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List of famous alumni from Worcester Academy, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Worcester Academy include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Worcester Academy alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Worcester Academy 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 Worcester Academy.
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This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Worcester Academy?” and “Which celebrities are Worcester Academy alumni?”1
Cole Porter
Songwriter, ScreenwriterAge: Dec. at 73 (1891-1964)
Birthplace: Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter.... more on Wikipedia2
Abbie Hoffman
Psychologist, ActorAge: Dec. at 53 (1936-1989)
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America
Abbot Howard Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) was an American political and social... more on Wikipedia3
Arthur Kennedy
ActorAge: Dec. at 76 (1914-1990)
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America
John Arthur Kennedy (February 17, 1914 – January 5, 1990) was an American stage and film actor... more on Wikipedia4
Mark Fidrych
Baseball player, General contractorAge: Dec. at 55 (1954-2009)
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts
Mark Steven Fidrych (; August 14, 1954 – April 13, 2009), nicknamed "The Bird", was a Major... more on Wikipedia5
Jim McGovern
PoliticianAge: 60
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America
James McGovern may refer to: James F. McGovern (born 1946), United States Under Secretary of... more on Wikipedia6
Ned Harkness
Ice Hockey Player, CoachAge: Dec. at 89 (1919-2008)
Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada
Nevin D. "Ned" Harkness (September 19, 1919 – September 19, 2008) was an NCAA head coach of... more on Wikipedia7
Clarence Dillon
Investment BankerAge: Dec. at 97 (1882-1979)
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas
Clarence Dillon (September 27, 1882 – April 14, 1979) was an American financier, and namesake... more on Wikipedia8
John Hope (June 2, 1868 – February 22, 1936), born in Augusta, Georgia, was an African... more on WikipediaJohn Hope
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Major General Norman Daniel "Dutch" Cota, Sr. (May 30, 1893 – October 4, 1971) was a senior... more on WikipediaNorman Cota
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Charles Starrett
ActorAge: Dec. at 83 (1903-1986)
Birthplace: Athol, Massachusetts, United States of America
Charles Robert Starrett (March 28, 1903 – March 22, 1986) was an American actor best known... more on Wikipedia11
Colt Brennan
American football playerAge: 37
Birthplace: Laguna Beach, California
Colton James "Colt" Brennan (born August 16, 1983) is a former American professional football... more on Wikipedia12
Mark Slade
Actor, WriterAge: 81
Birthplace: Salem, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mark Van Blarcom Slade (born May 1, 1939) is an American actor, artist, and author,... more on Wikipedia13
Craig Smith
Basketball playerAge: 36
Birthplace: Los Angeles, Inglewood, California
Craig Smith may refer to:14
Edward Jones
StatisticianAge: Dec. at 64 (1856-1920)
Edward Davis Jones (7 October 1856 – 16 February 1920) was a U.S. statistician, mostly known... more on Wikipedia15
Jarrett Jack
Basketball playerAge: 36
Birthplace: Fort Washington, Maryland
Jarrett Matthew Jack (born October 28, 1983) is an American professional basketball player who... more on Wikipedia Eli Thayer (June 11, 1819 – April 15, 1899) was a member of the United States House of... more on Wikipedia16
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Rick Carlisle
Basketball Coach, CoachAge: 60
Birthplace: Ogdensburg, New York
Richard Preston Carlisle ( KAR-lyle; born October 27, 1959) is an American basketball coach... more on Wikipedia18
Armand LaMontagne (born 1939) is an American sculptor of celebrated personalities.Armand LaMontagne
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Paul Mitchell
Baseball playerAge: 71
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts
Paul Michael Mitchell Jr. (born August 19, 1949) is a retired professional baseball pitcher... more on Wikipedia20
Joe Philbin
CoachAge: 59
Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts
Joseph Anthony Philbin (born July 2, 1961) is an American football coach. He was the head... more on Wikipedia21
John A. Hart., Jr., known as Jack Hart, is an American lawyer and former state legislator who... more on WikipediaJack Hart
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Donald "Dee" Rowe is a former coach of the University of Connecticut men's basketball team. ... more on WikipediaDonald Rowe
Michael Malone (born September 15, 1971) is an American professional basketball coach who is... more on Wikipedia23