ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of Arkansas and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of Arkansas, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Arkansas include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Arkansas alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
List includes Joe Johnson, Derek Fisher and more.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Arkansas?” and “Which celebrities are University of Arkansas alumni?”1
John Daly
GolferAge: 54
Birthplace: Carmichael, California, United States of America
John Patrick Daly (born April 28, 1966) is an American professional golfer on the PGA... more on Wikipedia2
E. Lynn Harris
Author, WriterAge: Dec. at 54 (1955-2009)
Birthplace: Flint, Michigan
Everette Lynn Harris (June 20, 1955 – July 23, 2009) was an American author. Openly gay, he... more on Wikipedia3
Jerry Jones
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 77
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Jerral Wayne Jones (born October 13, 1942) is an American billionaire businessman and has been... more on Wikipedia4
S. Robson Walton
BusinesspersonAge: 75
Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Samuel Robson "Rob" Walton (born October 28, 1944) is an heir to the fortune of Walmart, the... more on Wikipedia5
Pat Summerall
Announcer, Sports commentatorAge: Dec. at 83 (1930-2013)
Birthplace: Lake City, Florida, United States of America
George Allen "Pat" Summerall (May 10, 1930 – April 16, 2013) was an American football player... more on Wikipedia6
Sarah Caldwell
Opera conductorAge: Dec. at 82 (1924-2006)
Birthplace: Maryville, Missouri, United States of America
Sarah Caldwell (March 6, 1924 – March 23, 2006) was an American opera conductor, impresario,... more on Wikipedia7
Laurence Luckinbill
ActorAge: 85
Birthplace: USA, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Laurence George Luckinbill (born November 21, 1934) is an American actor, playwright and... more on Wikipedia8
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Wilma Mankiller
Tribal chief, WriterAge: Dec. at 65 (1945-2010)
Birthplace: Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States of America
Wilma Pearl Mankiller (Cherokee name: A-ji-luhsgi Asgaya-dihi, November 18, 1945 – April 6,... more on Wikipedia10
Hennessy is the author of Bridge and Tunnel, a collection of poems. He has published fiction,...John Hennessey
Poet, Lecturer
11Elizabeth Barnes
Casting DirectorBirthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee
Elizabeth Barnes is a casting director.12
William Clyde Martin
Bishop, PastorAge: Dec. at 91 (1893-1984)
Birthplace: Randolph, Tennessee
William Clyde Martin (July 28, 1893–August 30, 1984) was a Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal... more on Wikipedia13
John A. White Jr.
BusinesspersonAge: 79
John Austin White, Jr, Ph.D., P.E. was the fourth chancellor of the University of Arkansas. He... more on Wikipedia14
J. William Fulbright
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 90 (1905-1995)
Birthplace: Sumner, Missouri, United States of America
James William Fulbright (April 9, 1905 – February 9, 1995) was a United States Senator... more on Wikipedia15
Joe Johnson
Basketball player, CoachAge: 39
Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas
Joseph Marcus Johnson (born June 29, 1981) is an American professional basketball player who... more on Wikipedia16
Matt Jones
Athlete, American football playerAge: 37
Birthplace: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Matthew Jones (born April 22, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver and former... more on Wikipedia17
Dan Hampton
American football playerAge: 58
Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Daniel Oliver Hampton also known as "Danimal" (born September 19, 1957) is a retired Hall of... more on Wikipedia18
Mark Pryor
Politician, LawyerAge: 57
Birthplace: Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Mark Lunsford Pryor (born January 10, 1963) is an American attorney and politician who served... more on Wikipedia19
Louise Thaden
PilotAge: Dec. at 74 (1905-1979)
Birthplace: Bentonville, Arkansas
Iris Louise McPhetridge Thaden (November 12, 1905 – November 9, 1979) was an American aviation... more on Wikipedia20
Tim Hutchinson
Politician, LawyerAge: 71
Birthplace: Bentonville, Arkansas, USA
Young Timothy Hutchinson (born August 11, 1949) is an American Republican politician,... more on Wikipedia21
Mike Beebe
Politician, LawyerAge: 73
Birthplace: Amagon, Arkansas, United States of America
Mickey Dale Beebe (born December 28, 1946) is an American politician and attorney who served... more on Wikipedia22
Dale Bumpers
Politician, LawyerAge: 95
Birthplace: Charleston, Arkansas, United States of America
Dale Leon Bumpers (August 12, 1925 – January 1, 2016) was an American politician who served as... more on Wikipedia23
Darren McFadden
Athlete, American football playerAge: 33
Birthplace: North Little Rock, Arkansas
Darren McFadden (born August 27, 1987) is a former American football running back. He played... more on Wikipedia24
David Pryor
Politician, LawyerAge: 86
Birthplace: Camden, Arkansas, United States of America
David Hampton Pryor (born August 29, 1934) is an American politician and former Democratic... more on Wikipedia25
Ken Hamlin
American football playerAge: 39
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee
Ken Hamlin (born January 20, 1981) is a former American football safety in the National... more on Wikipedia
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