ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Yale University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Yale University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Yale University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Yale University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Yale 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 Yale University.
The list you're viewing is made up of many different graduates, including George W. Bush and Jennifer Connelly.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Yale University?” and “Which celebrities are Yale University alumni?”1
George W. Bush
Pilot, BusinesspersonAge: 74
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician and businessman who served as... more2
Hillary Clinton
Spokesperson, PoliticianAge: 72
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born Hillary Diane Rodham, October 26, 1947) is an American... more3
Dick Cheney
Businessperson, PoliticianAge: 79
Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Richard Bruce Cheney (; born January 30, 1941) is an American politician and businessman who... more4
Eli Whitney
Inventor, EngineerAge: Dec. at 60 (1765-1825)
Birthplace: Westborough, Massachusetts
Eli Whitney (December 8, 1765 – January 8, 1825) was an American inventor best known for... more5
Glenn Beck
Spokesperson, CommentatorAge: 56
Birthplace: Everett, Washington, United States of America
Glenn Lee Beck (born February 10, 1964) is an American conservative political commentator,... more6
James Franco
Film Producer, ModelAge: 42
Birthplace: Palo Alto, California, United States of America
James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor and filmmaker. For his role in... more7
Lewis Black
Social Critic, CommentatorAge: 72
Birthplace: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
Lewis Niles Black (born August 30, 1948) is an American stand-up comedian, author, playwright,... more8
Oliver Stone
Television director, SoldierAge: 74
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
William Oliver Stone (born September 15, 1946) is an American filmmaker, director, writer and... more9
Anderson Cooper
Journalist, Television producerAge: 53
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Anderson Hays Cooper (born June 3, 1967) is an American journalist, television personality,... more10
Samuel Morse
Painter, InventorAge: Dec. at 81 (1791-1872)
Birthplace: Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts
Samuel Finley Breese Morse (April 27, 1791 – April 2, 1872) was an American painter and... more11
Paul Newman
Activist, BusinesspersonAge: 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... more12
Meryl Streep
Spokesperson, ActorAge: 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... more13
Edward Norton
Journalist, EnvironmentalistAge: 51
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Edward Harrison Norton (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has... more14
Christophe Beck
Film Score ComposerAge: 48
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
DJean-Christophe Beck (born 1968/1969) is a Canadian television and film score composer and... more15
Jodie Foster
Musician, Film ProducerAge: 57
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster (born November 19, 1962) is an American actress, director, and... more16
Jordana Brewster
ActorAge: 40
Birthplace: Panama City, Panama
Jordana Brewster (born April 26, 1980) is an American actress and model. She made her acting... more17
William Howard Taft
Judge, JuristAge: Dec. at 73 (1857-1930)
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 – March 8, 1930) was the 27th president of the United... more18
Paul Giamatti
Film Producer, ActorAge: 53
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti (; born June 6, 1967) is an American actor and producer. He... more19
Jennifer Connelly
Model, ActorAge: 49
Birthplace: Cairo, New York, United States of America
Jennifer Lynn Connelly (born December 12, 1970) is an American actress who began her career as... more20
Sigourney Weaver
Actor, Voice actingAge: 66
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver (; born October 8, 1949) is an American actress. Dubbed... more21
Henry Winkler
Television director, Television producerAge: 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,... more22
Mia Farrow
Model, ActorAge: 75
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
María de Lourdes Villiers "Mia" Farrow (born February 9, 1945) is an American actress,... more23
Claire Danes
Television producer, ActorAge: 36
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Claire Catherine Danes (born April 12, 1979) is an American actor. She is the recipient of... more24
Paul Krugman
Commentator, JournalistAge: 67
Birthplace: Albany, New York, United States of America
Paul Robin Krugman ( (listen) KRUUG-mən; born February 28, 1953) is an American economist who... more25
George H. W. Bush
Businessperson, PoliticianAge: 96
Birthplace: Milton, Massachusetts, United States of America
George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) was an American politician and... more
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