List of famous alumni from Southern Methodist University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Southern Methodist University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Southern Methodist University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Southern Methodist 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 Southern Methodist University.
Alumni include Sarah Shahi, Kourtney Kardashian and many additional graduates as well.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Southern Methodist University?” and “Which celebrities are Southern Methodist University alumni?”1
Kourtney Kardashian
Fashion designer, SocialiteAge: 41
Birthplace: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, California, United States of America
Kourtney Mary Kardashian (born April 18, 1979) is an American media personality, socialite,... more2
Jayne Mansfield
Pin-up girl, PianistAge: Dec. at 34 (1933-1967)
Birthplace: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jayne Mansfield (born April 19, 1933 – June 29, 1967) was an American film, theater, and... more3
Sarah Shahi
Model, ActorAge: 40
Birthplace: Euless, Texas, United States of America
Aahoo Jahansouz "Sarah" Shahi (Persian: آهو جهانسوز سارا شاهی; born January 10, 1980) is an... more4
Laura Bush
Librarian, AuthorAge: 73
Birthplace: Midland, Texas, United States of America
Laura Welch Bush (née Laura Lane Welch; born November 4, 1946) is an American educator who was... more5
Angela Fick Braly (born July 2, 1961; Dallas, Texas) is an American executive. She served as... more6
Aaron Spelling
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: Dec. at 83 (1923-2006)
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA
Aaron Spelling (April 22, 1923 – June 23, 2006) was an American film and television producer.... more7
Lauren Graham
Television producer, NovelistAge: 53
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Lauren Helen Graham (born March 16, 1967) is an American actress and author. She is best known... more8
Kathy Bates
Film Score Composer, Television directorAge: 67
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Kathleen Doyle Bates (born June 28, 1948) is an American actress and director. She is the... more9
Robert Dennard
Inventor, Electrical engineerAge: 88
Birthplace: Terrell, Texas
Robert Dennard (born September 5, 1932) is an American electrical engineer and... more10
Stephen Tobolowsky
Theatre Director, ScreenwriterAge: 69
Birthplace: Texas, USA, Dallas
Stephen Harold Tobolowsky (born May 30, 1951) is an American actor. He is known for film roles... more11
Don Meredith
Announcer, ActorAge: Died at 72 (1938-2010)
Birthplace: Mount Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Joseph "Dandy" Don Meredith (April 10, 1938 – December 5, 2010) was an American football... more12
Joe Phillips
American football playerAge: 57
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
For other persons named Joseph/Joe Phillips, see Joseph/Joe PhillipsJoseph Gordon Phillips... more13
Jim Duggan
Wrestler, ActorAge: 66
Birthplace: USA, Glens Falls, New York
James Edward Duggan Jr. (born January 14, 1954), better known by his ring name "Hacksaw" Jim... more14
Belita Moreno
ActorAge: 70
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA
Aurabela "Belita" Moreno (born November 1, 1949) is an American actress best known for her... more
15Henry Nash Smith
ResearcherAge: Dec. at 80 (1906-1986)
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Henry Nash Smith (September 29, 1906 – June 6, 1986) was a scholar of American culture and... more16
Ray L. Hunt
BusinesspersonAge: 77
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Ray L. Hunt, Chief Executive Officer of Hunt Oil Company and Chairman of the Board, President... more17
Haroldson Lafayette Hunt Jr. (February 17, 1889 – November 29, 1974), known throughout his... more18
Page McConnell
Film Score Composer, SongwriterAge: 57
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Page Samuel McConnell (born May 17, 1963 in Philadelphia) is an American multi-instrumentalist... more19
Fritz Von Erich
Wrestler, American football playerAge: Dec. at 68 (1929-1997)
Birthplace: Jewett, Texas, USA
Jack Barton Adkisson Sr. (August 16, 1929 – September 10, 1997), better known by his ring name... more20
Eric Dickerson
Athlete, American football playerAge: 55
Birthplace: Sealy, Texas, United States of America
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former football running back... more21
Sarah Jane Morris
ActorAge: 43
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Sarah Jane Morris (born April 12, 1977) is an American actress. She is best known for her... more22
David Richards
American football playerAge: 54
Birthplace: New York City, New York
David Reed Richards (born April 11, 1966) is a former professional American football guard who... more23
Beth Clayton
SingerLaura Beth Clayton is an American mezzo-soprano opera singer, and a native of Malvern,... more24
Dorothy Malone
ActorAge: 95
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Mary Dorothy Maloney (January 29, 1924 – January 19, 2018) was an American actress. Her film... more25
Doak Walker
American football playerAge: Died at 71 (1927-1998)
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Ewell Doak Walker II (January 1, 1927 – September 27, 1998) was an American football player. ... more
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