List of famous alumni from Florida State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Florida State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Florida State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Florida State 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 Florida State University.
Items here include famous Seminoles from Jim Morrison to Deion Sanders and beyond.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Florida State University?” and “Which celebrities are Florida State University alumni?”
Take a look at this list of notable Florida State University alumni.1
Jim Morrison
Film Score Composer, PoetAge: Dec. at 28 (1943-1971)
Birthplace: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was an American singer, songwriter... more2
Burt Reynolds
Television director, Television producerAge: 79
Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan, United States of America
Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. (February 11, 1936 – September 6, 2018) was an American actor,... more3
Hunter S. Thompson
Journalist, NovelistAge: Dec. at 68 (1937-2005)
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Hunter Stockton Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and... more4
Deion Sanders
Commentator, Baseball playerAge: 53
Birthplace: Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America
Deion Luwynn Sanders Sr. (; born August 9, 1967), nicknamed "Prime Time" and "Neon Deion", is... more5
Cheryl Hines
Television director, ComedianAge: 55
Birthplace: Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Cheryl Ruth Hines (born September 21, 1965) is an American actress, director and comedian who... more6
Faye Dunaway
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 79
Birthplace: Bascom, Florida, United States of America
Dorothy Faye Dunaway (born January 14, 1941) is an American actress. She has won an Academy... more7
Richard Simmons
Voice acting, WriterAge: 72
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Milton Teagle "Richard" Simmons (born July 12, 1948) is an American fitness instructor, actor,... more8
Robert Urich
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: Dec. at 56 (1946-2002)
Birthplace: Toronto, Island Creek Township, Ohio, United States of America
Robert Michael Urich (December 19, 1946 – April 16, 2002) was an American film, television,... more9
Scott Stapp
Record producer, SongwriterAge: 47
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, United States of America
Scott Stapp (born Anthony Scott Flippen, August 8, 1973) is an American singer, songwriter,... more10
Randy Moss
Athlete, American football playerAge: 43
Birthplace: Rand, West Virginia
Randy Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977) is a television sports analyst and former American... more11
Tony La Russa
Manager, Baseball playerAge: 76
Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Anthony La Russa, Jr. (; born October 4, 1944) is the former manager of the St. Louis... more12
Alan Ball
Television director, Television producerAge: 63
Birthplace: Area code 678, Area code 404, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Alan Erwin Ball (born May 13, 1957) is an American writer, director, and producer for... more13
Gabrielle Reece
Volleyball player, ModelAge: 50
Birthplace: La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States of America
Gabrielle Allyse Reece (born January 6, 1970) is an American professional volleyball player,... more14
Courtney Hansen
AuthorAge: 45
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Courtney Hansen is an American television host/personality, syndicated columnist, published... more15
Ron Simmons
Wrestler, American football playerAge: 62
Birthplace: Perry, Georgia, United States of America
Ronald Simmons (born May 15, 1958) is an American retired professional wrestler and football... more16
Norman Thagard
Astronaut, PhysicianAge: 77
Birthplace: Marianna, Florida
Norman Earl Thagard (born July 3, 1943), (Capt, USMC, Ret.), is an American scientist and... more17
Nancy Kulp
Politician, ActorAge: Dec. at 70 (1921-1991)
Birthplace: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nancy Jane Kulp (August 28, 1921 – February 3, 1991) was an American character actress best... more18
Traylor Howard
ActorAge: 54
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, United States of America
Traylor Elizabeth Howard (born June 14, 1966) is an American actress. She is known for playing... more19
Paul Gleason
Actor, AthleteAge: Dec. at 67 (1939-2006)
Birthplace: USA, New Jersey, Jersey City
Paul Xavier Gleason (May 4, 1939 – May 27, 2006) was an American film and television actor,... more20
J. D. Drew
Baseball playerAge: 44
Birthplace: Valdosta, Georgia
David Jonathan "J. D." Drew (born November 20, 1975) is an American former Major League... more21
Dave Cowens
Basketball Coach, Basketball playerAge: 71
Birthplace: Newport, Kentucky
David William Cowens (born October 25, 1948) is an American retired professional basketball... more22
William Carney
PoliticianAge: 78
Birthplace: New York City, New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division, Area code 917, Contiguous United States
William Carney (July 1, 1942 – May 22, 2017) was an American politician. He served one term... more23
Joanna García
ActorAge: 41
Birthplace: Tampa, USA, Florida
JoAnna García Swisher (born JoAnna Garcia on August 10, 1979) is an American actress. She is... more24
Mark Tremonti
Record producer, GuitaristAge: 46
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Mark Thomas Tremonti (born April 18, 1974) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and... more25
Reubin Askew
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 86 (1928-2014)
Birthplace: Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States of America
Reubin O'Donovan Askew (September 11, 1928 – March 13, 2014) was an American politician, who... more
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