List of famous alumni from Boston University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Boston University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Boston University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Boston 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 Boston University.
Julianne Moore and Marisa Tomei are included on this list along with many other notable BU Terriers.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Boston University?” and “Which celebrities are Boston University alumni?”1
Howard Stern
Talk show host, Television producerAge: 66
Birthplace: Jackson Heights, New York City, New York, United States of America
Howard Allan Stern is an American radio and television personality, producer, author, actor,... more2
Bill O'Reilly
Commentator, JournalistAge: 71
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
William James O'Reilly Jr. (born September 10, 1949) is an American journalist, author, and... more3
Rosie O'Donnell
Editor, Talk show hostAge: 58
Birthplace: Commack, New York, United States of America
Roseann O'Donnell (born March 21, 1962) is an American comedian, actress, author, and... more4
Joe Rogan
Television presenter, CommentatorAge: 53
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States of America
Joseph James Rogan (born August 11, 1967) is an American stand-up comedian, mixed martial arts... more5
Geena Davis
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 64
Birthplace: Wareham, Massachusetts, United States of America
Virginia Elizabeth "Geena" Davis (born January 21, 1956) is an American actress and activist.... more6
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Civil rights activist, WriterAge: Dec. at 39 (1929-1968)
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister and... more7
Julianne Moore
Theatrical producer, Television producerAge: 55
Birthplace: Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA
Julie Anne Smith (born December 3, 1960), known professionally as Julianne Moore, is an... more8
Jason Alexander
Television director, ComedianAge: 61
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States of America
Jay Scott Greenspan (born September 23, 1959), known by his stage name Jason Alexander, is an... more9
Marisa Tomei
Actor, Voice actingAge: 55
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Marisa Tomei (, Italian: [toˈmɛi]; born December 4, 1964) is an American actress. She is the... more10
Paul Reubens
Television director, ComedianAge: 68
Birthplace: Peekskill, New York, United States of America
Paul Reubens (; né Rubenfeld; born August 27, 1952) is an American actor, writer, film... more11
Rob Mariano
Foreman, CoachAge: 44
Birthplace: Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Robert Carlo Mariano (born December 25, 1975), known by the nickname Boston Rob, is an... more12
Faye Dunaway
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 79
Birthplace: Bascom, Florida, United States of America
Dorothy Faye Dunaway (born January 14, 1941) is an American actress. She has won an Academy... more13
Alicia Witt
Songwriter, PianistAge: 45
Birthplace: USA, Massachusetts, Worcester
Alicia Roanne Witt (born August 21, 1975) is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and... more14
Joan Baez
Pacifist, ActivistAge: 79
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Joan Chandos Baez (; born January 9, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and... more15
Ginnifer Goodwin
ActorAge: 37
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Jennifer Michelle "Ginnifer" Goodwin (born May 22, 1978) is an American actress. She is known... more16
Emily Deschanel
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 43
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Emily Erin Deschanel (; born October 11, 1976) is an American actress, director and producer.... more17
Fred Richmond
PoliticianAge: 96
Birthplace: Eastern United States, Boston, Area code 617, New England, United States of America
Frederick William Richmond (born November 15, 1923) is a former Democratic member of the... more18
Bill Simmons
Podcaster, Sports ColumnistAge: 51
William John Simmons III (born September 25, 1969), is an American sports writer, sports... more19
Mariel Hemingway
Actor, WriterAge: 58
Birthplace: Mill Valley, California, United States of America
Mariel Hadley Hemingway (born November 22, 1961) is an American actress. She began acting at... more20
Andy Cohen
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 52
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Andrew Joseph Cohen (born June 2, 1968) is an American radio and television talk show host,... more21
Peter Paige
Television producer, ScreenwriterAge: 51
Birthplace: West Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Peter Paige (born June 20, 1969) is an American actor, director and screenwriter. His debut as... more22
Howard Ashman
Librettist, MusicianAge: Dec. at 41 (1950-1991)
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
Howard Elliott Ashman (May 17, 1950 – March 14, 1991) was an American playwright and lyricist.... more23
Craig Lucas
Theatre Director, ScreenwriterAge: 69
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Craig Lucas (born April 30, 1951) is an American playwright, screenwriter, theatre director,... more24
Gaye Adegbalola
Guitarist, SingerAge: 76
Birthplace: Virginia
Gaye Adegbalola (born Gaye Todd, March 21, 1944, Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States) is... more25
Markos Moulitsas
Publisher, Political writerAge: 49
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Markos Moulitsas Zúniga (; born September 11, 1971), often known by his username and former... more
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