ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of Utah and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of Utah, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Utah include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Utah alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Utah 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 Utah.
List features Karl Rove, Alex Smith and more.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Utah?” and “Which celebrities are University of Utah alumni?”1
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... more2
Ted Bundy
CriminalAge: Dec. at 43 (1946-1989)
Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont, United States of America
Theodore Robert Bundy (born Theodore Robert Cowell; November 24, 1946 – January 24, 1989) was... more3
Robert Jarvik
Researcher, InventorAge: 74
Birthplace: Midland, Michigan
Robert Koffler Jarvik, M.D. (born May 11, 1946) is an American scientist, researcher and... more4
Ralph Hartley
Inventor, ScientistAge: Dec. at 82 (1888-1970)
Birthplace: Spruce Mountain
Ralph Vinton Lyon Hartley (November 30, 1888 – May 1, 1970) was an electronics researcher. He... more5
Calvin Quate
Inventor, Electrical engineerAge: 96
Birthplace: Baker, Nevada
Calvin Forrest Quate (December 7, 1923 – July 6, 2019) was one of the inventors of the atomic... more6
Tracy Hall
Chemist, InventorAge: Dec. at 89 (1919-2008)
Birthplace: Ogden, Utah
Howard Tracy Hall (October 20, 1919 – July 25, 2008) was an American physical chemist and the... more
7Bill Gore
Inventor, EngineerAge: Dec. at 74 (1912-1986)
Birthplace: Idaho
Wilbert Lee "Bill" Gore (January 25, 1912 – July 26, 1986) was an American businessman and... more8
Wallace Thurman
Editor, PublisherAge: Dec. at 32 (1902-1934)
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah
Wallace Henry Thurman (August 16, 1902 - December 22, 1934) was an American novelist active... more9
Jake Garn
Pilot, PoliticianAge: 87
Birthplace: Richfield, Utah, United States of America
Edwin Jacob "Jake" Garn (born October 12, 1932) is an American astronaut, politician, and... more10
Roberta Achtenberg
Politician, EducatorAge: 70
Roberta Achtenberg (born July 20, 1950) is an American politician. She served as a... more11
Stephen Covey
Professor, ManagerAge: Dec. at 80 (1932-2012)
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Stephen Richards Covey (October 24, 1932 – July 16, 2012) was an American educator, author,... more12
James H. Clark
Entrepreneur, Computer scientistAge: 76
Birthplace: Plainview, Texas
James Henry Clark (born March 23, 1944) is an American entrepreneur and computer scientist. He... more- 13
J.W. Marriott, Jr.
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 88
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
John Willard "Bill" Marriott Jr. (born March 25, 1932) is an American businessman who is the... more 14
Steve Smith
American football playerAge: 36
Birthplace: Carlsbad, California
Stevonne Latrall Smith Sr. (born May 12, 1979) is a former American football wide receiver who... more- 15
Simon Ramo
Physicist, EngineerBirthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah
Simon "Si" Ramo (May 7, 1913 – June 27, 2016) was an American engineer, businessman, and... more 16
Jon Huntsman, Jr.
Businessperson, PoliticianAge: 60
Birthplace: Redwood City, California, United States of America
Jon Meade Huntsman Jr. (born March 26, 1960) is an American businessman, diplomat, politician,... more17
Matthew Davis
ActorAge: 42
Birthplace: USA, Salt Lake City, Utah
Matthew W. Davis (born May 8, 1978) is an American actor who is known for his roles as Warner... more18
Nolan Bushnell
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 77
Birthplace: Clearfield, Utah, United States of America
Nolan Kay Bushnell (born February 5, 1943) is an American businessman and electrical engineer.... more19
Reed Smoot
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 79 (1862-1941)
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Reed Smoot (January 10, 1862 – February 9, 1941) was a businessman and apostle of The Church... more20
Scott Mitchell
Coach, American football playerAge: 47
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
William Scott Mitchell (born January 2, 1968) is a former professional American football... more21
Lance Collin Allred (born February 2, 1981) is the first legally-deaf player in NBA history,... more22
Craig Richard Nelson
ActorAge: 73
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Craig Richard Nelson (born September 17, 1947) is an American theater, film and television... more23
Allan Turner Howe (September 6, 1927 – December 14, 2000) was a U.S. Representative from... more- 24
Robert Holding
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: Dec. at 87 (1926-2013)
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah
Robert Earl Holding (November 29, 1926 – April 19, 2013) was an American businessman who owned... more 25
Alan Kay
Programmer, MusicianAge: 80
Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts
Alan Curtis Kay (born May 17, 1940) is an American computer scientist. He has been elected a... more
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