List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Colgate University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Colgate University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Colgate University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Colgate University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Colgate 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 Colgate University.
Examples of graduates on this list include John Cassavetes and Bob Balaban.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Colgate University?” and “Which celebrities are Colgate University alumni?”1
John Cassavetes
Television director, Film ProducerAge: Dec. at 60 (1929-1989)
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
John Nicholas Cassavetes (; December 9, 1929 – February 3, 1989) was an American actor, film... more on Wikipedia2
Charles Evans Hughes
Judge, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 86 (1862-1948)
Birthplace: Glens Falls, New York, United States of America
Charles Evans Hughes Sr. (April 11, 1862 – August 27, 1948) was an American statesman,... more on Wikipedia3
Andy Rooney
Commentator, JournalistAge: Dec. at 92 (1919-2011)
Birthplace: Albany, Contiguous United States, New York, Albany County, United States of America
Andrew Aitken Rooney (January 14, 1919 – November 4, 2011) was an American radio and... more on Wikipedia4
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 64 (1908-1972)
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (November 29, 1908 – April 4, 1972) was a Baptist pastor and an... more on Wikipedia5
Cris Kobryn
Computer scientistAge: 68
Cris Kobryn (1952) is an American technologist, system architect and entrepreneur who... more on Wikipedia6
Kevin Heffernan
Comedian, Film ProducerAge: 52
Birthplace: West Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Kevin Heffernan (born May 25, 1968) is an American actor, writer, producer, and director, and... more on Wikipedia7
John Dean
Author, LawyerAge: 81
Birthplace: Area codes 234 and 330, Ohio, Area code 330, Area code 234, United States of America
John Wesley Dean III (born October 14, 1938) is a former attorney who served as White House... more on Wikipedia8
Harry Emerson Fosdick
PreacherAge: Dec. at 91 (1878-1969)
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
Harry Emerson Fosdick (May 24, 1878 – October 5, 1969) was an American pastor. Fosdick became... more on Wikipedia9
Ben Cohen
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 69
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Bennett Cohen (born March 18, 1951) is an American businessman, activist, and philanthropist.... more on Wikipedia10
Chase Carey
BusinesspersonAge: 66
Chase Carey (born 22 November 1953) is an Irish-American executive. He is the chief executive... more on Wikipedia Tom Dine (Thomas A. Dine) previously served as a senior policy advisor at Israel Policy Forum... more on Wikipedia11
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J. Darius Bikoff
BusinesspersonAge: 59
Birthplace: New York City, New York
John Darius Bikoff is an American entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Energy Brands. He was born... more on Wikipedia13
Bob Balaban
Television director, Film ProducerAge: 75
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Robert Elmer Balaban (born August 16, 1945) is an American actor, author, producer, and... more on Wikipedia14
Bob Woodruff
Journalist, NewsreaderAge: 59
Birthplace: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA
Robert Warren Woodruff (born August 18, 1961) is an American television journalist.15
Jay Chandrasekhar
Television director, ComedianAge: 52
Birthplace: Hinsdale, Illinois, USA
Jayanth Jambulingam Chandrasekhar (born April 9, 1968) is an American comedian, film director,... more on Wikipedia16
Monica Crowley
Author, PresenterAge: 52
Birthplace: Arizona, United States of America
Monica Crowley (born September 19, 1968) is the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs for the... more on Wikipedia17
Andrew Hill
Jazz Pianist, PianistAge: Dec. at 76 (1931-2007)
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Andrew Hill, Andy Hill or Drew Hill may refer to:18
Kevin Phillips
Commentator, AuthorAge: 79
Kevin Price Phillips (born November 30, 1940) is an American writer and commentator on... more on Wikipedia19
Ken Blanchard
Businessperson, ManagerAge: 81
Birthplace: Orange, New Jersey
Kenneth Hartley Blanchard (born May 6, 1939) is an American author. His extensive writing... more on Wikipedia20
Peter C. Browning
BusinesspersonAge: 79
Peter C. Browning has been a board member of Wachovia since 2001. He is the lead...21
William Valentine
Missionary, Minister of religionAge: Dec. at 66 (1862-1928)
Birthplace: Spencer, New York
For the Nova Scotian painter see William Valentine (painter) William Orison Valentine (May 9,... more on Wikipedia22
Howard Fineman
Editor, JournalistAge: 70
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Howard David Fineman (born November 17, 1948) is an American journalist who is global... more on Wikipedia23
Mike Milbury
Coach, Sports commentatorAge: 68
Birthplace: Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts
Michael Milbury (born June 17, 1952) is an American former professional ice hockey player... more on Wikipedia24
John P. Arle
BusinesspersonAge: 72
John P. Arle, is a vice president of Delphi Corporation and treasurer. He is also a member of...25
Michael A. Hiltzik
Journalist, EditingAge: 67
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Michael A. Hiltzik (born November 9, 1952) is an American columnist and reporter who has... more on Wikipedia