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?”1
Dixie Carter
ActorAge: 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... more2
Michael Jeter
ActorAge: 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... more3
Wink Martindale
Game Show Host, PresenterAge: 86
Birthplace: Jackson, Tennessee, United States of America
Winston Conrad "Wink" Martindale (born December 4, 1933) is an American disc jockey, radio... more4
John Dye
ActorAge: Dec. at 48 (1963-2011)
Birthplace: Amory, Mississippi, USA
John Carroll Dye (January 31, 1963 – January 10, 2011) was an American film and television... more5
Nancy Walton Laurie (born May 15, 1951) is an American heir to the Walmart fortune. She is... more6
Jerry Lawler
Commentator, BusinesspersonAge: 70
Jerry O'Neil Lawler (born November 29, 1949), better known as Jerry "The King" Lawler, is an... more7
Derrick Rose
Basketball player, AthleteAge: 31
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Derrick Martell Rose (born October 4, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for... more8
Rahul N. Merchant is Fannie Mae's executive vice president and chief information officer... more9
Fred Thompson
Public speaker, PoliticianAge: 78
Birthplace: Sheffield, Alabama, United States of America
Freddie Dalton Thompson (August 19, 1942 – November 1, 2015) was an American politician,... more10
Steve Cohen
Politician, LawyerAge: 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.... more11
Isaac Bruce
American football playerAge: 47
Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Isaac Isidore Bruce (born November 10, 1972) is a former American football wide receiver in... more12
Penny Hardaway
Basketball player, ActorAge: 49
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Anfernee Deon "Penny" Hardaway (born July 18, 1971) is an American college basketball coach... more13
Clare Grant
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 41
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Clare Camille Johnson (born August 23, 1979), known professionally as Clare Grant, is an... more14
Lorenzen Wright
Basketball playerAge: Dec. at 35 (1975-2010)
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee
Lorenzen Vern-Gagne Wright (November 4, 1975 – July 19, 2010) was an American professional... more15
Stephen Gostkowski
American football playerAge: 31
Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Stephen Haunt Carroll Gostkowski ( gost-KOW-skee; born January 28, 1984) is an American... more16
Carolyn D. Wright
Poet, WriterAge: 71
Birthplace: Mountain Home, Arkansas
Carolyn D. "C. D." Wright (January 6, 1949 – January 12, 2016) was an American poet. She was a... more17
William R. Lucas
SailorAge: 98
Birthplace: Newbern, Tennessee
William R. Lucas (born March 1, 1922) was the fourth Director of the NASA Marshall Space... more18
Keith Butler
Coach, American football playerAge: 64
Birthplace: Anniston, Alabama
John Keith Butler (born May 16, 1956) is an American football coach who is the defensive... more19
Shawne Williams
Basketball playerAge: 34
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee
Shawne Brian Williams (born February 16, 1986) is an American professional basketball player... more20
Artis Hicks
American football playerAge: 41
Birthplace: Jackson, Tennessee
Artis Hicks (born November 28, 1978) is a former American football guard of the National... more21
Mike McKenzie
American football playerAge: 44
Birthplace: Miami, Florida
Mike or Michael McKenzie or MacKenzie may refer to: Michael MacKenzie (rugby player) (born... more22
Tony Brown
American football playerAge: 39
Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Tony Brown may refer to:... more23
Wade Smith
American football playerAge: 39
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Wade Leon Smith (born April 26, 1981) is a former American football offensive tackle who... more24
William Sanderson
Actor, Voice actingAge: 72
Birthplace: Tennessee, USA, Memphis
William Sanderson (born January 10, 1944) is an American character actor famous for his roles... more25
Derrick Ballard
American football playerAge: 38
Birthplace: Madison, Georgia