RMIT University Notable Alumni

Discover the notable alumni of RMIT University. The list includes people like Leigh Whannell, Leigh Bowery, Andrew Stockdale & Albert Ernest Kitson. This list of notable alumni is loosely sorted by popularity and has people from different domains of life, such as film & theater personalities, miscellaneous, fashion, dancers and writers etc.
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Judith Durham
(Australian Singer, Songwriter and Musician)
Judith Durham
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: July 3, 1943
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Essendon, Australia

Judith Durham is an Australian musician, singer, and songwriter. In 1963, she became the lead singer of the popular folk-influenced pop quartet The Seekers, which became the first Australian pop band to achieve major sales and chart success in the United States and the United Kingdom. Her services to music earned her the title Victorian of the Year in 2015.

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James Wan
(Co-creator of the Saw and Insidious Franchises and the Creator of the Conjuring Universe)
James Wan
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Birthdate: February 26, 1977
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

James Wan is an Australian screenwriter, film director, comic book writer, and producer. He is credited with creating or co-creating the popular Insidious, Saw, and The Conjuring Universe franchises. An exponent of the horror genre, James Wan established the Atomic Monster Productions, which produces television and film projects. He is also one of the most successful filmmakers of his generation.

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Wu Chun
(Bruneian Actor and Model Known for His TV Series ‘Tokyo Juliet’ ‘Romantic Princess’ and ‘Hanazakarino Kimitachihe’)
Wu Chun
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Birthdate: October 10, 1979
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Wu Chun is a Bruneian model, actor, and singer best known for his association with the popular Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit, which is currently inactive. Also known for his philanthropic efforts, Wu Chun supports environmental campaigns and blood donation campaigns. In 2020, he participated in a marine protection campaign. He also serves as the Goodwill Ambassador of Cancer Awareness.

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Andrew Stockdale
(Australian Singer, Musician, and Record Producer)
Andrew Stockdale
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: July 20, 1976
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia

Andrew Stockdale gained fame as the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Wolfmother. Apart from releasing iconic albums such as Cosmic Egg with his band, he also released solo records such as Keep Moving. The APRA Award winner has revolutionized the neo-psychedelia and stoner rock genres.

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Leigh Bowery
(Contemporary Artist & Fashion Designer Known for His Flamboyant & Outlandish Costumes & Makeup)
Leigh Bowery
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Birthdate: March 26, 1961
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died: December 31, 1994
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Lawrence Wong
(Singaporean Actor Who Portrayed 'Hai Lan Cha' in the Chinese Historical Series 'Story of Yanxi Palace')
Lawrence Wong
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Birthdate: August 5, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Lawrence Wong is a Malaysian-born Singaporean actor whose portrayal of Hai Lan Cha in the Chinese historical series Story of Yanxi Palace earned him a place in the most influential artistes in China list. His role in the series also earned him a Golden Angel Award under the Best Actor in a Supporting Role category.

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Greig Fraser
(Cinematographer)
Greig Fraser
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Birthdate: October 3, 1975
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
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Jim Stynes
(Australian Rules Footballer)
Jim Stynes
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 23, 1966
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Died: March 20, 2012

Irish footballer Jim Stynes was initially skilled in Gaelic football but later deviated to Australian rules football. While his memoir, My Journey, detailed his battle with cancer, he had also written self-help books with Dr. Jon Carnegie. He had also co-founded The Reach Foundation, a non-profit for young people.

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Leigh Whannell
(Actor, Screenwriter, Writer, Director)
Leigh Whannell
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: January 17, 1977
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Melbourne

Leigh Whannell is an Australian screenwriter, actor, producer, and director. He often collaborates with his friend James Wan, and the two have worked together on the movies Saw, Dead Silence, and Insidious. He also wrote the Saw video game. He worked as a reporter and film critic for TV shows before entering the film industry. 

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Emma Dean
(Australian Chef and Television Presenter)
Emma Dean
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Listed In: Food Experts
Birthdate: October 16, 1977
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bendigo, Australia
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Elaine Yiu
(TVB veteran actress)
Elaine Yiu
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Birthdate: November 21, 1980
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Hong Kong
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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John Garrett
(Sports commentator)
John Garrett
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Birthdate: June 17, 1951
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Trenton, Quinte West, Canada
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Jacques Nasser
(Ford’s CEO and President (1999 to 2001))
Jacques Nasser
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Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: December 12, 1947
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Amyoun, Lebanon
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Alexis Wright
(Writer)
Alexis Wright
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 25, 1950
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Cloncurry, Australia
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John Safran
(Australian Radio Personality)
John Safran
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Birthdate: August 13, 1972
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Lydia Lassila
(Australian Olympic Freestyle Skier Gold Medalist)
Lydia Lassila
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 17, 1982
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Rob Hulls
(Politician)
Rob Hulls
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 23, 1957
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
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James Tomkins
(Australian Rower, Seven-Time World Champion and a Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist)
James Tomkins
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 19, 1965
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
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Marcus Stephen
(11th President of Nauru)
Marcus Stephen
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: October 1, 1969
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Nauru
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Charles Page
(Businessman)
Charles Page
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Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: June 2, 1860
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Arnott, Wisconsin, United States
Died: December 27, 1926
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Toni Matičevski
(Australian Fashion Designer)
Toni Matičevski
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Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: 1977 AD
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Australian designer Toni Matičevski was born to Macedonian immigrant parents in Melbourne. While he initially worked with Donna Karan and Cerruti, he later launched his own label. He is best known for his signature feminine silhouettes in silk and has also inspired the book The Elegant Rebel.

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Dennis Jensen
(Politician)
Dennis Jensen
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: February 28, 1962
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Born in South Africa, Dennis Jensen studied in Australia, eventually attaining a PhD from Monash University. Initially an air traffic controller, he later worked as a research scientist at CSIRO. The former Australian MP from Tangney is known for opposing same-sex marriages and the theory of anthropogenic climate change.
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Sonya Hartnett
(Author)
Sonya Hartnett
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: February 23, 1968
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Box Hill, Victoria, Australia
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Jessica Gallagher
(Australian Paralympic Alpine Skier)
Jessica Gallagher
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 14, 1986
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Geelong, Australia

Jessica Gallagher is an Australian Paralympic alpine skier and track and field athlete. She became the first Australian woman to win a medal at the Winter Paralympics in 2010. She began to lose her sight as a teenager and was diagnosed with Best’s disease, a rare condition that causes blindness. As she is legally blind, she competes with a guide. 

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Clement Meadmore
(Australian-American Artist)
Clement Meadmore
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Birthdate: February 9, 1929
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Died: April 19, 2005

Australian-American sculptor Clement Meadmore initially studied aeronautical engineering and then industrial design and then designed furniture for a while, before focusing on sculpting. He is known for his colossal public commissions. A lover of jazz and a drummer, too, he often names his creations after jazz tracks.

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Albert Ernest Kitson
(Geologist)
Albert Ernest Kitson
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Listed In: Scientists

English geologist Albert Ernest Kitson had spent part of his childhood in India, where his schoolmaster father ran a school. He then moved to Australia, where both his parents taught. The Lyell Medal winner later contributed immensely to the geological development of Australia and Nigeria. He was later knighted for his achievements.

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Bruce Billson
(Politician)
Bruce Billson
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 26, 1966
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Albury, Australia
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Arthur Robert Hogg
(Astronomer)
Arthur Robert Hogg
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Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: November 25, 1903
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Died: March 31, 1966
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Steve Fielding
(Senator for the State of Victoria and the Former Federal Parliamentary leader of the Family First Party)
Steve Fielding
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: October 17, 1960
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Dani Venn
(Australian Chef and Wellness Blogger)
Dani Venn
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Listed In: Food Experts
Birthdate: December 13, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Australia
Located in Melbourne, Victoria, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology or the RMIT University offers education in Art and Design, Architecture and the Built Environment, Engineering, Accounting and Finance, and Business and Management Studies. With its campuses located worldwide, the university is well-known for its practical and industry based learning. The university is ranked 16th in the world for art and design in the 2016 QS World University Rankings. Famous personalities like Rob Justin Hulls who served as the member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Niddrie, 23rd Deputy Premier of Victoria, and member of the Australian Parliament for Kennedy studied at the RMIT University. James Wan, the director of Saw, a horror film; Dead Silence, Death Sentence, Insidious, Furious 7 and The Conjuring 2 also received this education from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Robert James Dell'Oro Thomson, the Chief Executive of News Corp and the former managing editor at the Wall Street Journal and The times is also from the RMIT University. Dr Amanda Barnard, the first person in the southern hemisphere to win the Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology for her commendable job on diamond nanoparticles, and Sir Jonathan Mills AO, the director Director and Chief Executive of the Edinburgh International Festival from 2006-2014 and the International Artistic Adviser of the Arts Centre Melbourne studied Acoustic Design at the RMIT. To know more about the RMIT alumni, scroll down.