ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Cornell University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Cornell University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Cornell University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Cornell University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Cornell 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 Cornell University.
This list has everything from Bill Maher to Jane Lynch and other famous Cornell alumni. Go Big Red!
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Cornell University?” and “Which celebrities are Cornell University alumni?”
Check out these notable Cornell alumni.1
Kurt Vonnegut
Novelist, ScreenwriterAge: Dec. at 85 (1922-2007)
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (; November 11, 1922 – April 11, 2007) was an American writer. In a career... more2
Christopher Reeve
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: Died at 52 (1952-2004)
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Christopher D'Olier Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor who... more3
Bill Nye
Comedian, EducatorAge: 64
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
William Sanford Nye (born November 27, 1955), popularly known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, is... more4
Bill Maher
Commentator, ComedianAge: 64
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
William Maher (; born January 20, 1956) is an American comedian, political commentator, and... more5
Jane Lynch
Comedian, AuthorAge: 60
Birthplace: Dolton, Illinois, United States of America
Jane Marie Lynch (born July 14, 1960) is an American actress, voice actress, author, singer... more6
Gabrielle Giffords
Businessperson, PoliticianAge: 50
Birthplace: Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Gabrielle Dee Giffords (born June 8, 1970) is an American politician from Arizona and a gun... more7
Keith Olbermann
Commentator, JournalistAge: 61
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Keith Theodore Olbermann (; born January 27, 1959) is an American sports and political... more8
Ann Coulter
Commentator, AuthorAge: 58
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Ann Hart Coulter (; born December 8, 1961) is an American far-right media pundit, syndicated... more9
Robert Smigel
Humorist, ComedianAge: 60
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Robert Smigel (born February 7, 1960) is an American actor, humorist, puppeteer, comedian and... more10
Irene Rosenfeld
BusinesspersonAge: 67
Birthplace: Westbury, New York
Irene Blecker Rosenfeld (born May 3, 1953) was the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO)... more11
Mae Jemison
Professor, AstronautAge: 63
Birthplace: Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Mae Carol Jemison (born October 17, 1956) is an American engineer, physician and former NASA... more12
Toni Morrison
Editor, PoetAge: 89
Birthplace: Lorain, Ohio, United States of America
Chloe Anthony Wofford "Toni" Morrison (born Chloe Ardelia Wofford; February 18, 1931 – August... more13
David Einhorn
David M. Einhorn (born November 20, 1968) is an American investor, hedge fund manager, and... more14
Arthur Laurents
Theatre Director, ScreenwriterAge: Died at 94 (1917-2011)
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Arthur Laurents (July 14, 1917 – May 5, 2011) was an American playwright, stage director and... more15
Greg Graffin
Record producer, ProfessorAge: 55
Birthplace: Racine, Wisconsin, United States of America
Gregory Walter Graffin, Ph.D (born November 6, 1964) is an American punk rock... more16
Raj Gupta
Raj Gupta may refer to: Rajat Gupta, former Managing Director of McKinsey & Company... more17
Adolphe Menjou
Radio personality, ActorAge: Died at 73 (1890-1963)
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, USA, Pennsylvania
Adolphe Jean Menjou (February 18, 1890 – October 29, 1963) was an American actor. His career... more18
Summer Rayne Oakes
Fashion Model, ModelAge: 36
Birthplace: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Summer Rayne Oakes (born June 1984) is an American fashion model, environmental activist,... more19
Marshall Kirk McKusick
Programmer, Computer scientistAge: 66
Marshall Kirk McKusick (born January 19, 1954) is a computer scientist, known for his... more20
Willis Carrier
Inventor, Mechanical engineerAge: Dec. at 74 (1876-1950)
Birthplace: Angola, New York
Willis Haviland Carrier (November 26, 1876 – October 7, 1950) was an American engineer, best... more21
Sandy Berger
Politician, LobbyistAge: 74
Birthplace: Millerton, New York, United States of America
Samuel Richard "Sandy" Berger (October 28, 1945 – December 2, 2015) was a political consultant... more22
Edward Andrew Deeds
InventorAge: Dec. at 86 (1874-1960)
Birthplace: Granville, Ohio
Edward Andrew Deeds (March 12, 1874 – July 1, 1960) was an American engineer, inventor and... more23
Abraham L. Brick
Abraham Lincoln Brick (May 27, 1860 – April 7, 1908) was a U.S. Representative from... more24
Randi Weingarten
Educator, Trade unionistAge: 62
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Randi Weingarten (born December 18, 1957) is an American labor leader, attorney, and educator.... more25
Harry Edwards
SociologistAge: 77
Birthplace: East St. Louis, Illinois
Harry Edwards (born November 22, 1942) is an American sociologist and civil rights activist.... more
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