ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of Louisville and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of Louisville, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Louisville include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Louisville alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Louisville 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 Louisville.
A list made up of graduates like Johnny Unitas and Wes Unseld.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Louisville?” and “Which celebrities are University of Louisville alumni?”1
Diane Sawyer
Journalist, NewsreaderAge: 74
Birthplace: Glasgow, Kentucky, United States of America
Lila Diane Sawyer (born December 22, 1945) is an American television journalist. Sawyer has... more2
Carroll Hubbard
LawyerAge: 83
Birthplace: Murray, Kentucky, United States of America
Carroll Hubbard, Jr. (born July 7, 1937) is an American former politician. A Democrat, he... more
3Erik Watts
Wrestler, American football playerAge: 52
Birthplace: Amarillo, Texas, USA
Erik Watts (born December 19, 1967) is an American semi-retired professional wrestler. He is... more4
Warren Oates
ActorAge: Dec. at 54 (1928-1982)
Birthplace: USA, Depoy, Kentucky, Kentucky
Warren Mercer Oates (July 5, 1928 – April 3, 1982) was an American actor best known for his... more- 5
Edwin Kagin
Social activistAge: Dec. at 74 (1940-2014)
Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina
Edwin Frederick Kagin (November 26, 1940 – March 28, 2014) was an attorney at law in Union,... more 6
Butch Beard
Basketball player, CoachAge: 73
Birthplace: Hardinsburg, Kentucky
Alfred "Butch" Beard Jr. (born May 5, 1947) is a former professional basketball player and... more7
Mike Ward
PoliticianAge: 69
Birthplace: White Plains, New York, United States of America
Michael Delavan "Mike" Ward (born January 7, 1951) is a former congressman of the United... more8
Robert Nardelli
BusinesspersonAge: 72
Birthplace: Old Forge, Pennsylvania
Robert Louis Nardelli (born May 17, 1948) is an American businessman. He was the chairman and... more9
James B. Edwards
Politician, DentistAge: 93
Birthplace: Hawthorne, Florida, United States of America
James Burrows Edwards (June 24, 1927 – December 26, 2014) was an American politician and... more10
Keith Fitzgerald
Politician, ProfessorAge: 63
Birthplace: Springfield, Ohio
Keith Fitzgerald is a former Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives,... more- 11
Chang-Lin Tien
Scientist, Mechanical engineerAge: Dec. at 67 (1935-2002)
Birthplace: Wuhan, China
Chang-lin Tien (traditional Chinese: 田長霖; simplified Chinese: 田长霖; pinyin: Tián Chánglín;... more 12
David Akers
American football playerAge: 45
Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky
David Roy Akers (; born December 9, 1974) is a former American football placekicker. He played... more13
Chris Dodd
Politician, LobbyistAge: 76
Birthplace: Willimantic, Connecticut, United States of America
Christopher John Dodd (born May 27, 1944) is an American lobbyist, lawyer, and Democratic... more14
David L. Williams
Politician, LawyerAge: 67
Birthplace: Burkesville, Kentucky, United States of America
David or Dave Williams may refer to:... more15
Howard Fineman
Editor, JournalistAge: 70
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Howard David Fineman (born November 17, 1948) is an American journalist who is global... more16
Deion Branch
American football playerAge: 36
Birthplace: Albany, Georgia, United States of America
Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. (born July 18, 1979) is a former American football wide receiver of... more17
Jason Spitz
American football playerAge: 37
Birthplace: Boardman, Ohio
Jason Spitz (born December 19, 1982) is a former American football center who last played for... more18
Kerry Rhodes
Actor, American football playerAge: 38
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Kerry Rhodes (born August 2, 1982) is an American actor and former American football safety in... more19
Norman Jay Coleman
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 84 (1827-1911)
Birthplace: Richfield Springs, New York, United States of America
Norman Jay Colman (May 16, 1827 – November 3, 1911) was a politician, attorney, educator,... more20
Maggie Lawson
ActorAge: 40
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Margaret Cassidy "Maggie" Lawson (born August 12, 1980) is an American actress who is best... more21
Mark Gregory Clayton
American football playerAge: 54
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana
Mark Gregory Clayton (born April 8, 1961) is a former American football wide receiver who... more22
Michael C. Kerr
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 49 (1827-1876)
Birthplace: Titusville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Michael Crawford Kerr (March 15, 1827 – August 19, 1876) was a Prosecuting Attorney in the... more23
Mitch McConnell
Politician, LawyerAge: 78
Birthplace: Sheffield, Alabama, United States of America
Addison Mitchell McConnell Jr. (born February 20, 1942) is an American politician serving as... more24
Romano L. Mazzoli
Politician, LawyerAge: 87
Birthplace: Louisville metropolitan area, Kentucky, Area code 502, Jefferson County, United States of America
Romano Louis Mazzoli (born November 2, 1932) represented Kentucky's Third Congressional... more25
Amobi Okoye
American football playerAge: 33
Birthplace: Anambra State, Nigeria
Amobi Okoye (born June 10, 1987) is a former Nigerian player of American football. He was... more
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