Famous University Of Memphis Alumni

Updated June 14, 2019 8.8k views140 items

List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of Memphis and be of some renown.

List of famous alumni from University of Memphis, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Memphis include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Memphis alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Memphis 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 Memphis.

List features graduates like Derrick Rose, Jerry Lawler, and many more

This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Memphis?” and “Which celebrities are University of Memphis alumni?”

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Dixie Carter
Actor
Age: Dec. at 71 (1939-2010)
Birthplace: McLemoresville, Tennessee, United States of America
Dixie Virginia Carter (May 25, 1939 – April 10, 2010) was an American film, television and... more
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2
Michael Jeter
Actor
Age: Dec. at 51 (1952-2003)
Birthplace: Tennessee, USA, Lawrenceburg
Michael Jeter (August 26, 1952 – March 30, 2003) was an American actor of film, stage, and... more
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3
Wink Martindale
Game Show Host, Presenter
Age: 86
Birthplace: Jackson, Tennessee, United States of America
Winston Conrad "Wink" Martindale (born December 4, 1933) is an American disc jockey, radio... more
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John Dye
Actor
Age: Dec. at 48 (1963-2011)
Birthplace: Amory, Mississippi, USA
John Carroll Dye (January 31, 1963 – January 10, 2011) was an American film and television... more
5
Nancy Walton Laurie
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6
Jerry Lawler
Commentator, Businessperson
Age: 70
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Derrick Rose
Basketball player, Athlete
Age: 31
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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Rahul N. Merchant
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9
Fred Thompson
Public speaker, Politician
Age: 78
Birthplace: Sheffield, Alabama, United States of America
Freddie Dalton Thompson (August 19, 1942 – November 1, 2015) was an American politician,... more
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Steve Cohen
Politician, Lawyer
Age: 71
Birthplace: Area code 901, Tennessee, Shelby County, United States of America, United States
Stephen Ira Cohen (born May 24, 1949) is an American politician serving as the U.S.... more
11
Isaac Bruce
American football player
Age: 47
Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Isaac Isidore Bruce (born November 10, 1972) is a former American football wide receiver in... more
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Penny Hardaway
Basketball player, Actor
Age: 49
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
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13
Clare Grant
Television producer, Film Producer
Age: 41
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
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14
Lorenzen Wright
Basketball player
Age: Dec. at 35 (1975-2010)
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee
Lorenzen Vern-Gagne Wright (November 4, 1975 – July 19, 2010) was an American professional... more
15
Stephen Gostkowski
American football player
Age: 31
Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Carolyn D. Wright
Poet, Writer
Age: 71
Birthplace: Mountain Home, Arkansas
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17
William R. Lucas
Sailor
Age: 98
Birthplace: Newbern, Tennessee
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18
Keith Butler
Coach, American football player
Age: 64
Birthplace: Anniston, Alabama
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19
Shawne Williams
Basketball player
Age: 34
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee
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20
Artis Hicks
American football player
Age: 41
Birthplace: Jackson, Tennessee
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21
Mike McKenzie
American football player
Age: 44
Birthplace: Miami, Florida
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22
Tony Brown
American football player
Age: 39
Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee
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23
Wade Smith
American football player
Age: 39
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
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24
William Sanderson
Actor, Voice acting
Age: 72
Birthplace: Tennessee, USA, Memphis
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Derrick Ballard
American football player
Age: 38
Birthplace: Madison, Georgia

Michael Jeter

William R. Lucas

Derrick Ballard