List of famous alumni from New York University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from New York University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished New York University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended New York 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 New York University.
The list you're viewing is made up of many different graduates, including Angelina Jolie, Lady Gaga and many other famous NYU Bobcats.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to New York University?” and “Which celebrities are New York University alumni?” Take a look some of the most famous NYU alumni.
Take a look at this list of notable NYU alumni. These famous NYU alumni!1
Woody Allen
Film Score Composer, ComedianAge: 84
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Heywood "Woody" Allen (born December 1, 1935) is an American director, writer, actor, and... more on Wikipedia2
Alec Baldwin
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 62
Birthplace: Amityville, New York, United States of America
Alexander Rae "Alec" Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958) is an American actor, writer, producer,... more on Wikipedia3
Billy Crystal
Television presenter, ComedianAge: 72
Birthplace: Upper East Side, New York City, New York, United States of America
William Edward Crystal (born March 14, 1948) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer,... more on Wikipedia4
Angelina Jolie
Film Producer, ModelAge: 45
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Angelina Jolie (; née Voight, formerly Jolie Pitt, born June 4, 1975) is an American actress,... more on Wikipedia5
Lady Gaga
Fashion designer, Record producerAge: 34
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga,... more on Wikipedia6
Martin Scorsese
Television director, Television producerAge: 77
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Martin Charles Scorsese (, Italian: [skorˈseːze; -eːse]; born November 17, 1942) is an... more on Wikipedia7
Anne Hathaway
Actor, Voice actingAge: 37
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress. One of the... more on Wikipedia8
Sean Hannity
Commentator, AuthorAge: 58
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Sean Patrick Hannity (born December 30, 1961) is an American talk show host and conservative... more on Wikipedia9
Sarah Silverman
Comedian, Television producerAge: 45
Birthplace: Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
Sarah Kate Silverman (born December 1, 1970) is an American stand-up comedian, actress,... more on Wikipedia10
Oliver Stone
Television director, SoldierAge: 74
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
William Oliver Stone (born September 15, 1946) is an American filmmaker, director, writer and... more on Wikipedia11
Perez Hilton
Actor, WriterAge: 42
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States of America
Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. (born March 23, 1978), known professionally as Perez Hilton is an... more on Wikipedia12
Alexis Bledel
Film Producer, ModelAge: 39
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Kimberly Alexis Bledel ( blə-DEL; born September 16, 1981) is an American actress and model.... more on Wikipedia13
Bai Ling
Film Producer, ScreenwriterAge: 53
Birthplace: Chengdu, China
Bai Ling (Chinese: 白灵, born October 10, 1966) is a Chinese-American actress known for her work... more on Wikipedia14
Ashley Olsen
Fashion designer, BusinesspersonAge: 29
Birthplace: Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA
Ashley Fuller Olsen (born June 13, 1986) is an American fashion designer, businesswoman,... more on Wikipedia15
Lucy Liu
Painter, Film ProducerAge: 51
Birthplace: Jackson Heights, New York City, New York, United States of America
Lucy Liu (born December 2, 1968) is an American actress, voice actress, director, and artist... more on Wikipedia16
Meg Ryan
Film Producer, ActorAge: 58
Birthplace: Fairfield, Connecticut, United States of America
Meg Ryan (born Margaret Mary Emily Hyra; November 19, 1961) is an American actress and... more on Wikipedia17
Mary-Kate Olsen
Fashion designer, BusinesspersonAge: 29
Birthplace: Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA
Mary-Kate Olsen (born June 13, 1986) is an American fashion designer, actress and producer.... more on Wikipedia18
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Alan Greenspan
Businessperson, PoliticianAge: 94
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Alan Greenspan (; born March 6, 1926) is an American economist who served as Chair of the... more on Wikipedia20
Jamie Lynn Sigler
Actor, SingerAge: 39
Birthplace: Jericho, New York, United States of America
Jamie-Lynn Sigler (born May 15, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for... more on Wikipedia21
Fred Philip Hochberg (born February 3, 1952) is an American businessman and civic leader.... more on WikipediaFred P. Hochberg
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Dakota Fanning
Actor, Voice actingAge: 21
Birthplace: Conyers, Georgia, United States of America
Hannah Dakota Fanning (born February 23, 1994) is an American actress. She rose to prominence... more on Wikipedia23
Danielle Steel
Novelist, AuthorAge: 73
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel (born August 14, 1947) is an American writer,... more on Wikipedia24
Selma Blair
Actor, Voice actingAge: 48
Birthplace: Southfield, Michigan, United States of America
Selma Blair Beitner (born June 23, 1972) is an American actress. She played a number of small... more on Wikipedia25
Paul Levy
Real estate entrepreneur
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