Discover the notable alumni of University Of Virginia. The list includes people like Robert F. Kennedy, Woodrow Wilson, Tina Fey, William Faulkner & Georgia O'Keeffe. This list of notable alumni is loosely sorted by popularity and has people from different domains of life, such as miscellaneous, scientists, lawyers & judges, writers and leaders etc.

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Edgar Allan Poe

(Writer and Poet - Widely Regarded as a Central Figure of Romanticism in the United States)

Birthdate: January 19, 1809

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Died: October 7, 1849

American writer Edgar Allan Poe is regarded as the architect of modern short story, the inventor of the detective-fiction genre and a major contributor towards science fiction genre. The influential writer is recognised for his tales of mystery and macabre. His notable works include The Raven (poem), The Tell-Tale Heart and The Fall of the House of Usher (short stories).

Birthdate: December 28, 1856

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Staunton, Virginia, United States

Died: February 3, 1924

From presidential cabin of Princeton University to presidential office of the White House, Woodrow Wilson ushered a series of progressive reforms that changed the American politics forever. The 28th President of USA, Woodrow Wilson introduced several ground-breaking policies including the Federal Reserve Act. He played a key role in founding the first intergovernmental organisation—the League of Nations—for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Tina Fey

(Actress & Comedian Best Known for Her Work in Comedy Sketch Series 'Saturday Night Live')

Birthdate: May 18, 1970

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States

Emmy-winning comedian Tina Fey became the first female head writer of SNL. She wrote the series 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and the film Mean Girls. Her impersonation of Sarah Palin on SNL won her the AP Entertainer of the Year award. She has also written a bestselling memoir.

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Birthdate: November 20, 1925

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts

Died: June 6, 1968

Robert F Kennedy, the brother of the 35th US president John F Kennedy, was a politician who served as US Attorney General and as US Senator. He was known as a civil rights and human rights activist and fought against organised crime and the Mafia. He opposed America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. He was assassinated by a 24-year-old Palestinian.

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Georgia O'Keeffe

(American Modernist Artist Known for Her Flowers and New York Skyscrapers Paintings)

Birthdate: November 15, 1887

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

Died: March 6, 1986

Artist Georgia O'Keeffe enriched American modernism and precisionism with her artwork, mostly water color and charcoal paintings. She was the first female artist to have a retrospective at New York’s MOMA. Her paintings focused on the cityscapes and landscapes of New York and New Mexico, and abstract flowers.

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Alexis Ohanian

(Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of the Social Media Site ‘Reddit’)

Birthdate: April 24, 1983

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Internet entrepreneur and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is also known as the husband of legendary tennis player Serena Williams. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 twice, he spoke strongly against the 2011 Stop Online Piracy Act, wrote a bestselling book, and is an advocate for the paternity leave policy.

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Ben McKenzie

(Actor)

Birthdate: September 12, 1978

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Birthdate: July 7, 1960

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

Height: 7'4" (224 cm)

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Birthdate: February 10, 1967

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Vince Gilligan is an American writer, director, and producer. He is credited with creating popular TV series, such as Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. One of the most decorated TV personalities in the USA, Gilligan has won six Writers Guild of America Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Producers Guild of America Awards among many other prestigious awards.

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Sarah Drew

(Actress)

Birthdate: October 1, 1980

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Stony Brook, New York, USA

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

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Birthdate: October 30, 1882

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

Died: August 16, 1959

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Emily Swallow

(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Kim Fischer’ in the TV Series ‘The Mentalist’)

Birthdate: December 18, 1979

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Emily Swallow is an American actress known for portraying prominent roles in popular TV series, such as The Mentalist and Supernatural. After starting her career in Broadway, Emily Swallow has managed to successfully establish herself in the American TV industry.

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Tiki Barber

(American Football Player)

Birthdate: April 7, 1975

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

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Chris Long

(American football player)

Birthdate: March 28, 1985

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

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Katie Couric

(Journalist and Television Host at All of the ‘Big Three' Television Networks in the United States)

Birthdate: January 7, 1957

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Arlington County, Virginia, United States

Regarded as “America’s Sweetheart”, Katherine Couric has been a familiar face on top US television networks for decades. The journalist and presenter had a long stint with NBC News before she switched over to CBS News and then to ABC News. She is also known for co-hosting programmes on Today. She co-founded multimedia news and production company Katie Couric Media.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

(Environmental Lawyer and Author Known for Promoting Anti-Vaccine Propaganda and Conspiracy Theories)

Birthdate: January 17, 1954

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

A well-known environmental attorney and an activist, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has tirelessly worked for prosecuting governments and companies responsible for polluting environment and waterbodies like the Long Island Sound and Hudson River. Moreover, he has written books and articles on issues affecting the environment. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s work have won him prestigious awards and inspired numerous films and documentaries. 

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Malcolm Brogdon

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: December 11, 1992

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Birthdate: November 9, 1981

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Ohio, United States

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

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Dawn Staley

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 4, 1970

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

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Richard E. Byrd

(American Naval Officer and Explorer Known for His Expedition of the Antarctic Plateau)

Birthdate: October 25, 1888

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Winchester, Virginia, United States

Died: March 11, 1957

American naval officer Richard E. Byrd is remembered for his pioneering expeditions to Antarctica, using airplanes. Though he was awarded a US Congressional Medal of Honor for completing the first flight over the North Pole, it was later revealed that he had returned when he was 150 miles away from the destination.

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Birthdate: September 29, 1942

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Birthdate: September 30, 1951

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Nobel Prize-winning Australian physician Barry Marshall, along with his colleague Robin Warren, proved that gastric ulcers were caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori and not by spicy food and other causes as previously believed. Their research made it possible to cure such ulcers by treating the bacteria with antibiotics.

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Sam Riegel

(Voice Actors)

Birthdate: October 9, 1976

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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Brit Hume

(Journalists)

Birthdate: June 22, 1943

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

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Danielle Collins

(Tennis Player)

Birthdate: December 13, 1993

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

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Sean Patrick Thomas

(Best Known for His Role as ‘Derek Reynolds’ in the Film ‘Save the Last Dance’)

Birthdate: December 17, 1970

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Sean Patrick Thomas is an American actor best known for playing Derek Reynolds in the teen dance film, Save the Last Dance. Also known for his work in TV, Thomas has played important roles in series like The District and Ringer.

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Birthdate: February 2, 1952

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

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Dylan Walsh

(Best Known for His Role as ‘Dr. Sean McNamara’ in the TV Series ‘Nip/Tuck’)

Birthdate: November 17, 1963

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Dylan Walsh is an American actor best known for playing Dr. Sean McNamara in the popular serial medical drama TV series, Nip/Tuck. He has also played important roles in TV films, such as When We Were Young, Divided by Hate, and More Than Meets the Eye: The Joan Brock Story.

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Birthdate: July 8, 1982

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

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Marvin Bush

(American Businessman and Son of Former US President George H.W. Bush)

Birthdate: October 22, 1956

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Midland, Texas, United States

Marvin Bush is known as the son of former US president George H.W. Bush and the brother of another former president, George W. Bush. He has also been a businessman in his own right, heading SECURACOM and HCC Insurance Holdings, and appeared in the documentary Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story.

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Daryl Dike

(American Professional Soccer Player Who Plays as a Striker)

Birthdate: June 3, 2000

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Birthdate: October 27, 1959

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Ogdensburg, New York, United States

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

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Gesine Bullock-Prado

(Pastry chef, TV personality, author)

Birthdate: March 6, 1970

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

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Robert Mueller

(6th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (2001 - 2013))

Birthdate: August 7, 1944

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Republican attorney Robert Mueller served as the sixth and the second-longest-serving FBI director, from 2001 to 2013. He was also the special counsel for the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections. His service in the Vietnam War earned him the Purple Heart Medal and the Bronze Star.

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Ted Kennedy

(United States Senator from Massachusetts (1962 – 2009))

Birthdate: February 22, 1932

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Died: August 25, 2009

The brother of President John F. Kennedy, Ted Kennedy played an important role in American politics during his term as a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, a position which he served for almost 47 years. He was the fourth-longest-continuously-serving senator in the history of the United States. He was regarded as a major spokesman for American progressivism.

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Krystal Ball

(Journalist)

Birthdate: November 24, 1981

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: King George County, Virginia, United States

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Ronde Barber

(American football player)

Birthdate: April 7, 1975

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

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Steve Huffman

(Co-Founder and CEO of ‘Reddit’, a Social News and Discussion Website)

Birthdate: November 12, 1983

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan, United States

Steve Huffman, the CEO and co-founder of Reddit, is also known as spez, his Reddit username. He is also the co-founder of the now-defunct travel search engine Hipmunk. Named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list, Steve supports net neutrality. He has often been accused of promoting racism on Reddit.

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Jonathan Cheban

(Television personality)

Birthdate: February 21, 1974

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA

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Robert Aldrich

(Director)

Birthdate: August 9, 1918

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA

Died: December 5, 1983

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John Warner

(Former United States Secretary of the Navy)

Birthdate: February 18, 1927

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Died: May 25, 2021

Birthdate: December 29, 1910

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Willesden, London, England

Died: September 2, 2013

British-American economist and Nobel laureate Ronald Coase was a significant figure of new institutional economics. As a child, he attended a school for the disabled due to weakness in his legs. The Chicago Law School professor is remembered for his iconic essays such as The Nature of the Firm.

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Kyle Guy

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 11, 1997

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Birthdate: November 24, 1877

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Lowes, Kentucky

Died: April 30, 1956

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Michael LeMoyne Kennedy

(Son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who tragically died in a 1997 skiing accident.)

Birthdate: February 27, 1958

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Died: December 31, 1997

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Travis Lane Stork

(Presenter)

Birthdate: March 9, 1972

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Fort Collins

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

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Jason George

(Actor)

Birthdate: February 9, 1972

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

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Joe Harris

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: September 6, 1991

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Chelan, Washington, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Paul Tudor Jones

(Stockbroker, Financier)

Birthdate: September 28, 1954

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Memphis

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Sean Patrick Maloney

(Politician)

Birthdate: July 30, 1966

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

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The University of Virginia, popularly known as just Virginia is one of the most popular and reputed research universities in the world. This institution was founded by the famous author, Thomas Jefferson in the year 1819. Apart from being exceptionally popular for the kind of education they offer, the University of Virginia is also very famous for its academic honor code, Secret societies and the beautiful historic foundations. As per the reputed UNESCO, choose, University of Virgina as the only ‘World Heritage Site’ college. The alumni of any institution speak a lot about the institution they come from and the alumni of thus university are beyond belief. The best part of this institution is that they have a perfect blend between academics and sports. The way they encourage sports and academics makes most of their alumni complete all-rounders. This institution has set unbeatable standards of hard work, determination, grit and excellence. They have made sure that they have set high bench marks for the future generation. Some of the most famous alumni of University Of Virginia are Internet entrepreneur, Alexis Ohanian or famous writer, Edgar Allan Poe, pretty actress, Tina Fey. They have shown the world that with hard work and dedication, impossible is just a word. This list of notable University Of Virginia alumni is based on the individual’s achievements and fame. We are quite certain that you will be surprised by some of the notable University Of Virginia alumni who made it to this list.