List of famous alumni from University of Kentucky, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Kentucky include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Kentucky alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
Everything from Rajon Rondo to Ashley Judd is included on this list along with other famous people from Kentucky. The University. Go Wildcats! There is of course plenty of Kentucky basketball alumni on this list as UK is known for its men's basketball program.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Kentucky?” and “Which celebrities are University of Kentucky alumni?”1
Story Musgrave
Biophysicist, Public speakerAge: 85
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Franklin Story Musgrave, M.D. (born August 19, 1935) is an American physician and a retired... more2
Ashley Judd
Etymologist, SpokespersonAge: 52
Birthplace: Granada Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Ashley Judd (born April 19, 1968) is an American actress, and a political activist. She grew... more3
Wynonna Judd
Songwriter, Television producerAge: 56
Birthplace: Ashland, Kentucky, United States of America
Wynonna Ellen Judd (; born Christina Claire Ciminella; May 30, 1964) is a multi award-winning... more4
Pat Riley
Basketball Coach, CoachAge: 75
Birthplace: Rome, New York, United States of America
Patrick James Riley (born March 20, 1945) is an American professional basketball executive,... more5
William Windom
Actor, Voice actingAge: Dec. at 89 (1923-2012)
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
William Windom (September 28, 1923 – August 16, 2012) was an American actor. He played a wide... more6
Ernesto Scorsone
Judge, PoliticianAge: 68
Birthplace: Kentucky, United States of America
Ernesto Scorsone is a notable LGBT advocate, American lawyer, politician and judge from... more7
Steve Flesch
GolferAge: 53
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio
Stephen J. Flesch (born May 23, 1967) is an American professional golfer and TV golf... more8
Kristen Cornett
TV Meteorologist, MeteorologistAge: 46
Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky
Meteorologist ' ' 'Kristen Cornett' ' ' joined the 4 Warn Storm Team in October 2007, She... more9
Thomas Hunt Morgan (September 25, 1866 – December 4, 1945) was an American evolutionary... more10
Paul E. Patton
Politician, Corporate officerAge: 83
Birthplace: Kentucky, United States of America
Paul Edward Patton (born May 26, 1937) is an American politician who served as the 59th... more11
Tim Mars
ActorAge: 42
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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Rajon Rondo
Basketball player, AthleteAge: 34
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Rajon Pierre Rondo (born February 22, 1986) is an American professional basketball player for... more13
Miss Elizabeth
ActorAge: Dec. at 43 (1960-2003)
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Elizabeth Ann Hulette (November 19, 1960 – May 1, 2003), best known in professional wrestling... more14
James W. Holsinger
PhysicianAge: 81
Birthplace: Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America
James Wilson Holsinger Jr., (born May 11, 1939) is an American physician. A former major... more15
Tayshaun Prince
Basketball playerAge: 40
Birthplace: Compton, California, United States of America
Tayshaun Durell Prince (born February 28, 1980) is an American professional basketball... more16
Kelenna Azubuike
Basketball playerAge: 36
Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Kelenna David Azubuike (born 16 December 1983) is an American former professional basketball... more17
William J. Fields
Real Estate Broker, FarmerAge: Dec. at 80 (1874-1954)
Birthplace: Kentucky, United States of America
William Jason Fields (December 29, 1874 – October 21, 1954) was an American politician from... more18
David L. Williams
Politician, LawyerAge: 67
Birthplace: Burkesville, Kentucky, United States of America
David or Dave Williams may refer to:... more19
Ron Lewis
PoliticianAge: 74
Birthplace: South Shore, Kentucky, United States of America
Ronald E. "Ron" Lewis (born September 14, 1946) is an American retired politician who was a... more20
George Blanda
American football playerAge: Dec. at 83 (1927-2010)
Birthplace: Youngwood, Pennsylvania
George Frederick Blanda (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was an American football... more21
Glenn Holt
American football playerAge: 36
Birthplace: Miami, Florida
Glenn Holt, Jr. (born July 31, 1984) is a former American football wide receiver. He was... more22
Martha Layne Collins
TeacherAge: 83
Birthplace: Bagdad, Kentucky, United States of America
Martha Layne Collins (née Hall; born December 7, 1936) is an American former businesswoman and... more23
Dewayne Robertson
American football playerAge: 38
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee
Dewayne Jamar Robertson (born October 16, 1981) is a former defensive tackle in the National... more24
Happy Chandler
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 93 (1898-1991)
Birthplace: Corydon, Kentucky, United States of America
Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler Sr. (July 14, 1898 – June 15, 1991) was an American... more25
Jared Lorenzen
American football playerAge: 39
Birthplace: Covington, Kentucky
Jared Raymond Lorenzen (February 14, 1981 – July 3, 2019) was an American football quarterback... more
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