List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of Oxford and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of Oxford, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Oxford include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Oxford alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Oxford 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 Oxford.
Alumni range from Kate Beckinsale to Emma Watson.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Oxford?” and “Which celebrities are University of Oxford alumni?”1
As a Managing Director of General Catalyst Partners, John invests in both new and existing...John Simon
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Kate Beckinsale
Model, ActorAge: 47
Birthplace: Finsbury Park, London, United Kingdom
Kathrin Romary Beckinsale (born 26 July 1973) is an English actress and model. After some... more on Wikipedia3
Emma Watson
Model, ActorAge: 30
Birthplace: Paris, France
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson (born 15 April 1990) is an English actress, model and activist.... more on Wikipedia4
Dr. Seuss
Illustrator, PoetAge: Dec. at 87 (1904-1991)
Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts
Theodor Seuss Geisel ( or (listen); March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American ... more on Wikipedia5
John E Osborn
LawyerAge: 63
Birthplace: Iowa
John E. Osborn is an American lawyer, life sciences and healthcare industry executive, and... more on Wikipedia6
Stephen Hawking
Mathematician, PhysicistAge: 78
Birthplace: Oxford, United Kingdom
Stephen William Hawking (8 January 1942 – 14 March 2018) was an English theoretical... more on Wikipedia7
Rupert Murdoch
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 89
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Keith Rupert Murdoch, (born 11 March 1931) is an Australian-born American media mogul who... more on Wikipedia Maura Abeln Smith was named Corporate Secretary of International Paper in November 2003....8
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Hugh Grant
Film Producer, ActorAge: 60
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Hugh John Mungo Grant (born 9 September 1960) is an English actor and film producer. Grant has... more on Wikipedia10
Rachel Maddow
Commentator, Radio personalityAge: 47
Birthplace: Castro Valley, California, United States of America
Rachel Anne Maddow ( (listen), MAD-oh; born April 1, 1973) is an American television host and... more on Wikipedia11
Dudley Moore
Film Score Composer, ComedianAge: Dec. at 67 (1935-2002)
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Dudley Stuart John Moore, CBE (19 April 1935 – 27 March 2002) was an English actor, comedian,... more on Wikipedia12
Thomas L. Friedman
Commentator, JournalistAge: 67
Birthplace: St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America
Thomas Loren Friedman (; born July 20, 1953) is an American political commentator and author.... more on Wikipedia13
Fred is a Managing Director at TPG (Texas Pacific Group) Ventures. He also retains a position...Fred Cohen
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Kris Kristofferson
Film Score Composer, MusicianAge: 84
Birthplace: Texas, USA, Brownsville
Kristoffer Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an American singer-songwriter and actor.... more on Wikipedia15
Reid Hoffman
Businessperson, InvestorAge: 53
Birthplace: Stanford, California
Reid Garrett Hoffman CBE (born August 5, 1967) is an American internet entrepreneur, venture... more on Wikipedia16
Christopher Hitchens
Commentator, JournalistAge: Dec. at 62 (1949-2011)
Birthplace: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Christopher Eric Hitchens (13 April 1949 – 15 December 2011) was an English-American author,... more on Wikipedia17
David Cameron
Spokesperson, EditorAge: 53
Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
David William Donald Cameron (born 9 October 1966) is a British politician who served as Prime... more on Wikipedia18
Indira Gandhi
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 67 (1917-1984)
Birthplace: Allahabad, India
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi (Hindi: [ˈɪndɪraː ˈɡaːndʱiː] (listen); née Nehru; 19 November 1917... more on Wikipedia19
Robert Frost
Poet, PlaywrightAge: Dec. at 89 (1874-1963)
Birthplace: California
Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was an American poet. His work was... more on Wikipedia20
Oscar Wilde
Poet, JournalistAge: Dec. at 46 (1854-1900)
Birthplace: Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet... more on Wikipedia21
Cory Booker
Politician, LawyerAge: 51
Birthplace: Contiguous United States, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Area code 202
Cory Anthony Booker (born April 27, 1969) is an American politician serving as the junior... more on Wikipedia22
Adam de Wodeham
PhilosopherAge: Dec. at 58 (1300-1358)
Adam of Wodeham, OFM (1298–1358) was a philosopher and theologian. Currently, Wodeham is best... more on Wikipedia23
Benazir Bhutto
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 54 (1953-2007)
Birthplace: Karachi, Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto (Sindhi: بينظير ڀُٽو; Urdu: [beːnəˈziːr ˈbʱʊʈ.ʈoː]; 21 June 1953 – 27 December... more on Wikipedia24
George Will
Commentator, JournalistAge: 79
Birthplace: Champaign, Illinois, United States of America
George Frederick Will (born May 4, 1941) is an American conservative political commentator. He... more on Wikipedia25
Adam Kendon (born in London, son of Frank Kendon) is one of the world's foremost authorities... more on WikipediaAdam Kendon