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List of famous alumni from Michigan State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Michigan State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Michigan State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Michigan 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 Michigan State University.
The list you're viewing is made up of many different graduates, including Magic Johnson, James Caan, andy many other famous MSU Spartans.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Michigan State University?” and “Which celebrities are Michigan State University alumni?”
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James Caan
Actor, Voice actingAge:Â 80
Birthplace:Â New York City, New York, USA
James Edmund Caan (born March 26, 1940) is an American actor. After early roles in The Glory... more2
Magic Johnson
Talk show host, Basketball CoachAge:Â 61
Birthplace:Â Lansing, Michigan, United States of America
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American retired professional... more3
Tom Sizemore
Film Producer, ActorAge:Â 58
Birthplace:Â Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Thomas Edward Sizemore Jr. (born November 29, 1961) is an American film and television actor... more4
Plaxico Burress
Athlete, American football playerAge:Â 43
Birthplace:Â Virginia
Plaxico Antonio Burress (born August 12, 1977) is a former American football wide receiver who... more5
Russell Kirk
Historian, AuthorAge:Â Dec. at 76 (1918-1994)
Birthplace:Â Plymouth, Michigan
Russell Amos Kirk (October 19, 1918 – April 29, 1994) was an American political theorist,... more6
Bubba Smith
Actor, American football playerAge:Â Died at 66 (1945-2011)
Birthplace:Â Orange, Texas, United States of America
Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith (February 28, 1945 – August 3, 2011) was an American professional... more7
Joanne M. Maguire
BusinesspersonJoanne M. Maguire is the Executive Vice President of Lockheed Martin - Space Systems in July... more8
Rashad Evans
Commentator, WrestlerAge:Â 41
Birthplace:Â Niagara Falls, New York, United States of America
Rashad Anton Evans (born September 25, 1979) is an American retired mixed martial artist.... more9
Steve Garvey
Baseball playerAge:Â 71
Birthplace:Â Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is an American former professional baseball... more10
Eli Broad
Businessperson, InvestorAge:Â 87
Birthplace:Â Detroit, Michigan
Eli Broad (; born June 6, 1933) is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the only... more11
Robert Klark Graham
Businessperson, InventorAge:Â Dec. at 91 (1906-1997)
Birthplace:Â Harbor Springs, Michigan
Robert Klark Graham (June 9, 1906 – February 13, 1997) was an American eugenicist and... more12
Lloyd Groff Copeman
Industrial designer, InventorAge:Â Dec. at 75 (1881-1956)
Lloyd Groff Copeman (December 28, 1881 – July 5, 1956) was an American inventor who devised... more13
Robert Urich
Television producer, Film ProducerAge:Â Dec. at 56 (1946-2002)
Birthplace:Â Toronto, Island Creek Township, Ohio, United States of America
Robert Michael Urich (December 19, 1946 – April 16, 2002) was an American film, television,... more14
Willie Thrower
American football playerAge:Â Dec. at 72 (1930-2002)
Birthplace:Â New Kensington, Pennsylvania
Willie Lee Thrower (March 22, 1930 – February 20, 2002) was an American football quarterback.... more15
Angela Lanza
SingerAngela Lanza is an American singer from Bay City, Michigan, who has performed in different... more16
Ralph Gilles
Designer, EngineerAge:Â 50
Birthplace:Â New York City, New York
Ralph Victor Gilles (French pronunciation: ​[ʒij]; born 14 January 1970) is a... more17
Robert Carl Stempel (July 15, 1933 – May 7, 2011) was a Chairman and CEO of General Motors... more18
N. (Nancy) Katherine Hayles (born 16 December 1943) is a postmodern literary critic, most... more19
Kwame Kilpatrick
Politician, AuthorAge:Â 50
Birthplace:Â Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Kwame Malik Kilpatrick (born June 8, 1970) is an American former politician, having served as... more20
Bob Roop
Wrestler, WriterAge:Â 78
Birthplace:Â Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America
Robert Michael Roop (born July 22, 1947) is a retired amateur and professional wrestler,... more21
Andrew Kehoe
FarmerAge:Â Dec. at 55 (1872-1927)
Birthplace:Â Tecumseh, Michigan
Andrew Philip Kehoe (February 1, 1872 – May 18, 1927) was an American farmer and treasurer of... more22
Jackie Martling
Songwriter, ComedianAge:Â 72
Birthplace:Â Mineola, New York, United States of America
John Coger "Jackie" Martling, Jr. (born February 14, 1948) is an American stand-up comedian,... more23
Carl Banks
American football playerAge:Â 58
Birthplace:Â Flint, Michigan
Carl E. Banks (born August 29, 1962) is a former American football linebacker in the National... more24
Alma Routsong
Novelist, WriterAge:Â Dec. at 72 (1924-1996)
Birthplace:Â Traverse City, Michigan
Alma Routsong (November 26, 1924 – October 4, 1996) was an American novelist best known for... more25
Mark Ingram, Sr.
American football playerAge:Â 55
Birthplace:Â Gaston, North Carolina
Mark Ingram Sr. (born August 23, 1965) is a former American football wide receiver in the... more
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