ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Syracuse University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Syracuse University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Syracuse University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Syracuse University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Syracuse 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 Syracuse University.
This list is made up of many different graduates, including Shaquille O'Neal and Carmelo Anthony.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Syracuse University?” and “Which celebrities are Syracuse University alumni?”1
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Peter Falk
Certified Public Accountant, Television producerAge: Dec. at 84 (1927-2011)
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Peter Michael Falk (September 16, 1927 – June 23, 2011) was an American actor, known for his... more3
Robert Jarvik
Researcher, InventorAge: 74
Birthplace: Midland, Michigan
Robert Koffler Jarvik, M.D. (born May 11, 1946) is an American scientist, researcher and... more4
Joe Biden
Politician, LawyerAge: 77
Birthplace: Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (/ˈbaɪdən/ BY-dən; born November 20, 1942) is an American... more5
Ted Koppel
Commentator, JournalistAge: 80
Birthplace: Nelson, United Kingdom
Edward James Martin Koppel (born February 8, 1940) is a British-born American broadcast... more6
Jerry Stiller
Comedian, Television producerAge: 93
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Gerald Isaac Stiller (June 8, 1927 – May 11, 2020) was an American comedian and actor. He... more7
Eileen Collins
AstronautAge: 63
Birthplace: Elmira, New York
Eileen Marie Collins (born November 19, 1956) is a retired NASA astronaut and a retired United... more8
Michelangelo Signorile
Journalist, WriterAge: 59
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Michelangelo Signorile (; born December 19, 1960) is an American journalist, author and talk... more9
Carmelo Anthony
Basketball player, Television producerAge: 36
Birthplace: Red Hook, New York
Carmelo Kyam Anthony (born May 29, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the... more10
Taye Diggs
Television producer, ActorAge: 49
Birthplace: USA, Newark, New Jersey
Scott Leo "Taye" Diggs (born January 2, 1971) is an American actor and singer. He is known for... more11
Dick Clark
Businessperson, Television producerAge: Dec. at 83 (1929-2012)
Birthplace: Mount Vernon, New York, United States of America
Richard Augustus Wagstaff "Dick" Clark, Jr. was an American radio and television personality,... more12
Aaron Sorkin
Television producer, ScreenwriterAge: 59
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Aaron Benjamin Sorkin (born June 9, 1961) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and... more13
Story Musgrave
Biophysicist, Public speakerAge: 85
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Franklin Story Musgrave, M.D. (born August 19, 1935) is an American physician and a retired... more14
Bob Costas
Commentator, Talk show hostAge: 68
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Robert Quinlan Costas (born March 22, 1952) is an award-winning American sportscaster, who is... more15
Al Davis
Businessperson, CoachAge: Dec. at 82 (1929-2011)
Birthplace: Brockton, Massachusetts
Allen Davis (July 4, 1929 – October 8, 2011) was an American football coach and executive. He... more16
Jim Brown
Film Producer, ActorAge: 79
Birthplace: St. Simons, Georgia, United States of America
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is an American former professional football... more
17Fremont Rider
Librarian, InventorAge: Dec. at 77 (1885-1962)
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey
Arthur Fremont Rider (May 25, 1885 – October 26, 1962) was an American writer, poet, editor,... more18
Steve Rubell (December 2, 1943 – July 25, 1989) was an American entrepreneur and co-owner of... more19
Paul Taylor
ChoreographerAge: 90
Birthplace: Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Paul Belville Taylor, Jr. (July 29, 1930 – August 29, 2018) was an American dancer and... more20
Emme
ModelAge: 57
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Emme (born Melissa Owens Miller; June 30, 1963) is an American plus-size model, social... more21
Joyce Carol Oates
Editor, PoetAge: 82
Birthplace: Lockport, New York
Joyce Carol Oates (born June 16, 1938) is an American writer. Oates published her first book... more22
Camille Paglia
Cultural critic, AuthorAge: 73
Birthplace: Broome County, Contiguous United States, New York, United States of America, United States
Camille Anna Paglia (; born April 2, 1947) is an American feminist academic and social critic.... more23
Lou Reed
Record producer, GuitaristAge: Dec. at 71 (1942-2013)
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, singer,... more24
William Safire
Speechwriter, JournalistAge: Dec. at 80 (1929-2009)
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
William Lewis Safir (December 17, 1929 – September 27, 2009), better known as William Safire... more25
Vera Farmiga
Actor, Film DirectorAge: 42
Birthplace: USA, Clifton, New Jersey
Vera Ann Farmiga (; born August 6, 1973) is an American actress, director, and... more
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