ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of Alabama and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of Alabama, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Alabama include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Alabama alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Alabama 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 University of Alabama.
This list contains notable Alabama graduates like Joe Namath, Bart Starr and other famous members of the Crimson Tide.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Alabama?” and “Which celebrities are University of Alabama alumni?”1
Joe Namath
Actor, American football playerAge: 77
Birthplace: Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Joseph William Namath (; born May 31, 1943), nicknamed Broadway Joe, is an American former... more2
Bernie Madoff
Investment broker, BusinesspersonAge: 82
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Bernard Lawrence Madoff (; born April 29, 1938) is an American former market maker,... more3
Jim Nabors
Businessperson, ComedianAge: 90
Birthplace: Sylacauga, Alabama, United States of America
James Thurston Nabors (June 12, 1930 – November 30, 2017) was an American actor, singer, and... more4
Brittny Gastineau
Model, ActorAge: 37
Birthplace: New York, USA
Brittny Gastineau (born November 11, 1982) is an American model, socialite, and reality... more5
Latrell Sprewell
Basketball playerAge: 50
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Latrell Fontaine Sprewell (born September 8, 1970) is an American former professional... more6
Sela Ward
ActorAge: 64
Birthplace: Meridian, Mississippi, USA
Sela Ann Ward (born July 11, 1956) is an American actress, author, and producer, best known... more7
Virgil Griffith
Programmer, ResearcherAge: 37
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama
Virgil Griffith (born 1983), also known as Romanpoet, is an American programmer, known for... more8
Natalee Ann Holloway disappeared on May 30, 2005, while on a high school graduation trip to... more9
Bobby Bowden
American Football coach, CoachAge: 90
Birthplace: Birmingham, USA, Alabama
Robert Cleckler Bowden (born November 8, 1929) is a retired American football coach. Bowden is... more10
George Wallace
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 79 (1919-1998)
Birthplace: Clio, Alabama, USA
George Corley Wallace Jr. (August 25, 1919 – September 13, 1998) was the 45th Governor of... more11
Timothy Leary
Psychologist, ScreenwriterAge: Dec. at 76 (1920-1996)
Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Timothy Francis Leary (October 22, 1920 – May 31, 1996) was an American psychologist and... more12
Gay Talese
Journalist, AuthorAge: 88
Birthplace: Ocean City, New Jersey, USA
Gay Talese (; born February 7, 1932) is an American writer. As a journalist for The New York... more13
Joe Scarborough
Commentator, PoliticianAge: 57
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Charles Joseph Scarborough (; born April 9, 1963) is an American cable news host and former... more14
Claude Pepper
LawyerAge: Dec. at 89 (1900-1989)
Birthplace: Contiguous United States, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Alabama
Claude Denson Pepper (September 8, 1900 – May 30, 1989) was an American politician of the... more15
Fannie Flagg
Screenwriter, ActorAge: 76
Birthplace: Birmingham, USA, Alabama
Fannie Flagg (born Patricia Neal; September 21, 1944) is an American actress, comedian and... more16
E. O. Wilson
Biologist, ProfessorAge: 91
Birthplace: Birmingham, USA, Alabama
Edward Osborne Wilson (born June 10, 1929), usually cited as E. O. Wilson, is an American... more17
Minnie Bruce Pratt
Poet, EducatorAge: 74
Birthplace: Selma, Alabama
Minnie Bruce Pratt (born September 12, 1946) is an American educator, activist and essayist.... more18
Larry Darby
LawyerAge: 63
Birthplace: Alabama
Larry Darby (born 1957) is a practicing attorney in Montgomery, Alabama. He was runner-up... more19
Johnny Mack Brown
ActorAge: Dec. at 70 (1904-1974)
Birthplace: Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Johnny "Mack" Brown (September 1, 1904 – November 14, 1974) was an American college football... more20
Hugo Black
Politician, JuristAge: Dec. at 85 (1886-1971)
Birthplace: Ashland, Alabama, United States of America
Hugo Lafayette Black (February 27, 1886 – September 25, 1971) was an American politician and... more21
Harry Townes
Priest, ActorAge: Dec. at 87 (1914-2001)
Birthplace: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
Harry Rhett Townes (September 18, 1914 – May 23, 2001) was an American actor who later became... more22
Jimmy Wales
Trader, BusinesspersonAge: 54
Birthplace: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
Jimmy Donal "Jimbo" Wales (born August 7, 1966) is an American Internet entrepreneur. He is... more23
Shaun Alexander
American football playerAge: 43
Birthplace: Florence, Kentucky, United States of America
Shaun Edward Alexander (born August 30, 1977) is a former American football running back who... more24
James M. Kelly
AstronautAge: 56
Birthplace: Burlington, Iowa
James, Jimmy or Jim Kelly may refer to:... more25
Virginia Kerr
JournalistNews 4 Awake Anchor ' ' ' Virginia Kerr ' ' ' She have been at KMOV Channel 4 since July 2003,... more
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