ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Stanford University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Stanford University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Stanford University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Stanford University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Stanford 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 Stanford University.
List below includes Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Connelly and more famous Stanford Cardinal.
Take a look at some of the most famous Stanford alumni!
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Stanford University?” and “Which celebrities are Stanford University alumni?”
Check out these notable Stanford alumni and these famous Stanford alumni.1
Doug Mackenzie
Venture capitalistDoug Mackenzie joined Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers in 1989 and became a Partner in 1992.... more2
Reese Witherspoon
Businessperson, Film ProducerAge: 39
Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon (born March 22, 1976) is an American actress, producer, and... more3
Tiger Woods
Golfer, AthleteAge: 44
Birthplace: Cypress, California, United States of America
Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods (born December 30, 1975) is an American professional golfer. He... more4
James Isaacs
As Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Alliances, James Isaacs is responsible for...5
Sigourney Weaver
Actor, Voice actingAge: 66
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver (; born October 8, 1949) is an American actress. Dubbed... more6
John F. Kennedy
Politician, SoldierAge: Dec. at 46 (1917-1963)
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to by initials JFK... more7
Ping Li
Entrepreneur, ConsultantPing Li joined Accel Partners in 2004 and focuses primarily on information technology... more8
Larry Page
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 47
Birthplace: East Lansing, Michigan
Lawrence Edward Page (born March 26, 1973) is an American computer scientist and Internet... more9
Yul Kwon
Businessperson, ActorAge: 45
Birthplace: Flushing, New York City, New York, United States of America
Yul Kwon (born February 14, 1975) is an American television host and former government... more10
Emmy Rossum
Songwriter, ActorAge: 29
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Emmanuelle Grey Rossum (born September 12, 1986) is an American actress, television director,... more11
William C. Steere Jr.
William C. Steere Jr. has been Chairman Emeritus of Pfizer Inc. since July 2001....12
Reed Hastings
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 59
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Wilmot Reed Hastings Jr. (born October 8, 1960) is an American entrepreneur and... more13
M. Kenneth Oshman has been Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Echelon Corporation... more14
Jennifer Connelly
Model, ActorAge: 49
Birthplace: Cairo, New York, United States of America
Jennifer Lynn Connelly (born December 12, 1970) is an American actress who began her career as... more15
Sergey Brin
Executive Management, BusinesspersonAge: 47
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin (Russian: Серге́й Миха́йлович Брин; born August 21, 1973) is an... more16
Marc J Shapiro
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Mukesh Ambani
BusinesspersonAge: 63
Birthplace: Aden, Yemen
Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani (born 19 April 1957) is an Indian businessman, engineer, the chairman,... more18
Rachel Maddow
Commentator, Radio personalityAge: 47
Birthplace: Castro Valley, California, United States of America
Rachel Anne Maddow ( (listen), MAD-oh; born April 1, 1973) is an American television host and... more19
Raymond Burr
Television director, ActorAge: Dec. at 76 (1917-1993)
Birthplace: New Westminster, Canada
Raymond William Stacy Burr (May 21, 1917 – September 12, 1993) was a Canadian American actor,... more20
Ted Danson
Activist, Film ProducerAge: 72
Birthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Edward Bridge Danson III (born December 29, 1947) is an American actor and producer who played... more21
Reid Hoffman
Businessperson, InvestorAge: 53
Birthplace: Stanford, California
Reid Garrett Hoffman CBE (born August 5, 1967) is an American internet entrepreneur, venture... more22
Herbert Hoover
Businessperson, Civil engineerAge: Dec. at 90 (1874-1964)
Birthplace: West Branch, Iowa, United States of America
Herbert Clark Hoover (August 10, 1874 – October 20, 1964) was an American engineer,... more23
Sally Ride
Physicist, AstronautAge: Dec. at 61 (1951-2012)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Sally Kristen Ride (May 26, 1951 – July 23, 2012) was an American astronaut and physicist.... more24
Marissa Mayer
Businessperson, Computer scientistAge: 45
Birthplace: Wausau, Wisconsin
Marissa Ann Mayer (; born May 30, 1975) is an American information technology executive, and... more25
Ellen Ochoa
Astronaut, EngineerAge: 62
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Ellen O. Ochoa (born May 10, 1958) is an American engineer, former astronaut and former... more
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