ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Pennsylvania State University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Pennsylvania State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Pennsylvania State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Pennsylvania State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania State University.
Examples of graduates on this list: Rick Santorum, Franco Harris and more.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Pennsylvania State University?” and “Which celebrities are Pennsylvania State University alumni?”1
Patricia A. Woertz
Certified Public Accountant, BusinesspersonAge: 67
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Patricia Ann Woertz, (born March 17, 1953), is a retired American businesswoman. She has... more2
Guion Bluford
Pilot, AstronautAge: 77
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Guion Stewart Bluford Jr., Ph.D. (born November 22, 1942), (Col, USAF, Ret.), is an American... more3
Chip Kidd
Editor, MusicianAge: 56
Birthplace: Reading, Pennsylvania
Charles Kidd (born 1964) is an American graphic designer, best known for his book covers.... more4
Jonathan Frakes
Television director, Television producerAge: 68
Birthplace: Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jonathan Scott Frakes (born August 19, 1952) is an American actor and director. Frakes is best... more5
John Amaechi
Basketball player, AthleteAge: 49
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
John Uzoma Ekwugha Amaechi, OBE (; born 26 November 1970) is an English psychologist,... more6
Pia Reyes
ActorAge: 56
Birthplace: Philippines, Manila
Pia Reyes (born July 3, 1964) is a Filipino American model and actress. She was the November... more7
Courtney Brown
American football playerAge: 42
Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina
Courtney Lanair Brown (born February 14, 1978) is a former American college and professional... more8
David Bohm
Physicist, ScientistAge: Dec. at 75 (1917-1992)
Birthplace: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
David Joseph Bohm (; December 20, 1917 – October 27, 1992) was an American scientist who has... more9
Bruce Davison
Television director, ActorAge: 74
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bruce Davison (born June 28, 1946) is an American actor and director of television, film, and... more10
Diane Alexis Whipple (January 21, 1968 – January 26, 2001) was a lacrosse player and college... more11
Donald Bellisario
Television director, Television producerAge: 85
Birthplace: Pennsylvania, USA
Donald Paul Bellisario (born August 8, 1935) is an American television producer and... more12
Ty Burrell
Businessperson, ComedianAge: 53
Birthplace: Grants Pass, Oregon, United States of America
Tyler Gerald Burrell (born August 22, 1967) is an American actor and comedian. He originally... more13
Lex Luger
Wrestler, American football playerAge: 62
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Lawrence Wendell Pfohl (born June 2, 1958) better known by the ring name Lex Luger, is an... more14
David Macklin
American football playerAge: 42
Birthplace: Virginia
David Thurman Macklin (born July 14, 1978 in Newport News, Virginia) is a former American... more15
Richard Trumka
PoliticianAge: 71
Birthplace: Nemacolin, Pennsylvania
Richard Louis Trumka (born July 24, 1949) is an organized labor leader in the United States.... more16
Rosey Grier
Actor, SingerAge: 83
Birthplace: Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Roosevelt Grier (born July 14, 1932) is an American actor, singer, Protestant minister, and... more17
Barbara Harbach
Professor, HarpsichordistBarbara Harbach is a composer, harpsichordist, organist and teacher. Since 2004, she has been... more18
Ben Cohen
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 69
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Bennett Cohen (born March 18, 1951) is an American businessman, activist, and philanthropist.... more19
Richard T. James
InventorAge: Dec. at 60 (1914-1974)
Richard Thompson James (January 1, 1914 in Delaware, US – July 13, 1974 in Bolivia) was a... more20
Jerry Sandusky
American Football coach, CoachAge: 76
Birthplace: Washington, Pennsylvania
Gerald Arthur Sandusky (born January 26, 1944) is an American retired college football coach... more
21Roland G. Fryer, Jr.
EconomistAge: 43
Birthplace: Daytona Beach, Florida
Roland Gerhard Fryer Jr. (born June 4, 1977) is an American economist. In 2007, at age 30, he... more22
Patrick Fabian
ActorAge: 55
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, USA, Pennsylvania
Patrick Fabian (born December 7, 1964) is an American actor of film, stage and television. He... more- 23Robert E. Witt (born September 16, 1940) is an American businessman, and academic... more
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Immortal Technique
Master of Ceremonies, RapperAge: 42
Birthplace: Lima, Peru
Felipe Andres Coronel (born February 19, 1978), better known by the stage name Immortal... more25
Scott Hazelcorn ('Haze'), was born in Brooklyn, New York on Aug. 14, 1972, and was raised in... more
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