ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of Texas at Austin and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of Texas at Austin, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Texas at Austin include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Texas at Austin alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Texas at Austin 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 Texas at Austin.
List features graduates like Kevin Durant, Matthew McConaughey and other famous Longhorns!
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Texas at Austin?” and “Which celebrities are University of Texas at Austin alumni?”
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Matthew McConaughey
Film Producer, ActorAge: 50
Birthplace: Uvalde, Texas, United States of America
Matthew McConaughey (; born November 4, 1969) is an American actor and producer. He first... more2
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist, AuthorAge: 61
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Neil deGrasse Tyson (; born October 5, 1958) is an American astrophysicist, author, and... more3
Farrah Fawcett
Film Producer, ModelAge: Dec. at 62 (1947-2009)
Birthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Farrah Leni Fawcett (February 2, 1947 – June 25, 2009) was an American actress of stage and... more4
Roger Clemens
Baseball player, ActorAge: 58
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States of America
William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962), nicknamed "Rocket", is an American former... more5
Kevin Durant
Basketball player, ActorAge: 31
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Kevin Wayne Durant (born September 29, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for... more6
Jon Hamm
Television director, Television producerAge: 49
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Jonathan Daniel Hamm (born March 10, 1971) is an American actor, best known for playing... more7
Karl Rove
Commentator, BusinesspersonAge: 69
Birthplace: Area code 720, Colorado, Area code 303, Denver, Area codes 303 and 720
Karl Christian Rove (born December 25, 1950) is an American Republican political consultant... more8
Jayne Mansfield
Pin-up girl, PianistAge: Dec. at 34 (1933-1967)
Birthplace: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jayne Mansfield (born April 19, 1933 – June 29, 1967) was an American film, theater, and... more9
Janis Joplin
Songwriter, SingerAge: Dec. at 27 (1943-1970)
Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American rock, soul, and blues... more10
Owen Wilson
Film Producer, ScreenwriterAge: 51
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Owen Cunningham Wilson (born November 18, 1968) is an American actor and screenwriter. He has... more11
Krista Allen
ActorAge: 49
Birthplace: Ventura, California, USA
Krista Allen (born April 5, 1971) is an American model and actress. She is best known for... more12
Renée Zellweger
Television producer, Film ProducerAge: 51
Birthplace: Texas, USA, Katy
Renée Kathleen Zellweger (; born April 25, 1969) is an American actress and producer. She is... more13
Laura Bush
Librarian, AuthorAge: 73
Birthplace: Midland, Texas, United States of America
Laura Welch Bush (née Laura Lane Welch; born November 4, 1946) is an American educator who was... more14
David Geffen
Record producer, BusinesspersonAge: 77
Birthplace: New York City, New York
David Lawrence Geffen (born February 21, 1943) is an American business magnate, producer, film... more15
Walter Cronkite
Journalist, NewsreaderAge: Dec. at 93 (1916-2009)
Birthplace: Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States of America
Walter Leland Cronkite Jr. (November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009) was an American broadcast... more16
Felicia Day
Television producer, ScreenwriterAge: 41
Birthplace: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
Kathryn Felicia Day (born June 28, 1979) is an American actress, writer, and web series... more17
Fess Parker
Businessperson, ActorAge: Dec. at 86 (1924-2010)
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Fess Elisha Parker, Jr. (born F.E. Parker; August 16, 1924 – March 18, 2010), was an American... more18
Lois Chiles
Model, ActorAge: 73
Birthplace: Texas, USA, Houston
Lois Cleveland Chiles (born April 15, 1947) is an American actress and former fashion model... more19
Allen Ludden
Game Show Host, ActorAge: Dec. at 64 (1917-1981)
Birthplace: Mineral Point, Wisconsin, United States of America
Allen Ludden (born Allen Packard Ellsworth, October 5, 1917 – June 9, 1981) was an American... more20
Julie Cypher
Film DirectorAge: 56
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Julie Cypher (born August 24, 1964) is an American filmmaker best known for being the former... more21
Ricky Williams
Athlete, American football playerAge: 38
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States of America
Errick Lynne "Ricky" Williams Jr. (born May 21, 1977) is an American former football running... more22
George Washington Pierce
Physicist, InventorAge: Dec. at 84 (1872-1956)
Birthplace: Webberville, Texas
George Washington Pierce (January 11, 1872 – August 25, 1956) was an American physicist. He... more23
Ann Richards
Politician, TeacherAge: Dec. at 73 (1933-2006)
Birthplace: Lacy-Lakeview, Texas, United States of America
Dorothy Ann Willis Richards (September 1, 1933 – September 13, 2006) was an American... more24
Marcia Gay Harden
Actor, Voice actingAge: 61
Birthplace: La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States of America
Marcia Gay Harden (born August 14, 1959) is an American actress. Her film breakthrough was in... more25
Rex Tillerson
BusinesspersonAge: 68
Birthplace: Wichita Falls, Texas
Rex Wayne Tillerson (born March 23, 1952) is an American engineer and energy executive who... more
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