ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Drake University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Drake University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Drake University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Drake University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Drake 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 Drake University.
List includes Jeremy Piven, Michael Emerson and more.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Drake University?” and “Which celebrities are Drake University alumni?”1
Jeremy Piven
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 55
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Jeremy Samuel Piven (born July 26, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, and producer. He is... more on Wikipedia2
Steve Allen
Film Score Composer, Talk show hostAge: Dec. at 79 (1921-2000)
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen (December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000) was an American... more on Wikipedia3
Mark Doty
Poet, AuthorAge: 67
Birthplace: Maryville, Tennessee
Mark Doty (born August 10, 1953) is an American poet and memoirist best known for his work My... more on Wikipedia4
John August
Film Producer, ScreenwriterAge: 50
Birthplace: Boulder, Colorado
John August is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist. He is known for... more on Wikipedia5
Michael Emerson
Illustrator, Theatre DirectorAge: 66
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Michael Emerson is an American film and television actor who is best known for his roles as... more on Wikipedia6
Ira Levin
Songwriter, WriterAge: Dec. at 78 (1929-2007)
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York
Ira Marvin Levin (August 27, 1929 – November 12, 2007) was an American novelist, playwright,... more on Wikipedia7
Brian Wansink
Professor, ResearcherAge: 60
Birthplace: Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America
Brian Wansink is a former American professor and a discredited researcher who worked in... more on Wikipedia
8Larry Zox
Painter, PrintmakerAge: Dec. at 69 (1937-2006)
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa
Lawrence "Larry" Zox (May 31, 1937 – December 16, 2006) was an American painter and printmaker... more on Wikipedia9
Joseph Chaikin
Theatre Director, ActorAge: Dec. at 68 (1935-2003)
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Joseph Chaikin (September 16, 1935 – June 22, 2003) was an American theatre director, actor,... more on Wikipedia- 10
Ronald Olson
Anthropologist, LawyerAge: 79
Ronald L. Olson (born July 9, 1941) is an American attorney and a partner in the Los Angeles... more on Wikipedia 11
Chet Culver
Politician, TeacherAge: 54
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Chester John "Chet" Culver (born January 25, 1966) is an American politician who served as the... more on Wikipedia12
Bill Bryson
Journalist, Science writerAge: 68
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa
William McGuire Bryson (; born 8 December 1951) is an American-British author of books on... more on Wikipedia13
Syleena Johnson
Songwriter, Singer-songwriterAge: 44
Birthplace: Harvey, Illinois, United States of America
Syleena Johnson (born September 2, 1976) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter,... more on Wikipedia14
Gregory Frost
Novelist, AuthorAge: 69
Gregory Frost (born May 13, 1951) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy, and... more on Wikipedia15
Sam Wanamaker
Television director, Theatre DirectorAge: Died at 74 (1919-1993)
Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Samuel Wanamaker, (born Wattenmacker; June 14, 1919 – December 18, 1993) was an American... more on Wikipedia16
Jim Nussle
PoliticianAge: 60
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
James Allen Nussle (born June 27, 1960) is the president and chief executive officer of the... more on Wikipedia17
Neal Edward Smith
PoliticianAge: 100
Birthplace: Hedrick, Iowa, United States of America
Neal Edward Smith (born March 23, 1920) is a former American politician who was a member of... more on Wikipedia- 18
Seth Barnes Nicholson
AstronomerAge: Dec. at 72 (1891-1963)
Birthplace: Springfield, Illinois
Seth Barnes Nicholson (November 12, 1891 – July 2, 1963) was an American astronomer. Nicholson... more on Wikipedia 19
Robert Dana
WriterAge: Dec. at 81 (1929-2010)
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Robert Dana (June 2, 1929 – February 6, 2010) was an American poet, who taught writing and... more on Wikipedia20
Zach Johnson
GolferAge: 44
Birthplace: Iowa City, Iowa
Not to be confused with golf club professional Zach J. Johnson. Zachary Harris Johnson (born... more on Wikipedia21
Robert Graziano became president and CEO, Ford Motor (China) Ltd. on April 1, 2008.Robert J. Graziano
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Mark S. Cady
JudgeAge: 67
Birthplace: Rapid City, South Dakota
Mark S. Cady is a justice on the Iowa Supreme Court. 23
Terry Branstad
Politician, LawyerAge: 73
Birthplace: Leland, Iowa, United States of America
Terry Edward Branstad (born November 17, 1946) is an American politician, university... more on Wikipedia24
Darrell Robins Lindsey (December 30, 1919 – August 9, 1944) was a bomber pilot in the U.S.... more on WikipediaDarrell R. Lindsey
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Susan Glaspell
Poet, JournalistAge: Dec. at 72 (1876-1948)
Birthplace: Davenport, Iowa
Susan Keating Glaspell (July 1, 1876 – July 28, 1948) was an American playwright, novelist,... more on Wikipedia
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