List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of London and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of London, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of London include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of London alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of London 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 London.
Examples include Bill O'Reilly and Mahatma Gandhi.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of London?” and “Which celebrities are University of London alumni?”1
Mahatma Gandhi
Politician, WriterAge: Dec. at 79 (1869-1948)
Birthplace: Porbandar, India
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (; 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer,... more2
Ricky Gervais
Television director, ComedianAge: 59
Birthplace: South East England, Eurasia, Reading, United Kingdom, England
Ricky Dene Gervais (; born 25 June 1961) is an English stand-up comedian, actor, director,... more3
Nelson Mandela
Statesman, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 95 (1918-2013)
Birthplace: Mvezo, South Africa
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (; Xhosa: [xolíɬaɬa mandɛ̂ːla]; 18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was... more4
Alexander Graham Bell
Businessperson, PhysicistAge: Dec. at 75 (1847-1922)
Birthplace: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Alexander Graham Bell ('Graham' pronounced ) (March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) was a ... more5
B. R. Ambedkar
Anthropologist, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 65 (1891-1956)
Birthplace: Mhow, India
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956), popularly known as Dr. Babasaheb... more6
Pete Doherty
Poet, GuitaristAge: 41
Birthplace: Hexham, United Kingdom
Peter Doherty (born 12 March 1979) is an English musician, songwriter, actor, poet, writer,... more7
Greer Garson
ActorAge: Dec. at 92 (1904-1996)
Birthplace: Manor Park, London, United Kingdom
Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson, (29 September 1904 – 6 April 1996) was a British-American actress... more8
James Lovelock
Futurist, EnvironmentalistAge: 101
Birthplace: Letchworth, United Kingdom
James Ephraim Lovelock, (born 26 July 1919) is an independent scientist, environmentalist,... more9
Boris Karloff
Actor, Voice actingAge: Dec. at 82 (1887-1969)
Birthplace: East Dulwich, London, United Kingdom
William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), better known by his stage name Boris... more10
Anthony R. Barringer
Inventor, GeologistAge: Dec. at 84 (1925-2009)
Anthony R. "Tony" Barringer (October 20, 1925 – August 15, 2009) was a Canadian/American... more11
Mike Lawlor
Politician, LawyerAge: 63
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut
Michael P. Lawlor is an American politician, criminal justice professor, and lawyer from... more12
Tony Blankley
Editor, Child ActorAge: Dec. at 64 (1948-2012)
Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Anthony David "Tony" Blankley (January 21, 1948 – January 7, 2012) was an American political... more13
Sonia Uribe
Journalist, ModelAge: 30
Birthplace: Bogotá, Colombia
Sonia Uribe Angulo is a Colombian journalist. Uribe was born in Bogotá, Colombia. She grew up... more14
Gregory Barker
PoliticianAge: 54
Birthplace: Worthing, United Kingdom
Gregory Leonard George Barker, Baron Barker of Battle, (born 8 March 1966) is a British... more15
Oliver Joseph Lodge
Physicist, InventorAge: Dec. at 89 (1851-1940)
Birthplace: Penkhull, United Kingdom
For the British poet and author (1878–1955), see Oliver W. F. Lodge Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge, ... more16
Maurice Bishop
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 39 (1944-1983)
Birthplace: Aruba
Maurice Rupert Bishop (29 May 1944 – 19 October 1983) was a Grenadian revolutionary and the... more17
Christine Lee
Editor, BiologistChristine Lee may refer to: Christine Lee (academic), British academic Christine Peng-Peng... more18
Robert Mugabe
PoliticianAge: 96
Birthplace: Zvimba District
Robert Gabriel Mugabe (; Shona: [muɡaɓe]; born 21 February 1924) is a Zimbabwean revolutionary... more19
Wilfred Owen
Poet, SoldierAge: Dec. at 25 (1893-1918)
Birthplace: Oswestry, United Kingdom
Wilfred Edward Salter Owen, MC (18 March 1893 – 4 November 1918) was an English poet and... more20
Lionel Blue
Rabbi, ActorAge: 90
Birthplace: London Borough of Hackney, London, United Kingdom
Lionel Blue, (6 February 1930 – 19 December 2016) was a British Reform rabbi, journalist and... more21
Bethwell A Ogot
WriterAge: 91
Birthplace: Kenya
Bethwell Allan Ogot is a historian from Kenya. He specialises in African history, research... more22
Ylenia Maria Sole Carrisi (born November 29, 1970 – missing since January 6, 1994) was the... more23
William Hare (born February 7, 1944, Leicester, UK) is a philosopher whose writings deal... more24
Aung San Suu Kyi
Pacifist, Civil rights activistAge: 75
Birthplace: Yangon, Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi (; Burmese: အောင်ဆန်းစုကြည်; MLCTS: aung hcan: cu. krany Burmese... more25
Bruce Dickinson
Pilot, SongwriterAge: 62
Birthplace: Worksop, United Kingdom
Paul Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, airline... more