Famous Morehouse College Alumni
List of famous alumni from Morehouse College, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Morehouse College include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Morehouse College alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Morehouse College 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 Morehouse College.
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This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Morehouse College?” and “Which celebrities are Morehouse College alumni?”Ranked by
- Television producer, Film Producer, Actor
- Age: 74
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and film producer. A recipient of critical acclaim and numerous accolades and awards, Jackson is the actor whose films have made the ...more - Civil rights activist, Writer, Minister of religion
- Age: Dec. at 39 (1929-1968)
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 ...more - Businessperson, Politician, Journalist
- Age: 77
- Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Herman Cain (December 13, 1945 – July 30, 2020) was an American business executive, syndicated columnist, and Tea Party activist. Cain grew up in Georgia and graduated from Morehouse College with a ...more - Television director, Television producer, Film Producer
- Age: 65
- Birthplace: Georgia, USA, Atlanta
Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20, 1957) is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor. His production company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, has produced over 35 films since ...more - Poet, Musician, Actor
- Age: 50
- Birthplace: USA, New York, Newburgh
Saul Stacey Williams (born February 29, 1972) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, poet, writer, and actor. He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop, and for his ...more - Businessperson, Politician, Lawyer
- Age: Dec. at 65 (1938-2003)
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. (March 23, 1938 – June 23, 2003) was an American politician and attorney from Georgia, a member of the Democratic Party, and elected in 1973 at the age of 35 as the first ...more