ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to McGill University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from McGill University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from McGill University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished McGill University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended McGill 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 McGill University.
Examples of graduates on this list include William Shatner and Leonard Cohen.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to McGill University?” and “Which celebrities are McGill University alumni?”1
William Shatner
Spokesperson, Television directorAge: 89
Birthplace: Côte Saint-Luc, Canada
William Shatner (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor, author, producer, director, and... more2
Rufus Wainwright
Songwriter, MusicianAge: 47
Birthplace: Rhinebeck, New York, United States of America
Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright (born July 22, 1973) is an American-Canadian singer, songwriter,... more3
Mia Kirshner
Actor, WriterAge: 45
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Mia Kirshner (born January 25, 1975 or 1976) is a Canadian actress, writer and social activist... more4
Charles R. Drew
Researcher, PhysicianAge: Dec. at 46 (1904-1950)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Charles Richard Drew (June 3, 1904 – April 1, 1950) was an American surgeon and medical... more5
Leonard Cohen
Film Score Composer, PoetAge: 86
Birthplace: Westmount, Canada
Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian singer,... more6
Robert Thirsk
Flight engineer, AstronautAge: 67
Birthplace: New Westminster, Canada
Robert Brent "Bob" Thirsk, (born August 17, 1953) is a Canadian engineer and physician, and a... more7
Douglas Coupland
Novelist, ScreenwriterAge: 58
Birthplace: Eurasia, CFB Baden-Soellingen, Germany
Douglas Coupland ( KOHP-lənd) (born December 30, 1961) is a Canadian novelist and artist. His... more8
Charles Krauthammer
Psychiatrist, CommentatorAge: 70
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Charles Krauthammer (; March 13, 1950 – June 21, 2018) was an American political columnist. A... more9
Dafydd Williams
Astronaut, PhysicianAge: 66
Birthplace: Saskatoon, Canada
Dafydd Rhys "Dave" Williams OC OOnt CCFP FCFP FRCPC FRCP (born May 16, 1954) is a Canadian... more10
Julie Payette
Flight engineer, AstronautAge: 56
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Julie Payette (born October 20, 1963) is the Governor General of Canada, the 29th... more11
Patrick Allen
Actor, Voice actingAge: Dec. at 79 (1927-2006)
Birthplace: Nyasaland, London, United Kingdom
John Keith Patrick Allen (17 March 1927 – 28 July 2006) was a British actor and voice actor.... more12
Thomas Neill Cream
PhysicianAge: Dec. at 42 (1850-1892)
Birthplace: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Dr. Thomas Neill Cream (27 May 1850 – 15 November 1892), also known as the Lambeth Poisoner,... more13
Burt Bacharach
Conductor, Film Score ComposerAge: 92
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Burt Freeman Bacharach (born May 12, 1928) is an American composer, songwriter, record... more14
Ian Pretyman Stevenson (October 31, 1918 – February 8, 2007) was a Canadian-born U.S.... more15
Laurie Holden
Film Producer, ActorAge: 50
Birthplace: Los Angeles, USA, California
Heather Laurie Holden (born December 17, 1969) is an American actress, producer, model, and... more16
Edgar Bronfman, Sr.
Businessperson, Film ProducerAge: Dec. at 84 (1929-2013)
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Edgar Miles Bronfman (June 20, 1929 – December 21, 2013) was a Canadian-American businessman... more17
James Naismith
Professor, CoachAge: Dec. at 78 (1861-1939)
Birthplace: Almonte, Canada
James Naismith (November 6, 1861 – November 28, 1939) was a Canadian-American physical... more18
Donald Roderick MacLaren DSO, MC & Bar, DFC (28 May 1893 – 4 July 1988) was a Canadian World... more19
Rachelle Lefevre
ActorAge: 41
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Rachelle Marie Lefevre (; born February 1, 1979) is a Canadian actress. She has starred in the... more20
Mortimer Zuckerman
Editor, PublisherAge: 83
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Mortimer Benjamin Zuckerman (born June 4, 1937) is a Canadian-born American media proprietor,... more21
Steven Pinker
Linguist, Cognitive scientistAge: 66
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Steven Arthur Pinker (born September 18, 1954) is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist,... more22
Rudolph A. Marcus
Chemist, ScientistAge: 97
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Rudolph Arthur Marcus (born July 21, 1923) is a Canadian-born chemist who received the 1992... more23
Stu Nahan
Journalist, NewsreaderAge: Dec. at 81 (1926-2007)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Stu Nahan (June 23, 1926 – December 26, 2007) was an American sportscaster best known for his... more24
Samantha Bee
Comedian, ActorAge: 50
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Samantha Anne Bee (born October 25, 1969) is a Canadian-American comedian, writer, producer,... more25
Bernard Nathanson
PhysicianAge: Dec. at 85 (1926-2011)
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Bernard N. Nathanson (July 31, 1926 – February 21, 2011) was an American medical doctor and... more
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