ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Wake Forest University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Wake Forest University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Wake Forest University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Wake Forest University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Wake Forest University 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 Wake Forest University.
A list made up of graduates like Tim Duncan, Chris Paul, and other Wake Forest alumni and Wake Forest basketball alumi. Let's go Demon Deacons!
Wake Forest is also known for its football and golf programs.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Wake Forest University?” and “Which celebrities are Wake Forest University alumni?”
Take a look at this list of WFU alumni!1
Arnold Palmer
Designer, Professional golferAge: 91
Birthplace: Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Arnold Daniel Palmer (September 10, 1929 – September 25, 2016) was an American professional... more2
Tim Duncan
Basketball playerAge: 44
Birthplace: Christiansted, United States Virgin Islands
Timothy Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976) is an American professional basketball coach and... more3
Chris Paul
Basketball player, AthleteAge: 35
Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Christopher Emmanuel Paul (born May 6, 1985) is an American professional basketball player for... more4
Carroll O'Connor
Television director, ComedianAge: Dec. at 77 (1924-2001)
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
John Carroll O'Connor (August 2, 1924 – June 21, 2001) was an American actor, producer, and... more5
Frank Thompson
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 71 (1918-1989)
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, United States of America
Frank Thompson Jr. (July 26, 1918 – July 22, 1989) was a Democratic Party politician from New... more6
Jesse Helms
Politician, JournalistAge: Dec. at 87 (1921-2008)
Birthplace: Monroe, North Carolina, USA
Jesse Alexander Helms Jr. (October 18, 1921 – July 4, 2008) was an American politician and a... more7
David Chase
Television director, Television producerAge: 75
Birthplace: Contiguous United States, New York, Westchester County, Mount Vernon, United States of America
David Henry Chase (born August 22, 1945) is an American screenwriter, director, and... more8
Carol Barbee
Television producer, ScreenwriterAge: 61
Birthplace: Concord, North Carolina, United States of America
Carol Denise Barbee (born May 22, 1959 in Concord, North Carolina) is an American television... more9
Muggsy Bogues
Basketball player, CoachAge: 55
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Bogues (born January 9, 1965) is a retired American basketball player.... more10
Curtis Strange
GolferAge: 65
Birthplace: Virginia
Curtis Northrup Strange (born January 30, 1955) is an American professional golfer and TV... more11
Michael Gerald Ford
PoliticianAge: 70
Michael Gerald Ford (born March 14, 1950) is the oldest of four children of U.S. President... more12
Kay Hagan
LawyerAge: 67
Birthplace: Shelby, North Carolina, USA
Janet Kay Hagan (née Ruthven; May 26, 1953) is an American lobbyist and retired politician who... more13
Creigh Deeds
Politician, LawyerAge: 62
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Robert Creigh Deeds (; born January 4, 1958) is an American politician serving as a member of... more14
Donna Edwards
Politician, LawyerAge: 62
Birthplace: Caswell County, Yanceyville, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Donna F. Edwards (born June 28, 1958) is an American politician who served as the U.S.... more15
Bob Ehrlich
Politician, LawyerAge: 62
Birthplace: Arbutus, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
For the entrepreneur and businessman, see Robert Ehrlich (businessman).Robert Leroy Ehrlich... more16
Al Hunt
Editor, JournalistAge: 77
Birthplace: Charlottesville, Virginia
Albert Reinold Hunt Jr. (born December 4, 1942) is an American journalist, formerly a... more17
A. R. Ammons
Poet, AuthorAge: Dec. at 75 (1926-2001)
Birthplace: Whiteville, North Carolina
Archie Randolph Ammons (February 18, 1926 – February 25, 2001) was an American poet who won... more18
Melissa Harris-Perry
Professor, Political scientistAge: 46
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington
Melissa Victoria Harris-Perry (born October 2, 1973), formerly known as Melissa Victoria... more19
Charlie Crist
Politician, LawyerAge: 64
Birthplace: Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Charles Joseph Crist Jr. (; born July 24, 1956) is an American politician and lawyer who has... more20
Desmond Clark
American football playerAge: 43
Birthplace: Lakeland, Florida, United States of America
Desmond Darice Clark (born April 20, 1977 in Bartow, Florida) is a former American football... more21
Arvind Swamy
ActorAge: 53
Birthplace: Chennai, India
Arvind Swamy is an Indian film actor, model, entrepreneur and television presenter known for... more22
Ryan Plackemeier
American football playerAge: 36
Birthplace: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ryan Steven Plackemeier (born March 5, 1984) is a former American football punter. He played... more23
Joseph J. Davis
Judge, PoliticianAge: Dec. at 64 (1828-1892)
Birthplace: Louisburg, North Carolina, United States of America
Joseph Jonathan Davis (April 13, 1828 – August 7, 1892) was an American lawyer and judge who... more24
Josh Howard
Basketball playerAge: 40
Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Joshua Jay Howard (born April 28, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player... more25
Thomas Marshburn
Astronaut, PhysicianAge: 60
Birthplace: Statesville, North Carolina
Thomas Henry "Tom" Marshburn (born August 29, 1960) is an American physician and a NASA... more
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