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List of famous alumni from University of Virginia, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Virginia include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Virginia alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Virginia 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 Virginia.
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This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Virginia?” and “Which celebrities are University of Virginia alumni?”1
Tina Fey
Comedian, Television producerAge: 50
Birthplace: Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Elizabeth Stamatina "Tina" Fey (born May 18, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, writer,... more2
Robert F. Kennedy
Politician, WriterAge: Dec. at 43 (1925-1968)
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Robert Francis Kennedy (November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968) was an American politician and... more3
Katie Couric
Journalist, NewsreaderAge: 63
Birthplace: Virginia, USA
Katherine Anne Couric ( KURR-ik; born January 7, 1957) is an American journalist and author.... more4
Ted Kennedy
Statesman, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 77 (1932-2009)
Birthplace: Eastern United States, Boston, New England, United States of America, Dorchester
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was an American politician... more5
Leslie Bibb
Fashion Model, ModelAge: 45
Birthplace: USA, Bismarck, North Dakota
Leslie Louise Bibb (born November 17, 1974) is an American actress and model. Bibb... more6
Edgar Allan Poe
Magazine editor, PoetAge: Dec. at 40 (1809-1849)
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Edgar Allan Poe (; born Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer,... more7
Mike Jones
WrestlerAge: 58
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
Michael Jones (born June 13, 1962) is an American professional wrestler and actor, known for... more8
Reichen Lehmkuhl
Model, ActorAge: 46
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Reichen Kuhl, (born Richard Allen Lehmkuhl; December 26, 1973) is a lawyer, an American... more9
Amanda Swisten
Model, ActorAge: 41
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Amanda Swisten (born December 20, 1978) is a former American model and actress of... more10
Paul Bowles
Film Score Composer, NovelistAge: Dec. at 89 (1910-1999)
Birthplace: New York City, Area code 917, Contiguous United States, New York, United States of America
Paul Frederic Bowles (; December 30, 1910 – November 18, 1999) was an American expatriate... more11
Laura Ingraham
Commentator, AuthorAge: 57
Birthplace: Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Laura Anne Ingraham (born June 19, 1963) is an American conservative television host. Ingraham... more12
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Activist, AuthorAge: 66
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954) is an American activist, environmental... more13
Walter Reed
PhysicianAge: Dec. at 51 (1851-1902)
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Major Walter Reed, M.D., U.S. Army (September 13, 1851 – November 22, 1902), was a U.S. Army... more14
Georgia O'Keeffe
ArtistAge: Dec. at 99 (1887-1986)
Birthplace: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Georgia Totto O'Keeffe (November 15, 1887 – March 6, 1986) was an American artist. She was... more15
Michael LeMoyne Kennedy
LawyerAge: Dec. at 39 (1958-1997)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Michael LeMoyne Kennedy (February 27, 1958 – December 31, 1997) was an American lawyer and... more16
Ann Kiessling
Inventor, ScientistAge: 78
Ann A. Kiessling is an American reproductive biologist and one of the leaders in human... more17
Leland D. Melvin
Astronaut, American football playerAge: 56
Birthplace: Lynchburg, Virginia
Leland Devon Melvin (born February 15, 1964 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an American engineer... more18
John Bassett Moore
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 87 (1860-1947)
Birthplace: Smyrna, Delaware
John Bassett Moore (December 3, 1860 – November 12, 1947) was an American lawyer and authority... more19
Tiki Barber
American football playerAge: 45
Birthplace: Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America
Atiim Kiambu "Tiki" Barber (; born April 7, 1975) is an American former football running back... more20
Brit Hume
Journalist, ScreenwriterAge: 77
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Alexander Britton "Brit" Hume (born June 22, 1943) is an American conservative television... more21
Louis Auchincloss
Historian, NovelistAge: Dec. at 93 (1917-2010)
Birthplace: Lawrence, New York
Louis Stanton Auchincloss (; September 27, 1917 – January 26, 2010) was an American lawyer,... more22
Gregory Olsen
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 75
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Gregory Hammond "Greg" Olsen (born April 20, 1945) is an American entrepreneur, engineer and... more23
Gary L. Francione
Professor, PhilosopherAge: 66
Gary Lawrence Francione (born May 1954) is an American legal scholar. He is the Distinguished... more
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Fred Barnes
Editor, CommentatorAge: 77
Frederic Wood "Fred" Barnes (born February 1, 1943) is an American political commentator. He... more
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