ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of Michigan and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of Michigan, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Michigan include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Michigan alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Michigan 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 Michigan.
List features graduates like Madonna, Tom Brady, and many more
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Michigan?” and “Which celebrities are University of Michigan alumni?”1
Steve Blank
Entrepreneur, AuthorAge: 67
Birthplace: Lower East Side, New York City, New York
Gender: Male
Steve Blank (born 1953) is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur based in Pescadero, California.Blank... more2
Madonna
Record producer, EntrepreneurAge: 62
Birthplace: Bay City, Michigan, United States of America
Gender: Female
Madonna Louise Ciccone (, Italian: [tʃikˈkoːne]; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer,... more- 3
Ann Coulter
Commentator, AuthorAge: 58
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Gender: Female
Ann Hart Coulter (; born December 8, 1961) is an American far-right media pundit, syndicated... more - 4
Tom Brady
American football playerAge: 43
Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States of America
Gender: Male
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for... more - 5
Derek Jeter
Baseball player, ActorAge: 46
Birthplace: Pequannock, New Jersey, United States of America
Gender: Male
Derek Sanderson Jeter ( JEE-tər; born June 26, 1974) is an American former professional... more - 6Charles Robert Kidder, born 1945, was chairman and CEO of 3Stone Advisors LLC, and is now... more
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Larry Page
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 47
Birthplace: East Lansing, Michigan
Gender: Male
Lawrence Edward Page (born March 26, 1973) is an American computer scientist and Internet... more - 8
Lucy Liu
Painter, Film ProducerAge: 51
Birthplace: Jackson Heights, New York City, New York, United States of America
Gender: Female
Lucy Liu (born December 2, 1968) is an American actress, voice actress, director, and artist... more - 9
Thomas G. Stephens
Thomas G. Stephens became GM executive vice president, March 3, 2008. He is responsible for GM... - 10
Selma Blair
Actor, Voice actingAge: 48
Birthplace: Southfield, Michigan, United States of America
Gender: Female
Selma Blair Beitner (born June 23, 1972) is an American actress. She played a number of small... more - 11
Michael Phelps
Athlete, SwimmerAge: 35
Birthplace: Towson, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Gender: Male
Michael Fred Phelps II (born June 30, 1985) is an American retired competitive swimmer and the... more - 12
Frank O'Hara
Poet, Art criticAge: Dec. at 40 (1926-1966)
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
Gender: Male
Francis Russell "Frank" O'Hara (March 27, 1926 – July 25, 1966) was an American writer, poet,... more - 13
Gerald Ford
Politician, American football playerAge: Dec. at 93 (1913-2006)
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Gender: Male
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. (born Leslie Lynch King Jr.; July 14, 1913 – December 26, 2006) was an... more - 14
Marcy Kaptur
Politician, Urban plannerAge: 74
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, United States of America
Gender: Female
Marcia Carolyn Kaptur (; born June 17, 1946) is the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 9th... more - 15
Michael R. Francis
Michael R. Francis is executive vice president, marketing, for Target Corporation, an operator... - 16
David Oliver
Ice Hockey PlayerAge: 49
Birthplace: Sechelt, Canada
Gender: Male
David Lee Oliver (born April 17, 1971) is a Canadian assistant coach for the New York Rangers... more - 17
John Seely Brown
EngineerGender: Male
John Seely Brown (born 1940), also known as "JSB", is a researcher who specializes in... more - 18
H. H. Holmes
PhysicianAge: Dec. at 35 (1861-1896)
Birthplace: Gilmanton, New Hampshire, United States of America
Gender: Male
Herman Webster Mudgett (May 16, 1861 – May 7, 1896), better known as Dr. Henry Howard Holmes,... more - 19
David Alan Grier
Comedian, Television producerAge: 64
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Gender: Male
David Alan Grier (born June 30, 1956) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for... more - 20
Gilda Radner
Comedian, ScreenwriterAge: Dec. at 43 (1946-1989)
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Gender: Female
Gilda Susan Radner (June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989) was an American comedian and actress who was... more - 21
Raoul Wallenberg
Businessperson, DiplomatAge: Dec. at 35 (1912-1947)
Birthplace: Lidingö Municipality, Sweden
Gender: Male
Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg (4 August 1912 – disappeared 17 January 1945) was a Swedish architect,... more - 22
Larry Elder
LawyerAge: 68
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Gender: Male
Laurence Allen "Larry" Elder (born April 27, 1952) is an American attorney, author, and radio... more - 23
Charles F. Brush
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: Dec. at 80 (1849-1929)
Birthplace: Euclid, Ohio
Gender: Male
Charles Francis Brush (March 17, 1849 – June 15, 1929) was an American engineer, inventor,... more - 24
Jack Kevorkian
Painter, MusicianAge: Dec. at 83 (1928-2011)
Birthplace: Pontiac, Michigan, United States of America
Gender: Male
Jack Kevorkian (; May 26, 1928 – June 3, 2011) was an American pathologist and euthanasia... more - 25
Charles Diggs
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 76 (1922-1998)
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Gender: Male
Charles Coles Diggs Jr. (December 2, 1922 – August 24, 1998) was an African-American... more
