List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to George Washington University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from George Washington University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from George Washington University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished George Washington University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended George Washington 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 George Washington University.
A factual list, featuring graduates like Eliza Dushku and Kerry Washington.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to George Washington University?” and “Which celebrities are George Washington University alumni?”1
Eliza Dushku
Businessperson, Television producerAge: 39
Birthplace: USA, Massachusetts, Watertown
Eliza Patricia Dushku (; born December 30, 1980) is an American actress, model and producer,... more2
Alec Baldwin
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 62
Birthplace: Amityville, New York, United States of America
Alexander Rae "Alec" Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958) is an American actor, writer, producer,... more3
Age: Dec. at 65 (1929-1994)
Birthplace: Southampton, New York, United States of America
Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis (née Bouvier ; July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was First Lady of... more4
Colin Powell
Statesman, PoliticianAge: 83
Birthplace: Harlem, New York City, New York, United States of America
Colin Luther Powell (; born April 5, 1937) is an American politician and retired four-star... more5
Larry Craig
PoliticianAge: 75
Birthplace: Council, Idaho, United States of America
Larry Edwin Craig (born July 20, 1945) is a retired American politician from the state of... more6
Brian Williams
Editor, FirefighterAge: 61
Birthplace: Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States of America
Brian Douglas Williams (born May 5, 1959) is an American journalist at NBC News, currently... more7
Merce Cunningham
Choreographer, DancerAge: Dec. at 90 (1919-2009)
Birthplace: Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Mercier Philip "Merce" Cunningham (April 16, 1919 – July 26, 2009) was an American dancer and... more8
Anousheh Ansari
Businessperson, AstronautAge: 54
Birthplace: Mashhad, Iran
Anousheh Ansari (Persian: Anuŝe Ansāri; née Raissyan; born September 12, 1966) is an... more9
Rachel Zoe
Television producer, DesignerAge: 49
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Rachel Zoe Rosenzweig (born September 1, 1971) is an American fashion designer, businesswoman,... more10
Dina Merrill
Businessperson, ModelAge: 96
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Dina Merrill (born Nedenia Marjorie Hutton; December 29, 1923 – May 22, 2017) was an American... more11
Patricia Roberts Harris
DiplomatAge: Dec. at 61 (1924-1985)
Birthplace: Mattoon, Illinois, United States of America
Patricia Roberts Harris (May 31, 1924 – March 23, 1985) served in the American administration... more12
Mike Lawlor
Politician, LawyerAge: 63
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut
Michael P. Lawlor is an American politician, criminal justice professor, and lawyer from... more13
Donna Dixon
Model, ActorAge: 63
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Donna Lynn Dixon (born July 20, 1957) is a retired American actress and former beauty queen.... more14
John Foster Dulles
Politician, DiplomatAge: Dec. at 71 (1888-1959)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
John Foster Dulles (; February 25, 1888 – May 24, 1959) was an American diplomat. A... more15
Charles Camarda
Astronaut, Aerospace EngineeringAge: 68
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Charles Joseph "Charlie" Camarda (born May 8, 1952 in Queens, New York) is an American... more16
Rooney Mara
ActorAge: 30
Birthplace: Bedford, New York, United States of America
Patricia Rooney Mara (born April 17, 1985) is an American actress. She began her career in... more17
Michael Coats
AstronautAge: 74
Birthplace: Sacramento, California
Michael Lloyd Coats (born January 16, 1946) is a former NASA astronaut (three spaceflights),... more18
Harry Reid
Politician, LawyerAge: 80
Birthplace: Searchlight, Nevada, United States of America
Harry Mason Reid (; born December 2, 1939) is a retired American attorney and politician who... more19
Robert P. Casey
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 68 (1932-2000)
Birthplace: Jackson Heights, New York City, New York, United States of America
Robert Patrick Casey Sr. (January 9, 1932 – May 30, 2000) was an American lawyer and... more20
Kerry Washington
Actor, NarratorAge: 43
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Kerry Marisa Washington (born January 31, 1977) is an American actress, producer, and... more21
Casey Affleck
Film Producer, ScreenwriterAge: 40
Birthplace: Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States of America
Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt (born August 12, 1975) is an American actor and director. He... more22
L. Ron Hubbard
Religious Leader, NovelistAge: Dec. at 75 (1911-1986)
Birthplace: Tilden, Nebraska
Lafayette Ronald Hubbard ( HUB-ərd; March 13, 1911 – January 24, 1986) was an American author... more23
Chuck Todd
Editor, JournalistAge: 48
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States of America
Charles David Todd (born April 8, 1972) is an American television journalist who is the 12th... more24
Elizabeth Warren
Politician, ProfessorAge: 71
Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Elizabeth Ann Warren (née Herring; born June 22, 1949) is an American politician and former... more25
Mary Schapiro
Businessperson, PoliticianAge: 65
Birthplace: Contiguous United States, New York, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Mary L. Schapiro (born June 19, 1955) served as the 29th Chair of the U.S. Securities and... more