ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of Pennsylvania and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of Pennsylvania, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Pennsylvania include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Pennsylvania alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
Alumni include Donald Trump, Sharon Stone and more.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Pennsylvania?” and “Which celebrities are University of Pennsylvania alumni?”1
Donald Trump
Businessperson, Television producerAge: 69
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 45th... more2
Sharon Stone
Fashion Model, Film ProducerAge: 62
Birthplace: Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Sharon Vonne Stone (born March 10, 1958) is an American actress, producer, and former fashion... more3
Warren Buffett
Businessperson, InvestorAge: 90
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Warren Edward Buffett (born August 30, 1930) is an American business magnate, investor,... more4
Candice Bergen
Television producer, Fashion ModelAge: 74
Birthplace: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, California, United States of America
Candice Patricia Bergen (born May 9, 1946) is an American actress and former fashion model.... more5
Elon Musk
Businessperson, InvestorAge: 49
Birthplace: Pretoria, South Africa
Elon Reeve Musk (; born June 28, 1971) is a technology entrepreneur, investor, and engineer.... more6
Elizabeth Banks
Film Producer, ActorAge: 41
Birthplace: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Banks (born February 10, 1974) is an American actress, director, writer, and... more7
Noam Chomsky
Linguist, Cognitive scientistAge: 91
Birthplace: East Oak Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Avram Noam Chomsky (born December 7, 1928) is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive... more8
John Legend
Television producer, MusicianAge: 41
Birthplace: Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an... more9
William Carlos Williams
Poet, NovelistAge: Dec. at 80 (1883-1963)
Birthplace: Rutherford, New Jersey
William Carlos Williams (September 17, 1883 – March 4, 1963) was an American poet and... more10
I. M. Pei
ArchitectAge: 103
Birthplace: Guangzhou, China
Ieoh Ming Pei, commonly known as I. M. Pei (April 26, 1917 − May 15, 2019), was a Chinese-born... more11
Dick Wolf
Television director, Television producerAge: 73
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Richard Anthony Wolf (born December 20, 1946) is an American television producer, best known... more12
Safra A. Catz
BusinesspersonAge: 58
Birthplace: Holon, Israel
Safra A. Catz (Hebrew: צפרא כץ, born December 1, 1961) is an Israeli-born American business... more13
C. Everett Koop
Physician, SurgeonAge: Dec. at 97 (1916-2013)
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Charles Everett Koop (October 14, 1916 – February 25, 2013) was an American pediatric surgeon... more14
Marcus Foster
EducatorAge: Dec. at 50 (1923-1973)
Birthplace: Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Marcus Albert Foster (March 31, 1923 – November 6, 1973) was an American educator who gained a... more15
Vito Fossella
Accountant, PoliticianAge: 55
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Vito John Fossella Jr. (born March 9, 1965) is an American Republican politician from the... more16
Stacey Snider
Businessperson, LawyerAge: 59
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Stacey Snider is the Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dreamworks SKG. She was the... more17
Yakov Smirnoff
Painter, ComedianAge: 69
Birthplace: Ukraine, Odessa
Yakov Naumovich Pokhis (Russian: Яков Наумович Похис; born 24 January 1951), better known as... more18
Ken Olin
Television director, Television producerAge: 66
Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Kenneth Edward Olin (born July 30, 1954) is an American actor, director and producer. He is... more19
Luis Donaldo Colosio
Politician, EconomistAge: Dec. at 44 (1950-1994)
Birthplace: Magdalena de Kino, Mexico
Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta (Spanish pronunciation: [lwiz ðoˈnalðo koˈlosjo muˈrjeta]; 10... more20
Everett Sloane
Television director, Theatre DirectorAge: Dec. at 56 (1909-1965)
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Everett H. Sloane (October 1, 1909 – August 6, 1965) was an American character actor who... more21
Michael Moritz
Investor, Venture capitalistAge: 66
Birthplace: Cardiff, Wales
Sir Michael Jonathan Moritz (born 12 September 1954) is a British venture capitalist and... more22
William Henry Harrison
Politician, SoldierAge: Dec. at 68 (1773-1841)
Birthplace: Charles City County, Colony of Virginia
William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841) was an American military officer and... more23
Nathaniel Wyeth
Inventor, Mechanical engineerAge: Dec. at 79 (1911-1990)
Birthplace: Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
Nathaniel C. Wyeth (October 24, 1911 – July 4, 1990) was an American mechanical engineer and... more24
Albert C. Barnes
Chemist, InventorAge: Dec. at 79 (1872-1951)
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Albert Coombs Barnes (January 2, 1872 – July 24, 1951) was an American chemist, businessman,... more
25Ken Goldberg
Professor, ScreenwriterAge: 59
Birthplace: Ibadan, Nigeria
Kenneth Y. Goldberg (born 1961) is an American artist, writer, inventor, and researcher in the... more
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