ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of Alberta and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of Alberta, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Alberta include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Alberta alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Alberta 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 Alberta.
This list is made up of many different graduates, including Nathan Fillion and Paul Gross.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Alberta?” and “Which celebrities are University of Alberta alumni?”1
Nathan Fillion
Actor, Voice actingAge: 49
Birthplace: Edmonton, Canada
Nathan Fillion (; born March 27, 1971) is a Canadian-American actor and voice actor, known for... more2
David Emerson
Researcher, EconomistAge: 75
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
David Lee Emerson, (born September 17, 1945) is a Canadian politician, financial executive,... more3
Su Guaning
Professor, EngineerSu Guaning (Chinese: 徐冠林; pinyin: Xú Guànlín) is a Singaporean academic and the President... more4
Eric Allan Kramer
ActorAge: 58
Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Eric Allan Kramer (born March 26, 1962) is an American character actor who has appeared in... more5
Daryl Katz
Businessperson, PhilanthropistAge: 59
Birthplace: Edmonton, Canada
Daryl Allan Katz (born May 31, 1961) is a Canadian billionaire businessman and... more6
Gwynyth Walsh
ActorAge: 62
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada
Gwynyth Walsh is a Canadian actress best known for her role of the Star Trek character B'Etor,... more
7Anatol Roshko
EngineerAnatol Roshko (15 July 1923 – 23 January 2017) was a Canadian-born physicist and engineer. He... more8
Bennet Wong
Psychiatrist, LecturerAge: Dec. at 83 (1930-2013)
Birthplace: Strasbourg, Canada
Bennet Randall Wong (July 16, 1930 – September 25, 2013), was a Canadian psychiatrist, author... more- 9
Grant Mitchell
Businessperson, LecturerAge: 69
Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada
Grant Mitchell (born July 19, 1951) is a Canadian politician and businessman. Formerly a... more 10
Neville Wright
Bobsleigher, AthleteAge: 39
Birthplace: Edmonton, Canada
Neville Wright is an Olympic Bobsleigher from Canada.... more11
David Bissett
Bobsleigher, AthleteAge: 41
Birthplace: Lethbridge, Canada
David Bissett (born September 26, 1979) is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2005.... more- 12
Bas C. van Fraassen
PhilosopherAge: 79
Birthplace: Goes, Kingdom of the Netherlands
Bastiaan Cornelis van Fraassen (; born 5 April 1941) is a Dutch-American philosopher noted for... more 13
Kevin Taft
ConsultantAge: 65
Birthplace: Saskatoon, Canada
Kevin Taft (born September 9, 1955) is a best-selling author, consultant, speaker, and former... more- 14
Bartha Knoppers
LawyerAge: 69
Birthplace: Hilversum, Kingdom of the Netherlands
Bartha Maria Knoppers, (born May 26, 1951) is a Canadian lawyer and an expert on the ethical... more 15
Rona Ambrose
Civil servantAge: 51
Birthplace: Canada, Central Alberta, Valleyview, Alberta, Greenview No. 16
Ronalee Chapchuk "Rona" Ambrose (; born March 15, 1969) is a former Canadian politician who... more- 16
W. Michael Gallatin
ScientistDr. Michael Gallatin joined Frazier Healthcare in 2006 as Venture Partner to the Biopharma... 17
Paul Gross
Film Score Composer, Television producerAge: 61
Birthplace: Canada, Alberta, Division No. 6, Alberta, Rocky View No. 44
Paul Michael Gross, OC (born April 30, 1959) is a Canadian actor, producer, director, singer,... more18
Vincent Dantzer
Economist, LawyerAge: Dec. at 78 (1923-2001)
Birthplace: Rush Lake, Saskatchewan
Vincent Martin Dantzer (2 October 1923 – 13 March 2001) was a Canadian lawyer, economist, and... more- 19
Dale C. Thomson
Political scientistAge: Dec. at 76 (1923-1999)
Dale Cairns Thomson (17 June 1923 – 27 April 1999) was a professor and departmental director... more - 20
Robert Folinsbee
GeologistAge: Dec. at 91 (1917-2008)
Birthplace: Edmonton, Canada
Robert "Bob" Edward Folinsbee (April 16, 1917 – May 1, 2008) was a Canadian geologist, whose... more 21
Joe Clark
Businessperson, PoliticianAge: 81
Birthplace: High River, Canada
Charles Joseph "Joe" Clark (born June 5, 1939) is a Canadian elder statesman, businessman,... more22
Marc Kennedy
CurlerAge: 38
Birthplace: St. Albert, Canada
Marc Kennedy (born February 5, 1982) is a Canadian curler, and Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic... more- 23
Don Tapscott
AuthorAge: 73
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Don Tapscott (born June 1, 1947) is a Canadian business executive, author, consultant and... more 24
Gerard Kennedy
CriticAge: 60
Birthplace: The Pas, Canada
Gerard Michael Kennedy (born July 24, 1960) is a Canadian politician in Ontario, Canada. He... more25
Thomas Lukaszuk
Politician, TeacherAge: 51
Birthplace: Gdynia, Poland
Thomas Adam Lukaszuk (born April 5, 1969) is a Polish-born Canadian politician and former... more
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