ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Cass Technical High School and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Cass Technical High School, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Cass Technical High School include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Cass Technical High School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Cass Technical High School 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 Cass Technical High School.
Everything from Diana Ross to Lily Tomlin is included on this list.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Cass Technical High School?” and “Which celebrities are Cass Technical High School alumni?”1
Naima Mora
Fashion Model, ModelAge: 36
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Naima Mora (born March 1, 1984) is an American fashion model and the winner of Cycle 4 of... more2
Lily Tomlin
Comedian, Theatrical producerAge: 81
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin (born September 1, 1939) is an American actress, comedian, writer,... more3
Diana Ross
Record producer, Television producerAge: 76
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Diana Ross (born March 26, 1944) is an American singer, actress, and record producer. Born and... more4
Della Reese
Actor, SingerAge: 89
Birthplace: Black Bottom, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Delloreese Patricia Early (July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017), known professionally as Della... more5
Kwame Kilpatrick
Politician, AuthorAge: 50
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Kwame Malik Kilpatrick (born June 8, 1970) is an American former politician, having served as... more6
Ellen Burstyn
Model, ActorAge: 87
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly; December 7, 1932) is an American actress best known for... more
7John DeLorean
Businessperson, DesignerAge: Dec. at 80 (1925-2005)
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
John Zachary DeLorean (January 6, 1925 – March 19, 2005) was an American engineer, inventor... more8
Alice Coltrane
Jazz Pianist, SidemanAge: Dec. at 70 (1937-2007)
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Alice Coltrane (née McLeod, August 27, 1937 – January 12, 2007), also known by her adopted... more9
Gerald Wilson
Jazz Pianist, BandleaderAge: Dec. at 96 (1918-2014)
Birthplace: Shelby, Mississippi
Gerald Stanley Wilson (September 4, 1918 – September 8, 2014) was an American jazz trumpeter,... more10
Kenya Moore
Film Producer, ModelAge: 49
Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Detroit
Kenya Summer Moore–Daly (born January 24, 1971), is an American actress, model, producer,... more11
Regina Carter
Musician, Jazz ViolinistAge: 54
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Regina Carter (Detroit, August 6, 1966) is an American jazz violinist. She is the cousin of... more12
Geri Allen
Record producer, Jazz PianistAge: 63
Birthplace: Pontiac, Michigan
Geri Antoinette Allen (June 12, 1957 – June 27, 2017) was an American jazz pianist, composer,... more13
Ron Carter
Film Score Composer, BassistAge: 83
Birthplace: Ferndale, Michigan, United States of America
Ronald Levin Carter (born May 4, 1937) is an American jazz double bassist. His appearances on... more14
Carole Gist
SingerAge: 51
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Carole Anne-Marie Gist (born May 8, 1969) is an American TV host, model and first African... more15
Ella Joyce
Acting Coach, ActorAge: 66
Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Ella Joyce (born Cherron Hoye; June 12, 1954) is an American actress. Joyce is best known for... more16
Daniel Okrent
Editor, AuthorAge: 72
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Daniel Okrent (born April 2, 1948) is an American writer and editor. He is best known for... more17
Charles Leroy Thomas (April 17, 1920 – February 15, 1980) was a United States Army major who... more18
Thomas Edward "Eddie" Tolan (September 29, 1908 – January 30/31, 1967), nicknamed the... more19
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Basketball playerAge: 33
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Chris Douglas Roberts (born January 8, 1987) is the CEO and President of DCTG Media Agency and... more20
Vernon Gholston
American football playerAge: 34
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Vernon Gholston (born June 5, 1986) is a former American football defensive end in the... more- 21
Dorothy Ashby
MusicianAge: Dec. at 54 (1932-1986)
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Dorothy Jeanne Thompson (August 6, 1932 – April 13, 1986), better known as Dorothy Ashby, was... more 22
Big Sean
Songwriter, RapperAge: 30
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an... more- 23Christine Rowland Beatty (born May 1970) served as the Chief of Staff from 2002 to 2008 to... more
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Harry Bertoia (March 10, 1915 in San Lorenzo, Pordenone, Italy – November 6, 1978 in Barto,... more25
Cornelius Smith Jr.
ActorAge: 38
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Cornelius Smith Jr. (born March 18, 1982) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of... more
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