List of famous alumni from Clark Atlanta University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Clark Atlanta University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Clark Atlanta University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Clark Atlanta 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 Clark Atlanta University.
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This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Clark Atlanta University?” and “Which celebrities are Clark Atlanta University alumni?”1
Spike Lee
Television director, Television producerAge: 63
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20, 1957) is an American film director, producer,... more2
James Weldon Johnson
Poet, NovelistAge: Dec. at 67 (1871-1938)
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida
James Weldon Johnson (June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938) was an American author, educator, lawyer,... more3
Emmanuel Lewis
ActorAge: 49
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Emmanuel Lewis (born March 9, 1971) is an American actor, best known for playing the title... more4
Walter Francis White
Civil rights activist, JournalistAge: Dec. at 62 (1893-1955)
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
Walter Francis White (July 1, 1893 – March 21, 1955) was an American civil rights activist... more5
Shaka kaSenzangakhona (c. 1787 – 1828), also known as Shaka Zulu, Zulu pronunciation:... more6
Eva Marcille
Fashion Model, ModelAge: 35
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Eva Marcille Sterling (née, Pigford; born October 30, 1984) is an American actress, fashion... more7
Mase
Songwriter, RapperAge: 45
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
Mason Durell Betha (born August 27, 1975), better known by his stage name Mase (formerly Murda... more8
New Jack
Wrestler, ActorAge: 57
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Jerome Young (born January 3, 1963) is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, better... more9
Otis Johnson
PoliticianAge: 88
Otis Samuel Johnson is an American social worker, educator and politician from the U.S. state... more
10Marva Delores Collins (née Knight; August 31, 1936 – June 24, 2015) was an American educator.... more11
Fletcher Henderson
Jazz Pianist, MusicianAge: Dec. at 55 (1897-1952)
Birthplace: Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson Jr. (December 18, 1897 – December 29, 1952) was an American... more12
Major Owens
Librarian, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 77 (1936-2013)
Birthplace: Tennessee, Collierville, Shelby County, United States of America, United States
Major Robert Odell Owens (June 28, 1936 – October 21, 2013) was a New York politician and a... more13
DJ Drama
Record producer, RapperAge: 42
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Tyree Cinque Simmons (born April 22, 1978), professionally known as DJ Drama, is an American... more14
Reatha Clark King
Businessperson, ChemistAge: 82
Birthplace: Pavo, Georgia
Reatha Clark King (born April 11, 1938) is an African-American chemist, the former vice... more15
Hank Johnson
PoliticianAge: 66
Birthplace: Contiguous United States, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Area code 202
Henry Calvin Johnson Jr. (born October 2, 1954) is the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th... more- 16
Ella Gaines Yates
LibrarianAge: Dec. at 79 (1927-2006)
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
Ella Gaines Yates (June 14, 1927 – June 27, 2006) is recognized in the library world as being... more 17
Pearl Cleage
Poet, NovelistAge: 71
Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts
Pearl Cleage is an African-American author whose work, both fiction and non-fiction, has been... more- 18
Joseph C. Carter
Police officerAge: 64
Birthplace: Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Joseph C. Carter is a retired Brigadier General (BG) who was The Adjutant General (TAG) of the... more 19
Ralph Abernathy
Activist, Minister of religionAge: Dec. at 64 (1926-1990)
Birthplace: Linden, Alabama
Ralph David Abernathy Sr. (March 11, 1926 – April 17, 1990) was an American civil rights... more20
Bobby V
Singer-songwriter, ActorAge: 40
Birthplace: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
Bobby Wilson (born February 27, 1980) better known by his stage name Bobby V (formerly Bobby... more21
Louis T. Wright
Entrepreneur, Military OfficerAge: Dec. at 61 (1891-1952)
Birthplace: LaGrange, Georgia
Louis Tompkins Wright, MD, FACS (July 23, 1891 – October 8, 1952) was an American surgeon and... more22
Richard Robert Wright Sr. (May 16, 1855 – July 2, 1947) was an American military officer,... more23
Bryan-Michael Cox
Record producer, SongwriterAge: 42
Birthplace: Miami, Florida
Bryan-Michael Paul Cox (born December 1, 1977), is an American record producer and songwriter... more24
Henry Ossian Flipper (March 21, 1856 – April 26, 1940) was an American soldier, former slave... more25
Duke Pearson
Jazz PianistAge: Dec. at 48 (1932-1980)
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
Columbus Calvin "Duke" Pearson Jr. (August 17, 1932 – August 4, 1980) was an American jazz... more
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