ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Illinois Wesleyan University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Illinois Wesleyan University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Illinois Wesleyan University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Illinois Wesleyan 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 Illinois Wesleyan University.
With graduates ranging from Andy Dick to Richard Jenkins, this is a great starting point for a list of your favorites.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Illinois Wesleyan University?” and “Which celebrities are Illinois Wesleyan University alumni?”1
Andy Dick
Television director, ComedianAge: 54
Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America
Andrew Roane Dick (born Andrew Thomlinson, December 21, 1965) is an American comedian, actor,... more
2Phill Wilson
Social activistAge: 64
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Phill Wilson (born April 22, 1956) founded the Black AIDS Institute in 1999 and served as its... more3
Glen Gray
BandleaderAge: Dec. at 57 (1906-1963)
Birthplace: Metamora, Illinois, United States of America
Glenn Gray Knoblauch (June 7, 1900 – August 23, 1963), known professionally as Glen Gray, was... more4
Colin Egglesfield
Entrepreneur, ModelAge: 47
Birthplace: Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States of America
Colin Egglesfield (born February 9, 1973) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as... more- 5
Sandra Steingraber
Biologist, AuthorAge: 61
Birthplace: Illinois, United States of America
Sandra Steingraber (born 1959) is an American biologist, author, and cancer survivor.... more 6
Richard Jenkins
ActorAge: 68
Birthplace: DeKalb, Illinois, United States of America
Richard Dale Jenkins (born May 4, 1947) is an American actor. Jenkins began his acting career... more7
Dawn Upshaw
Opera SingerAge: 60
Birthplace: Tennessee, Nashville, USA
Dawn Upshaw (born July 17, 1960) is an American soprano. The recipient of several Grammy... more8
Edward B. Rust Jr.
BusinesspersonAge: 70
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Edward Barry Rust Jr. (born August 3, 1950) is chairman of the board of State Farm Mutual... more9
Frankie Faison
ActorAge: 71
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Frankie Russel Faison (born June 10, 1949), often credited as Frankie R. Faison, is an... more10
Adlai Stevenson I
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 79 (1835-1914)
Birthplace: Kentucky, United States of America
Adlai Ewing Stevenson (; October 23, 1835 – June 14, 1914) served as the 23rd vice president... more11
Grace Raymond Hebard
Historian, EconomistAge: Dec. at 75 (1861-1936)
Birthplace: Clinton, Iowa
Grace Raymond Hebard (July 2, 1861 – October 1936) gained prominence as a Wyoming historian,... more- 12
Herb Siegert
American football playerAge: Dec. at 84 (1924-2008)
Birthplace: Pana, Illinois
Herbert Frank Siegert (January 10, 1924 – September 26, 2008) was an American football guard... more 13
Kevin Dunn
Actor, Voice actingAge: 64
Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Kevin Dunn (born August 24, 1956) is an American actor who has appeared in supporting roles in... more14
Christina Moore
Fashion designer, BusinesspersonAge: 47
Birthplace: Palatine, Illinois, United States of America
Christina Moore (born April 12, 1973) is an American actress, comedian, fashion designer,... more15
Denny Matthews
Announcer, Sports commentatorAge: 77
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida
Dennis G. "Denny" Matthews (born November 14, 1942) is an American sportscaster, best known as... more- 16
George W. English
JudgeAge: Dec. at 75 (1866-1941)
Birthplace: Vienna, Illinois
George Washington English (May 9, 1866 – July 19, 1941) was a United States District Judge of... more - 17
Alfred Augustus Stockton
LawyerAge: Dec. at 65 (1842-1907)
Alfred Augustus Stockton, Ph.D, LL.D (November 2, 1842 – March 15, 1907) was a Canadian... more - 18
William Duell
Actor, SingerAge: Dec. at 88 (1923-2011)
Birthplace: USA, New York, Corinth
George William Duell (August 30, 1923 – December 22, 2011) was an American actor and singer.... more - 19
Bill Brady
Businessperson, PoliticianAge: 59
Birthplace: Bloomington, Illinois, United States of America
William E. "Bill" Brady Jr. (born May 15, 1961) is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate... more - 20
Charles Christopher Adams
Charles Christopher Adams (July 23, 1873 – May 22, 1955) was an American zoologist, born at... more - 21
Chet Wetterlund
American football playerAge: Dec. at 26 (1918-1944)
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Chester Jerome Wetterlund (March 19, 1918 – September 5, 1944) was an American football... more - 22
David Hull
Writer, PhilosopherAge: Dec. at 75 (1935-2010)
Birthplace: Burnside, Pilot Grove Township, Illinois
David Lee Hull (15 June 1935 – 11 August 2010) was an American philosopher with a particular... more 23
Paul Rhymer
Humorist, ScreenwriterAge: Dec. at 59 (1905-1964)
Birthplace: Fulton, Illinois
Paul Mills Rhymer (1905-1964) was an American scriptwriter and humorist best known as the... more24
Scott W. Lucas
Scott Wike Lucas (February 19, 1892 – February 22, 1968) was an American attorney and... more- 25
Tom Cross
Politician, Attorney at lawAge: 62
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee
Tom Cross (born July 31, 1958) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of... more
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