ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Birkbeck, University of London and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Birkbeck, University of London, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Birkbeck, University of London include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Birkbeck, University of London alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Birkbeck, University of London 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 Birkbeck, University of London.
List features graduates like Dido, Annie Besant and more!
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Birkbeck, University of London?” and “Which celebrities are Birkbeck, University of London alumni?”1
Annie Besant
WriterAge: Dec. at 86 (1847-1933)
Birthplace: Clapham, London, United Kingdom
Annie Besant (née Wood; 1 October 1847 – 20 September 1933) was a British socialist,... more2
Helen Sharman
Chemist, AstronautAge: 57
Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Helen Patricia Sharman, CMG, OBE, HonFRSC (born 30 May 1963) is a chemist who became the first... more3
Bear Grylls
Author, ActorAge: 46
Birthplace: Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Edward Michael Grylls (born 7 June 1974), better known as Bear Grylls, is a British former... more4
Ramsay MacDonald
Politician, JournalistAge: Dec. at 71 (1866-1937)
Birthplace: Lossiemouth, United Kingdom
James Ramsay MacDonald (né James McDonald Ramsay; 12 October 1866 – 9 November 1937) was a... more5
Marcus Garvey
Publisher, JournalistAge: Dec. at 53 (1887-1940)
Birthplace: Caribbean Sea, Greater Antilles, Jamaica, Middlesex County, Jamaica
Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. ONH (17 August 1887 – 10 June 1940) was a Jamaican political... more6
Laurie Taylor
Sociologist, Radio personalityAge: 84
Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Laurence John Taylor (born 1 August 1936) is an English sociologist and radio presenter,... more
7William Joyce
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 40 (1906-1946)
Birthplace: New York City, New York
William Brooke Joyce (24 April 1906 – 3 January 1946), nicknamed Lord Haw-Haw, was an... more8
Nick Palmer
Politician, Computer scientistAge: 70
Birthplace: City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Nicholas Douglas Palmer (born 5 February 1950, London) is a British politician, translator and... more- 9
Ivor Stanbrook
Politician, BarristerAge: Dec. at 80 (1924-2004)
Birthplace: Willesden, Eurasia, London Borough of Brent, United Kingdom, London
Ivor Robert Stanbrook (13 January 1924 – 18 February 2004) was a British Conservative party... more 10
Tracey Emin
Painter, ArtistAge: 57
Birthplace: Croydon, London, United Kingdom
Tracey Emin, CBE, RA (; born 3 July 1963) is an English artist known for her autobiographical... more11
Arthur Wing Pinero
Librettist, ScreenwriterAge: Dec. at 79 (1855-1934)
Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero (24 May 1855 – 23 November 1934) was an English playwright and, early... more12
Philippa Forrester
Television producer, AuthorAge: 52
Birthplace: Winchester, United Kingdom
Philippa Forrester (born 20 September 1968 in Winchester, Hampshire) is a British television... more13
Anya Lahiri
Model, ActorAge: 38
Birthplace: Golders Green, London, United Kingdom
Anya Lahiri (born 1 May 1982 in Golders Green, London) is a British actress, model, singer and... more14
Mark Fox
JournalistAge: 50
Birthplace: Brighton, United Kingdom
Mark Fox is a British businessman, mentor and journalist. He is Chief Executive of the BSA -... more15
Dido
Musician, Singer-songwriterAge: 48
Birthplace: Kensington, London, England
Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong (born 25 December 1971), known... more- 16
Hugh Linstead
Chemist, BarristerAge: Dec. at 86 (1901-1987)
Sir Hugh Nicholas Linstead OBE (3 February 1901 – 27 May 1987) was a British pharmaceutical... more 17
Simon Treves
ActorAge: 63
Birthplace: Watford, United Kingdom
Frederick Simon Treves (born 19 June 1957) is an English actor, director and writer, best... more18
David Fleming
Politician, WriterAge: Dec. at 70 (1940-2010)
Birthplace: Chiddingfold, United Kingdom
Dr David Fleming (2 January 1940 – 29 November 2010) was a writer on environmental issues,... more19
Edward Davey
SpokespersonAge: 54
Birthplace: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Sir Edward Jonathan Davey (born 25 December 1965) is a British Liberal Democrat politician. ... more20
Julia Goldsworthy
PoliticianAge: 42
Birthplace: Camborne, United Kingdom
Julia Anne Goldsworthy (born 10 September 1978) is a British Liberal Democrat politician and... more- 21Vernon Martin Ingram, PhD, FRS (19 May 1924 – 17 August 2006) born Werner Adolf Martin... more
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Frederick Augustus Voigt
JournalistAge: Dec. at 65 (1892-1957)
Birthplace: Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
Frederick Augustus Voigt (1892–1957), British journalist and author of German descent, most... more- 23
Harry Cohen
AccountantAge: 70
Birthplace: East End of London, Eurasia, London Borough of Hackney, Greater London, United Kingdom
Harry Michael Cohen (born 10 December 1949) is a British Labour Party politician, who was the... more - 24
William Maw
Civil engineer, EngineerAge: Dec. at 86 (1838-1924)
Birthplace: Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
William Henry Maw (6 December 1838 – 19 March 1924) was a British civil engineer and... more - 25
John Walter Gregory
Geologist, WriterAge: Dec. at 68 (1864-1932)
Birthplace: Bow, London, United Kingdom
Prof John Walter Gregory, FRS, FRSE FGS LLD (27 January 1864 – 2 June 1932) was a British... more
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