ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Western Washington University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Western Washington University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Western Washington University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Western Washington University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Western Washington 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 Washington University.
This list is made up of graduates like Randy Couture and Carrie Brownstein.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Western Washington University?” and “Which celebrities are Western Washington University alumni?”1
Carrie Brownstein
Film Score Composer, GuitaristAge: 46
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA
Carrie Rachel Brownstein (born September 27, 1974) is an American musician, actress, writer,... more on Wikipedia2
Randy Couture
Spokesperson, WrestlerAge: 57
Birthplace: Everett, Washington, United States of America
Randall Duane Couture (; born June 22, 1963) is an American actor, former U.S. Army sergeant,... more on Wikipedia3
John Michael Greer
Environmentalist, ConservationistAge: 58
Birthplace: Bremerton, Washington
John Michael Greer (born 1962) is an American author who writes on ecology, religion,... more on Wikipedia4
Michael P. Farris
LawyerAge: 69
Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
Michael Farris may refer to: Michael Farris (lawyer), American constitutional lawyer Mike... more on Wikipedia
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Adam Smith
Prosecutor, PoliticianAge: 55
Birthplace: Contiguous United States, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Area code 202
David Adam Smith (born June 15, 1965) is an American politician currently serving as the U.S.... more on Wikipedia7
Michael Koenen
American football playerAge: 38
Birthplace: Ferndale, Washington
Michael J. Koenen (born July 13, 1982) is a former American football punter. He was signed by... more on Wikipedia8
Billy Burke
Musician, ActorAge: 53
Birthplace: Bellingham, Washington, United States of America
William Albert Burke (born November 25, 1966) is an American actor. He is known for his role... more on Wikipedia9
Art Chantry
Graphic DesignerAge: 66
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington
Arthur Samuel Wilbur Chantry II (born April 9, 1954 in Seattle) is a graphic designer often... more on Wikipedia10
Julie Larson-Green
BusinesspersonAge: 58
Birthplace: Washington
Julie Larson-Green is the Chief Experience Officer of Microsoft's "My Life & Work" team at... more on Wikipedia11
Brett Mitchell
Conductor, PianistAge: 41
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington
Brett Mitchell (born July 2, 1979) is an American conductor who currently serves music... more on Wikipedia12
Agnes Martin
ArtistAge: Dec. at 92 (1912-2004)
Birthplace: Macklin, Canada
Agnes Bernice Martin (March 22, 1912 – December 16, 2004) was a Canadian-born American... more on Wikipedia- 13
Larry Springer
TeacherAge: 73
Birthplace: Snoqualmie, Washington
Lawrence S. "Larry" Springer (born January 30, 1947) is a Democratic member of the Washington... more on Wikipedia 14
Ben Dragavon (born December 31, 1983 in Monroe, Washington) is a former American soccer player... more on WikipediaBen Dragavon
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Doug Mah
PoliticianAge: 12
Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County.... more on Wikipedia 16
Erin Wall
SingerAge: 44
Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Erin Wall (born 4 November 1975 Calgary, Alberta to American parents) is a Canadian operatic... more on Wikipedia- 17
Orlondo Steinauer
CoachAge: 47
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington
Orlondo Steinauer (born June 9, 1973) is the head coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the... more on Wikipedia - 18Matt Kaeberlein (born 1971) is an American biologist and biogerontologist best known for his... more on Wikipedia
Matt Kaeberlein
- 19Carlos Buhler (born October 17, 1954 in Harrison, New York) is one of America's leading high... more on Wikipedia
Carlos Buhler
- 20Alec Stone Sweet grew up in Bellingham, Washington. He is Saw Swee Hock Centennial Professor... more on Wikipedia
Alec Stone Sweet
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William Dietrich
Journalist, AuthorAge: 69
Birthplace: Washington
William Dietrich (born September 29, 1951) is an American novelist, non-fiction writer,... more on Wikipedia - 22Scott Cairns (né Scott Clifford Cairns; born 1954 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American poet,... more on Wikipedia
Scott Cairns
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Ryan Couture
Martial artistAge: 38
Birthplace: Edmonds, Washington
Ryan Couture (born August 27, 1982) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently... more on Wikipedia24
Ben Gibbard
Film Score Composer, GuitaristAge: 44
Birthplace: Bremerton, Washington, United States of America
Benjamin Gibbard (born August 11, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is... more on Wikipedia- 25
Shane Simmons
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