ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Reed College and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Reed College, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Reed College include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Reed College alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Reed College 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 Reed College.
The list you're viewing is made up of many different graduates, like Steve Jobs and Ry Cooder.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Reed College?” and “Which celebrities are Reed College alumni?”1
Steve Jobs
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: Dec. at 56 (1955-2011)
Birthplace: California, United States of America
Steven Paul Jobs (; February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American business magnate,... more2
Daniel Kottke
Programmer, BusinesspersonAge: 66
Birthplace: Bronxville, New York
Daniel Kottke () was a college friend of Steve Jobs and one of the first employees of Apple... more3
Emilio Pucci
Fashion designer, DesignerAge: Dec. at 78 (1914-1992)
Birthplace: Naples, Italy
Emilio Pucci, Marchese di Barsento, was a Florentine Italian fashion designer and politician.... more4
James Beard
Author, ChefAge: Dec. at 82 (1903-1985)
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
James Andrews Beard (May 5, 1903 – January 23, 1985) was an American cook, cookbook author,... more5
Hope Lange
ActorAge: Dec. at 70 (1933-2003)
Birthplace: Redding, Connecticut, United States of America
Hope Elise Ross Lange (November 28, 1933 – December 19, 2003) was an American film, stage, and... more6
Dr. Demento
Actor, Disc jockeyAge: 79
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Barret Eugene "Barry" Hansen (born April 2, 1941), better known as Dr. Demento, is an American... more7
Don Miller
Public speaker, AuthorAge: 49
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Donald "Don" Miller (born August 12, 1971) is an American author, public speaker, and business... more
8Peter Burlingham Child (born 6 May 1953) is an American composer, teacher, and musical... more- 9Donald Niven Wheeler (1913–2002) was an American social activist, teacher, and Communist Party... more
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Alexander Botero-Lowry
Software EngineerAge: 34
Birthplace: Austin, Texas
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Richard J. Danzig
LawyerAge: 76
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Richard Jeffrey Danzig (born September 8, 1944) is an American lawyer who served as the 71st... more17
Ry Cooder
Film Score Composer, Record producerAge: 73
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Ryland Peter "Ry" Cooder (born March 15, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter, film score... more18
Leslie Scalapino
Editor, PublisherAge: Dec. at 66 (1944-2010)
Birthplace: Santa Barbara, California
Leslie Scalapino (July 25, 1944 – May 28, 2010) was a United States poet, experimental prose... more19
Michael E. Levine
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 79
Michael E. Levine (Born New York, NY, United States) was a "Distinguished Research Scholar" at... more20
Barbara Ehrenreich
Journalist, HistorianAge: 79
Birthplace: Butte, Montana, United States of America
Barbara Ehrenreich (; born August 26, 1941) is an American author and political activist who... more21
Arlene Blum
Environmental Health Scientist, ClimberAge: 75
Birthplace: Davenport, Iowa
Arlene Blum (born March 1, 1945) is an American mountaineer, writer, and environmental health... more22
Elizabeth Warnock Fernea
Anthropologist, Film ProducerAge: Dec. at 81 (1927-2008)
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Elizabeth Warnock Fernea (October 21, 1927 – December 2, 2008) was an influential writer and... more23
Steven Raichlen
TV chef, Food writerAge: 67
Birthplace: Nagoya, Japan
Steven Raichlen (born March 11, 1953, in Nagoya, Japan) is an American culinary writer, TV... more24
Peter Norton
ProgrammerAge: 76
Birthplace: Aberdeen, Washington
Peter Norton (born November 14, 1943) is an American programmer, software publisher, author,... more- 25
Robert A. Brightman
AnthropologistAge: 70
Robert A. Brightman is an American anthropologist and the Greenberg Professor of Native... more
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