ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Kansas State University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Kansas State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Kansas State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Kansas State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Kansas 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 Kansas State University.
Kirstie Alley and Josh Freeman are included on this list.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Kansas State University?” and “Which celebrities are Kansas State University alumni?”1
Kirstie Alley
Comedian, Television producerAge: 69
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Kirstie Louise Alley (born January 12, 1951) is an American actress and spokesmodel. She first... more2
Claude McKay
Poet, WriterAge: Dec. at 59 (1889-1948)
Birthplace: Clarendon Parish, Jamaica
Festus Claudius "Claude" McKay (September 15, 1889 – May 22, 1948) was a Jamaican writer and... more3
Gordon Jump
ActorAge: Dec. at 71 (1932-2003)
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States of America
Alexander Gordon Jump (April 1, 1932 – September 22, 2003) was an American actor best known as... more4
Jim Roth
PoliticianAge: 51
Birthplace: Prairie Village, Kansas
Jim Roth may refer to: Jim Roth (politician) (born 1968), American politician from... more5
Theresa Sparks
EngineerAge: 71
Birthplace: Kansas City, Kansas
Theresa Sparks is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and was... more
6Jerry Wexler
Record producer, BusinesspersonAge: Dec. at 91 (1917-2008)
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Gerald "Jerry" Wexler (January 10, 1917 – August 15, 2008) was a music journalist-turned music... more7
Erin Brockovich
Paralegal, BusinesspersonAge: 60
Birthplace: USA, Lawrence, Kansas
Erin Brockovich (born Pattee; June 22, 1960) is an American legal clerk, consumer advocate,... more8
Sam Brownback
Politician, FarmerAge: 64
Birthplace: Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Samuel Dale Brownback (born September 12, 1956) is an American attorney, politician, diplomat... more- 9
Christof Ebert
Computer scientistAge: 56
Birthplace: Stuttgart, Germany
Christof Ebert (born 1964 in Stuttgart) is a German computer scientist and entrepreneur. He... more 10
Lynn Jenkins
PoliticianAge: 57
Birthplace: Holton, Kansas, United States of America
Lynn Haag Jenkins (born June 10, 1963) is an American politician and lobbyist who served as... more11
Todd Weiner
American football playerAge: 45
Birthplace: Bristol, Pennsylvania
Todd Dewberry Weiner (born September 16, 1975 in Bristol, Pennsylvania) is former American... more12
Rock Cartwright
American football playerAge: 40
Birthplace: Conroe, Texas
Roderick Rashaun Cartwright (born December 3, 1979) is a former American football running back... more13
George P. "Bud" Peterson
Professor, EngineerAge: 68
Birthplace: Palo Alto, California
George P. "Bud" Peterson (born September 1, 1952) is the 11th president of the Georgia... more14
John W. Carlin
Politician, FarmerAge: 80
Birthplace: Salina, Kansas, United States of America
John William Carlin (born August 3, 1940) is an American politician. He served as the 40th... more15
Lieutenant General James Guthrie Harbord (March 21, 1866 – August 20, 1947) was a senior... more16
Jarrod Cooper
American football playerAge: 42
Birthplace: Akron, Ohio
Jarrod Alexander Cooper (born March 31, 1978) is a former American football safety with the... more17
Del Close
Actor, Voice actingAge: Dec. at 65 (1934-1999)
Birthplace: USA, Kansas, Manhattan
Del P. Close (March 9, 1934 – March 4, 1999) was an American actor, writer, and teacher who... more18
Samuel Wendell Williston
ScientistAge: Dec. at 67 (1851-1918)
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Samuel Wendell Williston (July 10, 1851 – August 30, 1918) was an American educator and... more- 19Frances B. Emerson is Vice President, Corporate Communications and Global Brand Management of... more
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John Jacob Rhodes
LawyerAge: Dec. at 87 (1916-2003)
Birthplace: Council Grove, Kansas, United States of America
John Jacob Rhodes Jr. (September 18, 1916 – August 24, 2003) was an American lawyer and... more21
David Thibodaux
Activist, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 54 (1953-2007)
Birthplace: DVD Region 4, New Iberia, Tahuamanu Province, South America, Madre de Dios Region
David Glenn Thibodaux (December 1, 1953 – March 24, 2007) was an influential professor at the... more22
Ben Leber
American football playerAge: 41
Birthplace: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Ben Leber (born December 7, 1978) is a retired American football linebacker in the National... more23
Jerametrius Butler
American football playerAge: 41
Birthplace: Cleveland, Minnesota
Jerametrius Tarell Butler (born November 28, 1978) is a former American football cornerback in... more24
Nick Leckey
American football playerAge: 38
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Nicholas Nathan Leckey (born March 12, 1982) is a former American football center who played... more25
DeMarcus Faggins
American football playerAge: 41
Birthplace: Irving, Texas
DeMarcus Faggins (born June 13, 1979) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted... more
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