List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Norfolk State University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Norfolk State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Norfolk State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Norfolk State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Norfolk 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 Norfolk State University.
This list is made up of many different graduates, including Bob Dandridge and Tim Reid.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Norfolk State University?” and “Which celebrities are Norfolk State University alumni?”1
Kyle O'Quinn
Basketball playerAge: 30
Birthplace: Jamaica, New York City, New York
Kyle Brandon O'Quinn (born March 26, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for... more2
Karen Briggs
ViolinistAge: 57
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York
Karen Briggs may refer to: Karen Briggs (musician) (born 1963), American violinist Karen... more3
Roy Wilfred Wooten
MusicianAge: 62
Birthplace: Hampton
Roy Wilfred Wooten (born October 13, 1957), also known as "RoyEl", best known by his stage... more4
Tim Reid
Television director, ComedianAge: 75
Birthplace: USA, Virginia, Norfolk
Timothy Lee Reid (born December 19, 1944) is an American actor and film director best known... more5
Yvonne Bond Miller (July 4, 1934 – July 3, 2012) was an American politician in Virginia. A... more6
Nathan McCall
Journalist, NovelistAge: 65
Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia
Nathan McCall (born 1955) is an African-American author who grew up in the Cavalier Manor... more7
Randall Robinson
Author, WriterAge: 79
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia
Randall Robinson (born July 6, 1941) is an African-American lawyer, author and activist, noted... more8
Vincent Brothers
EducatorAge: 58
Vincent Brothers (born May 31, 1962) is an American mass murderer convicted of killing his... more9
Shawn Z. Tarrant
PoliticianAge: 55
Birthplace: Freeport, New York
Shawn Z. Tarrant (born July 30, 1965) is an American politician who represented the 40th... more10
Ray Jarvis
American football playerAge: 71
Birthplace: Chesapeake, Virginia
Ray Jarvis may refer to: Ray Jarvis (American football) (born 1949), American football wide... more11
Ron Bolton
American football playerAge: 70
Birthplace: Virginia
Ronald Clifton Bolton (born April 6, 1950, in Petersburg, Virginia) is a former National... more12
Ken Reaves
American football playerAge: 75
Birthplace: Braddock, Pennsylvania
Kenneth Milton Reaves (born October 24, 1944) is a former professional American football... more13
Leroy Jones
American football playerAge: 70
Birthplace: Greenwood, Mississippi
Leroy Jones (born September 29, 1950) is a former American football player who played... more14
Lopez Lomong
Track and field athleteAge: 35
Birthplace: Kimotong, Sudan
Lopez Lomong (born January 5, 1985) is a South Sudanese-born American track and field athlete.... more15
Albert "Al" Beard (born April 27, 1942) is a retired American basketball player. Born in Fort... more16
Bob Dandridge
Basketball player, CoachAge: 72
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia
Robert L. Dandridge (born November 15, 1947) is an American former professional basketball... more17
Algie Howell
TeacherAge: 82
Birthplace: Holland, Suffolk, Virginia
Algie Thomas Howell, Jr. (born January 8, 1938) is an American politician. From 2004 to 2014... more18
Chris Brown
Track and field athleteAge: 41
Birthplace: Eleuthera, Bahamas
Christopher "Chris" Brown (born 15 October 1978), also known as "Fireman", is a Bahamian track... more19
Chandra Sturrup
Track and field athleteAge: 49
Birthplace: Nassau, Bahamas
Chandra Sturrup (born September 12, 1971) is a Bahamian track and field sprint athlete.... more20
David Pope
David Pope may refer to: David Pope (cartoonist) (born 1965), Australian editorial... more21
Derrick Francis
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Gordon Banks
MusicianAge: 65
Gordon Banks (born February 22, 1955), a.k.a. Gordon 'Guitar' Banks, is an American guitarist,... more24
James Roe
American football playerAge: 47
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia
James Edward Roe II (born August 23, 1973) is a former American football wide receiver. He now... more25
Eric Crozier
Baseball playerAge: 42
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
Eric Le Roi Crozier (born August 11, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American former Major... more