List of famous alumni from Arizona State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Arizona State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Arizona State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Arizona State University 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 Arizona State University.
Some of ASU's most distinguished Sun Devils went on to become some of the most famous athletes in the world. Athletes like Barry Bonds, James Harden, and Phil Mickelson.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Arizona State University?” and “Which celebrities are Arizona State University alumni?”
Take a look at this list of ASU alumni1
Barry Bonds
Baseball player, ActorAge: 56
Birthplace: Riverside, California, United States of America
Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24, 1964) is an American former professional baseball left... more2
Phil Mickelson
Golfer, AuthorAge: 50
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States of America
Philip Alfred Mickelson (born June 16, 1970), nicknamed Lefty, is an American professional... more3
John Hughes
Film Producer, ScreenwriterAge: Dec. at 59 (1950-2009)
Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan, United States of America
John Wilden Hughes, Jr. was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He directed... more4
Reggie Jackson
Baseball player, CoachAge: 74
Birthplace: USA, Cheltenham Township, Wyncote, Pennsylvania
Reginald Martinez Jackson (born May 18, 1946) is an American former professional baseball... more5
David Spade
Television presenter, ComedianAge: 56
Birthplace: Michigan, Birmingham, USA
David Wayne Spade (born July 22, 1964) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, writer, and... more6
Linda Ronstadt
Record producer, SongwriterAge: 74
Birthplace: Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946) is a retired American popular music singer known for... more7
Nick Nolte
Comedian, ModelAge: 79
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Nicholas King Nolte (born February 8, 1941) is an American actor, producer, author, and former... more8
Jimmy Kimmel
Talk show host, ComedianAge: 52
Birthplace: Mill Basin, New York City, New York, United States of America
James Christian Kimmel (born November 13, 1967) is an American television host, comedian,... more9
James Harden
Basketball playerAge: 31
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
James Edward Harden Jr. (born August 26, 1989) is an American professional basketball player... more10
Al Michaels
Commentator, AnnouncerAge: 75
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Alan Richard Michaels (born November 12, 1944) is an American television sportscaster. Now... more11
Pat Tillman
Athlete, American football playerAge: Dec. at 28 (1976-2004)
Birthplace: Fremont, California
Patrick Daniel Tillman (November 6, 1976 – April 22, 2004) was an American football player in... more12
Andre Ethier
Baseball playerAge: 38
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Andre Ethier (; born April 10, 1982) is an American former professional baseball outfielder.... more13
Thomas F. Wilson
Painter, ComedianAge: 61
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Thomas Francis Wilson Jr. (born April 15, 1959) is an American actor, comedian, voice actor... more14
Terrell Suggs
Film Producer, ScreenwriterAge: 37
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Terrell Raymonn Suggs (born October 11, 1982), nicknamed "T-Sizzle," is an American football... more15
Steve Allen
Film Score Composer, Talk show hostAge: Dec. at 79 (1921-2000)
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen (December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000) was an American... more16
Lynda Carter
Pin-up girl, SongwriterAge: 69
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Lynda Carter (born Linda Jean Córdova Carter; July 24, 1951) is an American actress, singer,... more17
David Hernandez
Stripper, MusicianAge: 37
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
David or Dave Hernandez may refer to: David Hernandez (actor) (born 1968) American film and... more18
Teri Byrne
Actor, DancerAge: 48
Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida, United States of America
Teri Byrne (born April 11, 1972) is a former member of WCW's Nitro Girls and is a former... more19
Jerry Smith
American football playerAge: Dec. at 43 (1943-1986)
Birthplace: Eugene, Oregon
Gerald Thomas Smith (July 19, 1943 – October 15, 1986) was a professional American football... more20
Kate Spade
Fashion designerAge: 57
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Kate Brosnahan Spade was the co-founder and namesake of the designer brand, Kate Spade New... more21
Spencer Silver
Chemist, InventorAge: 79
Spencer Ferguson Silver, an American chemist who worked together with Arthur Fry to invent the... more22
Evan Mecham
Politician, WriterAge: Dec. at 84 (1924-2008)
Birthplace: Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Evan Mecham ( MEE-kəm; May 12, 1924 – February 21, 2008) was an American businessman and the... more23
Brenda Strong
Yoga Instructor, ActorAge: 60
Birthplace: Brightwood, Oregon, United States of America
Brenda Lee Strong (born March 25, 1960) is an American actress. She began her career in... more24
Dan Severn
Wrestler, Mixed Martial ArtistAge: 62
Birthplace: Coldwater, Michigan, United States of America
Daniel DeWayne "Dan" (The Beast) Severn (born June 8, 1958) is an American semi-retired mixed... more25
Grace Park
Model, ActorAge: 46
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Grace Park (born March 14, 1974) is a Canadian actress who played Cylon model Number Eight,... more
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