Famous University Of St Andrews Alumni

Updated July 22, 2019 29.4k views379 items

List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of St Andrews and be of some renown.

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

List features graduates like Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, John Cleese.

This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of St Andrews?” and “Which celebrities are University of St Andrews alumni?”

...more

1
Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate
Scientist
Birthplace: Mumbai, India
Scientist and Inventor from United States of America. Educated in U.S.A. with M.B.A. in... more
2
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; 9 January 1982), is a... more
More Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
#195 of 403 Famous Role Models We'd Like to Meet In Person#2 of 30 The Most Stunning Celebrity Wedding Dresses
3
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, (William Arthur Philip Louis; born 21 June 1982) is a... more
More Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
#74 of 269 The Most Trustworthy Celebrities in the World#8 of 51 The Best Celebrity Star Wars Cameos, Ranked
4
James Sharp
James Sharp (4 May 1613 – 3 May 1679) was a Scottish minister, and later Archbishop of St... more
5
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Actor, Voice acting
Age: 39
Birthplace: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jonathan Taylor Thomas (born Jonathan Taylor Weiss; September 8, 1981) is an American actor,... more
More Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Why Did Jonathan Taylor Thomas Disappear From Public Life?#14 of 119 The Greatest '90s Teen Stars
6
John Cleese
Comedian, Television producer
Age: 80
Birthplace: Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
John Marwood Cleese (; born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, voice actor, comedian,... more
More John Cleese
#36 of 233 The Funniest Stand Up Comedians Of All Time#203 of 1,017 The Best Actors in Film History
7
John Witherspoon
Clergy, Cleric
Age: Died at 71 (1723-1794)
Birthplace: Gifford, United Kingdom
John Knox Witherspoon (February 5, 1723 – November 15, 1794) was a Scottish-American... more
8
Ian McDiarmid
Theatre Director, Actor
Age: 76
Birthplace: Carnoustie, United Kingdom
Ian McDiarmid (; born 11 August 1944) is a Scottish actor and director best known for... more
More Ian McDiarmid
#295 of 302 The Greatest Actors Who Have Never Won an Oscar (for Acting)#35 of 61 The Best Scottish Actors of All Time
9
Fay Weldon
Novelist, Author
Age: 89
Birthplace: Alvechurch, England
Fay Weldon CBE FRSL (born 22 September 1931) is an English author, essayist and playwright.... more
10
James Gregory
Mathematician, Astronomer
Age: Dec. at 37 (1638-1675)
Birthplace: Drumoak, United Kingdom
James Gregory FRS (November 1638 – October 1675) was a Scottish mathematician and astronomer.... more
11
Robert Aytoun
Sir Robert Aytoun or Ayton (1570–1638) was a Scottish poet.... more
12
Ian Bradley
Journalist, Educator
Age: 70
Birthplace: Berkhamsted, England
Ian Campbell Bradley (born 28 May 1950) is a retired British academic, author, theologian,... more
13
Ian Sommerville
Computer scientist
Age: 69
Birthplace: Europe, Eurasia, United Kingdom, Scotland, Glasgow
Ian F. Sommerville, (born 23 February 1951) is a British academic. He is the author of a... more

14
Russell Kirk
Historian, Author
Age: Dec. at 76 (1918-1994)
Birthplace: Plymouth, Michigan
Russell Amos Kirk (October 19, 1918 – April 29, 1994) was an American political theorist,... more
15
Saba Douglas-Hamilton
Journalist, Broadcaster
Age: 50
Birthplace: Kenya
Saba Iassa Douglas-Hamilton (born 7 June 1970) is a Kenyan wildlife conservationist and... more
16
James Wilson
Politician, Lawyer
Age: Dec. at 56 (1742-1798)
Birthplace: Ceres, United Kingdom
James Wilson (September 14, 1742 – August 21, 1798) was one of the Founding Fathers of the... more
17
Iain Torrance
Journalist
Age: 71
Birthplace: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Iain Richard Torrance, (born 13 January 1949) is a retired Church of Scotland minister,... more
18
Andrew Lang
Journalist, Novelist
Age: Dec. at 68 (1844-1912)
Birthplace: Selkirk, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Andrew Lang (31 March 1844 – 20 July 1912 ) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic,... more
19
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose
Politician
Age: Dec. at 38 (1612-1650)
Birthplace: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose (1612 – 21 May 1650) was a Scottish nobleman, poet and... more
20
John Napier
Mathematician, Physicist
Age: Dec. at 67 (1550-1617)
Birthplace: Merchiston Tower, United Kingdom
John Napier of Merchiston (; 1550 – 4 April 1617); also signed as Neper, Nepair; nicknamed... more
21
Charles W. J. Withers
Educator
Age: 65
Professor Charles W. J. Withers FBA, FRSE, FAcSS is professor of historical geography at the... more
22
John Knox
John Knox (c. 1513 – 24 November 1572) was a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer who was... more
23
Adam Ferguson
Chaplain, Philosopher
Age: Dec. at 93 (1723-1816)
Birthplace: Logierait, United Kingdom
Adam Ferguson, FRSE (Scottish Gaelic: Adhamh MacFhearghais), also known as Ferguson of Raith... more

24
Malcolm Bruce
Politician
Age: 75
Birthplace: Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Malcolm Gray Bruce, Baron Bruce of Bennachie, (born 17 November 1944) is a British Liberal... more
25
John Scott Russell
Architect, Engineer
Age: Dec. at 74 (1808-1882)
Birthplace: Parkhead, United Kingdom
John Scott Russell FRSE FRS (9 May 1808, Parkhead, Glasgow – 8 June 1882, Ventnor, Isle of... more