ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Tulane University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Tulane University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Tulane University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Tulane University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Tulane 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 Tulane University.
Examples of graduates on this list include Newt Gingrich and Matt Forté.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Tulane University?” and “Which celebrities are Tulane University alumni?”1
Newt Gingrich
Businessperson, PoliticianAge: 77
Birthplace: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Newton Leroy Gingrich (; né McPherson, June 17, 1943) is an American politician, author, and... more2
Lauren Hutton
Television producer, ModelAge: 76
Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America
Mary Laurence "Lauren" Hutton (born November 17, 1943) is an American model and actress.... more3
A. Baldwin Wood
Inventor, EngineerAge: Dec. at 77 (1879-1956)
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Albert Baldwin Wood (December 1, 1879 – May 10, 1956) was an inventor and engineer from New... more4
Henry Hobson Richardson
ArchitectAge: Dec. at 48 (1838-1886)
Birthplace: Louisiana
Henry Hobson Richardson was a prominent American architect who designed buildings in Albany,... more5
Huey Long
Statesman, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 42 (1893-1935)
Birthplace: Winn Parish, Winnfield, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Huey Pierce Long Jr. (August 30, 1893 – September 10, 1935), nicknamed "The Kingfish", was an... more6
David Filo
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 54
Birthplace: Wisconsin
David Robert Filo (born April 20, 1966) is an American businessman and the co-founder of... more7
Jim Garrison
Judge, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 71 (1921-1992)
Birthplace: Denison, Iowa, United States of America
James Carothers Garrison (born Earling Carothers Garrison; November 20, 1921 – October 21,... more8
Douglas G. Hurley
AstronautAge: 53
Birthplace: Endicott, New York
Douglas Gerald Hurley (born October 21, 1966) is an engineer and NASA astronaut. He piloted... more9
Paul Michael Glaser
Television director, Television producerAge: 77
Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Paul Michael Glaser (born March 25, 1943), is an American actor and director best known for... more10
Emily Saliers
Musician, Singer-songwriterAge: 57
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Emily Ann Saliers (born July 22, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and member of the... more11
Hale Boggs
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 58 (1914-1972)
Birthplace: Long Beach, Mississippi, United States of America
Thomas Hale Boggs Sr. (February 15, 1914 – disappeared October 16, 1972) was an American... more12
Ed Nelson
ActorAge: Dec. at 86 (1928-2014)
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Edwin Stafford Nelson (December 21, 1928 – August 9, 2014) was an American actor, best known... more13
James H. Clark
Entrepreneur, Computer scientistAge: 76
Birthplace: Plainview, Texas
James Henry Clark (born March 23, 1944) is an American entrepreneur and computer scientist. He... more14
Bobby Jindal
PoliticianAge: 49
Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Piyush "Bobby" Jindal (born June 10, 1971) is an American politician who served as the 55th... more15
David Vitter
Politician, LawyerAge: 59
Birthplace: Area code 504, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Louisiana
David Bruce Vitter (born May 3, 1961) is an American lobbyist, lawyer, and politician who... more16
Michael E. DeBakey
Physician, SurgeonAge: Dec. at 100 (1908-2008)
Birthplace: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Michael Ellis DeBakey (born Michel Dabaghi; September 7, 1908 – July 11, 2008) was a... more17
Bob Wise
PoliticianAge: 72
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Robert Ellsworth Wise Jr. (born January 6, 1948) is an American politician. A Democrat, Wise... more
18Harold Rosen
Electrical engineer, EngineerAge: 94
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
For the educationalist, see Harold Rosen (educationalist).Harold A. Rosen (March 20, 1926 –... more19
Andrew Breitbart
Editor, CommentatorAge: Dec. at 43 (1969-2012)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, Southern California, Contiguous United States, 90731
Andrew James Breitbart (; February 1, 1969 – March 1, 2012) was an American conservative... more20
John Kennedy Toole
Journalist, SoldierAge: Dec. at 32 (1937-1969)
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
John Kennedy Toole (; December 17, 1937 – March 26, 1969) was an American novelist from New... more21
Bruce Paltrow
Television director, Theatre DirectorAge: Dec. at 59 (1943-2002)
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Bruce Weigert Paltrow (November 26, 1943 – October 3, 2002) was an American television and... more22
Bob Livingston
Politician, LawyerAge: 77
Birthplace: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America
Robert Linlithgow Livingston Jr. (born April 30, 1943) is an American lobbyist and politician... more23
Lisa P. Jackson
PoliticianAge: 58
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Lisa Perez Jackson (born February 8, 1962) is an American chemical engineer who served as the... more24
Geoffrey Beene
Fashion designer, DesignerAge: Dec. at 80 (1924-2004)
Birthplace: Haynesville, Louisiana
Geoffrey Beene was an American fashion designer. Beene was one of New York's most famous... more25
Alexi Giannoulias
Businessperson, PoliticianAge: 44
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Alexander "Alexi" Giannoulias ( jə-NOO-lee-əs; born March 16, 1976) is an American financier... more
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