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... more2
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,... more3
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... more4
Tom Brady
American football playerAge: 38
Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States of America
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for... more5
Derek Jeter
Baseball player, ActorAge: 46
Birthplace: Pequannock, New Jersey
Derek Sanderson Jeter ( JEE-tər; born June 26, 1974) is an American former professional... more6
Charles Robert Kidder, born 1945, was chairman and CEO of 3Stone Advisors LLC, and is now... more7
Larry Page
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 47
Birthplace: East Lansing, Michigan
Lawrence Edward Page (born March 26, 1973) is an American computer scientist and Internet... more8
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... more9
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
Selma Blair Beitner (born June 23, 1972) is an American actress. She played a number of small... more11
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... more12
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,... more13
Gerald Ford
Politician, American football playerAge: Dec. at 93 (1913-2006)
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. (born Leslie Lynch King Jr.; July 14, 1913 – December 26, 2006) was an... more14
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... more15
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
David Lee Oliver (born April 17, 1971) is a Canadian assistant coach for the New York Rangers... more17
John Seely Brown
EngineerJohn Seely Brown (born 1940), also known as "JSB", is a researcher who specializes in... more18
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,... more19
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... more20
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... more21
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,... more22
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... more23
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,... more24
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... more25
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
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