Famous Lamar University Alumni

Updated October 13, 2018 5.9k views32 items

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

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

List is made up of many different graduates, including Janis Joplin and Bum Phillips.

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

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Janis Joplin
Songwriter, Singer
Age: Dec. at 27 (1943-1970)
Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American rock, soul, and blues... more
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2
Nick Lampson
Politician
Age: 75
Birthplace: Beaumont, Texas, United States of America
Nicholas Valentino Lampson (born February 14, 1945) is an American politician from the state... more
3
Danny Mason
Golfer, Teacher
Age: Dec. at 69 (1938-2007)
Birthplace: Monahans, Texas
Danny Raymond Mason (January 6, 1938 – January 14, 2007) was a golf coach and physical... more
4
Jack Brooks
Politician, Lawyer
Age: Dec. at 90 (1922-2012)
Birthplace: Crowley, Louisiana, United States of America
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5
Keith Carter
Photographer
Age: 72
Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin
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6
Kevin Millar
Baseball player
Age: 49
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
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7
Micah Hoffpauir
Baseball player
Age: 40
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas
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Clay Hensley
Baseball player
Age: 41
Birthplace: Tomball, Texas
Clayton Allen Hensley (born August 31, 1979) is an American former professional baseball... more
9
Bobby Jancik
American football player
Age: Dec. at 65 (1940-2005)
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
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10
Colin Ridgway
American football player
Age: Dec. at 56 (1937-1993)
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Colin Edwin Ridgway (19 February 1937 – 13 May 1993) was an American football punter... more
11
Wayne Moore
American football player
Age: Dec. at 44 (1945-1989)
Birthplace: Beaumont, Texas
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12
Tom Sewell
Basketball player
Age: 58
Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida
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13
Karen Silkwood
Activist
Age: Dec. at 28 (1946-1974)
Birthplace: Longview, Texas
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14
Ronnie Black
Golfer
Age: 62
Birthplace: Lovington, New Mexico
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15
Kelly Asbury
Illustrator, Screenwriter
Age: 60
Birthplace: Beaumont, Texas, United States of America
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16
Mike Sarbaugh
Manager
Age: 53
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17
Phyllis Davis
Actor
Age: 80
Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas, United States of America
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18
Johnny Fuller
American football player
Age: 74
Birthplace: Beaumont, Texas
John Charles Fuller (born March 3, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas) is a former professional American... more
19
Dawn Coe-Jones
Golfer
Age: 59
Birthplace: Campbell River, Canada
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20
Billy Tubbs
Basketball Coach, Coach
Age: 85
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21
Bill Macatee
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22
Claude H. Nash
Chemist
Age: 77
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23
Robert Nichols
Politician
Age: 75
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24
Elvin Santos
Politician
Age: 57
Birthplace: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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25
Marvin Hayes
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Keith Carter

Wayne Moore

Ronnie Black

Dawn Coe-Jones

Robert Nichols

Elvin Santos

Marvin Hayes