Famous University Of Notre Dame Alumni

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

List is made up of graduates like Joe Montana and Jim Caviezel as well as many other famous Notre Dame alumni. The Fighting Irish always represent!

The school is also know for its legendary football program, featuring players like Joe Montana, and Jerome Bettis.

This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Notre Dame?” and “Which celebrities are University of Notre Dame alumni?”
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  • Regis Philbin

    Talk show host, Television producer, Game Show Host
    Regis Francis Xavier Philbin (August 25, 1931 – July 24, 2020) was an American media personality, actor, and singer, known for hosting talk and game shows since the 1960s. Philbin holds the Guinness ...more

  • Condoleezza Rice

    Businessperson, Politician, Diplomat
    Condoleezza Rice (; born November 14, 1954) is an American political scientist and diplomat. She served as the 66th United States Secretary of State, the second person to hold that office in the ...more

  • Hannah Storm

    Journalist, Author, Actor
    Hannah Storm (born Hannah Lynn Storen, June 13, 1962) is an American television sports journalist, serving as the anchor of ESPN's SportsCenter Face to Face. She was also host of the NBA Countdown ...more

  • Phil Donahue

    Journalist, Film Producer, Actor
    Phillip John Donahue (born December 21, 1935) is an American media personality, writer, film producer, and the creator and host of The Phil Donahue Show. His television program, later known as ...more

  • Joe Montana

    Coach, American football player
    Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. (born June 11, 1956), nicknamed "Joe Cool" and "the Comeback Kid", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 ...more

  • Jerome Bettis

    Football Player
    Jerome Abram Bettis Sr. (born February 16, 1972), nicknamed The Bus, is a former American football halfback who played for the Los Angeles Rams/St. Louis Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers of the National ...more