ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of Washington and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of Washington, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Washington include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Washington alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Washington 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 Washington.
List ranges from Bruce Lee to Anna Faris and more.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Washington?” and “Which celebrities are University of Washington alumni?”1
Anna Faris
Actor, Voice actingAge: 43
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Anna Kay Faris (; born November 29, 1976) is an American actress, voice artist, producer,... more2
Bruce Lee
Martial Arts Instructor, Film ProducerAge: Dec. at 33 (1940-1973)
Birthplace: Chinatown, California, United States of America
Lee Jun-fan (Chinese: 李振藩; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973), known professionally as Bruce... more3
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... more4
Jim Caviezel
ActorAge: 47
Birthplace: Mount Vernon, Washington, United States of America
James Patrick Caviezel (; born September 26, 1968) is an American actor. Caviezel is known... more5
Rainn Wilson
Television director, ComedianAge: 54
Birthplace: USA, Washington, Seattle
Rainn Dietrich Wilson (born January 20, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, writer,... more6
Julia Sweeney
Accountant, ComedianAge: 60
Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States of America
Julia Anne Sweeney (born October 10, 1958) is an American actress, comedian and author. She... more7
David Kopay
American football playerAge: 78
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
David Marquette Kopay (born June 28, 1942) is a former American football running back in the... more8
Waldo Semon
InventorAge: Dec. at 101 (1898-1999)
Birthplace: Demopolis, Alabama
Waldo Lonsbury Semon (September 10, 1898 – May 26, 1999) was an American inventor born in... more9
Angela Melini
ActorAge: 51
Birthplace: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Marko Liias
PoliticianAge: 39
Birthplace: Edmonds, Washington
Marko Liias (born July 17, 1981) is an American politician from Washington. He is a Democratic... more11
Ken Jennings
Software Engineer, Computer scientistAge: 46
Birthplace: Edmonds, Washington, United States of America
Kenneth Wayne Jennings III (born May 23, 1974) is an American game show contestant, computer... more12
George Nelson
Physicist, AstronautAge: 70
Birthplace: Charles City, Iowa
George Driver "Pinky" Nelson (born (1950-07-13)July 13, 1950) is an American physicist,... more13
Stanley G. Love
Physicist, AstronautAge: 55
Birthplace: San Diego, California
Stanley Glen Love, Ph.D. (born June 8, 1965) is an American scientist and a NASA astronaut... more
14Willis Harman
Professor, ResearcherAge: Dec. at 79 (1918-1997)
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington
Willis W. Harman (August 16, 1918 – January 30, 1997) was an American engineer, futurist, and... more15
Donald Bren
Businessperson, Real estate developmentAge: 88
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Donald Leroy Bren (born May 11, 1932) is an American businessman who is chairman and sole... more16
Jacob Appelbaum
Programmer, ResearcherAge: 37
Jacob Appelbaum (born 1 April 1983) is an American doctoral candidate in cryptography,... more17
Bonnie J. Dunbar
Astronaut, ScientistAge: 71
Birthplace: Sunnyside, Washington
Bonnie Jeanne Dunbar (born March 3, 1949) is a former NASA astronaut. She retired from NASA in... more18
Dominic A. Antonelli
AstronautAge: 53
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Dominic Anthony "Tony" Antonelli (born August 23, 1967) is a retired NASA astronaut. Antonelli... more19
Patrick Duffy
Television director, ActorAge: 71
Birthplace: Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Patrick Duffy (born March 17, 1949) is an American actor, best known for his role on the CBS... more20
Joel McHale
Comedian, Television producerAge: 48
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
Joel Edward McHale (born November 20, 1971) is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer,... more21
Robinson Jeffers
Poet, EnvironmentalistAge: Dec. at 75 (1887-1962)
Birthplace: Allegheny, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
John Robinson Jeffers (January 10, 1887 – January 20, 1962) was an American poet, known for... more22
Gregory C. Johnson
AstronautAge: 66
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington
Gregory Carl "Ray J" Johnson (born July 30, 1954), (Capt, USNR, Ret.), is a former American... more23
Imogen Cunningham
Actor, ArtistAge: Dec. at 93 (1883-1976)
Birthplace: Oregon, USA, Portland
Imogen Cunningham (; April 12, 1883 – June 23, 1976) was an American photographer known for... more24
George Herbert Hitchings (April 18, 1905 – February 27, 1998) was an American doctor who... more25
John Michael Greer
Environmentalist, ConservationistAge: 58
Birthplace: Bremerton, Washington
John Michael Greer (born 1962) is an American author who writes on ecology, religion,... more
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