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
Steve Blank (born 1953) is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur based in Pescadero, California.Blank... more on Wikipedia2
Madonna
Record producer, EntrepreneurAge: 62
Birthplace: Bay City, Michigan, United States of America
Madonna Louise Ciccone (, Italian: [tʃikˈkoːne]; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer,... more on Wikipedia3
Ann Coulter
Commentator, AuthorAge: 58
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Ann Hart Coulter (; born December 8, 1961) is an American far-right media pundit, syndicated... more on Wikipedia4
Tom Brady
American football playerAge: 43
Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States of America
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for... more on Wikipedia5
Derek Jeter
Baseball player, ActorAge: 46
Birthplace: Pequannock, New Jersey
Derek Sanderson Jeter ( JEE-tər; born June 26, 1974) is an American former professional... more on Wikipedia6
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Larry Page
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 47
Birthplace: East Lansing, Michigan
Lawrence Edward Page (born March 26, 1973) is an American computer scientist and Internet... more on Wikipedia8
Lucy Liu
Painter, Film ProducerAge: 51
Birthplace: Jackson Heights, New York City, New York, United States of America
Lucy Liu (born December 2, 1968) is an American actress, voice actress, director, and artist... more on Wikipedia9
Thomas G. Stephens became GM executive vice president, March 3, 2008. He is responsible for GM...Thomas G. Stephens
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Selma Blair
Actor, Voice actingAge: 48
Birthplace: Southfield, Michigan, United States of America
Selma Blair Beitner (born June 23, 1972) is an American actress. She played a number of small... more on Wikipedia11
Michael Phelps
Athlete, SwimmerAge: 35
Birthplace: Towson, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Michael Fred Phelps II (born June 30, 1985) is an American retired competitive swimmer and the... more on Wikipedia12
Frank O'Hara
Poet, Art criticAge: Dec. at 40 (1926-1966)
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
Francis Russell "Frank" O'Hara (March 27, 1926 – July 25, 1966) was an American writer, poet,... more on Wikipedia13
Gerald Ford
Politician, American football playerAge: Dec. at 93 (1913-2006)
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. (born Leslie Lynch King Jr.; July 14, 1913 – December 26, 2006) was an... more on Wikipedia14
Marcy Kaptur
Politician, Urban plannerAge: 74
Birthplace: Area codes 419 and 567, Ohio, Area code 419, United States of America, United States
Marcia Carolyn Kaptur (; born June 17, 1946) is the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 9th... more on Wikipedia15
Michael R. Francis is executive vice president, marketing, for Target Corporation, an operator...Michael R. Francis
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David Oliver
Ice Hockey PlayerAge: 49
Birthplace: Sechelt, Canada
David Lee Oliver (born April 17, 1971) is a Canadian assistant coach for the New York Rangers... more on Wikipedia17
John Seely Brown (born 1940), also known as "JSB", is a researcher who specializes in... more on WikipediaJohn Seely Brown
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H. H. Holmes
PhysicianAge: Dec. at 35 (1861-1896)
Birthplace: Gilmanton, New Hampshire, United States of America
Herman Webster Mudgett (May 16, 1861 – May 7, 1896), better known as Dr. Henry Howard Holmes,... more on Wikipedia19
David Alan Grier
Comedian, Television producerAge: 64
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
David Alan Grier (born June 30, 1956) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for... more on Wikipedia20
Gilda Radner
Comedian, ScreenwriterAge: Dec. at 43 (1946-1989)
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Gilda Susan Radner (June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989) was an American comedian and actress who was... more on Wikipedia21
Raoul Wallenberg
Businessperson, DiplomatAge: Dec. at 35 (1912-1947)
Birthplace: Lidingö Municipality, Sweden
Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg (4 August 1912 – disappeared 17 January 1945) was a Swedish architect,... more on Wikipedia22
Larry Elder
LawyerAge: 68
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Laurence Allen "Larry" Elder (born April 27, 1952) is an American attorney, author, and radio... more on Wikipedia23
Charles F. Brush
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: Dec. at 80 (1849-1929)
Birthplace: Euclid, Ohio
Charles Francis Brush (March 17, 1849 – June 15, 1929) was an American engineer, inventor,... more on Wikipedia24
Jack Kevorkian
Painter, MusicianAge: Dec. at 83 (1928-2011)
Birthplace: Pontiac, Michigan, USA
Jack Kevorkian (; May 26, 1928 – June 3, 2011) was an American pathologist and euthanasia... more on Wikipedia25
Charles Diggs
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 76 (1922-1998)
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Charles Coles Diggs Jr. (December 2, 1922 – August 24, 1998) was an African-American... more on Wikipedia
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