The famous Stanford University, situated in the United States, is unarguably one of the best educational institutions in the world today. Founded by the industrialist Leland Stanford and his wife Jane back in 1885, Stanford’s reputation has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. Sprawling over a distance of approximately 12 square kilometers, this notable institution is nestled between the cities of San Jose and San Francisco It is believed that the quality of education imparted to the students as well as the infrastructure of Stanford is outstanding. Many famous celebrities who have inspired people around the world with their remarkable achievements have been a part of this institution’s notable alumni association. Former American President John F Kennedy is one such noteworthy alumnus who studied here for a short period. Acclaimed actress Reese Witherspoon, the current CEO of ‘Google’, Sundar Pichai and ace golfer Tiger Woods are a few other noteworthy names who were once students of this famous institution. The fact that these famous faces have studied at Stanford is another reason why the institution has been a favorite among many students. These aspirants have been leaving no stone unturned to secure a place at this esteemed university. They believe that being an alumnus of Stanford is a great accomplishment in itself. Here’s a list which includes several famous celebrities who were once students of the notable Stanford University.
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John Elway(Baseball player, American football player)
28 June 1960
American
Adam Schiff(Politician, Lawyer)
22 June 1960
American
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Raymond Burr(Stage actor, Film actor)
21 May 1917
Canadian
Brook Lopez(Basketball player)
01 April 1988
American
Stephen Breyer(Jurist, Judge, Lawyer, University teacher)
15 August 1938
American
William Rehnquist(Judge, Lawyer, Historian)
01 October 1924
American
Ed McCaffrey(American football player)
17 August 1968
American
Anthony Kennedy(Jurist, Judge, Lawyer, University teacher)
23 July 1936
American
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Nikki Benz(Adult Film Star, Model)
11 December 1981
Canadian
David Chase(Screenwriter, Film director, Film producer)
22 August 1945
American
Richard Boone(Stage actor, Film actor, Television actor)
18 June 1917
American
Victor Davis Hanson(Historian, University teacher, Journalist)
05 September 1953
American
Susan Rice(Diplomat, Politician, Screenwriter)
17 November 1964
American
Jason Collins(Basketball player)
02 December 1978
American
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Edith Head(Costume designer)
28 October 1897
American
Yvon Chouinard(Mountaineer, Rock climber)
09 November 1938
American
Michelle Wie(Golfer)
11 October 1989
American
Ehud Barak(Politician, Diplomat, Officer)
12 February 1942
Israeli
Harry Harlow(Psychologist)
31 October 1905
American
Sam Simon(Poker player, Writer, Sportsperson, Screenwriter, Actor)
06 June 1955
American
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Landry Fields(Basketball player)
27 June 1988
American
Douglas Hofstadter(Philosopher, Writer, University teacher, Computer scientist)
15 February 1945
American
Ankit Fadia24 May 1985
Indian