Famous Clemson University Alumni

Updated January 14, 2020 64.6k views52 items

List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Clemson University and be of some renown.

List of famous alumni from Clemson University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Clemson University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Clemson University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Clemson 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 Clemson University.

This list includes John Edwards, Dolph Lundgren and more famous Clemson Alumni. Let's go Clemson Tigers!

This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Clemson University?” and “Which celebrities are Clemson University alumni?”

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John Edwards
Politician, Writer
Age: 67
Birthplace: Seneca, South Carolina, United States of America
Gender: Male
Johnny Reid "John" Edwards (born June 10, 1953) is an American lawyer and former politician... more
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Dolph Lundgren
Film Producer, Screenwriter
Age: 62
Birthplace: Spånga, Stockholm, Sweden
Gender: Male
Hans Lundgren (; Swedish: [ˈdɔlːf ˈlɵnːdgreːn] (listen); born 3 November 1957), better known... more
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3
Nancy O'Dell
Journalist, Actor
Age: 54
Birthplace: Sumter, South Carolina, United States of America
Gender: Female
Nancy O'Dell (born Nancy Evelyn Humphries; February 25, 1966) is an American television host... more
4
Gaines Adams
American football player
Age: Dec. at 27 (1983-2010)
Birthplace: Greenwood, South Carolina
Gender: Male
Gaines Adams (June 8, 1983 – January 17, 2010) was an American professional football player... more
5
James Dickey
Poet, Novelist
Age: Dec. at 74 (1923-1997)
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Gender: Male
James Lafayette Dickey (February 2, 1923 – January 19, 1997) was an American poet and... more
6
Mark Tremonti
Record producer, Guitarist
Age: 46
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Gender: Male
Mark Thomas Tremonti (born April 18, 1974) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and... more
7
Rob Huebel
Comedian, Television producer
Age: 51
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Gender: Male
Robert Anderson Huebel (born June 4, 1969) is an American actor, comedian and writer best... more
8
Horace Grant
Basketball player
Age: 55
Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia
Gender: Male
Horace Junior Grant (born July 4, 1965) is an American retired basketball player. He attended... more
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Shawn Weatherly
Model, Actor
Age: 61
Birthplace: Sumter, South Carolina, United States of America
Gender: Female
Shawn Nichols Weatherly (born July 24, 1959) is an American actress and beauty queen who won... more
10
William Perry
American football player
Age: 57
Birthplace: Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Gender: Male
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11
Chester McGlockton
American football player
Age: Dec. at 42 (1969-2011)
Birthplace: Whiteville, North Carolina
Gender: Male
Chester McGlockton (September 16, 1969 – November 30, 2011) was an American football defensive... more
12
Brian Dawkins
American football player
Age: 46
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
Gender: Male
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13
David Wilkins
Lawyer
Age: 73
Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America
Gender: Male
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Chris Eatough
Professional Road Racing Cyclist
Age: 45
Gender: Male
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15
Jim DeMint
Politician
Age: 69
Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America
Gender: Male
James Warren DeMint (born September 2, 1951) is an American political advocate, businessman,... more
16
Charlie Whitehurst
American football player
Age: 38
Birthplace: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Gender: Male
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17
Tye Hill
American football player
Age: 38
Birthplace: St. George, South Carolina
Gender: Male
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18
Chris Gardocki
American football player
Age: 50
Birthplace: Stone Mountain, Georgia
Gender: Male
Christopher Allen Gardocki (born February 7, 1970) is an American former professional football... more
19
Aaron Buerge
Banker
Age: 46
Birthplace: Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Gender: Male
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20
Tree Rollins
Basketball player, Coach
Age: 65
Birthplace: Winter Haven, Florida
Gender: Male
Wayne Monte "Tree" Rollins (born June 16, 1955) is an American retired professional basketball... more
21
Nikki Haley
Accountant, Politician
Age: 48
Birthplace: Bamberg, South Carolina, United States of America
Gender: Female
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22
Jerry Oberholtzer
Civil engineer
Age: 61
Birthplace: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Gender: Male
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23
Arvin Babu
Venture capitalist
Gender: Male
Arvin Babu joined Greylock in 2007. He is focused on early stage company investments in India.... more

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Jane Robelot
Newsreader, TV Journalist
Age: 60
Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America
Gender: Female
Jane Robelot (born October 9, 1960) was a co-anchor of CBS television's This Morning from 1996... more
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Jeff Baker
Baseball player
Age: 39
Birthplace: Bad Kissingen, Germany
Gender: Male
Jeffrey Glen Baker (born June 21, 1981) is a German-born American former professional baseball... more

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