ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Northwestern University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Northwestern University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Northwestern University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Northwestern University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Northwestern 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 Northwestern University.
A list made up of graduates like Zooey Deschanel and Cindy Crawford.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Northwestern University?” and “Which celebrities are Northwestern University alumni?”1
Zooey Deschanel
Television producer, MusicianAge: 35
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Zooey Claire Deschanel (born January 17, 1980) is an American actress, model and... more2
Cindy Crawford
Pin-up girl, Fashion ModelAge: 54
Birthplace: DeKalb, Illinois, United States of America
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Crawford (born February 20, 1966) is an American model. Her success at... more3
Stephen Colbert
Television Show Host, ComedianAge: 56
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Stephen Tyrone Colbert ( kohl-BAIR; born May 13, 1964) is an American comedian, writer,... more4
Hugh Hefner
Editor, PublisherAge: 94
Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Hugh Marston Hefner (April 9, 1926 – September 27, 2017) was an American magazine publisher,... more5
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Comedian, Television producerAge: 59
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus Hall (; born January 13, 1961) is an American actress,... more6
Cloris Leachman
Comedian, ActorAge: 94
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Cloris Leachman (April 30, 1926 – January 26, 2021) was an American actress and comedian. In a... more7
Megan Mullally
Actor, Voice actingAge: 61
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Megan Mullally (born November 12, 1958) is an American actress, comedian and singer. She is... more8
Zach Braff
Television director, Television producerAge: 45
Birthplace: Essex County, Contiguous United States, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Zachary Israel Braff (born April 6, 1975) is an American actor, director, screenwriter and... more9
Mary Ann Leeper
Biochemist, Radiobiochemist10
Jeri Ryan
ActorAge: 52
Birthplace: Munich, Germany
Jeri Lynn Ryan (born Jeri Lynn Zimmermann; February 22, 1968) is an American actress best... more11
Charles Busch
Novelist, Drag queenAge: 66
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Charles Louis Busch (born August 23, 1954) is an American actor, screenwriter, playwright and... more12
Warren Beatty
Film Producer, ScreenwriterAge: 83
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Henry Warren Beatty (born March 30, 1937) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has been... more13
Ann-Margret
Actor, SingerAge: 79
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Ann-Margret Olsson (born April 28, 1941), known simply as Ann-Margret, is a Swedish-born,... more14
David Schwimmer
Television director, Theatre DirectorAge: 53
Birthplace: Flushing, New York City, New York, USA
David Lawrence Schwimmer (born November 2, 1966) is an American actor, director, activist, and... more15
Patricia Neal
ActorAge: Dec. at 84 (1926-2010)
Birthplace: USA, Packard, Kentucky, Kentucky
Patricia Neal (born Patsy Louise Neal, January 20, 1926 – August 8, 2010) was an American... more16
Patti Davis
Author, ActorAge: 67
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Patricia Ann Davis (née Reagan; October 21, 1952) is an American actress and author. She is... more17
Samantha Harris
Model, ActorAge: 46
Birthplace: Hopkins, Minnesota, United States of America
Samantha Harris (born Samantha Harris Shapiro; November 27, 1973) is an American television... more18
Shelley Long
ActorAge: 71
Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Shelley Lee Long (born August 23, 1949) is an American actress and comedian. She is best known... more19
Robert Reed
ActorAge: Dec. at 60 (1932-1992)
Birthplace: Highland Park, Illinois, USA
Robert Reed (born John Robert Rietz Jr.; October 19, 1932 – May 12, 1992) was an American... more20
Charlton Heston
Actor, Voice actingAge: Dec. at 85 (1923-2008)
Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States of America
Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter; October 4, 1923 – April 5, 2008) was an American... more21
Paula Prentiss
ActorAge: 82
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Paula Prentiss (born Paula Ragusa; March 4, 1938) is an American actress best known for her... more22
Rod Blagojevich
Prosecutor, PoliticianAge: 63
Birthplace: Chicago metropolitan area, Illinois, Chicago, United States of America, United States
Rod Blagojevich (, born December 10, 1956) is an American former politician who served as the... more23
Edgar Bergen
Comic book creator, ComedianAge: Dec. at 75 (1903-1978)
Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Decatur
Edgar John Bergen (born Edgar John Berggren, February 16, 1903 – September 30, 1978) was an... more24
Paul Lynde
Character actor, ComedianAge: Dec. at 56 (1926-1982)
Birthplace: Mount Vernon, Ohio, USA
Paul Edward Lynde (; June 13, 1926 – January 11, 1982) was an American comedian, voice artist,... more25
Craig Bierko
Actor, SingerAge: 56
Birthplace: USA, Rye Brook, New York
Craig Philip Bierko (born August 18, 1964) is an American actor and singer.... more
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