ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to College of William and Mary and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from College of William and Mary, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from College of William and Mary include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished College of William and Mary alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended College of William and Mary 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 College of William and Mary.
Examples of graduates on this list: Thomas Jefferson, Jon Stewart and many more.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to College of William and Mary?” and “Which celebrities are College of William and Mary alumni?”1
Jon Stewart
Commentator, Talk show hostAge: 57
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28, 1962) is an American comedian,... more2
Thomas Jefferson
Statesman, InventorAge: Dec. at 83 (1743-1826)
Birthplace: Shadwell, Colony of Virginia, British America
Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of... more3
Patton Oswalt
Comedian, Television producerAge: 51
Birthplace: Portsmouth, USA, Virginia
Patton Peter Oswalt (born January 27, 1969) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice... more4
Glenn Close
Film Producer, ActorAge: 73
Birthplace: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States of America
Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress and producer. "Long considered one of... more5
Kelly Choi
Television director, JournalistAge: 44
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Kelly Choi is a former host of Bravo TV's Top Chef spin-off, Top Chef Masters Choi was the... more6
Christopher Bram
Novelist, WriterAge: 68
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
Christopher Bram (born 1952) is an American author. Bram grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia... more7
James Monroe
Politician, FarmerAge: Dec. at 73 (1758-1831)
Birthplace: Monroe Hall, Virginia, British America
James Monroe (; April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was an American statesman, lawyer, diplomat and... more8
John Marshall
Judge, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 80 (1755-1835)
Birthplace: Germantown, Virginia, Virginia, USA
John James Marshall (September 24, 1755 – July 6, 1835) was an American politician and lawyer... more9
Henry Clay
Statesman, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 75 (1777-1852)
Birthplace: Virginia, USA
Henry Clay Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852) was an American attorney and statesman who... more10
John Tyler
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 72 (1790-1862)
Birthplace: Charles City County, Virginia, United States of America
John Tyler (March 29, 1790 – January 18, 1862) was the tenth president of the United States... more11
John Boswell
Historian, WriterAge: Dec. at 47 (1947-1994)
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
John Eastburn Boswell (March 20, 1947 – December 24, 1994) was a historian and a full... more12
Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political... more13
Kathryn Ann Fleming (October 6, 1965 – December 14, 2006) was an American actress, voice... more14
Robert Gates
Statesman, PoliticianAge: 77
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is an American statesman, scholar, intelligence... more15
Perry Ellis
Fashion designerAge: Dec. at 46 (1940-1986)
Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia
Perry Edwin Ellis was an American fashion designer who founded his eponymous sportswear house,... more16
Bill Lawrence
Television director, Television producerAge: 51
Birthplace: Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States of America
William Van Duzer Lawrence IV (born December 26, 1968) is an American screenwriter, producer,... more17
Steven Culp
ActorAge: 64
Birthplace: La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA
Steven Bradford Culp (born December 3, 1955) is an American film and television actor. He is... more18
Dina Titus
Politician, Political scientistAge: 70
Birthplace: Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Alice Costandina "Dina" Titus (born May 23, 1950) is an American politician who has been the... more19
Christina Romer
Professor, EconomistAge: 61
Birthplace: Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Christina Duckworth Romer (née Duckworth; born December 25, 1958) is the Class of 1957 Garff... more20
Mike Tomlin
CoachAge: 43
Birthplace: Hampton, Virginia, United States of America
Michael Pettaway Tomlin (born March 15, 1972) is an American football coach who is the 16th... more21
John J. Crittenden
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 76 (1787-1863)
Birthplace: Versailles, Kentucky, United States of America
John Jordan Crittenden (September 10, 1787 – July 26, 1863) was an American politician from... more22
Dylan Baker
ActorAge: 60
Birthplace: Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Dylan Baker (born October 7, 1959) is an American actor. He gained recognition for his roles... more23
Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 84 (1807-1891)
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart (April 2, 1807 – February 13, 1891) was a prominent Virginia... more24
Joseph J. Ellis
Historian, ProfessorAge: 77
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Joseph John Ellis (born July 18, 1943) is an American historian whose work focuses on the... more25
James Comey
BusinesspersonAge: 59
Birthplace: Yonkers, New York
James Brien Comey Jr. (; born December 14, 1960) is an American lawyer who was the 7th... more
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