List of famous alumni from University of Southern California, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Southern California include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Southern California alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Southern California 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 Southern California.
This list has everything from Steven Spielberg to John Wayne to many of the greatest athletes that USC has ever produced. Notable Trojans include OJ Simpson and Reggie Bush.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Southern California?” and “Which celebrities are University of Southern California alumni?”
Take a look at this list of famous USC graduates.1
Will Ferrell
Comedian, Television producerAge: 53
Birthplace: Irvine, California, United States of America
John William Ferrell (; born July 16, 1967) is an American actor, comedian, producer, writer... more2
Neil Armstrong
Professor, AstronautAge: Dec. at 82 (1930-2012)
Birthplace: Ohio, United States of America
Neil Alden Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012) was an American astronaut and... more3
Robert Zemeckis
Pilot, Television directorAge: 68
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Robert Lee Zemeckis (; born May 14, 1952) is an American director, film producer and... more4
Tom Selleck
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 75
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Thomas William Selleck (born January 29, 1945) is an American actor, film producer, and... more5
George Lucas
Television producer, EntrepreneurAge: 76
Birthplace: Modesto, California, United States of America
George Walton Lucas Jr. (born May 14, 1944) is an American filmmaker and entrepreneur. Lucas... more6
O. J. Simpson
Film Producer, ActorAge: 68
Birthplace: California, United States of America
Orenthal James Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "the Juice", is an American former... more7
Ron Howard
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 66
Birthplace: Duncan, Oklahoma, United States of America
Ronald William Howard (born March 1, 1954) is an American filmmaker and actor. Howard first... more8
Forest Whitaker
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 59
Birthplace: Longview, Texas, United States of America
Forest Steven Whitaker III (born July 15, 1961) is an American actor, producer, and director... more9
Judd Apatow
Television director, ComedianAge: 52
Birthplace: Contiguous United States, New York, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Judd Apatow (; born December 6, 1967) is an American filmmaker, actor and comedian. He is the... more10
Laura Dern
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 48
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Laura Elizabeth Dern (born February 10, 1967) is an American actress, director, and producer.... more11
Daryl Hannah
Activist, BusinesspersonAge: 59
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Daryl Christine Hannah (born December 3, 1960) is an American actress and environmental... more12
Spencer Pratt
TV PersonalityAge: 37
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Spencer William Pratt (born August 14, 1983) is an American television personality. In 2007,... more13
Don Weis
Television director, Film DirectorAge: Dec. at 78 (1922-2000)
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Don Weis (May 13, 1922 – July 26, 2000) was an American film and television director.... more14
Kelly Preston
Model, ActorAge: 57
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Kelly Kamalelehua Smith (October 13, 1962 - July 12, 2020), better known by her stage name... more15
John Wayne
Businessperson, Film ProducerAge: Dec. at 72 (1907-1979)
Birthplace: Winterset, Iowa, United States of America
Marion Mitchell Morrison (born Marion Robert Morrison; May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known... more16
Whitney Port
Fashion designer, DesignerAge: 30
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Whitney Eve Port (born March 4, 1985) is an American television personality, fashion designer,... more17
Joe Francis
EntrepreneurAge: 47
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Joseph R. Francis (born April 1, 1973) is an American entrepreneur, film producer and was the... more18
Charles Braverman
Television director, Television producerAge: 76
Birthplace: California
Charles "Chuck" Dell Braverman (born March 3, 1944 in Los Angeles, California) is an American... more19
Rob Kardashian
Socialite, ModelAge: 33
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Robert Arthur Kardashian (born March 17, 1987) is an American television personality and... more20
Marie L. Knowles
Marie Knowles is a member of the board of directors of America West Holdings Corporation and...21
Brody Jenner
Television presenter, Television producerAge: 37
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Sam "Brody" Jenner (born August 21, 1983) is an American television personality, disc jockey... more22
Cybill Shepherd
Activist, Television producerAge: 70
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Cybill Lynne Shepherd (born February 18, 1950) is an American actress, singer, and former... more23
Nick Lachey
Songwriter, Television producerAge: 46
Birthplace: Harlan, Kentucky, United States of America
Nicholas Scott Lachey ( lə-SHAY; born November 9, 1973) is an American actor, singer, and... more24
Matthew Weiner
Television director, Television producerAge: 55
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
Matthew Hoffman Weiner () (born June 29, 1965) is an American writer, producer, director,... more25
Sophia Bush
Spokesperson, Television directorAge: 33
Birthplace: Pasadena, California, USA
Sophia Anna Bush (born July 8, 1982) is an American actress, activist, director, and producer.... more
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