ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Yale School of Drama and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Yale School of Drama, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Yale School of Drama include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Yale School of Drama alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Yale School of Drama 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 Yale School of Drama.
A list made up of graduates like Meryl Streep and Paul Newman.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Yale School of Drama?” and “Which celebrities are Yale School of Drama alumni?”1
Meryl Streep
The Devil Wears Prada, DoubtAge: 71
Birthplace: Summit, New Jersey, United States of America
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Often described as the... more2
Paul Newman
Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance KidAge: Dec. at 83 (1925-2008)
Birthplace: Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States of America
Paul Leonard Newman (January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008) was an American actor, film... more3
Sigourney Weaver
Alien, AliensAge: 66
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver (; born October 8, 1949) is an American actress. Dubbed... more4
Robert Klein
The Last Unicorn, How to Lose a Guy in 10 DaysAge: 78
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Robert Klein (born February 8, 1942) is an American stand-up comedian, singer, and actor. He... more5
Henry Winkler
The Waterboy, Night ShiftAge: 74
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Henry Franklin Winkler OBE (born October 30, 1945) is an American actor, comedian, director,... more6
Paul Giamatti
Sideways, Saving Private RyanAge: 53
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti (; born June 6, 1967) is an American actor and producer. He... more7
David Alan Grier
In Living Color, JumanjiAge: 64
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
David Alan Grier (born June 30, 1956) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for... more8
Angela Bassett
Boyz n the Hood, Meet the RobinsonsAge: 62
Birthplace: Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress and activist known for her... more9
Joan Van Ark
Knots Landing, FrogsAge: 77
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Joan Van Ark (born June 16, 1943) is an American actress, known for her role as Valene Ewing... more10
Dick Cavett
Forrest Gump, BeetlejuiceAge: 83
Birthplace: Gibbon, Nebraska, United States of America
Richard Alva Cavett (; born November 19, 1936) is an American television personality, comedian... more11
Sanaa Lathan
AVP: Alien vs. Predator, BladeAge: 49
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Sanaa McCoy Lathan (born September 19, 1971) is an American actress. As a voice actress, from... more12
Patricia Clarkson
Shutter Island, The Green MileAge: 60
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Patricia Davies Clarkson (born December 29, 1959) is an American actress. She has starred in... more13
John Turturro
O Brother, Where Art Thou?Age: 58
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
John Michael Turturro (born February 28, 1957) is an American character actor, writer and... more
14Polly Draper
Thirtysomething, Our Idiot BrotherAge: 65
Birthplace: USA, Indiana, Gary
Polly Carey Draper (born June 15, 1955) is an American actress, writer, producer, and... more15
Courtney B. Vance
The Hunt for Red October, Final Destination 5Age: 60
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Courtney Bernard Vance (born March 12, 1960) is an American actor notable for his roles in the... more16
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Carrie, The Town That Dreaded SundownAge: 47
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (born 1973) is a Nicaraguan-American playwright, screenwriter, and... more17
Liev Schreiber
Scream 3, X-Men Origins: WolverineAge: 52
Birthplace: California, United States of America
Isaac Liev Schreiber (; born October 4, 1967) is an American actor, director, screenwriter,... more18
Tony Shalhoub
Monk, Men in BlackAge: 66
Birthplace: USA, Wisconsin, Green Bay
Anthony Marcus Shalhoub ( shəL-HOOB; born October 9, 1953) is an American actor. He is widely... more19
Lewis Black
The Daily Show, The AristocratsAge: 72
Birthplace: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
Lewis Niles Black (born August 30, 1948) is an American stand-up comedian, author, playwright,... more20
Alan Rosenberg
NYPD Blue, The Last Temptation of ChristAge: 70
Birthplace: Passaic, USA, New Jersey
Alan Rosenberg (born October 4, 1950) is an American stage and screen actor. Rosenberg is... more21
Ernie Hudson
Ghostbusters, The CrowAge: 74
Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Benton Harbor
Earnest Lee Hudson (born December 17, 1945) is an American character actor. He has appeared in... more22
Delbert Mann
Lover Come Back, MartyAge: Dec. at 87 (1920-2007)
Birthplace: Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Delbert Martin Mann Jr. (January 30, 1920 – November 11, 2007) was an American television and... more23
Enrico Colantoni
Veronica Mars, Galaxy QuestAge: 57
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Enrico Colantoni (born February 14, 1963) is a Canadian actor and director, best known for... more24
David Clennon
The Thing, Being ThereAge: 77
Birthplace: Waukegan, USA, Illinois
David Clennon (born May 10, 1943) is an American actor. He is known for his Emmy-nominated... more25
Robin Strasser
One Life to Live, Another WorldAge: 75
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Robin Strasser (born May 7, 1945) is an American actress, best known for her role as Dorian... more
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