ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to San Diego State University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from San Diego State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from San Diego State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished San Diego State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended San Diego 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 San Diego State University.
These SDSU graduates, like Raquel Welch and Gregory Peck include images when available. Go Aztecs!
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to San Diego State University?” and “Which celebrities are San Diego State University alumni?”
Take a look at these SDSU alumni!1
Raquel Welch
Businessperson, ActorAge: 80
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Raquel Welch (born September 5, 1940) is an American actress and singer. She first won... more2
Tony Gwynn
Baseball playerAge: Dec. at 54 (1960-2014)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Anthony Keith Gwynn Sr. (May 9, 1960 – June 16, 2014), nicknamed "Mr. Padre", was an American... more3
Carl Weathers
Television director, Television producerAge: 67
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Carl Weathers (born January 14, 1948) is an American actor and former professional football... more4
K. D. Aubert
Fashion Model, ActorAge: 41
Birthplace: USA, Shreveport, Louisiana
Karen Denise Aubert (born December 6, 1978), better known as K.D. Aubert or K.D. Rose, is an... more5
Marion Ross
Actor, Voice actingAge: 91
Birthplace: Watertown, Minnesota, United States of America
Marion Ross (born October 25, 1928) is a retired American actress. Her best-known role is that... more6
Ellen Ochoa
Astronaut, EngineerAge: 62
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Ellen O. Ochoa (born May 10, 1958) is an American engineer, former astronaut and former... more7
Gregory Peck
Film Producer, ActorAge: Dec. at 87 (1916-2003)
Birthplace: La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States of America
Eldred Gregory Peck (April 5, 1916 – June 12, 2003) was an American actor. He was one of the... more8
Art Linkletter
Radio personality, ActorAge: Dec. at 98 (1912-2010)
Birthplace: Moose Jaw, Canada
Arthur Gordon Linkletter (born Arthur Gordon Kelly or Gordon Arthur Kelley (sources differ),... more9
Stephen Strasburg
Baseball playerAge: 32
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States of America
Stephen James Strasburg (born July 20, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for... more10
Cleavon Little
ActorAge: Dec. at 53 (1939-1992)
Birthplace: Chickasha, Oklahoma, USA
Cleavon Jake Little (June 1, 1939 – October 22, 1992) was an American stage, film, and... more11
J. Michael Straczynski
Journalist, Television producerAge: 66
Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, United States of America
Joseph Michael Straczynski (; born July 17, 1954) is an American television and film... more12
Marshall Faulk
Actor, AthleteAge: 42
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is a former American football player who was a... more13
Jason Lewis
Model, ActorAge: 49
Birthplace: Newport Beach, California, United States of America
Jason Lewis (born June 25, 1971) is an American actor and former fashion model. He is known... more14
Julie Kavner
Comedian, ActorAge: 70
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Julie Deborah Kavner (born September 7, 1950) is an American actress, voice actress and... more15
Dave Smith
Baseball playerAge: Dec. at 53 (1955-2008)
Birthplace: Richmond, California
David Stanley Smith (January 21, 1955 – December 17, 2008) was a Major League Baseball relief... more16
Brooke Langton
Model, ActorAge: 49
Birthplace: Arizona, USA
Brooke Langton (born November 27, 1970) is an American actress. She is best known for the role... more17
Lanford Wilson
Screenwriter, AuthorAge: Dec. at 74 (1937-2011)
Birthplace: Lebanon, Missouri
Lanford Wilson (April 13, 1937 – March 24, 2011) was an American playwright. His work, as... more18
Fred Dryer
Television director, Television producerAge: 74
Birthplace: Hawthorne, California, United States of America
John Frederick Dryer (born July 6, 1946) is an American actor, radio host, and former American... more19
Kathleen Kennedy
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 67
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, United States of America
Kathleen Kennedy (born June 5, 1953) is an American film producer. In 1981, she co-founded the... more
20Cris Kobryn
Computer scientistAge: 68
Cris Kobryn (1952) is an American technologist, system architect and entrepreneur who... more21
Matt McCoy
American football playerAge: 37
Birthplace: Tustin, California
Matthew Garrett McCoy (born October 14, 1982) is a former American football linebacker. He was... more22
James D. Sinegal (born January 1, 1936), also known as Jim Sinegal, is a retired American... more23
Anwar al-Aulaqi
Author, ImamAge: Dec. at 40 (1971-2011)
Birthplace: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Anwar al-Awlaki (also spelled al-Aulaqi, al-Awlaqi; Arabic: أنور العولقي Anwar al-‘Awlaqī;... more- 24
Charles Brandes
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 77
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Charles H. Brandes is an American investor, businessman, and philanthropist. He is a disciple... more 25
Ken Calvert
Businessperson, PoliticianAge: 67
Birthplace: Corona, California, United States of America
Kenneth Stanton Calvert (born June 8, 1953) is the U.S. Representative for California's 42nd... more
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