ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Harvard University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Harvard University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Harvard University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Harvard University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Harvard 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 Harvard University.
The list you're viewing is made up of graduates like Natalie Portman, Tyra Banks and many other Harvard Crimson.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Harvard University?” and “Which celebrities are Harvard University alumni?”
Check out these notable Harvard alumni.1
Mark Zuckerberg
Programmer, BusinesspersonAge: 36
Birthplace: White Plains, New York
Gender: Male
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (; born May 14, 1984) is an American technology entrepreneur and... more2
Conan O'Brien
Talk show host, ComedianAge: 57
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, United States of America
Gender: Male
Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian,... more- 3
John F. Kennedy
Politician, Military OfficerAge: Dec. at 46 (1917-1963)
Birthplace: USA, Massachussetts, Brookline
Gender: Male
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to by initials JFK... more - 4
Natalie Portman
Film Producer, ModelAge: 39
Birthplace: Jerusalem, Israel
Gender: Female
Natalie Portman (born Neta-Lee Hershlag; June 9, 1981) is an actress and filmmaker with dual... more - 5
Bill O'Reilly
Commentator, JournalistAge: 71
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Gender: Male
William James O'Reilly Jr. (born September 10, 1949) is an American journalist, author, and... more - 6
Amy Poehler
Television director, ComedianAge: 49
Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Gender: Female
Amy Meredith Poehler (; born September 16, 1971) is an American actress, comedian, director,... more - 7
Tyra Banks
Businessperson, Television producerAge: 46
Birthplace: Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Gender: Female
Tyra Lynne Banks (born December 4, 1973), also known as BanX, is an American television... more - 8
Matt Damon
Spokesperson, Television producerAge: 49
Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Gender: Male
Matthew Paige Damon (born October 8, 1970) is an American actor, film producer and... more - 9
Al Gore
Politician, EnvironmentalistAge: 72
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Gender: Male
Albert Arnold Gore Jr. (born March 31, 1948) is an American politician and environmentalist... more - 10
Greg Giraldo
Comedian, Film ProducerAge: Dec. at 45 (1965-2010)
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Gender: Male
Gregory C. Giraldo (December 10, 1965 – September 29, 2010) was an American stand-up comedian,... more - 11
Robert F. Kennedy
Politician, WriterAge: Dec. at 43 (1925-1968)
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, United States of America
Gender: Male
Robert Francis Kennedy (November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968) was an American politician and... more - 12
Alek Keshishian
Screenwriter, Film DirectorAge: 56
Birthplace: Beirut, Lebanon
Gender: Male
Alek Keshishian (Armenian: Ալեք Գևորգի Քեշիշյան, born 30 July 1964 in Beirut, Lebanon) is an... more - 13
Ralph Nader
Activist, PoliticianAge: 86
Birthplace: Winsted, Connecticut, United States of America
Gender: Male
Ralph Nader (; born February 27, 1934) is an American political activist, author, lecturer,... more - 14Paul Grattan Kirk Jr. (born January 18, 1938) is an American lawyer and politician who served... more
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Buckminster Fuller
Industrial designer, PoetAge: Dec. at 88 (1895-1983)
Birthplace: Milton, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Richard Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller was an American neo-futuristic architect, systems theorist,... more - 16
Michael Bloomberg
Business magnate, BusinesspersonAge: 78
Birthplace: St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Gender: Male
Michael Rubens Bloomberg KBE (born February 14, 1942) is an American businessman, politician,... more - 17
Brian Steel
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Ted Kennedy
Statesman, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 77 (1932-2009)
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Gender: Male
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was an American politician... more - 19
John Simon
EntrepreneurGender: Male
As a Managing Director of General Catalyst Partners, John invests in both new and existing... more - 20
Enrique Hernandez Jr.
Enrique Hernandez Jr. (born November 2, 1955) is an American lawyer and business executive. He... more - 21
Kaleil Isaza Tuzman
EntrepreneurAge: 49
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Gender: Male
Kaleil Isaza Tuzman is a former entrepreneur associated with digital media, who spent more... more - 22
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Poet, AuthorAge: Dec. at 79 (1803-1882)
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882) was an American essayist, lecturer,... more - 23Robert R. Glauber serves on the board of directors of Freddie Mac. Mr. Glauber was Chairman... more
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Nicholas Stoller
Film Producer, ScreenwriterAge: 44
Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Nicholas Stoller is a British-American director, producer and screenwriter. He is known mainly... more - 25
Ping Li
Entrepreneur, ConsultantGender: Male
Ping Li joined Accel Partners in 2004 and focuses primarily on information technology... more
