ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Bates College and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Bates College, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Bates College include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Bates College alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Bates 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 Bates College.
List includes David Hasselhoff, Robert F. Kennedy and more.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Bates College?” and “Which celebrities are Bates College alumni?”1
David Hasselhoff
Businessperson, Television producerAge: 68
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
David Michael Hasselhoff (born July 17, 1952), nicknamed "The Hoff", is an American actor,... more2
Robert F. Kennedy
Politician, WriterAge: Dec. at 43 (1925-1968)
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Robert Francis Kennedy (November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968) was an American politician and... more3
Buckminster Fuller
Industrial designer, PoetAge: Dec. at 88 (1895-1983)
Birthplace: Milton, Massachusetts
Richard Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller was an American neo-futuristic architect, systems theorist,... more4
Robert Frost
Poet, PlaywrightAge: Dec. at 89 (1874-1963)
Birthplace: California
Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was an American poet. His work was... more5
Dean Kamen
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 69
Birthplace: Rockville Centre, New York, United States of America
Dean Lawrence Kamen (born April 5, 1951) is an American engineer, inventor, and businessman.... more6
Bryant Gumbel
Announcer, JournalistAge: 72
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Bryant Charles Gumbel (born September 29, 1948) is an American television journalist and... more7
Maria Bamford
Comedian, ScreenwriterAge: 50
Birthplace: Port Hueneme, California, United States of America
Maria Elizabeth Sheldon Bamford (born September 3, 1970) is an American stand-up comedian,... more8
Leo Ryan
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 53 (1925-1978)
Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. (May 5, 1925 – November 18, 1978) was an American teacher and politician.... more9
Owen Dodson
Novelist, WriterAge: Dec. at 69 (1914-1983)
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Owen Vincent Dodson (November 28, 1914 – June 21, 1983) was an American poet, novelist, and... more10
Donald Hall
Editor, PoetAge: 92
Birthplace: Hamden, Connecticut
Donald Andrew Hall Jr. (September 20, 1928 – June 23, 2018) was an American poet, writer,... more11
Nelson Dingley, Jr.
Politician, JournalistAge: Dec. at 67 (1832-1899)
Birthplace: Durham, Maine, United States of America
Nelson Dingley Jr. (February 15, 1832 – January 13, 1899) was a journalist and politician from... more12
Olympia Snowe
PoliticianAge: 73
Birthplace: Augusta, Maine, United States of America
Olympia Jean Snowe (née Bouchles; born February 21, 1947) is an American businesswoman and... more13
George Putnam
Journalist, ActorAge: Dec. at 94 (1914-2008)
Birthplace: Breckenridge, Minnesota, United States of America
George Putnam (July 14, 1914 – September 12, 2008) was an American television news reporter... more14
Jeffrey Lynn
Actor, TeacherAge: Dec. at 86 (1909-1995)
Birthplace: Auburn, Massachusetts, United States of America
Jeffrey Lynn (born Ragnar Godfrey Lind; February 16, 1909 – November 24, 1995) was an American... more
15Robert E. Witt (born September 16, 1940) is an American businessman, and academic... more16
Freeman Dyson
Mathematician, PhysicistAge: 96
Birthplace: Crowthorne, United Kingdom
Freeman John Dyson (born 15 December 1923) is an American theoretical physicist and... more- 17
Donald F. Mchenry
Businessperson, DiplomatAge: 83
Birthplace: Area code 557, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Area code 314, United States of America
Donald Franchot McHenry is an American former diplomat. He was the United States Ambassador... more - 18
Beverly Daniel Tatum
ProfessorAge: 66
Birthplace: Tallahassee, Florida
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum (born September 27, 1954) is a psychologist, administrator, and... more 19
Minoru Yamasaki
ArchitectAge: Dec. at 74 (1912-1986)
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington
Minoru Yamasaki was an American architect, best known for designing the original World Trade... more20
Peter J. Gomes
Theologian, ProfessorAge: Dec. at 69 (1942-2011)
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Peter John Gomes (May 22, 1942 – February 28, 2011) was an American preacher and theologian,... more21
Scott Wilson
Bodybuilder, JudgeAge: Dec. at 72 (1870-1942)
Scott Wilson (January 11, 1870 – October 22, 1942) was a United States Circuit Judge of the... more- 22
John Irwin Hutchinson
Mathematician, Science writerAge: Dec. at 68 (1867-1935)
Birthplace: Bangor, Maine
John Irwin Hutchinson (12 April 1867 – 1 December 1935) was an American mathematician born in... more 23
William P. Frye
LawyerAge: Dec. at 81 (1830-1911)
Birthplace: Lewiston, Maine, United States of America
William Pierce Frye (September 2, 1830 – August 8, 1911) was an American politician from the ... more24
John Ciardi
Poet, TranslatorAge: Dec. at 70 (1916-1986)
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
John Anthony Ciardi ( CHAR-dee; Italian: [ˈtʃardi]; June 24 (St. John the Baptist's Nativity),... more25
John P. Davis
Journalist, WriterAge: Dec. at 68 (1905-1973)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
John Preston Davis (January 19, 1905 – September 11, 1973) was an American journalist, lawyer... more
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