterfield, New Hampshire, United States of America
Harlan Fiske Stone (October 11, 1872 – April 22, 1946) was an American lawyer and jurist who... more on Wikipedia9
Clarence Birdseye
Inventor, ScientistAge: Dec. at 70 (1886-1956)
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Clarence Frank Birdseye II (December 9, 1886 – October 7, 1956) was an American inventor,... more on Wikipedia
10Preston Bassett
Inventor, Aerospace EngineerAge: Dec. at 100 (1892-1992)
Preston Rogers Bassett (March 20, 1892 – April 30, 1992) was an inventor, engineer, and... more on Wikipedia11
Emily Dickinson
Poet, WriterAge: Dec. at 56 (1830-1886)
Birthplace: Amherst, Massachusetts
Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886) was an American poet. Dickinson... more on Wikipedia12
L. Hamilton McCormick
Inventor, ScientistAge: Dec. at 75 (1859-1934)
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Leander Hamilton McCormick (May 27, 1859 – February 2, 1934) was an American author, inventor,... more on Wikipedia- 13
Steve Baer
Mathematician, InventorAge: 82
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Steve Baer is an American inventor and solar and residential designer. Baer has served on the... more on Wikipedia 14
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Burgess Meredith
Soldier, Film ProducerAge: Died at 90 (1907-1997)
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Oliver Burgess Meredith (November 16, 1907 – September 9, 1997) was an American actor,... more on Wikipedia16
Robert Lansing
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 64 (1864-1928)
Birthplace: Watertown, New York, USA
Robert Lansing (; October 17, 1864 – October 30, 1928) was an American lawyer and high... more on Wikipedia17
Stephen Collins
Musician, ActorAge: 73
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Stephen Weaver Collins (born October 1, 1947) is an American actor and writer. He is known for... more on Wikipedia18
William H. Hastie
Judge, LawyerAge: Dec. at 72 (1904-1976)
Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
William Henry Hastie Jr. (November 17, 1904 – April 14, 1976) was an American lawyer, judge,... more on Wikipedia19
David Suzuki
Geneticist, Television Show HostAge: 84
Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada
David Takayoshi Suzuki (born March 24, 1936) is a Canadian academic, science broadcaster and... more on Wikipedia20
Scott Turow
Novelist, AuthorAge: 71
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Scott Frederick Turow (born April 12, 1949) is an American author and lawyer. Turow has... more on Wikipedia21
Thomas Eagleton
Politician, NegotiatorAge: Dec. at 78 (1929-2007)
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Thomas Francis Eagleton (September 4, 1929 – March 4, 2007) was a United States senator from... more on Wikipedia22
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Patrick Fitzgerald
LawyerAge: 59
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Patrick J. Fitzgerald (born December 22, 1960) is an American lawyer and partner at the law... more on Wikipedia24
David O. Russell
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 62
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
David Owen Russell (born August 20, 1958) is an American film director, screenwriter, and... more on Wikipedia25
David Eisenhower
Soldier, HistorianAge: 72
Birthplace: West Point, New York
Dwight David Eisenhower II (born March 31, 1948), better known as David Eisenhower is an... more on Wikipedia
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