List of Famous People Who Were on the Debate Team, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. A debate team is a great way for young people to learn how to resolve issues with their words. It is also a great place for future actors, leaders and politicians to learn how to speak in front of large crowds. Many high schools and colleges have debate or forensics teams that compete at local, national and international levels. Which celebrities have been on debate teams?
Who is the most famous person who was on the debate team? Oprah Winfrey tops our list. The talk show host was on the debate team in high school and she competed at the National Forensics League nationals competition. Winfrey used her skills to debate issues with various people from all over the world on her talk show. She also showed her love for debate by producing the 2007 film The Great Debaters starring Denzel Washington as a college debate coach.
Several comedians also competed in debate. Billy Madison actor Adam Sandler participated on his college debate team. Fellow Saturday Night Live alum John Belushi also competed in debate in both college and high school, as did his brother Jim Belushi. Other funny people who competed in debate include Arsenio Hall, Kelsey Grammer, and Steve Buscemi.
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