List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Western Carolina University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Western Carolina University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Western Carolina University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Western Carolina University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Western Carolina 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 Western Carolina University.
List features graduates like Kevin Martin, David Sedaris.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Western Carolina University?” and “Which celebrities are Western Carolina University alumni?”1
David Sedaris
Humorist, ComedianAge: 63
Birthplace: Broome County, Contiguous United States, New York, United States of America, United States
David Raymond Sedaris (; born December 26, 1956) is an American humorist, comedian, author,... more on Wikipedia2
Rich Hall
Television producer, MusicianAge: 66
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Richard Travis Hall (born June 10, 1954) is an American comedian, writer, and musician, first... more on Wikipedia3
Brad Hoover
American football playerAge: 43
Birthplace: Thomasville, North Carolina
Bradley R. Hoover (born November 11, 1976) is a former American football fullback. He was... more on Wikipedia4
David Patten
American football playerAge: 46
Birthplace: Hopkins, South Carolina
David Patten (born August 19, 1974) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed... more on Wikipedia Eric Robert Rudolph (born September 19, 1966), also known as the Olympic Park Bomber, is an... more on Wikipedia5
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Jared Burton
Baseball playerAge: 39
Birthplace: Westminster, South Carolina
Levi Jared Burton (born June 2, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He... more on Wikipedia7
Jarvis Hayes
Basketball playerAge: 39
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
Jarvis James Hayes (born August 9, 1981) is an American-Qatari former professional basketball... more on Wikipedia8
Paul Johnson
American Football coachAge: 63
Birthplace: Newland, North Carolina
Paul Clayton Johnson (born August 20, 1957) is a retired American football coach. He most... more on Wikipedia9
Tony Jones
American football playerAge: 54
Birthplace: Royston, Georgia
Anthony Edward Jones (born May 24, 1966) is a former American football offensive tackle in the... more on Wikipedia10
Willie J. Williams
American football playerAge: 49
Birthplace: Columbia, South Carolina
Willie James Williams (born December 26, 1970) is a former American football cornerback in the... more on Wikipedia11
Clyde Simmons
American football playerAge: 56
Birthplace: Lane, South Carolina
Clyde Simmons Jr. (born August 4, 1964) is a former American football defensive end in the... more on Wikipedia12
Louis Cooper
American football playerAge: 57
Birthplace: Marion, South Carolina
Alexander Louis Cooper (born August 5, 1963 in Marion, South Carolina) is a former American... more on Wikipedia13
Dean Biasucci
Actor, American football playerAge: 58
Birthplace: USA, Niagara Falls, New York
Dean Biasucci (born July 25, 1962) is a former placekicker in the National Football League... more on Wikipedia14
Kevin Martin
Basketball playerAge: 37
Birthplace: Zanesville, Ohio
Kevin Dallas Martin Jr. (born February 1, 1983) is an American retired professional basketball... more on Wikipedia15
Andrew Jordan
American football playerAge: 48
Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina
Andrew Jordan, Jr. (born June 21, 1972) is a former professional American football tight end... more on Wikipedia Gaither Keener was promoted to senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of Lowe's...16
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Wayne Tolleson
Baseball playerAge: 64
Birthplace: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Jimmy Wayne Tolleson (born November 22, 1955) is an American former professional baseball... more on Wikipedia18
Terrence Woodyard
Basketball playerAge: 37
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Terrence Arnold Woodyard (born December 26, 1982) is an American former professional... more on Wikipedia19
Andrew C. Brock
ConsultantAge: 46
Birthplace: Davie County, United States of America, United States, with Territories, North Carolina
Andrew C. Brock (born April 9, 1974) served almost eight terms (2003-2017) as a Republican... more on Wikipedia20
George Everett "Tiger" Greene (born February 15, 1962 in Hendersonville, North Carolina) is a... more on WikipediaTiger Greene
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David Steed has served since 2001 as senior vice president and general merchandising manager...John David Steed
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John McKissick
American Football coachAge: 94
Birthplace: Kingstree, South Carolina
John McKissick (born September 25, 1926) is the former head football coach of Summerville High... more on Wikipedia23
Lance Sigmon
LawyerAge: 62
Birthplace: North Carolina
Lance Sigmon is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force and a Civilian... more on Wikipedia24
Todd Raleigh
CoachAge: 51
Birthplace: Swanton, Vermont
Todd Raleigh is a collegiate baseball coach who led the Tennessee Volunteers baseball team for... more on Wikipedia25
Michael H. Tove