Famous Indiana University Alumni

Updated June 14, 2019 43.0k views53 items

List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Indiana University and be of some renown.

List of famous alumni from Indiana University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Indiana University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Indiana University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Indiana 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 Indiana University.

List includes Isiah Thomas, Kevin Kline and other famous Hoosiers

This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Indiana University?” and “Which celebrities are Indiana University alumni?”

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Kevin Kline
Actor, Voice acting
Age: 72
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Kevin Delaney Kline (born October 24, 1947) is an American actor and singer. He has won an... more on Wikipedia
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2
Mark Cuban
Businessperson, Television producer
Age: 62
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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3
Lee Majors
Television producer, Film Producer
Age: 81
Birthplace: Wyandotte, Michigan, United States of America
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Hoagy Carmichael
Songwriter, Pianist
Age: Dec. at 82 (1899-1981)
Birthplace: Bloomington, Minnesota, United States of America
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Scott A. Jones
Programmer, Businessperson
Age: 60
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6
John Mellencamp
Painter, Musician
Age: 68
Birthplace: Seymour, Indiana, United States of America
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Emilie Autumn
Singer-songwriter, Harpsichordist
Age: 41
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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Jane Pauley
Talk show host, Journalist
Age: 69
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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David Wolf
Astronaut, Physician
Age: 64
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana
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10
Isiah Thomas
Basketball Coach, Basketball player
Age: 59
Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
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Jared Fogle
Spokesperson
Age: 42
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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12
Wendell Willkie
Lawyer
Age: Dec. at 52 (1892-1944)
Birthplace: Elwood, Madison County, United States of America, United States, with Territories
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13
Steve Bellamy
Businessperson
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14
Robert Gates
Statesman, Politician
Age: 77
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
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15
John T. Chambers
Businessperson
Age: 71
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
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16
Dick Enberg
Announcer, Actor
Age: 85
Birthplace: Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States of America
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Joe Buck
Commentator, Announcer
Age: 51
Birthplace: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America
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18
Chris Botti
Musician, Radio personality
Age: 57
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States of America
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19
Andreas Katsulas
Actor
Age: Dec. at 60 (1946-2006)
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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20
Sage Steele
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21
Zola Levitt
Televangelist
Age: Dec. at 68 (1938-2006)
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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22
Elizabeth Brewster
Writer
Age: Dec. at 90 (1922-2012)
Birthplace: Chipman, Canada
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23
Jamie Hyneman
Television producer, Special Effects Technician
Age: 64
Birthplace: Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
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Larry Ellis
Military Officer
Age: 74
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25
Jamie Moyer
Baseball player
Age: 57
Birthplace: Sellersville, Pennsylvania
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