List of famous alumni from University of Kansas, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Kansas include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Kansas alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Kansas 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 Kansas.
Items on this list include Wilt Chamberlain and Paul Pierce.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Kansas?” and “Which celebrities are University of Kansas alumni?”1
Don Johnson
Television director, Television producerAge: 70
Birthplace: Flat Creek Township, Missouri, United States of America
Donald Wayne Johnson (born December 15, 1949) is an American actor, producer, director,... more2
Paul Rudd
Comedian, Television producerAge: 51
Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States of America
Paul Rudd (born April 6, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and film producer. Rudd... more3
Kirstie Alley
Comedian, Television producerAge: 69
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Kirstie Louise Alley (born January 12, 1951) is an American actress and spokesmodel. She first... more4
George Tiller
PhysicianAge: Dec. at 68 (1941-2009)
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas
George Richard Tiller (August 8, 1941 – May 31, 2009) was an American physician from Wichita,... more5
Alan Mulally
Businessperson, EngineerAge: 75
Birthplace: Oakland, California
Alan Roger Mulally (born August 4, 1945) is an American engineer, business executive, and... more6
Paul Pierce
Basketball playerAge: 42
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States of America
Paul Anthony Pierce (born October 13, 1977) is an American former professional basketball... more
7William Allen White
Editor, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 76 (1868-1944)
Birthplace: Emporia, Kansas
William Allen White (February 10, 1868 – January 29, 1944) was an American newspaper editor,... more8
Cynthia Carroll
Businessperson, Petroleum geologistAge: 63
Birthplace: New Jersey
Cynthia Blum Carroll (born November 13, 1956) is a British businesswoman. She was the chief... more9
Bob Dole
PoliticianAge: 97
Birthplace: Russell, Kansas, United States of America
Robert Joseph Dole (born July 22, 1923) is a retired American politician, statesman, and... more10
Ronald Evans
Astronaut, EngineerAge: Dec. at 57 (1933-1990)
Birthplace: St. Francis, Kansas
Ronald or Ron Evans may refer to: Ronald Evans (astronaut) (1933–1990), American naval... more11
Steven Hawley
AstronautAge: 68
Birthplace: Ottawa, Kansas
Steven Alan Hawley (born December 12, 1951) is a former NASA astronaut who flew on five U.S.... more12
Kathleen Sebelius
Politician, LegislatorAge: 72
Birthplace: Ohio, Cincinnati, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Kathleen Sebelius (; née Gilligan; born May 15, 1948) is an American businesswoman and... more13
Sheila Bair
Professor, LawyerAge: 66
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Sheila Colleen Bair (born April 3, 1954) was the 19th Chair of the U.S. Federal Deposit... more14
William Inge
Novelist, ScreenwriterAge: Dec. at 60 (1913-1973)
Birthplace: Independence, Kansas, United States of America
William Motter Inge (; May 3, 1913 – June 10, 1973) was an American playwright and novelist,... more- 15
Philip Anschutz
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 80
Birthplace: Russell, Kansas
Philip Frederick Anschutz ( AN-shoots; born December 28, 1939) is an American billionaire... more 16
Vernon L. Smith
Professor, EconomistAge: 93
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas
Vernon Lomax Smith (born January 1, 1927) is an American economist and professor of business... more17
Charles "Buddy" Rogers
Film Producer, ActorAge: Dec. at 95 (1904-1999)
Birthplace: Olathe, Kansas, United States of America
Charles Edward "Buddy" Rogers (August 13, 1904 – April 21, 1999) was an American film actor... more18
Kate Spade
Fashion designerAge: 57
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Kate Brosnahan Spade was the co-founder and namesake of the designer brand, Kate Spade New... more19
Christopher A. Sinclair
BusinesspersonAge: 70
Birthplace: Hong Kong, China
Christopher A. Sinclair (born September 5, 1950) is an American businessman. He is the... more20
Karen McCarthy
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 63 (1947-2010)
Birthplace: Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States of America
Karen McCarthy (March 18, 1947 – October 5, 2010) was an American politician. She served as... more21
Neil LaBute
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 57
Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Detroit
Neil N. LaBute (born March 19, 1963) is an American playwright, film director, screenwriter,... more22
Susan Ford
Journalist, AuthorAge: 63
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Susan Elizabeth Ford Bales (born July 6, 1957) is an American author, photojournalist, and... more23
Paul R. Ehrlich
Biologist, EducatorAge: 88
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Paul Ralph Ehrlich (born May 29, 1932) is an American biologist, best known for his warnings... more24
Juan Manuel Santos
EconomistAge: 69
Birthplace: Bogotá, Colombia
Juan Manuel Santos Calderón (Spanish: [ˈxwam maˈnwel ˈsantos kaldeˈɾon]; born 10 August 1951)... more25
Sam Farha
Professional Poker PlayerAge: 61
Birthplace: Lebanon, Beirut
Ihsan "Sam" Farha (Arabic: إحسان فرحة; born 1959 in Beirut, Lebanon) is a professional poker... more
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