List of University of Southern California people
Encyclopedia
This is a list of notable alumni, faculty, and students, from the University of Southern California
. For an individual(s) who qualify for multiple categories, they have been placed under the section for which they are best known.
Gabe Gardner
– Olympic champion, volleyball
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
. For an individual(s) who qualify for multiple categories, they have been placed under the section for which they are best known.
Academia
- Anna Jean AyresAnna Jean AyresDr. Anna Jean Ayres , often referred to as "A. Jean Ayres", was an occupational therapist and developmental psychologist known for her work in the area of sensory integration dysfunction, a term she coined in the 1960s to describe a theory used in occupational therapy. She is the author of several...
(B.A. 1945, M.A. 1954, Ph.D. 1961) Occupational therapist and developmental psychologist known for her work in the area of sensory integration dysfunctionSensory Integration DysfunctionSensory integration dysfunction is a neurological disorder characterized by a neurological sensory integration deficit. The more current diagnostic nosology uses the term sensory processing disorder to describe this condition.... - A.V. BalakrishnanA.V. BalakrishnanA.V. Balakrishnan is an American applied mathematician and professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a recipient of the Richard E...
(M.A. 1949, M.S. 1950, Ph.D. 1954) Applied mathematician; professor of mathematics at the University of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, Los AngelesThe University of California, Los Angeles is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA. It was founded in 1919 as the "Southern Branch" of the University of California and is the second oldest of the ten campuses...
; initially earned a masters in cinema - Leo BuscagliaLeo BuscagliaFelice Leonardo "Leo" Buscaglia Ph.D. , also known as "Dr Love," was an author and motivational speaker, and a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Southern California.-Biography:...
(B.A. 1950, M.A. 1954, Ph.D. 1963) Educator, best-selling author - George V. ChilingarGeorge V. ChilingarGeorge V. Chilingarian is an American-Armenian Professor of Civil and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Southern California...
(B.S. 1949, M.S. 1950, Ph.D. 1956) Distinguished petroleum geologistPetroleum geologistA petroleum geologist is an occupation that involves all aspects of oil discovery and production in the field of petroleum geology. Petroleum geologists are usually linked to the actual discovery of oil and the identification of possible oil deposits or leads. It can be a very labor intensive task... - Fred CohenFred CohenFrederick B. Cohen is an American computer scientist and best known as the inventor of computer virus defense techniques.In 1983, while a student at the University of Southern California's School of Engineering , he wrote a program for a parasitic application that seized control of computer...
(Ph.D. 1986) Computer scientist; inventor of computer virusComputer virusA computer virus is a computer program that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another. The term "virus" is also commonly but erroneously used to refer to other types of malware, including but not limited to adware and spyware programs that do not have the reproductive ability...
defense techniques - Andrew A. FrankAndrew A. FrankDr. Andrew Alfonso Frank is an American professor of mechanical and aeronautical engineering at UC Davis. He is recognized as the father of modern plug-in hybrids,, and coined the now-common term. He has a B.S. degree from the University of California, Berkeley, a M.S. , from the University of...
(M.S. 1965, Ph.D. 1968) Professor of mechanical and aeronautical engineeringat at UC DavisUniversity of California, DavisThe University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
; the father of modern plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) - Alice GastAlice GastAlice Petry Gast is the 13th President of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She is Lehigh's first female president....
(B.S. 1980) President of Lehigh UniversityLehigh UniversityLehigh University is a private, co-educational university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of the United States. It was established in 1865 by Asa Packer as a four-year technical school, but has grown to include studies in a wide variety of disciplines... - George GerbnerGeorge GerbnerGeorge Gerbner was a professor of Communication and the founder of cultivation theory.Born in Budapest, Hungary, he immigrated to the United States in late 1939. Gerbner earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley in 1942...
(M.A. 1951, Ph.D. 1955) Communication theorist; founder of cultivation theoryCultivation theoryCultivation theory is a social theory which examined the long-term effects of television on American audiences of all ages.Developed by George Gerbner and Larry Gross of the University of Pennsylvania, cultivation theory derived from several large-scale research projects as part of an overall... - Piara Singh GillPiara Singh GillPiara Singh Gill was an Indian nuclear physicist who was a pioneer in cosmic ray nuclear physics and worked on the American Manhattan project. He was the first Director of Central Scientific Instruments Organisation of India. He was research fellow of Chicago University...
(B.S. 1935, M.S. 1936) Pioneer in cosmic rayCosmic rayCosmic rays are energetic charged subatomic particles, originating from outer space. They may produce secondary particles that penetrate the Earth's atmosphere and surface. The term ray is historical as cosmic rays were thought to be electromagnetic radiation...
nuclear physicsNuclear physicsNuclear physics is the field of physics that studies the building blocks and interactions of atomic nuclei. The most commonly known applications of nuclear physics are nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons technology, but the research has provided application in many fields, including those... - Alfred GottschalkAlfred Gottschalk (Rabbi)Alfred Gottschalk was a German-born American Rabbi who was a leader in the Reform Judaism movement, serving as head of the movement's Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion for 30 years, as president from 1971 to 1996, and then as chancellor until 2000...
(Ph.D. 1965), President of Hebrew Union CollegeHebrew Union CollegeThe Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion is the oldest extant Jewish seminary in the Americas and the main seminary for training rabbis, cantors, educators and communal workers in Reform Judaism.HUC-JIR has campuses in Cincinnati, New York, Los Angeles and Jerusalem.The Jerusalem...
and leader in the Reform JudaismReform JudaismReform Judaism refers to various beliefs, practices and organizations associated with the Reform Jewish movement in North America, the United Kingdom and elsewhere. In general, it maintains that Judaism and Jewish traditions should be modernized and should be compatible with participation in the...
movement. - Robert M. GrayRobert M. GrayRobert M. Gray is an American information theorist, and the Alcatel-Lucent Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. He is best known for his contributions to quantization and compression, particularly the development of vector quantization.- Awards :Gray...
(Ph.D. 1966) Information theorist; professor of electrical engineering at Stanford UniversityStanford UniversityThe Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San... - Loren GreyLoren GreyLoren Grey was an educational psychologist and author of several books in that field. He also managed the legacy of his father, western author Zane Grey....
(B.A. 1939, M.S. 1954, Ph.D. 1959) Author and educational psychologistEducational psychologyEducational psychology is the study of how humans learn in educational settings, the effectiveness of educational interventions, the psychology of teaching, and the social psychology of schools as organizations. Educational psychology is concerned with how students learn and develop, often focusing... - Adam HerbertAdam HerbertAdam William Herbert, Jr. is an American retired academic administrator. He served as President of the University of North Florida from 1989–1998, as Chancellor of the State University System of Florida from 1998–2001, and as President of Indiana University from 2003–2007. He was the first...
(B.A. 1966, M.P.A. 1968) President, Indiana University - Philip G. Hoffman (M.A. 1942) Former President of the University of HoustonUniversity of HoustonThe University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
, first Chancellor of the University of Houston SystemUniversity of Houston SystemThe University of Houston System is a state university system in Texas, encompassing four separate and distinct universities. It has two system centers, which operate as and distance learning course delivery sites for its universities... - Howard P. HouseHoward P. HouseHoward Payne House, M.D. was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. House founded the House Ear Institute in 1946 in Los Angeles, CA, and is often considered to be the father of modern otology...
(M.D. 1935) Ear specialist and founder of the House Ear InstituteHouse Ear InstituteThe House Ear Institute is a non-profit 501 organization, based in Los Angeles, and dedicated to advancing hearing science through research and education to improve quality of life. Established in 1946 by Howard P... - Amando KapauanAmando KapauanAmando Kapauan was a chemist and researcher. He graduated magna cum laude from University of the Philippines, Diliman in 1952, with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry...
(Ph.D. 1959) Chemist and researcher - Jonathan KellermanJonathan KellermanJonathan Kellerman is an American psychologist, and Edgar and Anthony Award winning author of numerous bestselling suspense novels....
(Ph.D. 1974) Clinical psychologistPsychologistPsychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
and prolific writer - Douglas KmiecDouglas KmiecDouglas W. Kmiec is an American legal scholar, author, and former U.S. ambassador. He is the Caruso Family Chair and Professor of Constitutional Law at Pepperdine University School of Law. Kmiec came to prominence during the United States presidential election, 2008 when, although a Republican, he...
(J.D. 1976) Caruso Family Chair & Professor of Constitutional Law, Pepperdine UniversityPepperdine UniversityPepperdine University is an independent, private, medium-sized university affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The university's campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, United States, near Malibu, is the location for Seaver College, the School of...
; Former Dean & St. Thomas More Professor of Law, The Catholic University of AmericaThe Catholic University of AmericaThe Catholic University of America is a private university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States. It is a pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by the U.S. Catholic bishops...
; Former Director & Professor of Law, Center for Law & Government, The Law School, University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre DameThe University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
; also United States Ambassador to MaltaUnited States Ambassador to MaltaThis is a list of Ambassadors of the United States to Malta.Until 1964 Malta had been a part of the British Empire. Malta was granted full independence on September 21, 1964. The United States recognized the new nation and established full diplomatic relations...
; Former Assistant Attorney General Office of Legal CounselOffice of Legal CounselThe Office of Legal Counsel is an office in the United States Department of Justice that assists the Attorney General in his function as legal adviser to the President and all executive branch agencies.-History:... - Ellis O. KnoxEllis O. KnoxDr. Ellis O'Neal Knox was the first African-American to be awarded a Ph.D. on the West Coast of the United States. Knox received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1922 from the University of California, Berkeley and his doctorate in the history and philosophy of education from the University of...
(M.A. 1928, Ph.D. 1931) Educator, first African-AmericanAfrican AmericanAfrican Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
to be awarded a Ph.D. on the West CoastWest Coast of the United StatesWest Coast or Pacific Coast are terms for the westernmost coastal states of the United States. The term most often refers to the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. Although not part of the contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii do border the Pacific Ocean but can't be included in... - Bart KoskoBart KoskoBart Andrew Kosko is a writer and professor of electrical engineering and law at the University of Southern California...
(B.A. 1982) Hybrid intelligent systemHybrid intelligent systemHybrid intelligent system denotes a software system which employs, in parallel, a combination of methods and techniques from artificial intelligence subfields as:* Neuro-fuzzy systems* hybrid connectionist-symbolic models* Fuzzy expert systems...
expert and science fiction writer - Anthony LazzaroAnthony Lazzaro (university administrator)Anthony Lazzaro is a senior vice president emeritus of the University of Southern California.Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Lazzaro was called to active U.S. Navy duty shortly after graduating from the New York Maritime College. After serving in the Pacific theater aboard the...
(B.S. 1948) USC Senior Vice President - Minnette Gersh LenierMinnette Gersh LenierMinnette Ella Gersh Lenier was a teacher and professional magician who used stage magic to improve students' reading and learning skills.-Education and career:...
(Ph.D. 1971), teacher who used magic to improve students’ learning skills. - Paul LocatelliPaul LocatelliThe Rev. Paul Leo Locatelli, S.J. was an American Jesuit priest, academic and certified public accountant. Locatelli served as the President of Santa Clara University from 1988 until 2008 before becoming Chancellor of Santa Clara in 2008...
(Ph.D. 1971) President and professor of accounting at Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara UniversitySanta Clara University is a private, not-for-profit, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California, United States. Chartered by the state of California and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, it operates in collaboration with the Society of Jesus , whose... - Catherine McBride-ChangCatherine McBride-ChangCatherine McBride-Chang is a Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and her area of expertise is in developmental psychology specializing in the acquisition of early literacy skills...
(M.A. 1992, Ph.D. 1994) Developmental psychologist and early literacy researcher. - John MearsheimerJohn MearsheimerJohn J. Mearsheimer is an American professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago. He is an international relations theorist. Known for his book on offensive realism, The Tragedy of Great Power Politics, more recently Mearsheimer has attracted attention for co-authoring and publishing...
(M.A. 1974) Political scientist; professor of political science at the University of ChicagoUniversity of ChicagoThe University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890... - Max MoreMax MoreMax More is a philosopher and futurist who writes, speaks, and consults on advanced decision-making about emerging technologies....
(Ph.D. 1995) Philosopher and futurist, founder of Extropy Institute - James Porter MorelandJ. P. MorelandJames Porter Moreland , better known as J. P. Moreland, is an American philosopher, theologian, and Christian apologist...
(Ph.D. 1985) Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of TheologyTalbot School of TheologyTalbot School of Theology is a non-denominational, conservative evangelical Christian theological seminary located near Los Angeles. Talbot is one of the seven schools that comprise Biola University, located in La Mirada, California.-History:...
at Biola UniversityBiola UniversityBiola University is a private, evangelical Christian, liberal arts university located near Los Angeles. Biola's main campus is in La Mirada in Los Angeles County, California. In addition, the university has several satellite campuses in Chino Hills, Inglewood, San Diego, and Laguna Hills.-... - William MoritzWilliam MoritzWilliam Moritz , film historian, specialized in visual music and experimental animation. His principal published works concerned abstract filmmaker and painter Oskar Fischinger...
(Ph.D. 1968) Film historian - Dennis J. MurrayDennis J. MurrayDennis J. Murray is the current President of Marist College.During Murray's tenure as President, enrollment has more than doubled, 16 new academic programs have been established, several new academic centers and student residences have been added, and the property has been expanded to .He received...
(M.P.A. 1971, Ph.D. 1977) President of Marist CollegeMarist CollegeMarist College is a private liberal arts college on the east bank of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York. The site was established in 1905 by Marist Brothers, and the college was chartered in 1929... - Nemesio PrudenteNemesio PrudenteNemesio Prudente was a political activist, writer and human rights defender in the Philippines He served as the President of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines from 1962 to 1972; and in 1986. Prudente earned his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Southern California...
(Ph.D. 1959) President of the Polytechnic University of the PhilippinesPolytechnic University of the PhilippinesThe Polytechnic University of the Philippines commonly known as PUP is a public research university in the Philippines. It was founded on October 19, 1904 as the Manila Business School, offering commerce-related courses...
and political activist - Ian RobertsIan Roberts (linguist)Ian G. Roberts is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of Downing College, Cambridge....
(Ph.D. 1985) Linguist; Professor of Linguistics at the University of CambridgeUniversity of CambridgeThe University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally... - Gordon H. SatoGordon H. SatoDr. Gordon Hisashi Sato, Ph.D. is an American cell biologist who first attained prominence for his discovery that polypeptide factors required for the culture of mammalian cells outside the body are also important regulators of differentiated cell functions and of utility in culture of new types...
(B.S. 1951) Biochemists, former director of the W. Alton Jones Cell Science CenterThe W. Alton Jones Cell Science CenterThe W. Alton Jones Cell Science Center was a non-profit research and education center on 10 Old Barn Road in Lake Placid, New York. The Center was established by a gift of of land and $3 million dollars to the Tissue Culture Association from the W. Alton Jones Foundation through efforts of...
; founder of the Manzanar Project - Rangaswamy SrinivasanRangaswamy SrinivasanRangaswamy Srinivasan is an inventor at IBM Research. One of the famous inventions he has contributed to is LASIK.-Ablative Photodecomposition :...
(Ph.D. 1956) Discoverer of Ablative Photodecomposition (APD) and co-inventor of the LASIKLASIKLASIK or Lasik , commonly referred to simply as laser eye surgery, is a type of refractive surgery for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism...
procedure - Shang-Hua Teng (M.S. 1988) Computer scientist; chairman of the Computer Science Department at the Viterbi School of Engineering
- Norman ToppingNorman ToppingNorman Topping was the President of the University of Southern California between 1958 and 1970. He succeeded Fred D. Fagg, Jr., and was succeeded by John R. Hubbard. He was chancellor between 1971 and 1980. He became emeritus chancellor in 1980.Dr. Topping was an BA and MD alumnus of USC and...
(B.A. 1933, M.D. 1936) Former University President and NIHNational Institutes of HealthThe National Institutes of Health are an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and are the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and health-related research. Its science and engineering counterpart is the National Science Foundation...
associate director; helped develop a typhusTyphusEpidemic typhus is a form of typhus so named because the disease often causes epidemics following wars and natural disasters...
vaccineVaccineA vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease. A vaccine typically contains an agent that resembles a disease-causing microorganism, and is often made from weakened or killed forms of the microbe or its toxins...
and the first effective treatment against Rocky Mountain spotted feverRocky Mountain spotted feverRocky Mountain spotted fever is the most lethal and most frequently reported rickettsial illness in the United States. It has been diagnosed throughout the Americas. Some synonyms for Rocky Mountain spotted fever in other countries include “tick typhus,” “Tobia fever” , “São Paulo fever” or “febre... - Laura Skandera TrombleyLaura Skandera Trombley-Biography:Laura Skandera Trombley was born Laura Skandera and raised in Southern California. At the age of 16, she began attending Pepperdine University, where she earned a BA, summa cum laude , and MA . She then earned a PhD in English literature from the University of Southern California...
(Ph.D. 1989) President of Pitzer CollegePitzer CollegePitzer College is a private residential liberal arts college located in Claremont, California, a college town approximately east of downtown Los Angeles. Pitzer College is one of the Claremont Colleges.... - Andrew ViterbiAndrew ViterbiAndrew James Viterbi, Ph.D. is an Italian-American electrical engineer and businessman who co-founded Qualcomm Inc....
(Ph.D. 1962) Inventor of the Viterbi algorithmViterbi algorithmThe Viterbi algorithm is a dynamic programming algorithm for finding the most likely sequence of hidden states – called the Viterbi path – that results in a sequence of observed events, especially in the context of Markov information sources, and more generally, hidden Markov models...
, CDMA, co-founder of QualcommQualcommQualcomm is an American global telecommunication corporation that designs, manufactures and markets digital wireless telecommunications products and services based on its code division multiple access technology and other technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, USA...
and benefactor of the Viterbi School of EngineeringViterbi School of EngineeringThe Viterbi School of Engineering is located at the University of Southern California in the United States. It was renamed following a $52 million donation by Andrew Viterbi...
Architecture
- Gregory AinGregory AinGregory Ain was an American architect active in the mid-20th century. Working primarily in the Los Angeles area, Ain is best known for bringing elements of modern architecture to lower- and medium-cost housing.- Biography :...
(attended the School of Architecture from 1927–28) FAIAFAIAFellow of the American Institute of Architects is a postnomial, designating an individual who has been named a fellow of the American Institute of Architects... - Joel BergmanJoel BergmanJoel Bergman is an architect who has designed several landmark casinos.Bergman was born in Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1965.-Stern and Associates:In 1968 he joined Martin Stern, Jr....
(B.Arch. 1965) FAIA - Sidney EisenshtatSidney EisenshtatSidney Eisenshtat was an American architect who was best known for his synagogues andJewish academic buildings.-Biography:...
(B.Arch. 1935) - Edward H. FickettEdward H. FickettEdward Hale Fickett, FAIA, was a nationally recognized, award-winning architect who was a consultant to federal and local governments in the United States and to President Dwight D. Eisenhower.-Biography:...
(B.Arch. 1937) FAIA - Frank GehryFrank GehryFrank Owen Gehry, is a Canadian American Pritzker Prize-winning architect based in Los Angeles, California.His buildings, including his private residence, have become tourist attractions...
(B.Arch. 1954, Honorary Doctorate 2000) FAIA; Pritzker PrizePritzker PrizeThe Pritzker Architecture Prize is awarded annually by the Hyatt Foundation to honour "a living architect whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built...
winner - Jon JerdeJon JerdeJon Jerde is an American architect based in Venice, California, Founder & Chairman of , a design architecture and urban planning firm that pioneered the concept of placemaking and "experience architecture;" and has created multiple award-winning commercial developments around the globe...
(B.Arch. 1964) FAIA - Edward KillingsworthEdward KillingsworthEdward Killingsworth, FAIA was an American architect. He is best known as a participant in Arts & Architecture's Case Study program in the mid-1950s. He designed and built Case Study House #25, "The Frank House," in Naples, California. He also designed numerous luxury hotels all over the world and...
(B.Arch. 1940) FAIA - Pierre KoenigPierre KoenigPierre Koenig was an American architect.Born in San Francisco, he received his B.Arch. in 1952 from the University of Southern California. Koenig apprenticed under Raphael Soriano, among others, and began private practice in 1952. Koenig practiced mainly on the west coast and was most notable for...
(B.Arch. 1952) FAIA - Carl MastonCarl MastonCarl L. Maston was an influential Los Angeles mid-century modern architect.- Biography :Born Carl Mastopietro to an Italian father and English mother. Ultimately choosing the architectural profession over a career in music,...
(B.Arch. 1936) Mid-Century ModernMid-century modernMid-Century modern is an architectural, interior and product design form that generally describes mid-20th century developments in modern design, architecture, and urban development from roughly 1933 to 1965...
architect and USC Distinguished Alumni Award recipient in 1989. - Thom MayneThom MayneThom Mayne is a Los Angeles-based architect. Educated at University of Southern California and the Harvard University Graduate School of Design in 1978, Mayne helped found the Southern California Institute of Architecture in 1972, where he is a trustee...
(B.Arch. 1968) FAIA, Principal of Morphosis, Pritzker Prize laureate, and Co-Founder of Southern California Institute of ArchitectureSouthern California Institute of ArchitectureThe Southern California Institute of Architecture in Los Angeles , California, is an independent, nonprofit school offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in architecture. It offers community design and outreach programs, and free public access to frequent exhibitions and lectures by leading...
(SCI-ARC) - Raphael SorianoRaphael SorianoRaphael S. Soriano, FAIA, was an influential architect and educator who helped define a period of 20th century architecture that came to be known as Mid-century modern...
(B.Arch. 1934) FAIA - Paul Revere WilliamsPaul Williams (architect)Paul Revere Williams, FAIA was a Los Angeles-based, American architect. He practiced largely in Southern California and designed the homes of numerous stars including Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball/Desi Arnaz, Lon Chaney, and Charles Correll...
(B.S. 1919) First African American member of the American Institute of ArchitectsAmerican Institute of ArchitectsThe American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
Art
- Art ClokeyArt ClokeyArthur "Art" Clokey was a pioneer in the popularization of stop motion clay animation, beginning in 1955 with a film experiment called Gumbasia, influenced by his professor, Slavko Vorkapich, at the University of Southern California.After the Gumbasia project, Art Clokey and his wife Ruth came up...
(M.A. 1956) clay animator; creator of GumbyGumbyGumby is a green clay humanoid character created and modeled by Art Clokey, who also created Davey and Goliath. Gumby has been the subject of a 233-episode series of American television as well as a feature-length film and other media... - James GrantJames Grant (artist)James Edward Grant was a painter and sculptor most active from the late 1950s into the early 1970s. Best known for his sculptural work in plastics, this work by no means defined him, but was rather a natural endpoint of an exploration into increased dimensionality—starting from abstract canvases,...
(B.S., c. 1945) painter, sculptor - Paul McCarthyPaul McCarthyPaul McCarthy , is a contemporary artist who lives and works in Los Angeles, California.-Life:McCarthy was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and studied art at the University of Utah in 1969. He went on to study at the San Francisco Art Institute receiving a BFA in painting...
(M.F.A. 1973) artist - Kenneth PriceKenneth PriceKenneth Price is an American ceramic artist and printmaker who was born in Los Angeles, California in 1935. He studied at the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles, before receiving his BFA degree from the University of Southern California in 1956...
(B.F.A. 1956) ceramic artist and printmaker - Marvin SaltzmanMarvin SaltzmanMarvin Saltzman is an American painter. He attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Southern California graduating with a BFA and MFA in 1959. His teaching career started in 1962 at Eastern Oregon College, 1966 University of Southern California and 1967-1997 at...
(B.F.A, M.F.A. 1959) painter - Delmer J. YoakumDelmer J. YoakumDelmer J. Yoakum was an American fine artist, oil and watercolor painter, designer, serigrapher, Disneyland and Hollywood motion picture studio scenic artist.-Early life:...
(attended the Roski School of Fine Arts) artist
Astronauts
- Neil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil Alden Armstrong is an American former astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor, United States Naval Aviator, and the first person to set foot upon the Moon....
(1960s, graduate studies and 1970, M.S. Aerospace Engineering) first man on the MoonMoonThe Moon is Earth's only known natural satellite,There are a number of near-Earth asteroids including 3753 Cruithne that are co-orbital with Earth: their orbits bring them close to Earth for periods of time but then alter in the long term . These are quasi-satellites and not true moons. For more...
; USAF X-15 pilot - Charles A. Bassett, IICharles BassettCharles Arthur "Art" Bassett, II was an American engineer and United States Air Force officer. He was selected as a NASA astronaut in 1963 and assigned to Gemini 9 but died in an airplane crash during training for his first spaceflight.-Early life and education:Bassett was born in Dayton, Ohio,...
(1960s, graduate work) - Karol J. BobkoKarol J. BobkoKarol Joseph "Bo" Bobko is an engineer, retired United States Air Force officer and a former USAF and NASA astronaut.-Personal:Bobko was born in New York City, New York to a Lithuanian-American family...
(1970, M.S. Aerospace Engineering) - Charles F. Bolden, Jr.Charles F. Bolden, Jr.Charles Frank "Charlie" Bolden, Jr. is the current Administrator of NASA, a retired United States Marine Corps major general, and former NASA astronaut....
(1977, M.S. Systems Management) Space ShuttleSpace ShuttleThe Space Shuttle was a manned orbital rocket and spacecraft system operated by NASA on 135 missions from 1981 to 2011. The system combined rocket launch, orbital spacecraft, and re-entry spaceplane with modular add-ons...
commander; Administrator of NASA - Gerald P. CarrGerald P. CarrGerald Paul Carr is an engineer, retired United States Marine Corps colonel and former NASA astronaut. He was commander of Skylab 4, the third and final manned visit to the Skylab Orbital Workshop, from November 16, 1973 to February 8, 1974.-Biography:Carr was born in Denver, Colorado on August...
(1954, B.S. Mechanical Engineering) - Nancy J. CurrieNancy J. CurrieNancy Jane Sherlock Currie is an engineer, United States Army officer and a NASA astronaut.-Background:Currie was born December 29, 1958, in Wilmington, Delaware, but considers Troy, Ohio, to be her hometown...
(1985, M.S. Systems Management) - William H. DanaWilliam H. Dana-Career:Dana was born in Pasadena, California, November 3, 1930, received his Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Military Academy in 1952 and served four years as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force...
(1958, M.S. Aerospace Engineering) - Brian Duffy (1981, M.S. Systems Management)
- Henry C. GordonHenry C. GordonHenry Charles Gordon was a X-20 Dyna-Soar astronaut and a colonel in the United States Air Force....
(1966, M.B.A.) - Nathan J. LindsayNathan J. LindsayNathan J. Lindsay was a Major General in the United States Air Force.-Biography:Lindsay was born in Monroe, Wisconsin in 1936. He would attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Southern California.-Career:...
(1976, M.S. Systems Management) - Jerry M. LinengerJerry M. LinengerJerry Michael Linenger, M.D., M.S.S.M., M.P.H., Ph.D. is a former NASA astronaut, who flew on the Space Shuttle and Space Station Mir.-Background:...
(1988, M.S. Systems Management) - James A. Lovell (1961, Aviation Safety School)
- Carlos I. NoriegaCarlos I. NoriegaCarlos Ismael Noriega is a Peruvian born NASA employee, a former NASA astronaut and a retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel.-Personal:...
(1981, B.S. Computer Science) - Kenneth S. Reightler, Jr.Kenneth S. Reightler, Jr.Kenneth Stanley Reightler, Jr. is a former NASA astronaut.Reightler was born in Patuxent River, Maryland, but considers Virginia Beach, Virginia, to be his hometown. Married to the former Maureen Ellen McHenry, they have two daughters. He enjoys sailing, wind surfing, camping. His parents, Mr. &...
(1984, M.S. Systems Management) - Walter M. Schirra (1969, Honorary Doctorate in Science)
- Pierre J. ThuotPierre J. ThuotPierre Joseph Thuot is a retired U.S. Navy captain and a NASA astronaut from 1985 to 1995.- Personal :Born on May 19, 1955, in Groton, Connecticut, Thuot considers Fairfax, Virginia, and New Bedford, Massachusetts, to be his hometowns. He is married to the former Cheryl Ann Mattingly of...
(1985, M.S. Systems Management)
Athletics
- Bibiana CandelasBibiana CandelasBibiana Candelas Ramírez is a 6'5" beach volleyball and indoor volleyball player who represented her native country, Mexico, at the 2008 Olympics with her beach partner, Mayra Garcia....
– Volleyball player - Phil HillPhil HillPhilip Toll Hill, Jr., was a United States automobile racer and the only American-born driver to win the Formula One World Drivers' Championship. Hill was described as a "thoughtful, gentle man" and once said, "I'm in the wrong business. I don't want to beat anybody, I don't want to be the big hero...
– only American-born driver to win the Formula OneFormula OneFormula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
driving championship - Lisa MorettiLisa MorettiLisa Moretti is a retired American professional wrestler. She is best known for her appearances with World Wrestling Entertainment between 1999 and 2005 under the ring name Ivory...
(B.A. 1984) Professional female wrestlerProfessional wrestlingProfessional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
, worked for the World Wrestling EntertainmentWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWorld Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
under the stage name Ivory - Jess MortensenJess MortensenJesse "Jess" Philo Mortensen was a NCAA champion track athlete and coach. Mortensen is one of only three men to win Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship team titles as both an athlete and coach.Mortensen was captain of the 1930 NCAA championship track team at the University of...
– NCAA champion track athlete and coach. - Peter DalandPeter DalandPeter Daland is a retired swimming coach from the United States. He coaching career spanned over 40 years. Daland graduated from Swarthmore College in 1948 and got his first coaching job at Rose Valley, Pennsylvania, where he won 8 straight Suburban League titles...
– Noted swimming coach - Dave SaloDave SaloDavid Clark "Dave" Salo is a swimming coach based in Southern California, USA. Currently, he is the head coach of the University of Southern California men's and women's swimming team, as well as USC's club team: Trojan Swim Club. Prior to his becoming the USC coach, he was the head coach of Irvine...
– Noted swimming coach
Basketball
- Elías Larry AyusoElías Larry AyusoElías "Larry" Ayuso is a Puerto Rican-American professional basketball player...
– Professional basketballBasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player - David Bluthenthal (now "Blu") – professional basketball player
- Cynthia CooperCynthia Cooper (basketball)Cynthia Lynne Cooper is a former American basketball player who has won championships in college, the Olympics, and in the Women's National Basketball Association . She is considered by many as one of the greatest women's basketball players ever. In 2011, she was voted in by fans as one of the...
– Professional basketball player, 2-time Olympic medalist, member of both the Naismith Memorial and Women'sWomen's Basketball Hall of FameThe Women's Basketball Hall of Fame honors men and women who have contributed to the sport of women's basketball. The Hall of Fame opened in 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA...
Basketball Halls of Fame - DeMar DeRozanDeMar DeRozanDeMar Darnell DeRozan is an American professional basketball player, selected ninth overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. DeRozan played college basketball at USC for the Trojans...
– Professional basketball player with the Toronto RaptorsToronto RaptorsThe Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
, drafted 9th overall in the 2009 NBA DraftNBA DraftThe NBA Draft is an annual event in which the thirty teams from the National Basketball Association can draft players who are eligible and wish to join the league. These players are usually amateur U.S. college basketball players, but international players are also eligible to be drafted...
by the Raptors - Lisa LeslieLisa LeslieLisa Deshaun Leslie-Lockwood is a former American professional women's basketball player in the WNBA. She is a three-time WNBA MVP and a four-time Olympic gold medal winner...
– Former WNBA player for Los Angeles SparksLos Angeles SparksThe Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
, 4-time Olympic champion - O. J. MayoO. J. MayoOvinton J'Anthony "O. J." Mayo , is an American basketball player currently playing with the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. He signed with the team on July 8, 2008. He played college basketball for the University of Southern California...
– Professional basketball player with the Memphis GrizzliesMemphis GrizzliesThe Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's... - Cheryl Miller – Member of both the Naismith and Women's Halls of Fame, former USC women's coach
- Brian ScalabrineBrian ScalabrineBrian David Scalabrine is an American professional basketball power forward who plays for the Italian club Benetton Treviso. Raised in Enumclaw, Washington, Scalabrine attended the University of Southern California after transferring from Highline Community College...
– NBA Forward for the Chicago BullsChicago BullsThe Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
, NBA champion with the Boston CelticsBoston CelticsThe Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which... - Bill SharmanBill SharmanWilliam Walton "Bill" Sharman is a former professional basketball player and coach. Sharman completed high school in the rural city of Porterville, California and is mostly known for his time with the Boston Celtics in the 1950s, partnering with Bob Cousy in what some consider the greatest...
– Basketball Hall of Famer - Tina ThompsonTina ThompsonTina Marie Thompson is a professional basketball player in the WNBA for the Los Angeles Sparks. The first draft pick in WNBA history, Thompson was selected first by the Houston Comets. She helped lead the Comets to four WNBA Championships...
– WNBA player, 2-time Olympic champion - Paul WestphalPaul WestphalPaul Westphal is a retired American basketball player and current head coach of the National Basketball Association's Sacramento Kings. Westphal has had a storied career in the NBA, both as a player and as a coach. As a player, he won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in the 1974 NBA...
– Professional basketball player, current head coach at Pepperdine University - Tex WinterTex WinterMorice Fredrick "Tex" Winter is a Hall-of-Fame American basketball coach, and innovator of the triangle offense.-Early life:...
– Basketball coach (inventor of the Triangle offenseTriangle offenseThe Triangle Offense, also known as the triple-post offense, is an offensive strategy in basketball. Its basic ideas were initially established by Hall of Fame coach Sam Barry at the University of Southern California. His system was later refined by former Kansas State University head basketball...
) - Nick YoungNick Young (basketball)Nick Young is an American professional basketball player with the Washington Wizards of the NBA at both the shooting guard and small forward positions.-High school career:...
– Professional basketball player with the Washington WizardsWashington WizardsThe Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:... - Taj GibsonTaj GibsonTaj Jami Gibson is a professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association . Following the 2010 signing of Carlos Boozer, he has played as the second string power forward...
- Chicago Bulls Power Foward- 2009-Present
Baseball
- Gabe AlvarezGabe AlvarezGabriel de Jesus Alvarez was a Major League Baseball third baseman. He played for two teams, the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres . The 6'1, 205 lb right-hander went to USC and made his Major League debut on June 22, 1998, going 1-4.He was originally drafted by the San Diego Padres in...
- Brian BannisterBrian BannisterBrian Patrick Bannister is a former baseball starting pitcher who most recently pitched for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball.-Personal:...
- Bret BarberieBret BarberieBret Edward Barberie is a former professional baseball infielder. He is an alumnus of the University of Southern California....
– former Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
infielder; Olympic gold medalist - Jim BarrJim BarrJames Leland Barr is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants and California Angels...
(B.S.B.A. 1970) Former Major League Baseball pitcher - Aaron BooneAaron BooneAaron John Boone is a former Major League Baseball infielder whose famous home run off Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield won the 2003 American League Championship Series for the New York Yankees. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Florida Marlins, Washington...
– Professional baseball player 1997–2009 - Bret BooneBret BooneBret Robert Boone is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.-Personal life:Boone was born in El Cajon, California to Susan G. Roel and Bob Boone. He is a graduate of El Dorado High School and the University of Southern California. He is the grandson of former major leaguer Ray Boone and...
– Professional baseball player 1992–2005 - Bill BordleyBill BordleyWilliam Clarke Bordley is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. In 2011, he was named chief of security for Major League Baseball.-High school and college career:...
- Damon BufordDamon BufordDamon Buford is a retired Major League Baseball player. Buford played between 1993 and 2001 for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs.-College career:...
- Don BufordDon BufordDonald Alvin Buford is a former Major League Baseball player. An infielder/outfielder, the switch-hitting Buford played for the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles ....
- Steve BusbySteve BusbySteven Lee Busby is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Kansas City Royals . He batted and threw right-handed.-Professional career:...
- Jeff CirilloJeff CirilloJeffrey Howard Cirillo is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball. In a 14-season career, Cirillo was a .296 hitter with 112 home runs and 727 RBI in 1617 games. He was named an All-Star in and . He is the Brewers all-time career leader in batting average at .306...
- Jeff ClementJeff ClementJeffrey Burton Clement is a Major League Baseball first baseman who is currently in the Pittsburgh Pirates' organization. Clement was the Seattle Mariners' first round draft pick in the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.-Amateur career:Clement was born and raised in Marshalltown, Iowa...
- Rich DauerRich DauerRichard Fremont Dauer , is a former professional baseball player who played with the Baltimore Orioles primarily as an infielder from 1976-85. He played in two World Series with the Orioles....
- Rod DedeauxRod DedeauxRaoul Martial "Rod" Dedeaux was an American college baseball coach who compiled what is arguably the greatest record of any coach in the sport's amateur history....
(B.S.B.A. 1935) Legendary USC Trojans baseball coach and a member of the 1935 Brooklyn Dodgers - Dave EngleDave EngleRalph David Engle is a former Major League Baseball utility player who played for the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers all of the American League and the Montreal Expos of the National League from 1981 to 1989.-Pro career:A graduate of the University of Southern California,...
- Morgan EnsbergMorgan EnsbergMorgan Paul Ensberg is a former infielder in Major League Baseball. Ensberg bats and throws right-handed...
– Professional baseball player, 2000–present, 2005 all-star - Seth EthertonSeth EthertonSeth Michael Etherton is a Major League Baseball pitcher currently a free agent. Etherton last played in the majors for the Kansas City Royals in .-High School/College career:...
- Ron FairlyRon FairlyRonald Ray Fairly is a former Major League Baseball player and broadcaster. He either played in or broadcast over 7,000 major league games from through .-College career:...
- Randy FloresRandy FloresRandy Alan Flores is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. Flores is a career left-handed relief specialist.-Early life and career:...
- Ron FloresRon FloresRonald Joel Flores is a left-handed relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 29th round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. He is the younger brother of Colorado Rockies pitcher, Randy Flores...
- Mike Gillespie
- George GrandeGeorge GrandeGeorge Grande is an American sportscaster who hosted the very first broadcast of SportsCenter on ESPN in 1979.-Early life and career:He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1969, where he won the 1968 College World Series...
- Cyle Hankerd-Professional baseball player 2007–present
- Jess HillJess HillJesse Terrill Hill was an American athlete, coach and college administrator who was best known for his tenure as a coach and athletic director at the University of Southern California. His career spanned six decades...
- Geoff JenkinsGeoff JenkinsGeoff Jenkins is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He previously played for the Milwaukee Brewers from until and the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008...
– Professional baseball player 1998–present
- Randy JohnsonRandy JohnsonRandall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
– Professional baseball player, the "Big Unit" 1988–2009 - Jacque JonesJacque JonesJacque Dewayne Jones is a Major League Baseball outfielder who currently is a free agent-Early life:...
– professional baseball player 1999–present - Steve KempSteve KempSteven F. Kemp is a former Major League Baseball outfielder from 1977 to 1986 and 1988. He is of Armenian heritage.-Professional career:...
– Professional baseball player 1977–1988 - Ian KennedyIan KennedyIan Patrick Kennedy is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.He is 6' 0" tall and weighs 190 pounds...
- Dave KingmanDave KingmanDavid Arthur Kingman , nicknamed "Kong" and "Sky King", is a former Major League Baseball left fielder, first baseman, third baseman, and designated hitter. The towering 6' 6" Kingman was one of the most feared sluggers of the 1970s and 1980s...
– professional baseball player 1971–1986 - Rene LachemannRene LachemannRene George Lachemann is a former coach, catcher and manager in Major League Baseball. Lachemann served as the first manager in the history of the Florida Marlins and also skippered the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers...
– Former MLB manager - Jason LaneJason LaneJason Dean Lane is a Major League Baseball outfielder in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He was drafted out of the sixth round in . Lane graduated from El Molino High School in Forestville, California in 1995...
– professional baseball player 2002–present - Bill LeeBill Lee (left-handed pitcher)William Francis Lee III , nicknamed "Spaceman", is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Boston Red Sox from - and the Montreal Expos from -...
- Justin LehrJustin LehrCharles Larry "Justin" Lehr is a Major League Baseball pitcher. Lehr played college baseball at the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of Southern California.-Professional career:...
- Bob LillisBob LillisRobert Perry Lillis is a retired American infielder, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball...
- Fred LynnFred LynnFredric Michael "Fred" Lynn is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox , California Angels , Baltimore Orioles , Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres .Fred Lynn was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in and to the College Baseball Hall of Fame...
– Professional baseball player 1974–1990 - Mark McGwireMark McGwireMark David McGwire , nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently the hitting coach for the St...
– Professional baseball player 1986–2001 - Chad MoellerChad MoellerChad Edward Moeller [MOE-ler] is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Colorado Rockies organization. He is the cousin of former MLB first baseman Chris Cron.-College career:...
- Eric MunsonEric MunsonEric Walter Munson is a former Major League Baseball catcher who currently plays for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was the third overall pick in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft by the Detroit Tigers, behind Josh Hamilton and Josh Beckett...
– Professional baseball player 2000–present - Mark PriorMark PriorMark William Prior is an American professional baseball pitcher in the New York Yankees organization. He pitched for the Chicago Cubs from 2002-2006. His repertoire of pitches includes a low to mid 90s fastball, a curveball, a slurve, and a changeup.-Amateur career:Prior graduated from the...
– Professional baseball player 2003–present - Anthony ReyesAnthony ReyesAnthony Loza Reyes is a right-handed pitcher who is currently a free agent.Reyes has a younger brother, Erik, who pitched for Concordia University Irvine in .-High School:...
- Tom SeaverTom SeaverGeorge Thomas "Tom" Seaver , nicknamed "Tom Terrific" and "The Franchise", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched from 1967-1986 for four different teams in his career, but is noted primarily for his time with the New York Mets...
(B.A. 1975) Professional baseball Hall of Fame pitcher 1967–1986 - Bob SkubeBob SkubeRobert Jacob "Bob" Skube is a retired professional baseball player whose career spanned seven seasons, two of which were spent in Major League Baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers . Skube has also served as a manager and coach in minor league baseball...
- Roy SmalleyRoy Smalley (AL baseball player)Roy Frederick Smalley III is a former professional baseball shortstop. From 1975 through 1987, Smalley played in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers , Minnesota Twins , New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox . He was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. His father, Roy Jr...
– Professional baseball player 1975–1987 - Mark Smith
- Gary SutherlandGary SutherlandGary Lynn Sutherland was a Major League Second Baseman and Shortstop for 13 seasons from 1966-1978....
- Ken YasudaKen YasudaKen Yasuda is a Japanese professional bodybuilder. He was formerly a mixed martial arts coach for the Tokyo Sabres of the International Fight League.-Biography:...
- Barry ZitoBarry ZitoBarry Zito is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. He previously played seven seasons with the Oakland Athletics, where he won the 2002 American League Cy Young Award and made three All-Star teams....
– Professional baseball pitcher 2000–present
American football
The University of Southern California has had a number of notable American football players. The following list includes all former USC football players that have articles on Wikipedia. Please note: Some former players may be listed elsewhere due to other achievements (i.e. John Wayne and Ward Bond, became better known as actors; Quincy Woods became better known as an Olympian, etc.)- George AchicaGeorge AchicaGeorge Achica is a retired american football lineman.-Pro career:Achica was picked in the 3rd round with the 57th overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts but chose to play for the USFL Los Angeles Express from 1983 to 1985...
– Consensus All-American - Pete AdamsPete AdamsPeter Anthony Adams is a former American football guard.-Pro career:Adams played four seasons in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns.-College career:...
- DelVaughn AlexanderDelVaughn Alexander-Coaching career:Alexander is the Wide Receivers Coach for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Prior to that, Alexander coached at the University of San Diego, Oregon State University and UNLV...
- Marcus AllenMarcus AllenMarcus LeMarr Allen is a former American football player and, until recently, was affiliated with CBS as a game analyst. As a professional, Allen ran for 12,243 yards and caught 587 passes for 5,412 yards during his career for both the Los Angeles Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs from 1982 to 1997...
– Heisman TrophyHeisman TrophyThe Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...
winner, College Football Hall of Fame Pro Football Hall of FamePro Football Hall of FameThe Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame of professional football in the United States with an emphasis on the National Football League . It opened in Canton, Ohio, on September 7, 1963, with 17 charter inductees... - Marcell AllmondMarcell Allmond-Professional career:Allmond played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2005. He was on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad in 2004.-College career:Allmond played college football at the University of Southern California. He was a three year starter at cornerback and wide receiver.-External links:**...
- John Allred
- Charley AneCharley AneCharles "Charley" Teetai Ane, Jr. was an American football offensive lineman.-High school:Ane excelled in baseball, basketball and track as well as football at the Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii...
- Sam AnnoSam AnnoSam Scott Anno is an American football linebackers and special teams coach for the University of San Diego Toreros.-High school career:...
- Marger ApsitMarger ApsitMarger "Megs" Apsit was an American football running back in the National Football League for the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Frankford Yellow Jackets, the Green Bay Packers, and the Boston Redskins. He played college football at the University of Southern California....
- Kevin ArbetKevin ArbetKevin Arbet is an American football cornerback most recently playing for the Arena Football League's San Jose SaberCats. His uncle, Darren Arbet is the head coach.-Professional career:...
- Jon ArnettJon ArnettJon Dwane Arnett was a first-team All-American out of USC and Manual Arts High School.-College career:Arnett was the multiple recipient of the W.J. Voit Memorial Trophy as the outstanding football player on the Pacific Coast. Arnett won the Voit Trophy in both 1954 and 1955...
– College Football Hall of Fame - Earl AudetEarl AudetEarle Toussaint Audet was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, as well as the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference...
- Don AveryDon AveryDonald Lee Avery was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, as well as the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference. He played college football at the University of Alabama and the University of Southern California....
- Red BadgroRed BadgroMorris Hiram "Red" Badgro was a professional American football end in the National Football League for the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and the Brooklyn Dodgers...
– Pro Football Hall of Famer - Bill Bain
- Johnny BakerJohnny BakerJohn W. "Johnny" "Bake" Baker was an American football player and coach. He played college football at the University of Southern California, where he was a two-time All-American at guard...
– College Football Hall of Fame, All-American - Terry BakerTerry BakerFor the Canadian football player of the same name see Terry Baker .Terry Wayne Baker is a former quarterback for the Oregon State University football team. He played for them through the 1960-1962 seasons. He is most notable for winning the 1962 Heisman Trophy and playing the Final Four in the...
(J.D. 1968) – College Football Hall of Fame, Heisman Trophy winner at Oregon State, played quarterback in NFL and CFL - Sam Baker – 2x All-American
- Chip BanksChip BanksWilliam Chip Banks is a former professional American football linebacker.He graduated from Lucy Craft Laney High School, Augusta, GA.-Professional career:...
- Al BansavageAl BansavageAlbert Anthony Bansavage is a former American football linebacker who played in the American Football League.-High school career:Bansavage prepped at Union City High School in Union City, New Jersey....
- Bradford BantaBradford BantaDennis Bradford Banta, is a retired American football tight end and long snapper in the National Football League.-Professional career:...
- Jack BantaJack Banta (football player)Herbert Jack Banta was an American football halfback in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams. He played college football at the University of Southern California and was drafted in the tenth round of the 1941 NFL Draft.-External...
- Kurt BarberKurt BarberKurt Barber is the defensive line coach for UNLV's football team and a former standout linebacker in college and in the National Football League.-High school career:...
- Nate BarragarNate BarragarNathan Robert Barragar was an American collegiate and professional football player.-Biography:Barragar was the only son of Nathaniel Hawthorne Barragar , a clergyman, and Olive Jan Barragar . The family moved to Yakima, Washington, then eventually settled in Los Angeles...
- Al BarryAl BarryAllan Barry is a retired American football offensive lineman. He played college football at the University of Southern California and was drafted in the 30th round of the 1953 NFL Draft....
- Joe BarryJoe BarryJoe Barry is the linebackers coach for the University of Southern California, former linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the former defensive coordinator for the National Football League Detroit Lions. He is the son of former Detroit Lions assistant offensive line coach Mike Barry...
- Mike BattleMike BattleMichael Leonard Battle is a former American football player in the American Football League . and the National Football League...
- Pete BeathardPete BeathardPeter Falconer Beathard is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League , the National Football League , and the World Football League ....
- Ricky BellRicky Bell (running back)Ricky Lynn Bell younger brother of recording artist Archie Bell, was an American professional football player who played running back in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Diego Chargers from 1977 to 1982...
– College Football Hall of Fame - Duane BickettDuane BickettDuane Clair Bickett is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League...
- Darnell BingDarnell BingDarnell Bing is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
- Bob BlackmanBob BlackmanBob Blackman was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Denver , Dartmouth College , the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign , and Cornell University , compiling a career college football record of...
- John David BootyJohn David BootyJohn David Booty is an American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He last played for the Houston Texans until being cut on September 4, 2010. He played college football at USC.Booty has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans...
- Tony BoselliTony BoselliDon Anthony "Tony" Boselli, Jr. is a former American football offensive tackle. He spent nearly all of his professional career playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League ....
- Mark BoyerMark BoyerMark Boyer is a retired american football tight end.-High school career:Boyer prepped at Edison High School in Huntington Beach.-College career:...
- Hoby BrennerHoby BrennerHoby F. J. Brenner is a former American football tight end in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints.-Professional career:Brenner played for the New Orleans Saints between 1981 and 1993...
- Lou Brock Jr.Lou Brock Jr.Louis Clark Brock, Jr. is a former American football cornerback/safety in the NFL.-Professional career:He played for the San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks in his brief career...
- Tay BrownTay BrownRaymond "Tay" Brown was an All-America offensive tackle and captained the 1932 USC Trojans football squad which produced Howard Jones' only perfect season at USC.-College career:...
– College Football Hall of Fame - Joey BrownerJoey BrownerJoey Matthew Browner is a former American football strong safety for the Minnesota Vikings from 1983 until 1991.-Professional career:...
- Keith BrownerKeith BrownerKeith Browner is a former American Football defensive end and outside linebacker. He is also the father of Keith Browner jr who is a standout LB for the Cal Golden Bears.-College career:...
- Will BuchanonWill BuchanonWilliam James Buchanon is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Southern California....
- Brad BuddeBrad BuddeBrad Edward Budde is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League .-College career:...
– College Football Hall of Fame - David BuehlerDavid Buehler-Dallas Cowboys:He was drafted in the 5th round by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft, and the first kicker taken. He was the first USC kicker to be drafted since Cole Ford in 1995. He handles the team's kickoffs and missed his only field goal attempt in the Cowboys' opening regular season...
- Rudy BukichRudy BukichRudolph Andrew Bukich is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League between 1953 and 1968. He played college football at the University of Southern California...
- Frank BuncomFrank BuncomFrank James Buncom, Jr. was an American football linebacker in the American Football League .-High school career:Buncom prepped at Dorsey High School in Los Angeles.-Professional career:...
- Reggie BushReggie BushReginald Alfred "Reggie" Bush II is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
– Heisman Trophy winner, since vacated - Ray Butler
- Dominique ByrdDominique ByrdDominique Montiel Byrd is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
- Dave CadiganDave CadiganDavid Patrick Cadigan is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League.-High school career:Cadigan prepped at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach, California....
- Lynn CainLynn CainLynn Dwight Cain is a retired American football running back in the National Football League.-College career:Cain played college football at the University of Southern California after transferring from East Los Angeles College....
- Leo CallandLeo CallandLeo B. Calland was an American football and basketball player and coach who later became a San Diego city parks administrator...
- Al CarmichaelAl CarmichaelAlbert "Al" Reinhold Carmichael was an American collegiate and professional football player, a halfback, wide receiver, and kick returner.-Professional career:...
- Mark Carrier
- Chris Cash
- Matt CasselMatt CasselMatthew Brennan "Matt" Cassel is a quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
- Bob ChandlerBob ChandlerRobert Donald Chandler was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League.-Professional career:...
- Chris ClaiborneChris ClaiborneChristopher Ashone Claiborne is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent.-High school career:...
– Butkus Award winner - Travis ClaridgeTravis ClaridgeTravis Claridge was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he played for the Atlanta Falcons between 2000 and 2003 and for the Carolina Panthers in 2004....
- Don ClarkDon Clark (football player)Donald Rex Clark was an American football player and coach who was perhaps best known as the head coach of the USC Trojans football team from 1957-1959. He compiled a 13-16-1 record while coaching at USC, going 0-5-1 against rivals UCLA and Notre Dame. The highlight of his career was in 1959, when...
- Monte ClarkMonte ClarkMonte Dale Clark was an American football player who served as head coach for two National Football League teams: the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions.-College career:...
- Leon Clarke
- Paul Cleary – College Football Hall of Fame
- Garry CobbGarry CobbGarry Wilbert Cobb is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League and current radio personality on WIP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the author of a book entitled Don't Be Clueless: 7 Keys to Life in the Real World, which is targeted to the challenges of urban youth...
- Shaun CodyShaun CodyShaun Michael Cody is an American football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California.-Early years:Cody attended Los Altos High School in...
- Angelo CoiaAngelo CoiaAngelo Anthony Coia is a former American football end in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears, the Washington Redskins, and the Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at the University of Southern California and the Citadel and was drafted in the 20th round of the 1960 NFL Draft....
- Keary ColbertKeary ColbertPatrick Keary Jerel Colbert is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
- Rashard CookRashard CookRashard Cook is a former professional American football safety in the National Football League.-Professional career:...
- Curtis ConwayCurtis ConwayCurtis Lamont Conway is a former National Football League wide receiver and was a first round 1993 NFL Draft choice out of the University of Southern California...
- Marcus CottonMarcus Cotton-High school career:Cotton prepped at Castlemont High School in Oakland.-College career:He played college football and was all Pac 10 at the University of Southern California.-Professional career:...
- Al CowlingsAl CowlingsAllen G. Cowlings is a retired American football player, known for his role in the saga of O.J. Simpson's murder trial...
- Jeff CravathJeff CravathNewell "Jeff" Cravath was an American football coach best known as the head coach of the USC Trojans football team from 1942-1950. He compiled a 54-28-8 record while coaching at USC, and is known to have introduced the T formation to the USC program. Jeff was a nickname given to him when he was...
- Lindon CrowLindon CrowLindon Oscar Crow is a retired American football cornerback who played professionally in the National Football League.-Professional career:...
- Sam CunninghamSam CunninghamSamuel Lewis "Sam" Cunningham, Jr is a retired American football fullback. The media referred to him as Sam "Bam" Cunningham.-College career:...
- Brian CushingBrian Cushing-Houston Texans:Cushing was drafted with the 15th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.He scored his first career points on October 4, 2009 when he recorded a safety against the Oakland Raiders. The safety was the first recorded by a Texan since the 2002 season.Cushing was...
- NFL Pro Bowler - Mario DaneloMario DaneloMario Danelo was an American college football placekicker.-High school career:Danelo was an all–Los Angeles linebacker at San Pedro High School in San Pedro, California. Danelo was also a fullback and kicker at his high school...
- Anthony Davis – College Football Hall of Fame
- Clarence DavisClarence DavisClarence Eugene Davis is a former American football running back who played with the National Football League's Oakland Raiders from 1971 to 1978.-College career:...
- Fred DavisFred Davis (tight end)Fred Davis is an American football tight end currently playing for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California.-Early years:Davis prepped at Rogers High School...
- DeChon BurnsDeChon BurnsDeChon Burns is the defensive line coach at the University of Texas at El Paso .-Playing career:Burns was a student-athlete at the University of Southern California, where he played cornerback...
- Derrick DeeseDerrick DeeseDerrick Deese is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League. He co-hosts a radio show on Fox Sports Radio weekends from 9am to 1pm Pacific Time.-Professional career:...
- Jack Del RioJack Del RioJack Del Rio is an American football coach and former player. Del Rio played both football and baseball for the University of Southern California Trojans, and then spent eleven years playing linebacker in the National Football League . He retired from playing in 1996 and went into coaching,...
- Hershel DennisHershel DennisHershel Dennis Jr. is a running back for the Sioux Falls Storm in the Indoor Football League . Dennis played college football running back as a student athlete at the University of Southern California...
- Kori DickersonKori DickersonKori Markese Dickerson is an American football tight end for the Canadian Football League Hamilton Tiger-Cats.-Professional career:...
- Don DollDon DollDonald LeRoy Doll , formerly Don Burnside, was an American football player and coach.Doll played college football for the USC Trojans and professional football in the National Football League with the Detroit Lions , Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams...
- Morley DruryMorley DruryMorley E. Drury , nicknamed "The Noblest Trojan of Them All," was a quarterback for the University of Southern California.-College career:...
– College Football Hall of Fame - Coye DunnCoye DunnCoye Elvis Dunn was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Southern California....
- Sedrick EllisSedrick Ellis-New Orleans Saints:Ellis was drafted by the New Orleans Saints seventh overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. The Saints original draft spot was 10th, but they traded up with the New England Patriots. The teams swapped first round picks, the Saints gave up their third round selection and the Pats gave...
- Kevin EllisonKevin Ellison (American football)Kevin Marcus Ellison is a Free Agent American football safety who last played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
- Riki EllisonRiki EllisonRiki Morgan Ellison is a former linebacker, who went by Riki Gray while in college at USC as an All Pac 10 player in 1982.-College career:...
- Dick EnrightDick Enright-External links:...
- Ricky ErvinsRicky ErvinsRichard Ervins is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers...
- Charlie EvansCharlie Evans (athlete)Jack Charles Evans is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the New York Giants and Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Utah and the University of Southern California....
- Vince EvansVince EvansVincent Tobias Evans is a former professional American football quarterback who was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL Draft...
- Justin FargasJustin FargasJustin Fargas is an American football running back who is a Free Agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
- John FerraroJohn FerraroJohn Ferraro was the longest-serving Los Angeles City Council member in the history of the city—thirty-five years, from 1966 until his death in 2001—and the president of the council for fourteen of them...
– College Football Hall of Fame - Craig FertigCraig Fertig-External links:...
- Bob FisherBob Fisher (football player)Robert Arthur Fisher was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Southern California....
- Jeff FisherJeff FisherJeffrey Michael "Jeff" Fisher is the former head coach of the Tennessee Titans of the NFL. He has a 146-120 career record as an NFL head coach.-Early life:...
- Bill FiskBill FiskWilliam G. Fisk was an American football offensive and defensive end who played in the National Football League and All-America Football Conference from 1940 to 1948. He served as head coach of Mt...
- James FitzpatrickJames Fitzpatrick (American football)James Joseph FitzPatrick, III is a retired American football offensive tackle.James Fitzpatrick was born in Heidleberg, Germany in 1964. He began his Football career in Beaverton Oregon where he was a two way starter for the State Champion Beaverton High School Beavers. He attended USC where he...
- Chris Foote
- Cole FordCole FordCole Ford is a retired American football placekicker in the National Football League. He was born in Tucson, Arizona and is the son of AlphaGraphics founder Rodger Ford.-High school career:...
- Lonnie FordLonnie FordLonnie Ford is an Arena Football League fullback–defensive end for the Los Angeles Avengers.-Professional career:Ford signed a free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers following the 2002 NFL Draft, but was released...
- Roy Foster
- Scott GalbraithScott GalbraithAlan Scott Galbraith is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League for nine seasons for the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Green Bay Packers....
- Mike GarrettMike GarrettMichael Lockett Garrett is a former American collegiate and professional football player who won the 1965 Heisman Trophy as a tailback for the University of Southern California Trojans. Garrett also played professional football for eight seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers...
– College Football Hall of Fame, Heisman Trophy winner; USC Athletic Director (1993–2010) - Norberto GarridoNorberto GarridoNorberto Davidds-Garrido Jr. is a former American football offensive lineman.Both his Parents are from Mexico making him a first generation Mexican American.-Pro career:...
- Mike GarzoniMike GarzoniMichael John Garzoni was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants. He also played for the New York Yankees in the All-America Football Conference. He played college football at Fresno State University and the...
- William Gay
- David Gibson
- Frank GiffordFrank GiffordFrancis Newton "Frank" Gifford is a Hall of Fame former American football player and American sportscaster.-Early life:Gifford was born in Santa Monica, California, the son of Lola Mae and Weldon Gifford, an oil driller....
– College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame; TV analyst - Bill GrayBill Gray (football player)William Robertson Gray, Jr. was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Southern California and Oregon State University and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1947 NFL Draft.-Reference:*...
- Matt GrootegoedMatt GrootegoedMatt Grootegoed is a professional gridiron football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
- Gregg GuentherGregg GuentherGregg Guenther, Jr. was a National Football League tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals.-College career:...
- Pat HadenPat HadenPatrick Capper "Pat" Haden is the athletic director at the University of Southern California. He played quarterback for the USC Trojans before playing professionally in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams from 1976 to 1981...
– All-American QB; Rhodes ScholarRhodes ScholarshipThe Rhodes Scholarship, named after Cecil Rhodes, is an international postgraduate award for study at the University of Oxford. It was the first large-scale programme of international scholarships, and is widely considered the "world's most prestigious scholarship" by many public sources such as...
; NFL Pro-Bowler; TV analyst, Current Athletic Director USC - Hal BedsoleHal Bedsole-College career:Bedsole played college football for the University of Southern California. He helped lead the USC Trojans to a national championship in 1962. Bedsole was a Two-time First Team All Pac-10 Conference selection and the first Trojan to have 200 receiving yards in a single game. He is...
- Willie HallWillie Hall (American football)Willie Charles Hall is a retired American football linebacker. He played in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints and the Oakland Raiders ....
- Mike HaluchakMike HaluchakMike Haluchak is an American football coach. He served as the linebackers coach for the Oakland Raiders from 2009 until 2010.-Coaching career:Haluchak has coached at the college and pro level since 1976....
- Brandon HancockBrandon HancockBrandon Hancock is a sports journalist and former American football player at the position of fullback, who played for the University of Southern California Trojans football team...
- Travis HannahTravis HannahTravis Hannah is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League.-Pro career:...
- Jim HardyJim HardyJames Fred Hardy is a retired American football quarterback.-High school career:Hardy attended and played high school football at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles.-Professional career:...
- Pat HarlowPat Harlow-College career:Harlow played college football at the University of Southern California and won the Morris Trophy. He blocked for quarterbacks Todd Marinovich and Rodney Peete and cleared the way for Ricky Ervins in college....
- Cary HarrisCary HarrisCary Harris is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
- Carter HartwigCarter HartwigCarter D. Hartwig is a former American football cornerback and safety in the National Football League.-Early years:Hartwig played high school football at Central High School in Fresno, California...
- Bob HendrenBob HendrenRobert Gerald Hendren is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins...
- Ed HenkeEd HenkeEdgar Edwin Henke is a former American football offensive and defensive lineman in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Cardinals. He also played in the All-America Football Conference for the Los Angeles Dons...
- Ed HerveyEd HerveyEdward "Ed" Hervey is a retired Canadian football wide receiver who played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League .-Professional career:...
- Ralph HeywoodRalph HeywoodRalph Alvin Heywood was an American football player. He was the only National Football League player to serve in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, serving as a Marine Corps officer for 32 years. Born in Los Angeles, California, he was an All-American for USC in 1943.Heywood died...
- Jesse HibbsJesse HibbsJesse John Hibbs was an American film and television director and assistant director. He was previously an All-American offensive tackle for the University of Southern California football team in 1927 and 1928....
- Donnie HickmanDonnie HickmanDonald J. Hickman is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Southern California....
- Fred Hill
- Jess HillJess HillJesse Terrill Hill was an American athlete, coach and college administrator who was best known for his tenure as a coach and athletic director at the University of Southern California. His career spanned six decades...
- Bob HoffmanBob HoffmanWayne Robert Hoffman was a U.S. American football running back in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams. He also played in the All-America Football Conference for the Los Angeles Dons and in the Pacific Coast Professional Football League for the Hollywood Bears...
- John HoffmanJohn Hoffman (American football)John Frederick Hoffman is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, and the St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football at the University of Hawaii and the University of Southern California....
- Lamont HollinquestLamont HollinquestLamont Bertrell Hollinquest is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at the University of Southern California. He played high school football at Pius X High School Lamont Bertrell...
- Alex HolmesAlex HolmesAlex Holmes was a National Football League tight end.-Professional career:Holmes played for the Miami Dolphins in 2005 and signed as a free agent with the Saint Louis Rams for 2006...
- Mike HolmgrenMike HolmgrenMichael George Holmgren is a former professional football coach and current President of the Cleveland Browns. He served as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 1998, and the Seattle Seahawks from 1999 to 2008...
- Leroy HoltLeroy HoltLeroy Holt is a former American football fullback from the University of Southern California.-High school years:...
- Hudson HouckHudson HouckHudson Houck is the offensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. A veteran of over two decades of football coaching experience, Houck was re-hired by the Cowboys after being let go by the Miami Dolphins....
- Pat HowellPat HowellPat Howell is a retired American football offensive lineman.-Professional career:Howell played for the National Football League Houston Oilers and Atlanta Falcons between 1979 and 1985...
- Mike HullMike HullMichael Bruce Hull is a retired American football fullback that played in the National Football League....
- John JacksonJohn Jackson (wide receiver)John Jackson is a sports commentator who works for ESPN Radio 710 and FSN West and formerly played professional American football. "JJ," as he is referenced by his on-air colleagues, co-hosts the Lexus Gauntlet Show and the USC Press Conference Show, and serves as an analyst for Trojans Live...
- Lawrence JacksonLawrence Jackson-Seattle Seahawks:Jackson was selected with the 28th pick in the 2008 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks. He was the fourth defensive end taken in the first round ....
- Dwayne JarrettDwayne JarrettDwayne Jarrett is an American football wide receiver formerly of the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Panthers in the second round the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California.-Early years:Jarrett attended New Brunswick...
- Gary JeterGary JeterGary Michael Jeter is a former professional American football defensive end in the National Football League...
- Keyshawn JohnsonKeyshawn JohnsonJoseph Keyshawn Johnson is a former American football wide receiver, interior designer, business executive, author and current television broadcaster for sports channel ESPN. He retired from football on May 23, 2007 after an eleven-year career in the National Football League...
- Rob Johnson
- Winston JusticeWinston JusticeWinston Frederick Justice is an American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
- Mort KaerMort KaerMorton "Mort" Armour Kaer , nicknamed "Devil May," was a world-famous athlete, as a track star and All-American collegiate and professional American football player....
– College Football Hall of Fame - Ryan KalilRyan KalilRyan Kalil is an American football offensive lineman for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. Drafted by Carolina in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Kalil played college football at the University of Southern California...
- Norm KatnikNorm KatnikNorm Katnik is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
- Brian Kelly
- Kareem KellyKareem KellyKareem Kelly is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
- Ryan KilleenRyan KilleenRyan Killeen is an american football placekicker for the National Football League Seattle Seahawks' NFL Europe affiliate Amsterdam Admirals.-Professional career:...
- David KirtmanDavid KirtmanDavid Kirtman is an American football fullback free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
- Bob KleinBob KleinBob Klein is a retired American football tight end.Klein played college football at the University of Southern California. He then played for the National Football League's Los Angeles Rams and San Diego Chargers between 1969 and 1979.-References:...
- Sammy KnightSammy KnightSammy D. Knight, Jr. is a former professional American football player. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
- Jeff KoppJeff KoppJeffrey Blair "Jeff" Kopp is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League.-Pro career:...
- Al KruegerAl KruegerAlvin John Krueger was an American football end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He also played in the All-America Football Conference for the Los Angeles Dons. He played college football at the University of Southern California...
- Jason LeachJason Leach-College career:Leach played college football at the University of Southern California. He started in 2003 and 2004.-Professional Football Career:Leach played for the National Football League San Diego Chargers in 2005....
- Brad LeggettBrad LeggettBrad Leggett is a former American football center in the National Football League. He was originally a 8th round selection by the Denver Broncos in the 1990 NFL Draft. He played for the New Orleans Saints and the Detroit Lions...
- Matt LeinartMatt LeinartMatthew Stephen Leinart , is an American professional football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League...
– Heisman Trophy winner - Dave Lewis
- Karl LorchKarl LorchKarl P. Lorch, Jr. is a former American football defensive end with the Washington Redskins of the National Football League for six seasons. He also played in the World Football League for The Hawaiians and in the United States Football League for the Chicago Blitz, the Arizona Wranglers and the...
- Ronnie LottRonnie LottRonald Mandel "Ronnie" Lott is a former American football player who starred as a cornerback, free safety, and strong safety in college football and the NFL. He is most well known for his crushing hits on opposing players...
– College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Famer - Oscar LuaOscar LuaOscar Lua is former American football linebacker. He was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California.-Early years:...
- Taitusi LutuiTaitusi LutuiTaitusi "Deuce" Lutui is a Tongan-born American athlete who currently plays professional American football for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League . His position is offensive lineman...
- Malaefou MacKenzieMalaefou MacKenzieMatthew Mark Maleafou Anesi MacKenzie is an American football fullback who played in the National Football League in 2003.-career:...
- Kaluka MaiavaKaluka Maiava-Personal:Maiava's stepfather, Scott Mahoney, attended and played football for Kamehameha Schools and the University of Colorado as an offensive lineman. His mother, Kathryn, works for an airline, which allowed the family the ability to take free trips to the mainland during Maiava's high school...
- Tom MaloneTom Malone (American football)Thomas Malone is an American football punter for the Sacramento Mountain Lions. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
- Todd MarinovichTodd MarinovichTodd Marvin Marinovich is a former American and Canadian football quarterback. He played for the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League, and also in the Canadian Football League and Arena Football League...
- Rod MartinRod MartinRod Martin is a retired National Football League linebacker who played for the Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders from 1977 to 1988.-College career:...
- Bruce Matthews
- Clay Matthews Jr.
- Clay Matthews IIIClay Matthews IIIWilliam Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los...
- NFL Pro Bowler - Grant Mattos
- Fred MatuaFred MatuaFred Matua is an American football guard that is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
- Rey MaualugaRey MaualugaRey Maualuga is an American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
- Ray MayRay May-College career:May played college football at the University of Southern California after playing at Los Angeles City College.-High school career:May prepped at Los Angeles High School....
- Taylor MaysTaylor MaysTaylor Mays is an American football safety for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League.He played college football at USC...
- Bob McCaffreyBob McCaffreyRobert Alan McCaffrey is a retired National Football League center who had a notable career while a student athlete on the University of Southern California Trojans football team.-Professional career:...
- Earl McCullouchEarl McCullouchEarl R. McCullouch is a retired American football wide receiver. McCullouch was the world record holder for the 110 meter mens high hurdle sprint from July 1967 to July 1969...
- Sultan McCulloughSultan McCulloughSultan McCullough is an American football running back in the National Football League who has also previously been a member of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League...
- Daylon McCutcheonDaylon McCutcheonDaylon McCutcheon is a retired National Football League cornerback who played his entire career with the Cleveland Browns-High school career:...
- Mike McDonald
- Paul McDonald
- Tim McDonaldTim McDonaldTim McDonald is a former professional American football player who played strong safety in the NFL.-High school:McDonald played high school football at Edison High School in Fresno....
- Chris McFoyChris McFoyChris McFoy is an American football wide receiver who played for the Oakland Raiders. He is now a free agent.-Pro career:...
- Willie McGinestWillie McGinestWilliam Lee "Willie" McGinest, Jr. is a retired American football linebacker in the National Football League.-Early life and career:...
- Larry McGrewLarry McGrewLawrence "Larry" McGrew was a retired American football linebacker in the National Football League.-College career:...
- Marlin McKeeverMarlin McKeeverMarlin Thomas McKeever was an American football defensive end, fullback and punter at the University of Southern California and a tight end and linebacker during his 13-year National Football League career. He was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming.-College career:McKeever earned two-time All-America...
- Mike McKeeverMike McKeeverMike McKeever was a guard at the University of Southern California football team.-College career:McKeever earned All-America honors. He was also chosen to the academic All-America team. Mike and his brother Marlin McKeever were the first twins to earn All-America status...
– College Football Hall of Fame - Dan McMillanDan McMillanDan McMillan was an American football player. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1971....
- Robert McNeishRobert McNeish-External links:...
- Johnny McWilliamsJohnny McWilliamsJohnny McWilliams is a former American football tight end.-Early years:McWilliams prepped at Pomona High School.-College career:McWilliams played college football at the University of Southern California....
- John MichelsJohn MichelsJohn Spiegel Michels is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League.-High school career:...
- Billy MillerBilly MillerBilly RoShawn Miller is a retired American football tight end won a Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
- Jason MitchellJason MitchellJason Mitchell is a wide receiver who was formerly with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.-Professional career:Previously, he was with the Jacksonville Jaguars organization....
- Ron MixRon MixRonald Jack Mix , in Los Angeles, California was an American football player.Mix attended USC, and upon graduation played right tackle and guard for the American Football League's Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and the NFL Oakland Raiders .- College career :A graduate of the University of Southern...
– Pro Football Hall of Famer - Fili MoalaFili MoalaFili Moala is an American football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
- Marv MontgomeryMarv MontgomeryMarvin Montgomery is a retired American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, and the Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at the University of Southern California. He attended San Fernando Jr. High School. He was 6'6" in...
- Kyle MooreKyle MooreKyle Moore is an American football defensive end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
- Zeke MorenoZeke MorenoEzekiel Aaron Moreno is a professional American football linebacker.-Early years:Moreno attended Castle Park High School in Chula Vista and was a letterman in football and baseball. In football, as a senior, he led his team to a state championship in 1996...
- Boyd MorganBoyd MorganBoyd Franklin Morgan was an American football running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins...
- Pat MorrisPat Morris (coach)Pat Morris is the offensive line coach for the National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.-Coaching career:...
- Chad MortonChad MortonChad Akio Morton is a former American football running back and kick/punt returner in the National Football League...
- Johnnie MortonJohnnie MortonJohnnie James "Big Play" Morton, Jr. is a former NFL wide receiver. Originally drafted by the Lions in the 1st round in the 1994 NFL Draft, he played in Detroit until 2002. He subsequently signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played for three seasons. In 2005, he signed with the San...
- Don MosebarDon MosebarDonald Mosebar is a retired American Football Center.-College career:Mosebar was an All-American offensive lineman in 1982 at the University of Southern California and drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders....
- Anthony MunozAnthony MuñozMichael Anthony Muñoz , is a Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive tackle who played most of his career for the National Football League's Cincinnati Bengals...
– Pro Football Hall of Famer - Gerry MullinsGerry Mullins-High school and college:Gerry Blaine Mullins was raised in Anaheim, California where he began his football career at Fremont Junior High School, and was mentored at Anaheim High School by the city's beloved head football coach Clare Van Hoorebeke . While playing at Anaheim High, he played against...
- Jim MusickJim MusickJames Andrew Musick was an American football running back in the National Football League for the Boston Redskins from 1932 through 1936. He led the NFL in rushing in 1933.- Early life and college career:...
- Bill NelsenBill NelsenWilliam Keith Nelsen was a former football player who played collegiately for the University of Southern California and professionally with both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. He was known for his leadership ability and ability to play with pain, having endured a series of knee...
- Rick NeuheiselRick NeuheiselRichard Gerald "Rick" Neuheisel, Jr. , is an American football coach, former player, and attorney. He was most recently the head football coach at University of California, Los Angeles, a position he held from 2008 to 2011...
(J.D. 1988) Head Coach (played football at UCLA) - Jim ObradovichJim ObradovichFor the MLB player, see Jim Obradovich.----James Robert Obradovich is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
- Pat O'HaraPat O'HaraPatrick O'Hara is an arena football coach and retired quarterback. He is currently the head coach of the New Orleans VooDoo of the Arena Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 10th round of the 1991 NFL Draft...
- Ifeanyi OhaleteIfeanyi OhaleteIfeanyi Ohalete is a former American football strong safety in National Football League. He attended and played football for Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos, CA.-College career:...
- Dan OwensDan OwensDan Owens is a retired National Football League defensive lineman.-Professional career:Owens played for the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons between 1990 and 1999 and amassed 33 career sacks....
- Carson PalmerCarson PalmerCarson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...
– Heisman Trophy winner - Petros PapadakisPetros PapadakisPetros Papadakis is an American television personality and radio co-host of the Petros and Money Show on Fox Sports Radio. He is a former tailback and American football team captain for the University of Southern California Trojans football team. He is also known as "The P."Papadakis's family...
- Mike Patterson
- Rodney PeeteRodney PeeteRodney Peete is a former American football quarterback from the University of Southern California who played in the National Football League for 16 years. He retired in 2004 and is now in broadcasting.-Early life:...
- Volney PetersVolney PetersVolney Monroe Peters is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League and the American Football League.-Early life:Peters graduated from San Diego's Hoover High in 1947....
- Charles Phillips
- Erny PinckertErny PinckertErny Pinckert was an American football halfback at Southern California for coach Howard Jones. He then played in the National Football League for the Boston Braves/Redskins, who then moved to Washington D.C....
– College Football Hall of Fame - Kennedy PolaKennedy PolaKennedy Polamalu is an American football coach and former player. Currently, he is the offensive coordinator for the USC Trojans. Pola is presently in the process of legally changing his name to Kennedy Polamalu.-College career:Pola was a fullback at USC from 1982 to 1985...
- Troy PolamaluTroy PolamaluTroy Aumua Polamalu is an American football strong safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Steelers. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-High school:Troy Polamalu graduated...
– All-American; NFL Pro Bowler; Super Bowl Champion - Will PooleWill PooleWilliam Starling Poole is an American football defensive back who is currently playing for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
- Ryan PowdrellRyan PowdrellRyan Marcus Powdrell is an American football fullback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
- Marvin PowellMarvin PowellMarvin Powell is a former Offensive Tackle for the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.-College career:Powell was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994...
– College Football Hall of Fame - Marc RaabMarc RaabMarc A. Raab is a retired American football offensive lineman.-Early life:Raab attended and played high school football at Helix High School in La Mesa, California.-Professional career:...
- Chilo RachalChilo Rachal-San Francisco 49ers:Rachal was signed to a four-year deal.Rachal started the last 6 games of the 2008 season, then started 15 of 16 games in 2009. Rachal started 14 of 15 games played in 2010.-External links:**...
- Bill RadovichBill RadovichWilliam Alex Radovich is a former American football guard.-Pro career:...
- Drew RadovichDrew RadovichDrew Radovich is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Southern California....
- Mike RaeMike RaeMichael John Rae is a former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League.-Early life:Rae attended and played high school football at Lakewood High School.-College career:...
- LaJuan RamseyLaJuan RamseyLaJuan Ramsey is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
- Danny ReeceDanny ReeceDanny Reece is a retired American football cornerback.-Childhood:Danny grew up with 8 siblings -- 5 brothers and 3 sisters, most of them younger. His brothers also played football, but Danny was the only one who played professionally. His father, Lyoud Reece, served on the USS Arizona during the...
- Kris RichardKris RichardKris Richard is an American football coach for the Seattle Seahawks and former National Football League cornerback.-High school career:Richard prepped at Serra High School in Gardena, California....
- Bernard RileyBernard RileyBernard Riley is a former American football defensive lineman. He is currently the defensive line coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin in Martin, Tennessee.-Pro career:...
- Steve Riley
- Keith RiversKeith RiversKeith Rivers is an American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bengals ninth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California.-Early life:Rivers was a highly decorated letterman in football at Lake...
- C. R. RobertsC. R. RobertsC. R. Roberts is a former American football player who played fullback for the USC Trojans and the San Francisco 49ers.-High school career:Roberts graduated from Oceanside High School in Northern San Diego County.-College career:...
- Jacob RogersJacob RogersJacob Rogers is a retired American football offensive tackle in the National Football League who is currently working in private business in Ventura, Ca.-Early years:...
- Aaron RosenbergAaron RosenbergAaron Rosenberg was a film director and producer. His film efforts included the box office hits The Glenn Miller Story and The Benny Goodman Story, as well as Mutiny on the Bounty.Born in Brooklyn, he studied at the University of Southern California and played college football...
– College Football Hall of Fame - Tim RossovichTim RossovichTimothy John "Tim" Rossovich is a retired American football linebacker and is currently an actor. He is the brother of actor Rick Rossovich....
- Karl RubkeKarl RubkeKarl John Rubke was a professional American football center and linebacker in the National Football League and the American Football League .-College career:...
- Frostee RuckerFrostee RuckerRucker was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He was placed on the injured reserve list his rookie year in 2006.In 2007, Rucker contributed on special teams and situational opportunities on defense...
- Ken RuettgersKen RuettgersKenneth Ruettgers is a former National Football League offensive lineman who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1985 to 1996.-High school career:...
- Darrell Russell
- Tim RyanTim Ryan (American football)Timothy Edward Ryan is a former National Football League defensive tackle. He is currently an NFL analyst on the NFL on Fox and the host of "Movin' the Chains" on Sirius XM NFL Radio.-College career:...
- Eddie SaenzEddie SaenzEdwin Matthew Saenz was an American football running back for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Southern California and was drafted in the 15th round of the 1945 NFL Draft...
- Paul SalataPaul SalataPaul Thomas Salata is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League and the All-America Football Conference . He played for the AAFC/NFL's San Francisco 49ers and the AAFC's Baltimore Colts...
- Sean SalisburySean SalisburyRichard Sean Salisbury is an American football analyst, former NFL and CFL quarterback, and actor.-Early life:Salisbury attended Orange Glen High School in Escondido, California...
– ESPN football analyst - Mark SanchezMark SanchezMark Travis John Sanchez is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League . He was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the fifth overall selection by the Jets and the second quarterback taken overall...
– 2009 Rose Bowl Offensive MVP - Mike SanfordMike SanfordMike Sanford is a college football coach, formerly the head coach at at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He was recently released from his job as offensive assistant at the University of Louisville...
- Dallas SartzDallas SartzDallas Sartz is a former American football linebacker who is currently an assistant coach for the UC Davis football team. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
- Henry SchmidtHenry SchmidtFor the 1903 Brooklyn Superbas baseball pitcher, see Henry Schmidt Henry Joseph Schmidt is a former college and professional American football defensive tackle.-Professional career:...
- Bill Schultz
- Jim SearsJim SearsJames Herbert "Jimmy" Sears was a professional American football defensive back/halfback in the National Football League and the American Football League .-High school career:...
- Junior SeauJunior SeauTiaina Baul "Junior" Seau is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted fifth overall by the San Diego Chargers during the 1990 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California and was the progenitor of the "NFL-USC linebacker".A ten-time All-Pro and...
– NFL Pro Bowler - Jason SehornJason SehornJason Heath Sehorn is a former professional American football defensive back in the National Football League.-Early years:Sehorn was born in Sacramento, California...
- Rocky SetoRocky SetoHaruki Rocky Seto, often referred to as Rocky Seto, is an American football coach; he currently serves as Defensive Quality Control for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.-Early years:...
- Rod ShermanRod ShermanRodney Jarvis "Rod" Sherman is a former American football wide receiver who played professionally in the American Football League and the National Football League .-High school career:...
- O. J. SimpsonO. J. SimpsonOrenthal James "O. J." Simpson , nicknamed "The Juice", is a retired American collegiate and professional football player, football broadcaster, and actor...
– Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Hall of Fame; NFL Hall of Fame; actor - Antuan SimmonsAntuan Simmons-Professional career:Undrafted in 2002, Simmons signed with the San Diego Chargers, but did not survive the final cuts. In 2003, he played for the Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe and signed with the San Francisco 49ers but again did not make the roster...
- Tony SlatonTony SlatonAnthony Tyrone Slaton is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League.-College career:Slaton was an All-America center for the University of Southern California in 1984....
- Dennis Smith
- Ernie SmithErnie SmithErnest Frederick Smith was an American football offensive tackle under coach Howard Jones of the University of Southern California. He also handled the placekicking and kickoff duties for the men of Troy...
– College Football Hall of Fame - Harry Smith – College Football Hall of Fame
- Sid SmithSid Smith (American football)Sidney Ercil Smith is a former American football offensive lineman who played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Oilers of the National Football League. Smith was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round of the 1970 NFL Draft, the team's first pick since their alignment to the NFL...
- Steve SmithSteve Smith (New York Giants)Steve Smith is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
- NFL Pro Bowler - Tody SmithTody SmithLawrence Edward Smith was an American football defensive end in the National Football League.-High school career:...
- R. Jay SowardR. Jay SowardRodney Jay Soward is a football player who currently plays for the IFL's Wenatchee Valley Venom as a wide receiver.-College career:...
- Matt SpanosMatt SpanosMatt Spanos is an Canadian and American football guard for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League...
- Markus SteeleMarkus SteeleMarkus Steele is an American football linebacker who played for the National Football League Dallas Cowboys and for the Denver Broncos.-College career:...
- Bob SvihusBob SvihusRobert Craig Svihus is a former American football offensive tackle who played professionally in the American Football League and the National Football League .-High school career:...
- Lynn SwannLynn Swann-Collegiate:Swann attended the University of Southern California, where he was an All-American on the Trojans football team. He played under legendary coach John McKay, including the 1972 undefeated and national championship season. McKay said of Swann, "He has speed, soft hands, and grace." He...
– College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame; TV analyst - Calvin SweeneyCalvin SweeneyCalvin Eugene Sweeney is a former professional American football wide receiver in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played Football at Perris High in Perris, CA before playing college football at the University of Southern California...
- Lofa TatupuLofa Tatupu-Seattle Seahawks:Tatupu quickly established himself as one of the top defensive players in the league as a rookie in 2005, in which he was named to the Pro Bowl, while leading the NFC Champion Seahawks in tackles, with 104, en route to their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history...
– NFL Pro Bowler - Mosi TatupuMosi TatupuMosiula Faasuka Tatupu was a National Football League special teamer and running back who during a fifteen year professional career played for the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams. His tenure with the Patriots lasted from 1978 to 1990...
- Brice TaylorBrice TaylorBrice Union Taylor was the first All-American football player at the University of Southern California.-High school career:Taylor played at Franklin High School in Seattle, Washington.-College career:...
- Mike Taylor
- Skip ThomasSkip ThomasAlonzo "Skip" Thomas, a.k.a. "Dr. Death", was an American football cornerback who played in the National Football League.-College career:...
- Terrell ThomasTerrell Thomas-New York Giants:Thomas was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft, after projecting to be a third round pick. Thomas was the 63rd overall pick of the draft and the final pick of the second round...
- Dennis ThurmanDennis ThurmanDennis Lee Thurman is a retired American football cornerback in the National Football League.- Early life :...
- Mark TuckerMark Tucker (American football)Mark Tucker is an American football lineman.-High school career:Tucker played football at Banning High School in Wilmington, California. He started at offensive tackle his junior and senior year. He was teammates with Jamelle Holieway, Leroy Holt, and Courtney Hall...
- Patrick TurnerPatrick TurnerPatrick Turner is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
- Kenechi UdezeKenechi UdezeKenechi Nduka Udeze [] is an assistant coach of University of Washington Huskies football team and a former American football defensive end of the National Football League....
- Keith Van HorneKeith Van HorneKeith Van Horne is a retired American football tackle.-High school:Keith attended Fullerton High School, Fullerton, California.His Fullerton football varsity team mate was future NFL...
- Lenny VandermadeLenny VandermadeLenny Vandermade is an American football coach.-High school career:Vandermade prepped at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California.-College career:Vandermade played college football at the University of Southern California....
- John VellaJohn VellaJohn Vella is a former offensive tackle who played for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League between 1972 and 1979.-Professional career:...
- Jim VelloneJim VelloneJames Carl "Jim" Vellone was a guard in the National Football League. Vellone spent his entire five-year career for the Minnesota Vikings, starting in most of his appearances during this span. Vellone helped the Vikings win the 1969 NFL Championship and also started in Super Bowl IV, the first...
- Kyle WachholtzKyle WachholtzKyle Wachholtz was a 7th round pick by the Green Bay Packers in the 1996 NFL Draft. He was drafted as a quarterback out of USC, but was converted to tight end.-External links:*...
- Lowell WagnerLowell WagnerLowell Wagner was a professional American football cornerback in the All-America Football Conference and the National Football League . He played eleven seasons for the AAFC's New York Yankees and AAFC and NFL's San Francisco 49ers ....
- John Walker
- Cotton WarburtonCotton WarburtonIrvine "Cotton" Warburton was an All-American college quarterback who became an Academy Award-winning film editor in the late 20th century.-Biography:Warburton was born October 8, 1911, in San Diego, California, to Margaret Warburton...
– College Football Hall of Fame - Scott WareScott WareScott Ware is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
- Chauncey WashingtonChauncey Washington-Jacksonville Jaguars:Washington was selected in the 7th round pick 213 of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. On June 26, 2008 Washington signed a contract of four years worth $1.6 million.-Dallas Cowboys:...
- Charlie WeaverCharlie WeaverCharles Earl Weaver is a retired American football linebacker in the National Football League.-College career:Weaver was an 1970 All-American defensive end at the University of Southern California...
- Lee WebbLee WebbLee Webb is a free agent National Football League fullback formerly of the Jacksonville Jaguars.-Coaching career:...
- Charles WhiteCharles White (American football)Charles White is a former professional American football running back. He had a distinguished college career and later played in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns and the Los Angeles Rams.-College football:...
– Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Hall of Fame - LenDale WhiteLenDale WhiteLenDale Anthony White is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California....
- Brian Williams
- Eric WilliamsEric Williams (linebacker)Eric Williams is a former American Football linebacker who played nine seasons in the National Football League. He played college football at Southern California...
- Johnny WilliamsJohnny Williams (American football)John Elliott Williams was an American football defensive back and kick returner in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at the University of Southern California and was drafted in the 26th round of the 1951 NFL Draft....
- Kyle WilliamsKyle Williams (offensive tackle)Kyle A. Williams is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Southern California....
- Mike Williams – NFL first round draft pick
- Thomas WilliamsThomas Williams (American football)Thomas Washington Williams is an American football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
- Matt WilligMatt WilligMatthew Joseph "Matt" Willig is an American actor and former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League. He stands 6 feet, 8 inches .-Acting:...
- Ben WilsonBen Wilson (American football)Benjamin Ivery Wilson is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League.-Pro career:...
- Richard Wood – College Football Hall of Fame
- Willie Wood – Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Manuel WrightManuel WrightManuel "Manny" Wright is an Arena football Offensive lineman / Defensive lineman for the Stockton Lightning of af2. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2005 supplemental draft. He played college football at USC.Wright has also briefly been signed to the...
- Justin WyattJustin WyattJustin Wyatt is an American football cornerback who was expected to be drafted in the 2006 NFL Draft but went undrafted.-Professional career:The National Football League Arizona Cardinals picked him up as a free agent....
- Ron YaryRon YaryAnthony Ronald "Ron" Yary is a former professional American football offensive tackle, playing primarily for the Minnesota Vikings and also for the Los Angeles Rams. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001...
– College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame - Charle YoungCharle YoungCharle Edward Young is a former American football tight end who played for 13 seasons in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1973–1976, the Los Angeles Rams from 1977–1979, the San Francisco 49ers from 1980–1982, and the Seattle Seahawks from...
– College Football Hall of Fame
Golf
- Nicole CastraleNicole CastraleNicole Castrale is an American professional golfer who plays on the United States-based LPGA Tour.Dalkas was born in Glendale, California. She started playing golf at the age of 10, and credits her husband Craig, her parents Anthony and Patricia Dalkas, golf instructors Bill Harmon and Dick...
(B.A. 2001) LPGALPGAThe LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional golfers. The organization, whose headquarters is in Daytona Beach, Florida, is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from...
Professional golfer - Al GeibergerAl GeibergerAllen Lee Geiberger, Sr. is an American professional golfer who has won numerous golf tournaments.Geiberger was born in Red Bluff, California...
(B.A. 1959) – Professional golfer - Brian HenningerBrian HenningerBrian Hatfield Henninger is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. He has won two tournaments on the PGA Tour and three on the Nationwide Tour....
– Professional golfer - Anna RawsonAnna RawsonAnna Rawson is an Australian professional golfer and model. She currently plays on the LPGA Tour.-Amateur and modeling career:...
– LPGALPGAThe LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional golfers. The organization, whose headquarters is in Daytona Beach, Florida, is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from...
Professional golfer - Jennifer RosalesJennifer RosalesJennifer Rosales is a Filipino professional golfer who plays on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour.-Amateur career:Rosales was born in Manila, Philippines. She won the Philippine Ladies Amateur Golf Championship five times in a row from 1994 to 1998...
– LPGALPGAThe LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional golfers. The organization, whose headquarters is in Daytona Beach, Florida, is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from...
Professional golfer - Dave StocktonDave StocktonDavid Knapp Stockton is an American professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments on both the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour....
– Professional golfer - Scott SimpsonScott Simpson (golfer)Scott William Simpson is an American professional golfer.Simpson was born in San Diego, California. He attended the University of Southern California, where he was two-time medalist at the NCAA Championship . He turned professional in 1977 and graduated in 1978...
(B.S.B.A. 1978) – Professional golfer - Craig StadlerCraig StadlerCraig Robert Stadler is an American professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour level....
– Professional golfer - Kevin StadlerKevin StadlerKevin Stadler is an American professional golfer.Stadler was born in Reno, Nevada, and is the son of former Masters champion and 13-time winner on the PGA Tour, Craig Stadler. He moved with his family to Denver, Colorado, where he attended Kent Denver School, excelling on the school's golf team...
(B.A. 2002) Professional golfer
Olympians
- Edgar AblowichEdgar AblowichEdgar Allen Ablowich was an American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x400 m relay at the 1932 Summer Olympics.Born in Greenville, Texas, Ablowich attended the University of Southern California...
– Olympic champion, track & field - Rink BabkaRink BabkaRichard "Rink" Aldrich Babka is a retired American discus thrower. A former world record holder in the event, Babka also won a silver medal in the discus at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome....
– Olympic silver medalist, discus throw; former world record holder - Arthur BarnardArthur BarnardArthur Barnard was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 110 metre hurdles.Barnard attended the University of Southern California. He competed for the United States in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the 110 metre hurdles where he won the Bronze medal.-References:...
– Olympic bronze medalist, track & field - Lee BarnesLee BarnesLee Stratford Barnes was an American athlete from Utah who competed in the men's pole vault.He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and died in Oxnard, California....
– Olympic champion, track & field - Lindsay BenkoLindsay BenkoLindsay Mintenko is a freestyle swimmer from the United States, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 . There she was a member of the gold medal winning 4×200 m freestyle relay...
– Olympic champion, swimming - Robert BennettRobert Bennett (swimmer)Robert Bennett was an American swimmer and two-time Bronze medal winning Olympian.Bennett attended the University of Southern California, where he was an All-American swimmer for three years ; he graduated in 1965....
– Olympic Bronze medalist, swimming - Kim BlackKim BlackKimberly A. Black is an American swimmer from Syracuse, New York.Black began her collegiate career at the University of Southern California, where she competed alongside future fellow Olympians such as Lindsay Benko, before transferring to the University of Georgia in 1999...
– Olympic champion, swimming - Charles BorahCharles BorahCharles "Charley" Edward Borah was an American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1928 Summer Olympics....
– Olympic champion, track & field - Joe BottomJoe BottomJoseph Stuart Bottom is an American, Hall of Fame swimmer and one time world record holder in 50 meter freestyle, 100 meter butterfly and 4×100 meter freestyle relay....
– Olympic silver medalist, swimming; International Hall of Famer - Cliff Bourland – Olympic champion, 4 x 400 metres relay4 x 400 metres relayThe 4 x 400 meters relay or long relay is an athletics track event in which teams comprise four runners who each complete 400 meters or one lap. It is traditionally the final event of a track meet. At top class events, the first 500 meters is run in lanes...
- Emil BreitkreutzEmil BreitkreutzEmil William Breitkreutz was a US middle distance runner who won a bronze medal in the Olympic 800 meters final in the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri. The race was won by James Lightbody....
– USC's first Olympian (1904): bronze medalist, track & field - Brad BridgewaterBrad BridgewaterBrad Michael Bridgewater is an American swimmer, who won the gold medal in men's 200 meter backstroke at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....
– Olympic champion, swimming - Arto BryggareArto BryggareArto Kalervo Bryggare is a former Finnish hurdling athlete. He was a member of the Parliament of Finland, representing the Social Democratic Party of Finland from 1995 to 1999 and 2003 to 2007. His personal best time 13,35, made during trials in 1984 Los Angeles Games, is still the record time in...
– Olympic bronze medalist, track & field - Tonie CampbellTonie CampbellAnthony Eugene Campbell is an American Olympic bronze medalist, who finished in third place in the 110m Hurdles at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea....
– Olympic Bronze Medalist, track & field - Patty CardenasPatty CardenasPatty Cardenas is an American water polo player. She was a member of the US water polo team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics....
– Olympic silver medalist, water polo - Edward CarfagnoEdward CarfagnoEdward Carfagno was an art director who established himself in the 1950s with his Oscar-winning work on such films as Vincente Minnelli's The Bad and the Beautiful , Joseph Mankiewicz's Julius Caesar and William Wyler's Ben-Hur...
(M.Arch. 1933) – Olympic Fencer; winner of three Academy Awards - Ken Carpenter – Olympic champion, discus throwDiscus throwThe discus throw is an event in track and field athletics competition, in which an athlete throws a heavy disc—called a discus—in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors. It is an ancient sport, as evidenced by the 5th century BC Myron statue, Discobolus...
- Chris CavanaughChris Cavanaugh (swimmer)Christopher Carl "Chris" Cavanaugh is an American swimmer and Olympic champion. He was a part of the USA gold medal winning 4×100m freestyle relay at the 1984 Summer Olympics, and was also a member of the U.S...
– Olympic champion, swimming - Rex CawleyRex CawleyWarren Jay Cawley is a former American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1964 Summer Olympics.Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Rex Cawley still holds the record time for the 100 yard dash at Farmington High School that he set in 1959...
– Olympic champion, track & field - Peter ClentzosPeter ClentzosPeter Clentzos was an American pole vaulter and the son of Greek immigrants who competed for Greece in the 1932 Summer Olympics.Clentzos was born in Oakland, California...
(B.A. 1932, M.Ed. 1947) – Olympic pole vaulter - Roy CochranRoy CochranLeRoy Braxton Cochran was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics....
– Olympic champion, track & field - Richard ConnorRichard ConnorRichard Connor is a diver from the United States and Olympic bronze medalist. He represented his native country at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, where he received a bronze medal.Connor attended the University of Southern California....
– Olympic bronze medalist, diving - Lillian CopelandLillian CopelandLillian Copeland was an American athlete, who excelled in weight throwing. She has been called "the most successful female discus thrower in U.S...
(B.A. 1928, J.D. 1932) – Olympic champion, discus throw; first Trojan woman to compete in the Olympics - Robin CorsigliaRobin CorsigliaRobin Corsiglia is a former swimmer from Canada who won an Olympic bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.Corsiglia attended the University of Southern California....
– Olympic bronze medalist, swimming - James CorsonJames CorsonJames Corson was an American athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw.Corson attended the University of Southern California...
– Olympic bronze medalist, discus - Buster CrabbeBuster CrabbeClarence Linden "Buster" Crabbe was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular serials in the 1930s and 1940s.-Birth:...
(B.A. 1931) – Olympic champion, swimming; actor - Kami CraigKami CraigKami Craig is an American water polo player. She was a member of the US water polo team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Craig attended Santa Barbara High School and the University of Southern California...
– Olympic silver medalist, water polo - William CraigWilliam Craig (swimmer)William Craig is an American swimmer and olympic champion. He competed at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, where he received a gold medal in 4 × 100 m medley relay.Craig attended the University of Southern California....
– Olympic champion, swimming - Mark CrearMark CrearDr. Mark James Crear is a double Olympic medalist in the 110 m hurdles from the United States. In 1996 he was second behind Allen Johnson. Four years later he came in third, behind Anier Garcia and silver medalist Terrence Trammell. Mark's personal best was 12.98 seconds.Dr...
– Olympic silver medalist, swimming - Tasha DanversTasha DanversTasha De'Anka Danvers is a British Olympic bronze medallist, who finished in third place in the 400m Hurdles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics...
– Olympic bronze medalist, track & field - Jack DavisJack Davis (athlete)Jack Wells Davis is a former American athlete, silver medalist in the 1952 and 1956 Olympics over 110 meter high hurdles. Davis lost to Harrison Dillard in 1952 with the same time as the winner, and lost to Lee Calhoun in 1956, again with the same time as the winner...
– Olympic silver medalist, track & field - Nicole Davis – Olympic silver medalist, volleyball
- Foy DraperFoy DraperFoy Draper was an American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1936 Summer Olympics...
– Olympic champion, track & field - Charles DumasCharles DumasCharles Everett Dumas was an American high jumper, the 1956 Olympic champion, and the first person to clear 7 ft....
(B.A. 1961) – Olympic champion, high jumpHigh jumpThe high jump is a track and field athletics event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of certain devices in its modern most practiced format; auxiliary weights and mounds have been used for assistance; rules have changed over the years.... - Dusty DvorakDusty DvorakDouglas Scott Dvorak is a former volleyball player from the United States, who was a member of the American Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Dvorak was inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1998.-External link:*...
– Olympic champion, volleyball - Torri EdwardsTorri EdwardsTorri Edwards is an American sprinter. She was a rising young star in 100 and 200 metres, winning an Olympic medal in 4×100 metres relay in 2000. In 2003 she won six medals in major international competitions, including one World Championship gold...
– Two-time Olympian, track & field - Janet EvansJanet EvansJanet Beth Evans is a American competitive swimmer who specializes in distance freestyle. She recently announced her comeback to the sport with intentions to swim in the 2012 Olympic Trials.-Biography:...
(B.A. 1994) – Olympic champion, swimming, inducted to the U.S. Olympic Hall of FameUnited States Olympic Hall of FameThe United States Olympic Hall of Fame is an honor roll of the top American Olympic athletes.The Hall of Fame was established by the United States Olympic Committee in 1979; the first members were inducted in 1983. Between 1992 and 2003, the Hall of Fame went dormant, with no induction of new...
in 2004. - Thomas FahrnerThomas FahrnerThomas Fahrner is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles Fahrner earned two medals bronze in the 200 m freestyle and silver in 4×200 m freestyle relay. He also set an Olympic record for the 400 m freestyle in the B final...
– Olympic silver medalist, swimming - Allyson FelixAllyson FelixAllyson Felix is a track and field sprint athlete, who competes internationally for the United States, primarily in the 200 meters. She also competes at the 100 meters and the 400 meters distances...
– Olympic champion, track & field - Conn FindlayConn FindlayConn Francis Findlay is a four-time Olympic medalist, and is one of the few to medal in two distinct sports.In college, Findlay rowed for the University of Southern California....
– Three-time Olympic medalist in rowingRowing (sport)Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
and sailingSailingSailing is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to move the boat relative to its surrounding medium and... - Jeffrey FloatJeffrey FloatJeffrey "Jeff" James Float is a former American swimmer, world record holder, world champion and Olympic champion. He qualified for the 1980 Moscow-bound Olympic Swimming Team, which was boycotted by the U.S., and four years later competed at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles...
– Olympic champion, swimming - Bruce FurnissBruce FurnissBruce MacFarlane Furniss is an American swimmer. He won two gold medals in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal in the Men's 200 metre freestyle and the Men's 4x200 metre Freestyle Relay, both in world record time....
(B.A. 1979) – 1976 Double Olympic Champion, Swimming, 10X World Record Holder, USC Sports Hall of Fame 2001, ISHOF, 1987 & Orange County Sports HOF, 1984 - Steven Furniss (B.S. 1976) – Two Time Olympian, Swimming 1972 & 1976, Olympic Bronze Medal
Gabe Gardner
Gabe Gardner
Gabriel "Gabe" Bryan Gardner is an American professional volleyball player. He is a two time Olympian, having played at the 2004 Athens Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympics with the U.S...
– Olympic champion, volleyball
- Brittany HayesBrittany HayesBrittany Hayes is an American water polo player. She was a member of the US water polo team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics....
– Olympic silver medalist, water polo - Bud Houser – Olympic champion, track & field
- Sim InessSim InessSimeon Garland Iness was an American discus thrower and Olympic gold medalist....
– Olympic champion, track & field - Larsen JensenLarsen JensenLarsen Alan Jensen is a former American freestyle swimmer. He is a two-time Olympic medalist.-Career:...
– Olympic bronze medalist, swimming - Payton JordanPayton JordanPayton Jordan was the head coach of the 1968 United States Olympic track and field team, one of the most powerful track teams ever assembled, which won a record twenty-four medals, including twelve golds. He was born in Whittier, California...
– Captain of 1939 NCAA track and field championship team, member of 1939 Rose Bowl team, 1968 US Olympic track team head coach
- Klete KellerKlete KellerKlete Keller is an American freestyle swimmer who won medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics in the 400 m freestyle and the 4x200 m freestyle relay. In the 4x200 m freestyle relay, Keller held off a charging Ian Thorpe in the anchor leg to win the race by 0.13 seconds...
– Olympic champion, swimming - Fred Kelly – Olympic champion, 110 metre hurdles
- Balazs KissBalázs KissBalázs Kiss is a retired Hungarian hammer thrower. He is the 1996 Olympic champion and the 1998 European Championships silver medalist, and has two fourth places from World Championships. His personal best throw was 83.00 metres, achieved during the 1998 Golden League circuit.-Early career:Kiss...
– Olympic champion, Hammer ThrowHammer throwThe modern or Olympic hammer throw is an athletic throwing event where the object is to throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. The name "hammer throw" is derived from older competitions where an actual sledge hammer was thrown... - Lenny KrayzelburgLenny KrayzelburgLenny Krayzelburg is an American backstroke swimmer, and Olympic gold medalist and former world record holder. He swam in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. He won a total of 4 Olympic gold medals....
(B.S.B.A. 1998) – Olympic champion, swimming - J. W. KrumpholzJ. W. KrumpholzJames W. Krumpholz is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.Krumpholz attended Foothill High School in Tustin, California, and...
– Olympic silver medalist, water polo - Mike Larrabee – Olympic champion, track & field
- Sammy LeeSammy Lee (diver)Dr. Samuel Lee is the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States and the first man to win back-to-back gold medals in Olympic platform diving...
(M.D. 1947) – Diver, first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States, inducted to the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1990 - Dallas LongDallas LongDallas Crutcher Long is an American track and field athlete, who was four time world record holder in the shot put. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.Long attended the University of Southern California...
– Olympic champion, track & field - Helene MayerHelene MayerHelene Mayer was a world champion Olympic fencer who competed for Nazi Germany in the 1936 Summer Olympics, despite having been forced to leave Germany and resettle in the United States because she was of Jewish family background.She was Jewish, and was born in Offenbach am Main.-Fencing...
(Certificate in social work, 1933) – Olympic champion, fencingFencingFencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games... - Duncan McNaughtonDuncan McNaughtonDuncan Anderson McNaughton was a Canadian athlete who competed mainly in the high jump. He went on a career in petroleum geology....
(B.A. 1933, Ph.D. 1950) – Olympic champion, high jump - Earle MeadowsEarle MeadowsEarle Elmer Meadows was an American athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault and broke the world record in 1937. He also cleared a height superior to the world record, but it was not ratified by the sport's governing body.Meadows attended the University of Southern California...
– Olympic champion, track & field - Cliff MeidlCliff MeidlCliff Meidl is a two-time U.S. Olympic athlete who participated in the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 2000 Summer Olympics, where he was chosen to be the U.S. Flag Bearer...
– Two-time Olympian, flat water sprint kayak; chosen as U.S. flag bearer at the Opening Ceremonies in Sydney 2000 - Oussama MellouliOussama MellouliOussama "Ous" Mellouli is a Tunisian swimmer who competes in the freestyle and medley events. He currently is an African Record holder, and trains with the USA club based at the University of Southern California, where he went to school and swam, collegiately....
– Olympic champion, swimming - Inger MillerInger MillerInger Miller is a track and field sprint athlete, competing internationally for United States. She is the daughter of Lennox Miller, an Olympic champion runner from Jamaica....
– Olympic champion, track & field - John NaberJohn NaberJohn Phillips Naber is a former American swimmer who specialized in the backstroke and five-time Olympic medallist .-Career:...
(B.A. 1977) – Olympic champion, swimming, inducted to the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1984 - Michael O'BrienMichael O'BrienMichael or Mike O'Brien may refer to:* Michael O'Brien , American poet* Michael O'Brien , West Coast Eagles...
- Olympic champion, swimming - Parry O'BrienParry O'BrienWilliam Parry O'Brien, Jr. was an American shot put champion. Born in Santa Monica, California, he competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics where he won two gold medals and one silver medal . In his last Olympic competition he placed fourth. For this, he is inducted in the U.S...
– Olympic champion, shot putShot putThe shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" a heavy metal ball—the shot—as far as possible. It is common to use the term "shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and to the putting action....
, inducted to the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1984 - Rafael Osuna – Gold Medal (doubles) 1968 Olympics. Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame 1979
- Anne OttenbriteAnne OttenbriteAnne Ottenbrite is a former breaststroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There she won three medals: gold , silver , and bronze...
– Olympic champion, swimming - Charlie PaddockCharlie PaddockCharles "Charlie" William Paddock was an American athlete and twofold Olympic champion.After serving in World War I as a lieutenant of field artillery in the U.S. Marines, Paddock - a native of Gainesville, Texas - studied at the University of Southern California...
(B.A. 1922) – Olympic champion, track & field - Mel PattonMel PattonMelvin Emery "Mel" Patton is an American track and field athlete, who won two gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-Biography:...
(B.A. 1949) – Olympic champion, track & field - Pat Powers – All-American and NCAA Men's Volleyball Champion; Olympic Gold Medalist; AVP Pro Beach Volleyball
- Don QuarrieDon QuarrieDonald O'Riley Quarrie C.D is a former Jamaican athlete, one of the world's top sprinters during the 1970s....
– Olympic champion, track & field - Alma RichardsAlma RichardsAlma Wilford Richards was a high jumper and was famous for being the first resident of Utah to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games, in 1912, in the running high jump event.-Jumping:...
– Olympic champion, track & field - Amy RodriguezAmy RodriguezAmy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team....
– Olympic champion, soccer - Janice RomaryJanice RomaryJanice-Lee York Romary was a U.S. women's Olympic foilist who was the first woman to appear at six Olympic Games.-Early life:...
– Olympic Foilist, fencing (1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964 and 1968) - Murray RoseMurray RoseIain Murray Rose AM was born on 6 January 1939 in Nairn, Scotland, but he moved to Australia with his family at an early age after World War II. He took up swimming as a boy and was an Olympic Games champion at age 17....
(B.A. 1962) – Olympic champion, swimming - Félix SánchezFelix SanchezFélix Sánchez —nicknamed Super Felix, the Invincible and the Dictator— is a track and field athlete from New York City, United States who competes for The Dominican Republic...
– Olympic champion, track & field - Kaitlin SandenoKaitlin SandenoKaitlin Sandeno is a retired American swimmer, and was part of the team that set the world record in the 4x200 m freestyle relay at the 2004 Summer Olympics.-Career:...
(B.A. 2005) – Olympic champion, swimming - Bob SeagrenBob SeagrenRobert "Bob" Seagren was an American pole vaulter, the 1968 Olympic champion.A native of Pomona, California, Bob Seagren was one of the world's top pole vaulters in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won six National AAU and four NCAA titles indoors and outdoors. Indoors he posted eight world...
(B.A. 1968) – Olympic champion, pole vaultPole vaultPole vaulting is a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to leap over a bar. Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Cretans and Celts...
er - Rebecca SoniRebecca SoniRebecca Soni is an American breaststroke swimmer and three-time Olympic medalist. She currently holds the world record in the 100 and 200 m breaststroke and is a former world-record holder in the 100 and 200 m breaststroke .Soni has won a total of nineteen medals in major...
– Olympic champion, swimming, World-record holder in 200m Breaststroke - Earl ThomsonEarl ThomsonEarl John "Tommy" Thompson was Canadian athlete, a specialist in the high hurdles....
– Olympic champion, track & field - Wilbur ThompsonWilbur ThompsonWilbur Marvin "Moose" Thompson was an American athlete who competed mainly in the shot put. He was born in Frankfort, South Dakota....
– Olympic champion, track & field - Steve TimmonsSteve TimmonsSteve Dennis Timmons is a former volleyball player from the United States, who represented the USA at three consecutive Summer Olympics starting in 1984. In each tournament he won a medal: two gold and one bronze...
– Olympic champion, volleyball - Moriah van NormanMoriah van NormanMoriah van Norman is an American water polo player for the University of Southern California, who won the Peter J. Cutino Award in 2004, recognized as the best female collegiate player in the nation...
– Olympic silver medalist, water polo - Erik VendtErik VendtErik Vendt is a retired American swimmer. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics...
– Olympic champion, swimming - Mark WarkentinMark WarkentinMark Warkentin is an American open water swimmer. After graduating from San Marcos High School in 1998, Warkentin attended the University of Southern California, from which he graduated in 2003 with a degree in communication. While a Trojan, he was a four-time All-American...
– Olympic swimmer, four-time All-American - Quincy WattsQuincy WattsQuincy D. Watts is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics.Born in Detroit, Michigan, Quincy Watts attended the University of Southern California where he excelled not only as an athlete but also as a wide receiver on the college football team...
– Olympic champion, track & field - Lauren WengerLauren WengerLauren Wenger is an American water polo player for the University of Southern California, who received the 2006 Peter J. Cutino Award as the best collegiate water polo player among Division I NCAA teams...
– Olympic silver medalist, water polo - Angela WilliamsAngela WilliamsAngela Williams is an American athlete. Williams attended the University of Southern California, graduating in 2002....
– Olympian, track & field - Jesse WilliamsJesse Williams (athlete)Jesse Daniel Williams is an American high jumper and the current World Champion. He was ranked the #2 jumper in the world, outdoors, in 2010...
– Olympian, track & field - Randy WilliamsRandy WilliamsRandel Luvelle Williams was an American athlete who mainly competed in the men's long jump event....
– Olympic champion, track & field - Frank WykoffFrank WykoffFrank Clifford Wyckoff was an American athlete, triple gold medal winner in 4x100 m relay at the Olympic Games....
(B.A. 1932, M.A. 1936) – Olympic champion, track & field, inducted to the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1984 - Louis ZamperiniLouis ZamperiniLouis Silvie Zamperini is a World War II prisoner of war survivor, inspirational speaker, and former American Olympic distance runner.-Early life:...
(B.S. 1940) – Olympic Champion
Tennis
- Byron BlackByron BlackByron Black is a former touring professional tennis and Davis Cup player for Zimbabwe.- Biography :He is the brother of Cara and Wayne Black, both professional tennis players...
– Tennis champion - Bob FalkenburgBob FalkenburgRobert Falkenburg is a former American amateur tennis player and entrepreneur. He is best known for winning the 1948 men's singles Wimbledon Championship and for introducing soft ice cream and American fast food to Brazil in 1952...
- Tennis champion - Luke JensenLuke JensenLuke Jensen is a former professional male tennis player from the United States. He attended University of Southern California from 1986–87 and earned singles All-American honors both years . He is now the head coach of the women's tennis team at Syracuse University...
– Tennis champion - Murphy JensenMurphy JensenMurphy Jensen is an American professional tennis player from Ludington, Michigan, and currently the coach of the Washington Kastles of World TeamTennis. His elder brother is former professional tennis player Luke Jensen...
- Tennis champion - Rick LeachRick Leach----Rick Leach is a former professional tennis player and a coach from the United States. A doubles specialist, he won 5 Grand Slam men's doubles titles , and 4 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles . Leach reached the World No...
- Tennis champion - Bob Lutz- Tennis champion
- Gene MakoGene MakoConstantine Mako is a former American tennis player and is also an art gallery owner. He was born in Budapest, capital of Hungary. He won four Grand Slam doubles titles in the 1930s...
– Tennis champion - Alex OlmedoAlex OlmedoAlejandro "Alex" Rodríguez Olmedo is a former tennis player from Peru, who was ranked as the top amateur player in the world in 1959. Although born and raised in Peru, he came to Southern California and was mentored by Perry T. Jones, President of the Southern California Tennis Association at the...
(B.S.B.A.) – Tennis champion - Rafael OsunaRafael OsunaRafael Osuna Herrera is the most successful tennis player in the history of Mexico. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico, and is best remembered for his singles victory at the U.S. Open Championships in 1963, winning Wimbledon Doubles championships twice, the U.S...
- Tennis champion - Dennis RalstonDennis RalstonRichard Dennis Ralston is an American former professional tennis player. He attended the University of Southern California and won NCAA championships under their legendary coach, George Toley. He was coached in his earlier years by the legendary tennis player, Pancho Gonzales...
- Tennis champion - Raúl RamírezRaúl RamírezRaúl Ramírez is a retired Mexican professional tennis player. He was active during the 1970s and 1980s, and is regarded as one of the great all-around players of the modern era. Ramírez was also the first player to finish first in both singles and doubles Grand Prix point standings, accomplishing...
- Tennis champion - Ted SchroederTed SchroederFrederick Rudolph "Ted" Schroeder was an American tennis player who won the two most prestigious amateur tennis titles, Wimbledon and the U.S. National. He was the No. 1-ranked American player in 1942 and the No. 2 for 4 consecutive years, 1946 through 1949...
Tennis champion - Stan SmithStan SmithStanley Roger "Stan" Smith is a former American tennis player and two time Grand Slam singles champion who also, with his partner Bob Lutz, formed one of the most successful doubles teams of all time. Together, they won many major titles all over the world...
- Tennis champion - George ToleyGeorge ToleyGeorge Andrew Toley was an American collegiate tennis coach at the University of Southern California from 1954 to 1980...
(B.A. 1942) – Tennis coach and player - Ellsworth VinesEllsworth VinesHenry Ellsworth Vines, Jr. was an American tennis champion of the 1930s, the World No. 1 player or the co-No. 1 for four years in 1932, 1935, 1936 and 1937.-Biography:...
– Tennis champion
Business
- Dan BaneDan BaneDan Bane is the Chairman and CEO of Trader Joe's. Bane graduated in 1969 from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. While at USC he was a member of the National Champion Trojan baseball team...
(B.S. 1969) – Chairman and CEO of Trader Joe'sTrader Joe'sTrader Joe's is a privately held chain of specialty grocery stores headquartered in Monrovia, California. , Trader Joe's had a total of 365 stores. Approximately half of its stores are in California, with the heaviest concentration in Southern California, but the company also has locations in 30... - Tom Barrack (B.A. 1969) – CEO of Colony Capital
- Marc BenioffMarc BenioffMarc Russell Benioff is Chairman & CEO of salesforce.com, a cloud computing company.Benioff started salesforce.com in March 1999 in a rented San Francisco apartment and defined its mission as The End of Software...
(B.S.B.A. 1986) – Founder and CEO of Salesforce.comSalesforce.comSalesforce.com is an enterprise cloud computing company headquartered in San Francisco that distributes business software on a subscription basis. Salesforce.com hosts the applications off-site... - Douglas G. BergeronDouglas G. BergeronDouglas Bergeron is CEO of VeriFone, a software and telecommunications development company in the United States. He previously served in a variety of executive management positions at SunGard Data Systems Inc., including President of SunGard Futures Systems and Group CEO of SunGard Brokerage...
(M.S. 1987) – CEO of VeriFoneVeriFoneVeriFone is a company that makes point-of-sale equipment. It was founded and incorporated in Hawaii in 1981, and named itself after its first product, the name standing for Verification telephone.... - Pierre El DaherPierre El DaherPierre Youssef El Daher is a successful Lebanese businessman who has been the chairman and CEO of the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation, one of Lebanon's and the Arab World's most popular television channels, since 1992...
- Chairman and CEO of LBCLebanese Broadcasting CorporationThe Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation , widely known as LBC, is the first private television station in Lebanon. It went global in 1996 when it launched its satellite channel LBC Al-Fadha'iya Al-Lubnaniya covering the Arab World. It now has several channels covering Europe, America, Australia, and...
and PAC Ltd. - David BohnettDavid BohnettDavid C. Bohnett is an American philanthropist and technology entrepreneur.-Life and career:Bohnett was born in Chicago, Illinois...
(B.S.B.A. 1978) – Founder and former CEO of Geocities.com - Jerry BussJerry BussGerald Hatten "Jerry" Buss Ph.D., M.S. is an American businessman, real estate investor, and a former chemist. He is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team along with other professional sports franchises in Southern California...
(Ph.D. 1957) – Owner of Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles LakersThe Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... - Henry CarusoHenry CarusoHenry J. Caruso is an American businessman and founder of Dollar Rent A Car.Of Italian heritage, Caruso was born in Pennsylvania. His father, August Caruso, worked in the landscape business and decided that the weather in the Mid-Atlantic was problematic and moved the family to Los Angeles,...
(B.S.B.A.) – Founder of Dollar Rent-A-Car - Rick Caruso (B.S.) – CEO of Caruso AffiliatedCaruso AffiliatedCaruso Affiliated is a real estate development company in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. Rick J. Caruso is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.It is known particularly for building higher-end outdoor shopping centers....
- Alan CasdenAlan CasdenAlan I. Casden is a self-made real estate businessman who lives in Beverly Hills, California. Casden's real estate companies have built over 90,000 multi-family apartments since the 1980s.-Education:...
(B.S. 1968) – Chairman and CEO of Casden Properties - Yang Ho Cho (M.B.A. 1979) – President and CEO of Korean Airlines
- Richard W. "Dick" CookDick CookRichard W. "Dick" Cook is the former Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios. At the time of his separation from the company, he was the only remaining top Disney executive who had worked for the company since before Michael Eisner took charge in 1984...
(B.A. 1972) – Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios - Scott CookScott CookScott David Cook is a founder of Intuit, has been a director of Intuit since March 1983 and is currently Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board. Cook also serves on the boards of directors of eBay Inc., and The Procter & Gamble Company....
(B.A. 1974) – Co-founder and chairman of Intuit, Inc. - Kenneth C. DahlbergKenneth C. DahlbergKenneth C. Dahlberg is an American engineer and corporate executive. Dahlberg was CEO, chairman of the board, and president of Science Applications International Corporation...
(M.S.E.E. 1969) – President and CEO of Science Applications International CorporationScience Applications International CorporationSAIC is a FORTUNE 500 scientific, engineering and technology applications company headquartered in the United States with numerous federal, state, and private sector clients... - Chris DeWolfeChris DeWolfeChris DeWolfe is an American entrepreneur, and one of the creators of Myspace , of which he is also the former CEO. He has the sixth account ever made on the site. During DeWolfe's tenure, MySpace became the top social network, with over 135 million worldwide unique visitors a month...
(M.B.A. 1997) – Co-founder of MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
and current CEO - Vic Edelbrock, Jr.Vic Edelbrock, Jr.Vic Edelbrock, Jr. is the son and only child of famed mechanic and Edelbrock founder, Vic Edelbrock. He has been the president of Edelbrock since 1962...
(B.S.B.A. 1959) – President and CEO of Edelbrock AutomotiveEdelbrockEdelbrock, LLC is a specialty performance automotive and motorcycle aftermarket parts manufacturer based in Torrance, California. The company has five locations, including four in Torrance: its headquarters, a distribution center and museum, the Russell division , and the exhaust plant... - Daniel EpsteinDaniel EpsteinDaniel Epstein is an American pianist.-Life:A graduate of the Juilliard School, Epstein was launched into international renown when the conductor, Eugene Ormandy,invited him to perform with the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1973...
(B.S. 1962) – Chairman and CEO of ConAm Management Corporation - Larry Flax (J.D. 1971) – Co-founder of California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen , known within the food industry as CPK, is a casual dining restaurant chain that specializes in California-style pizza...
- Robert M. FomonRobert M. FomonRobert Michael Fomon was an American financier who was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of E. F. Hutton & Co. from 1970 to 1987, a governor of the New York Stock Exchange, and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Pacific Stock Exchange...
– Chairman and CEO of E. F. Hutton & Co.E. F. Hutton & Co.E. F. Hutton & Co. was an American stock brokerage firm founded in 1904 by Edward Francis Hutton, his brother Franklyn Laws Hutton, and later led by well known Wall Street trader Gerald M. Loeb. Under their leadership, Hutton became one of the most respected financial firms in the United States... - Fu Chengyu (傅成玉) (M.E.) -- Chairman, SinopecSinopecChina Petroleum & Chemical Corporation Limited , or Sinopec Limited , is a majority owned subsidiary of state owned company Sinopec Group. Sinopec Limited is listed in Hong Kong and also trades in Shanghai and New York ....
; Former-CEO China National Offshore Oil CorporationChina National Offshore Oil CorporationChina National Offshore Oil Corporation is one of the three major national oil companies of China....
(2003—2011) - Carlo GanciaCarlo Vallarino Gancia-Early life:Although the Gancia family is famous as the owners of an Italian wine-producing company , Carlo Vallarino was born in Brazil...
(M.A. in Economics) – Co-owner of the FortiFortiForti Corse, commonly known as Forti, was an Italian motor racing team chiefly known for its brief, and unsuccessful, involvement in Formula One in the mid-1990s. It was established in the late 1970s and competed in lower formulae for two decades...
Formula OneFormula OneFormula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
team - Ivan GlasenbergIvan GlasenbergIvan Glasenberg, is the CEO of Glencore, one of the world's largest commodity trading companies. He is also on the boards of mining companies Xstrata plc and Minara Resources Ltd.-Background and early career:...
(M.B.A. 1993) - CEO of GlencoreGlencoreGlencore International plc is a multinational mining and commodities trading company headquartered in Baar, Switzerland and with its registered office in Saint Helier, Jersey...
, #96 richest man in the world. - Steve GoodallSteve GoodallSteve Goodall is an Australian racing cyclist, who won the 1978 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal for the 1500 metres Tandem and placed 12th out of 30 competitors in the 1976 Summer Olympics 1000 metres Individual Time Trial....
(B.S., M.B.A.) – President of J. D. Power and Associates - Stanley GoldStanley GoldStanley Phillip Gold is President and CEO of Shamrock Holdings, Roy E. Disney's private investment company. He was on the Walt Disney Company's board of directors 1984; 1987-2003. He and Roy resigned to publicly campaign to oust then CEO and Chairman of the Board Michael Eisner. He also helped...
(J.D. 1967) – President & CEO of Shamrock HoldingsShamrock HoldingsShamrock Holdings is the firm founded as the Roy E. Disney family investment firm and the Disney family remains a key investor. Roy was its chairman, and Stanley Gold its President/CEO. Shamrock owns a number of assets including hotels and radio and television stations. Shamrock often takes an... - Jerry HellerJerry HellerJerry Heller is best known for managing West Coast rap group N.W.A. and rapper Eazy-E. He is co-founder and CEO of Ruthless Records. Heller managed War, Average White Band, Marvin Gaye, Michel'le, A.L.T...
(B.S.B.A. 1963) – Co-founder and CEO of Ruthless Records - Thomas HicksTom HicksThomas Ollis Hicks, Sr. , is an American 'leveraged buyout' businessman living in Dallas, Texas. Despite Forbes Magazine estimating Hicks' wealth at USD 1 billion in 2009, Hicks was unable to pay off joint loans of circa £200 million the following year...
(M.B.A 1970) – Partner at Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst. Part-owner of Dallas StarsDallas StarsThe Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
and Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have... - Barron HiltonBarron HiltonWilliam Barron Hilton I is an American business magnate, socialite, and hotel heir. He is the former co-chairman of the Hilton Hotels chain, and the original owner of the Los Angeles Chargers...
(1946) – Co-chairman of the Hilton HotelsHilton HotelsHilton Hotels & Resorts is an international chain of full-service hotels and resorts founded by Conrad Hilton and now owned by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton hotels are either owned by, managed by, or franchised to independent operators by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Hotels became the first coast-to-coast...
chain, and the original owner of the San Diego ChargersSan Diego ChargersThe San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - Ming HsiehMing HsiehMing Hsieh is a billionaire Chinese American entrepreneur and philanthropist and the founder of AMAX technology in 1987 and Cogent Systems in 1990...
(B.S.E.E. 1983, M.S.E.E. 1984) – President and Founder of Cogent Systems - Jon Huntsman, Sr.Jon Huntsman, Sr.Jon Meade Huntsman, Sr. is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of Huntsman Corporation. He is the father of former United States Ambassador to China and former Governor of Utah Jon Huntsman, Jr....
(M.B.A.) – Founder and Chairman of Huntsman Corporation - Hyekyung "Shelly" Hwang (M.B.A.) – Founder of PinkberryPinkberryPinkberry is a franchise of upscale frozen dessert restaurants headquartered in Los Angeles, California. There are currently over 100 stores, mostly located in Southern California, 14 in New York City, New York, two in New Orleans, Louisiana, two in Denver, Colorado, one in Colorado Springs,...
- Bradley Wayne HughesBradley Wayne HughesBradley Wayne Hughes is the founder and chairman of Public Storage, the largest self-storage company in America. As of 2010, Hughes is worth $3.9 billion. Known all his life by his middle name, B...
(B.S.B.A. 1957) – Founder of Public StoragePublic StoragePublic Storage , a real estate investment trust , is one of the largest self-storage companies in the United States with headquarters in Glendale, CA.Public Storage built its first self-storage facility in 1972... - Ray R. IraniRay R. IraniRay R. Irani is the current chairman and former chief executive officer of Occidental Petroleum. He has worked at Occidental Petroleum for over 20 years, serving as a director since 1984, chief operating officer from 1984 to 1990, and chairman and chief executive officer from 1990...
(Ph.D. 1957) – CEO of Occidental PetroleumOccidental PetroleumOccidental Petroleum Corporation is a California-based oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, the Middle East, North Africa, and South America... - James JannardJames JannardJames "Jim" Jannard is an American designer and businessman, and founder of eyewear and apparel company Oakley, Inc. and RED Digital Cinema.He sold Oakley in mid 2007 for over $2 billion and placed 376th in Forbes Magazine ranking of World's Billionaires in 2010, with a net worth of $3.0 billion.He...
– Founder of Oakley Sunglasses - Suzanne Nora JohnsonSuzanne Nora JohnsonSuzanne Nora Johnson is an American corporate lawyer and executive. Until 2007, she was Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, Chairman of the Global Markets Institute, head of the firm's Global Investment Research Division, and a member of the firm's Management Committee.Johnson joined Goldman Sachs in...
(B.S. 1979) – Vice Chairman of Goldman SachsGoldman SachsThe Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is an American multinational bulge bracket investment banking and securities firm that engages in global investment banking, securities, investment management, and other financial services primarily with institutional clients...
. - Bruce KaratzBruce KaratzBruce Karatz is an American homebuilder and philanthropist noted for his role as CEO in the development of KB Home from 1972 through 2006, and for his philanthropic efforts to help re-build Los Angeles after the L.A. Riots and New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina...
(J.D. 1970) – Chairman and CEO of KB HomeKB HomeKB Home is a homebuilding company based in the United States, founded in 1957 as Kaufman & Broad in Detroit, Michigan. It was the first company to be traded on the NYSE as a home builder and is a Fortune 500 company... - Brian Kennedy – President of Regency Outdoor Advertising
- Ken Klein (B.S.B.M., B.S.E.E. 1982) – Chairman, president and CEO of Wind RiverWind River SystemsWind River Systems, Inc. is a company providing embedded systems, development tools for embedded systems, middleware, and other types of software. The company was founded in Berkeley, California in 1981 by Jerry Fiddler and David Wilner. On June 4, 2009, Wind River announced that Intel had bought...
- Richard KnerrRichard KnerrRichard Knerr was an American inventor best known for marketing the Frisbee and Hula Hoop. In 1948 he cofounded the company Wham-O with Arthur Melin . In 1957, an Australian visiting California told them offhand that in his home country, children twirled bamboo hoops around their waists in gym class...
(B.S.) – Co-Founder of Wham-OWham-OWham-O Inc. is a toy company currently located in California, USA. They are known for marketing many popular toys in the past 50 years, including the Hula Hoop, the Frisbee, Slip 'N Slide, Super Ball, Trac-Ball, Silly String, Hacky Sack and the Boogie board....
; the creators of the Hula HoopHula hoopA hula hoop is a toy hoop that is twirled around the waist, limbs or neck.Although the exact origins of hula hoops are unknown, children and adults around the world have played with hoops, twirling, rolling and throwing them throughout history...
, FrisbeeFrisbeeA flying disc is a disc-shaped glider that is generally plastic and roughly in diameter, with a lip. The shape of the disc, an airfoil in cross-section, allows it to fly by generating lift as it moves through the air while rotating....
, and Superball - Terrence LanniTerrence LanniJoseph Terrence Lanni was the former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of MGM Mirage, one of the world's leading hotel and gaming companies headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also served as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.He joined MGM Grand, Inc...
(B.S. 1965) – Chairman and CEO of MGM MirageMGM MirageNot to be confused with the Las Vegas, Nevada based casino/resort operator Resorts International Holdings.MGM Resorts International is a Paradise, Nevada based corporation that brands itself as a global hospitality company. It is the second largest gaming company in the world by revenue - about... - Alan LevineAlan LevineAlan Brian "Al" Levine is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who currently pitches for the Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League.-Early and personal life:...
(B.S. 1968, J.D. 1971) – Former President and COO of Sony Pictures EntertainmentSony Pictures EntertainmentSony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. is the television and film production/distribution unit of Japanese multinational technology and media conglomerate Sony... - Jack LindquistJack LindquistJack Lindquist served as the president of the Disneyland amusement park in Anaheim, California from 1990 until he retired in 1993...
(B.A. 1950) – Former president of Disneyland - Bryan LourdBryan LourdBryan William Lourd is a talent agent. He has served as Partner, Managing Director and Co-Chairman of Creative Artists Agency since October 1995.-Career:...
(B.A. 1982) – Co-Chairman of Creative Artists Agency (CAA) - Mike MarkkulaMike MarkkulaArmas Clifford "Mike" Markkula, Jr. is an American entrepreneur who was an angel investor and second CEO of Apple Computer, Inc., providing early critical funding and managerial support...
(B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E.) – Former CEO and angel investorAngel investorAn angel investor or angel is an affluent individual who provides capital for a business start-up, usually in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity...
of Apple ComputerApple ComputerApple Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. The company's best-known hardware products include the Macintosh line of computers, the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad...
, Inc. - Preston MartinPreston MartinDr. Preston Martin was an American banker and public official best known as the Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board between 1982 and 1986. -Education:...
(B.S. 1947, M.B.A. 1948) – Founder of the PMI Mortgage Insurance CompanyPMI GroupThe PMI Group is a holding company whose primary subsidiary is the PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. .PMI has a 50% equity ownership in CMG Mortgage Insurance Company and CMG Mortgage Assurance Company , a provider of private mortgage insurance to the credit union industry.The company was founded in 1972...
; former Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board - Frank McCourt JrFrank McCourt (executive)Frank McCourt is the owner and chairman of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Dodger Stadium in Chavez Ravine. In , he purchased a controlling interest of the Dodgers from Fox Entertainment Group, owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation...
– Owner of Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming... - Steve McIntoshSteve McIntoshStephen Ian “Steve” McIntosh is an American author, activist, lawyer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and president of Now & Zen, Inc., and an influential writer in the field of integral thought.-Biography:...
(B.S. 1984) – Founder and president of Now & Zen, Inc.Now & ZenNow & Zen, Inc. is an American company founded by Steve McIntosh in January 1995. Based in Boulder, Colorado. The target market for the firm's brand is the demographic known as the "Cultural Creatives," a progressive segment of American society that has been responsible for the substantial growth...
; an influential writer in the field of integral philosophy - Bob McKnight (B.S.B.A. 1976) – Founder and Chairman and CEO of QuiksilverQuiksilverQuiksilver, Inc. , is an American company based in Huntington Beach, California, one of the world's largest manufacturers of surfwear and other boardsport-related equipment...
- Arthur Melin (B.S.) – Co-Founder of Wham-OWham-OWham-O Inc. is a toy company currently located in California, USA. They are known for marketing many popular toys in the past 50 years, including the Hula Hoop, the Frisbee, Slip 'N Slide, Super Ball, Trac-Ball, Silly String, Hacky Sack and the Boogie board....
- Brian Mulligan – Former chairman of Fox TelevisionFox Broadcasting CompanyFox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
- Paul OrfaleaPaul OrfaleaPaul Orfalea , nicknamed "Kinko" because of his curly red hair, founded the copy-chain Kinko's. His father descends from Urfa.Orfalea was born in Los Angeles, California to parents of Lebanese descent...
– Founder of Kinko's - Andrall E. Pearson (B.S. 1944) – Former president of PepsiCoPepsiCoPepsiCo Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Purchase, New York, United States, with interests in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of grain-based snack foods, beverages, and other products. PepsiCo was formed in 1965 with the merger of the Pepsi-Cola Company...
, founding chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, Inc. - Sol PriceSol PriceSol Price was the founder of FedMart and Price Club . He is considered a pioneer of the "warehouse store" retail model....
(J.D. 1957) – Founder of Price ClubPrice ClubPrice Club was the pioneer of the warehouse store. Founded by Sol Price in San Diego, California in 1976, the company charged shoppers a $25 annual membership fee to purchase bulk products at discount prices in a no-frills warehouse setting. Price Club's high sales volume enabled Price to give his...
(now CostcoCostcoCostco Wholesale Corporation is the largest membership warehouse club chain in the United States. it is the third largest retailer in the United States, where it originated, and the ninth largest in the world...
) - Charles PrinceCharles PrinceCharles O. "Chuck" Prince, III is an American former chief executive officer and chairman of Citigroup. He succeeded Sandy Weill as the CEO of the firm in 2003, and as the Chairman of the Board in 2006...
(B.A. 1971, M.A. 1975, J.D. 1975) – Former Chairman and CEO of CitigroupCitigroupCitigroup Inc. or Citi is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Citigroup was formed from one of the world's largest mergers in history by combining the banking giant Citicorp and financial conglomerate... - James Quine (B.S. 1983) – President and CEO of Gecko Group Publishing
- Linda Johnson Rice (B.A. 1980) – President and CEO of Johnson PublishingJohnson PublishingJohnson Publishing Company, Inc. is an American publishing company founded in November 1942 by John H. Johnson, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, The company is privately held, and its chief executive officer is Desiree Rogers.-Background:...
- D. Kenneth Richardson – President Emeritus, Hughes Electronics
- Jim RogersJim RogersJames Beeland Rogers, Jr. is an American investor, author, and occasional financial commentator. He is currently based in Singapore. Rogers is the Chairman of Rogers Holdings and Beeland Interests, Inc...
(L.L.M. 1963) – Chairman and CEO of Sunbelt Communications - Edward P. RoskiEdward P. RoskiEdward P. Roski, Jr. is an American real estate businessman in Los Angeles, California.-Biography:Roski was born in Oklahoma and raised in Southern California. He is a graduate of Loyola High School and the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, where in 1962 he earned a...
(B.S. 1962) – Chairman and CEO of Majestic Realty Co., part owner of the Los Angeles KingsLos Angeles KingsThe Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
and Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles LakersThe Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... - Frank Rothman (J.D. 1951) – Former chairman and CEO of MGM studios
- Steve SaleenSteve SaleenStephen Mark Saleen is an American businessman and former racing driver. He is best known for being the founder and former vice chairman of Saleen, Inc., originally named Saleen Autosport, which until 2009 was an OEM manufacturer of specialty vehicles including the Saleen S7 and highly modified...
– CEO and Founder of Saleen Performance, Inc.SaleenSaleen, Incorporated, commonly known as Saleen, was an American manufacturer of high-performance sports cars and high-performance automotive parts in Troy, Michigan, formerly based in Irvine, California... - Jeff SmulyanJeff SmulyanJeffrey Smulyan born April 6, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana is the founder and CEO of Emmis Communications.He earned undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Southern California....
(B.S. 1969, J.D. 1972) – Founder and CEO of Emmis CommunicationsEmmis CommunicationsEmmis Communications is a media conglomerate based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company owns radio stations and magazines in the United States, Hungary, Slovakia and Bulgaria.-History:... - Andrew ViterbiAndrew ViterbiAndrew James Viterbi, Ph.D. is an Italian-American electrical engineer and businessman who co-founded Qualcomm Inc....
(Ph.D. 1962) – Co-Founder of QualcommQualcommQualcomm is an American global telecommunication corporation that designs, manufactures and markets digital wireless telecommunications products and services based on its code division multiple access technology and other technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, USA... - Mark StevensMark Stevens (venture capitalist)Mark Stevens is a venture capitalist at Sequoia Capital in Menlo Park, California.Stevens obtained a Bachelor of Science and master’s degree from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Harvard University...
(B.S.E.E. 1981, B.A.ECON 1981, M.S.CENG 1984) – Partner at Sequoia CapitalSequoia CapitalSequoia Capital is a Californian venture capital firm located on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, California. The Wall Street Journal has called Sequoia Capital "one of the highest-caliber venture firms", and noted that it is "one of Silicon Valley's most influential venture-capital firms"... - Ronald Tutor (B.S.B.A. 1963) – President/CEO of Tutor-Saliba Corp.
- William WangWilliam Wang- Early Life :Wang was born and raised in Taiwan, moved to Hawaii, US at the age of 13 and then to California at the age of 14. He attended the University of Southern California and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1986.-Vizio:...
(B.S. 1986) – Founder and CEO of VizioVizioVizio is a privately held producer of consumer electronics, based in Irvine, California, USA. It was founded in October 2002 as V Inc. Vizio's major partner in the consumer electronics arena is AmTran Technology, a Taiwan-based OEM/ODM that manufactures more than half of the televisions sold...
. - Rick Wetzel – Co-Founder and President of Wetzel's PretzelsWetzel's PretzelsWetzel's Pretzels is a Pasadena, California-based chain of fast-food restaurants. The first Wetzel's Pretzels location opened in 1994 at the South Bay Galleria, in Redondo Beach, California...
- Craig WinnCraig WinnCraig Winn is an American author and former businessman. He has self-published five books, including several on terrorism and Islam. His longest book is called Yada Yahweh. Each of his books has been made available free on the internet....
(B.S. 1977) – Founder of Value AmericaValue AmericaValue America or VA was a dot-com company founded in Nevada in 1996 by Craig Winn and Rex Scatena, and relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia in February 1998. Its business model involved connecting customers on the Web directly to manufacturers, with the intent of providing better pricing and...
and author of Prophet of Doom and Tea With Terrorists - Walter Zifkin (J.D. 1961) – CEO of William Morris AgencyWilliam Morris AgencyWME is the largest talent agency in the world, with offices in Beverly Hills, New York City, Nashville, London, and Miami. WME represents elite artists from all facets of the entertainment industry, including motion pictures, television, music, theatre, publishing, and physical production...
- Richard ZimanRichard ZimanRichard Ziman is the founding Chairman and CEO of Arden Realty, Inc., the largest owner of commercial office real estate in Southern California.-Early life:...
(B.S. 1964, J.D. 1967) – Chairman and CEO of Arden Realty
Film and television
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- Elizabeth AllenElizabeth Allen (director)Elizabeth Allen is an American director. Allen made her feature film directorial debut with Aquamarine, Fox 2000’s 2006 mermaid movie starring Sara Paxton and Emma Roberts...
– Director - Zeenat AmanZeenat AmanZeenat Aman is an Indian actress who has appeared in Hindi films, notably in the 1970s and 1980s. She was the second runner up in the Miss India Contest and went on to win the Miss Asia Pacific in 1970...
- Actress - Thom AndersenThom AndersenThom Andersen is a filmmaker, film critic, and teacher. He attended Berkeley in the early 1960s and then returned to his hometown of Los Angeles to attend USC School of Cinematic Arts, where he studied with Arthur Knight and eventually assisted on Knight's project THE HISTORY OF SEX IN CINEMA...
– Film critic - Rob KardashianRob KardashianRobert Arthur "Rob" Kardashian is an American television personality. He is best known for appearing on his family's reality television shows, such as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Khloé & Lamar. Kardashian competed and placed second on the thirteenth season of Dancing with the Stars...
- TV Personality - Judd ApatowJudd ApatowJudd Apatow is an American film producer, director, and screenwriter. He is well known for his work in comedy films, especially for films he has been involved with throughout the latter half of the 2000s. He is the founder of Apatow Productions, a film production company that also developed the...
– Filmmaker - Gregg ArakiGregg ArakiGregg Araki is an American independent filmmaker. He is involved in New Queer Cinema.-Early life:Araki was born in Los Angeles but grew up in Santa Barbara, California...
– Filmmaker - John AugustJohn AugustJohn August is an American screenwriter and film director. He also writes and maintains the popular screenwriting blog , and develops screenwriter-targeted software....
– Filmmaker - Kevin Bachus – Video game executive and co-creator of XboxXboxThe Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
- John BaileyJohn Bailey (cinematographer)John Bailey, A.S.C. is an American Cinematographer and Film Director.Born in Moberly, Missouri, Bailey attended Santa Clara University and Loyola University Chicago. During his junior year he studied German language and culture at the University of Vienna, where he developed an appreciation for...
– Cinematographer - Max Bard – Film Director
- Walt BeckerWalt Becker-External links:...
– Filmmaker - Jack BenderJack BenderJack Bender is an American television and film director, actor, television producer and also a screenwriter. Bender was an executive producer and lead director on the ABC television series, Lost. He directed the series finale of Lost. Bender has also directed on other popular shows such as The...
– Executive Producer of LostLost (TV series)Lost is an American television series that originally aired on ABC from September 22, 2004 to May 23, 2010, consisting of six seasons. Lost is a drama series that follows the survivors of the crash of a commercial passenger jet flying between Sydney and Los Angeles, on a mysterious tropical island... - Hugh Beaumont – Actor, television director, and Methodist minister
- Les BlankLes BlankLes Blank is an American documentary filmmaker best known for his portraits of American traditional musicians....
– Documentary filmmaker - Jeffrey BlitzJeffrey BlitzJeffrey Blitz is an American film director, producer and screenwriter from Ridgewood, New Jersey. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his 2002 documentary, Spellbound and he won the Dramatic Directing Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for his 2007 film, Rocket Science.Blitz won the 2009...
– Filmmaker - Laura BialisLaura BialisLaura Bialis is an American-Israeli filmmaker. She grew up in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California and is a graduate of San Marcos High School and Stanford University...
– Filmmaker - Paul Harris BoardmanPaul Harris BoardmanPaul Harris Boardman is an American film producer and screenwriter, best known as the co-writer and producer of The Exorcism of Emily Rose . He also co-wrote the screenplays for Hellraiser: Inferno and Urban Legends: Final Cut , and worked on production rewrites of Dracula 2000, The Messengers,...
– Producer and screenwriter - Robert F. BoyleRobert F. BoyleRobert Francis Boyle was an American film art director and production designer.Born in Los Angeles, Boyle trained as an architect, graduating from the University of Southern California . When he lost his job in that field during the Great Depression, Boyle found work in films as an extra...
– Art director and production designer - Charles BravermanCharles BravermanCharles "Chuck" Dell Braverman is an American film director, documentary filmmaker and producer...
– Filmmaker - Henry Bumstead – Art director and production designerProduction designerIn film and television, a production designer is the person responsible for the overall look of a filmed event such as films, TV programs, music videos or adverts. Production designers have one of the key creative roles in the creation of motion pictures and television. Working directly with the...
- Bryan BurkBryan BurkBryan Burk is an American film and television producer, as well as an occasional screenwriter.A graduate of USC's School of Cinema-Television, Bryan Burk began his career working with producers Brad Weston at Columbia Pictures, Ned Tanen at Sony Pictures and John Davis at FOX...
– Executive Producer of Lost - Keith CalderKeith CalderKeith Calder is a British-born independent film producer best known for his work on All the Boys Love Mandy Lane and The Wackness with Felipe Marino and Joe Neurauter.-Career:...
– Producer - Trey CallawayTrey CallawayTrey Callaway is a film and television writer and producer, best known for writing the screenplay for the movie I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. He co-created and executive produced the science fiction television series Mercy Point on the UPN network. Trey performed as an actor in the series...
– Screenwriter and producer - Andrés Cantor – Sportscaster
- John CarpenterJohn CarpenterJohn Howard Carpenter is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, editor, composer, and occasional actor. Although Carpenter has worked in numerous film genres in his four-decade career, his name is most commonly associated with horror and science fiction.- Early life :Carpenter was born...
– Film director - Sandro CorsaroSandro CorsaroSandro Corsaro is an animator, producer and television show creator, primarily known for his animation work. Corsaro earned degrees in both Fine Arts and Animation from the University of Southern California. He is the creator of Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil, an Emmy nominated original series...
– Animator and Author - Sean CovelSean CovelSean Covel is an American film producer.-Personal life:Covel graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in 2002.He married actress Alexa Vega on October 10, 2010.-Career:...
– Producer - Buster CrabbeBuster CrabbeClarence Linden "Buster" Crabbe was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular serials in the 1930s and 1940s.-Birth:...
(B.A. 1931) – actor - R. J. Cutler (B.A. 1993) – Filmmaker
- Thomas Del RuthThomas Del RuthThomas Del Ruth, A.S.C. is a cinematographer. He was born on May 1, 1942 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, in the United States of America. He is the son of film director Roy Del Ruth, and actress Winnie Lightner...
– Cinematographer - Scott DerricksonScott DerricksonScott Derrickson is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. He lives in Los Angeles, California.- Biography :Derrickson was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Biola University with a B.A. in Humanities with an emphasis in literature and philosophy, a B.A. in...
– Filmmaker - Caleb DeschanelCaleb DeschanelJoseph Caleb Deschanel, A.S.C. is an American film cinematographer and film/television director.-Early life:Deschanel was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a French father and an American mother, who raised him in her Quaker religion. He went to Severn School for high school...
– Cinematographer - Dean DevlinDean DevlinDean Devlin is an American screenwriter, producer, television director and former actor. He is the founder of the production company Electric Entertainment.-Personal life:...
– Screenwriter and producer - Susan DowneySusan DowneySusan Nicole Downey is an American film producer. Until February 2009 she was Co-President of Dark Castle Entertainment and Executive Vice President of Production at Silver Pictures, Joel Silver's production company, but has since stepped down to work more closely with her husband, actor Robert...
– Producer - Ellis R. Dungan – Director
- Robert ElswitRobert ElswitRobert Christopher Elswit, ASC is an American cinematographer. He has had multiple Oscar, BAFTA, and Independent Spirit nominations for several films, including There Will Be Blood. Elswit frequently works with director Paul Thomas Anderson.Elswit is a fierce defender of shooting with film, and...
– Cinematographer - Rick FamuyiwaRick FamuyiwaRick Famuyiwa, born on June 18, 1973, is an emerging Nigerian American Hollywood writer and director of films such as The Wood , Talk To Me , and Brown Sugar . His most recent film is the...
– Director - Erik FlemingErik Fleming (director)Erik Fleming is an American cinema and TV director and producer. He is a graduate of USC School of Cinematic Arts. He is mostly known for creating the 1994 experimental short film, The Silver Surfer, which portrayed the famous character in CGI....
– Film director and producer - Verna FieldsVerna FieldsVerna Fields was an American film editor, film and television sound editor, educator, and entertainment industry executive. In the first phase of her career, from 1954 through to about 1970, Fields mostly worked on smaller projects that gained little recognition. She was the sound editor for...
– Film editor and sound editor - Dana FoxDana FoxDana Fox is an American screenwriter best known as the writer of the 2005 film The Wedding Date and the 2008 film What Happens in Vegas.-Career:...
– Screenwriter - William A. FrakerWilliam A. FrakerWilliam Ashman Fraker, A.S.C., B.S.C. was a cinematographer, film director, and producer. He has been nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. In 2000, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Cinematographers honoring his career...
– Cinematographer - Joe FrancisJoe FrancisJoseph R. "Joe" Francis is an American entrepreneur, known as the founder of GGW Brands which produces the Girls Gone Wild and Guys Gone Wild DVD series....
– Adult film producer - Bruce Geisler - Documentary filmmaker
- David S. GoyerDavid S. GoyerDavid Samuel Goyer is an American screenwriter, film director and comic book writer.-Early life:Goyer was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He attended Hebrew school and has described himself as "half Jewish"...
– Filmmaker - James GrayJames Gray (film director)James Gray is an American film director and screenwriter.-Life and career:Gray was born in New York City of Russian Jewish descent. His father was once an electronics contractor...
– Film director and screenwriter - Brian GrazerBrian GrazerBrian Thomas Grazer is an Academy Award-winning American film and television producer who co-founded Imagine Entertainment in 1986 with Ron Howard. Together they have produced many acclaimed films, including Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind .- Career :Brian Grazer began his career as a producer...
– Film and television producer - Taylor HackfordTaylor HackfordTaylor Edwin Hackford is an American film director, and the current president of the Directors Guild of America.-Early life:Hackford was born in Santa Barbara, California, the son of Mary , a waitress, and Joseph Hackford...
– Film director and producer - Conrad HallConrad HallConrad Lafcadio Hall, ASC was an American cinematographer from Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Named after writers Joseph Conrad and Lafcadio Hearn, he was best known for photographing films such as In Cold Blood, Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, American Beauty, and Road to...
– Cinematographer - Curtis HarringtonCurtis HarringtonCurtis Harrington was an American film and television director whose work included experimental films, horror films, and episodic television.-Biography:...
– Experimental filmmaker - Ron HowardRon HowardRonald William "Ron" Howard is an American actor, director, and producer. He came to prominence as a child actor, playing Opie Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show for eight years, and later the teenaged Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days for six years...
– Film director and actor - George HuangGeorge Huang (director)George Huang is a Taiwanese-American film-maker. In addition to working on his own films, he also frequently contributes work to other independent film-makers, especially Robert Rodríguez.-Early life:...
– Filmmaker - Martin HynesMartin HynesMartin Hynes is an American screenwriter, director, actor and producer of independent films.-Life and career:Hynes was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon and has a bachelors degree in history from Columbia University....
– Filmmaker - James IvoryJames Ivory (director)James Francis Ivory is an American film director, best known for the results of his long collaboration with Merchant Ivory Productions, which included both Indian-born film producer Ismail Merchant, and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala...
– Film director - Joe JohnstonJoe JohnstonJoseph Eggleston "Joe" Johnston II is an American film director and former effects artist best known for such effects-driven movies as Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Jumanji, The Rocketeer, Jurassic Park III, the period drama October Sky, The Wolfman, and Captain America: The First Avenger.- Life and...
– Film director - Scott Alexander and Larry KaraszewskiScott Alexander and Larry KaraszewskiScott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski are a Hollywood screenwriting team...
– Writers - Howard G. Kazanjian – Film producer
- Richard KellyRichard Kelly (director)James Richard Kelly is an American film director and writer, best known for writing and directing the cult classic Donnie Darko in 2001.-Early life:...
– Filmmaker - Irvin KershnerIrvin KershnerIrvin Kershner was an American film director and occasional actor, best known for directing quirky, independent films early in his career, and then Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. -Background:...
– Film director - Karey KirkpatrickKarey KirkpatrickKarey Kirkpatrick is an American screenwriter and director. His films include James and the Giant Peach, Space Jam, The Iron Giant, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Charlotte's Web and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy adaptation. He has also directed the films, Imagine That starring Eddie Murphy as...
– Screenwriter - Randal KleiserRandal KleiserJohn Randal Kleiser is an American film director and producer, perhaps best known for directing the 1978 musical film Grease.-Life and career:...
– Filmmaker - Tom Klemesrud – Editor
- Matt Korba – Video game designer
- John KnollJohn KnollJohn Knoll is a visual effects supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic . One of the original creators of Adobe Photoshop , he is recently best known for his work as Visual Effects Supervisor on the Star Wars prequels and the 1997 special editions of the original trilogy...
(B.A. 1984) – Motion picture visual effectsVisual effectsVisual effects are the various processes by which imagery is created and/or manipulated outside the context of a live action shoot. Visual effects involve the integration of live-action footage and generated imagery to create environments which look realistic, but would be dangerous, costly, or...
specialist, co-creator of Adobe PhotoshopAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Photoshop is a graphics editing program developed and published by Adobe Systems Incorporated.Adobe's 2003 "Creative Suite" rebranding led to Adobe Photoshop 8's renaming to Adobe Photoshop CS. Thus, Adobe Photoshop CS5 is the 12th major release of Adobe Photoshop... - Ben KurlandBen KurlandBenjamin David Kurland is an American actor. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts to parents Jim and Robyne Kurland. He and his older brother Zack Kurland grew up in Newton, Massachusetts....
– Actor, producer - Gary KurtzGary KurtzGary Kurtz is an American film producer whose list of credits include American Graffiti, Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. He later produced The Dark Crystal and Return to Oz after departing from the Star Wars series...
– Film producer - Barry LevyBarry LevyBarry Louis Levy is an American screenwriter best known as the writer of the 2008 film Vantage Point.-Career:Despite studying history and psychology at Washington University in St...
– Screenwriter - John LongeneckerJohn LongeneckerJohn Longenecker is an American film producer, Directors Guild of America member, screenwriter and cinematographer who produced the Academy Award winning live action short film, The Resurrection of Broncho Billy .-Biography:...
– Film director, cinematographer - Robert LovenheimRobert Lovenheim-Biography:Robert Lovenheim is a television producer. He studied film at the University of Southern California, and his career began at Columbia Pictures where he supervised new development and feature films. He then moved into the television arm of Columbia to head long-form development of series...
– Film producer and writer - Doug LimanDoug LimanDouglas Eric "Doug" Liman is an American film director and producer best known for Swingers , The Bourne Identity , Mr. & Mrs. Smith , Jumper , and Fair Game .-Early life:...
– Film director and producer - George LucasGeorge LucasGeorge Walton Lucas, Jr. is an American film producer, screenwriter, and director, and entrepreneur. He is the founder, chairman and chief executive of Lucasfilm. He is best known as the creator of the space opera franchise Star Wars and the archaeologist-adventurer character Indiana Jones...
– Film director and producer - Felipe MarinoFelipe MarinoFelipe Marino is an American independent film producer best known for his work on All the Boys Love Mandy Lane and The Wackness with Keith Calder and Joe Neurauter.-Career:...
– Producer - Gregory MarkopoulosGregory MarkopoulosGregory J. Markopoulos was a Greek-American experimental filmmaker. Born in Toledo, Ohio to Greek immigrant parents, Markopoulos began making 8 mm films at an early age. He attended USC Film School in the late 1940s, and went on to become a co-founder — with Jonas Mekas, Shirley Clarke, Stan...
– Filmmaker - Kerry McCluggageKerry McCluggageKerry McCluggage is the owner and president of Craftsman Films. He was Chairman of the Paramount Television Group and President of Universal Television for more than ten years each. He was a co-founder of UPN. In partnership with Jeff Sagansky, he acquired Ardustry Home Entertainment in 2005 and...
– Film and TV executive and producer - John MiliusJohn MiliusJohn Frederick Milius is an American screenwriter, director, and producer of motion pictures.-Early life:Milius was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Elizabeth and William Styx Milius, who was a shoe manufacturer. Milius attempted to join the Marine Corps in the late 1960s, but was rejected...
– Film director and screenwriter - Herman MillerHerman Miller (writer)Herman Miller was a Hollywood writer and producer. He pursued both undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Southern California, where he received his B.A. in 1950 and M.F.A. in 1952....
– Writer and Producer - Ron W. MillerRon W. MillerRonald William "Ron" Miller is a former professional American football player, the son-in-law of Walt Disney, and a former president and CEO of what is now The Walt Disney Company.-Marriage and early career:...
– CEO and president of Walt Disney Productions - Miles MillarMiles Millar-Early life and Career:Millar was educated at Claremont Fan Court School, and is a graduate of Christ's College, Cambridge, where he was Chairman of Cambridge University Conservative Association.....
– Screenwriter and producer - Walter MurchWalter MurchWalter Scott Murch is an American film editor and sound designer.-Early life:Murch was born in New York City, New York, the son of Katharine and Canadian-born Walter Tandy Murch , a painter. He went to The Collegiate School, a private preparatory school in Manhattan, from 1949 to 1961...
– Film editor - Don MurphyDon MurphyDon Murphy is an American film producer who produced Natural Born Killers and many other films, including Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.-Personal background:...
– Producer - Gustin NashGustin NashGustin Nash is an American screenwriter best known for writing the 2007 film Charlie Bartlett and the 2010 film Youth in Revolt.-Life and career:...
– Screenwriter - Tom NeffTom NeffThomas Linden Neff, known as Tom Neff, is a film executive, director and producer, born in Chicago, Illinois. Currently, he lives in Nashville, Tennessee.-Education:Neff received his Bachelor of Arts from Lawrence University with a major in English...
– Film director, producer and executive - Joe NeurauterJoe NeurauterJoe Neurauter is an Austrian-born independent film producer best known for his work on All the Boys Love Mandy Lane and The Wackness with Keith Calder and Felipe Marino.-Career:...
– Producer - Michael NolinMichael NolinMichael Nolin is an American motion picture producer, studio executive, writer/director and educator.-Biography:Nolin went to film school at the University of Southern California and began his career as a clerk typist in the MGM story department...
– Producer - Tommy O'HaverTommy O'HaverTommy O'Haver is an American film director and screenwriter. He grew up in Carmel, Indiana, a suburb of Indianapolis. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Journalism and Comparative Literature. During the mid-nineties, he attended the MFA Film program at the University of...
– Filmmaker - Tom OeschTom OeschTom Oesch is a Swiss music video director who works in Hollywood, California.- Biography :Oesch grew up in Rebstein, a small rural town in eastern Switzerland, as the son of a doctor. After attending a midnight screening of the movie Jurassic Park in 1993 he decided that he wanted to make movies...
– Director - Richard OuttenRichard OuttenRichard Outten is an American screenwriter who works in both motion pictures and television. After receiving his MFA from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, he co-authored , the screenplay to the award-winning animated film Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland. Other motion picture credits...
– Screenwriter - Sam PeckinpahSam PeckinpahDavid Samuel "Sam" Peckinpah was an American filmmaker and screenwriter who achieved prominence following the release of the Western epic The Wild Bunch...
– Film director - Brian Wayne PetersonBrian Wayne PetersonBrian Wayne Peterson is a screenwriter and television producer. He wrote the script for 1999 film But I'm a Cheerleader and has worked on many episodes of Smallville as writer and producer since 2002...
– Screenwriter and television producer - Gene PolitoGene PolitoEugene "Gene" Emmanuel Polito was an American cinematographer, mechanical engineer and academic. His numerous of film and television credits included Futureworld, Up in Smoke and Lost in Space....
– Cinematographer and professor at the USC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC School of Cinematic ArtsThe USC School of Cinematic Arts, until 2006 named the School of Cinema-Television , is a film school within the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. It is the oldest and largest such school in the United States, established in 1929 as a joint venture with the Academy of... - Jon PollJon PollJon Poll is an American film director, editor and producer, best known for his directorial debut with the 2007 film Charlie Bartlett.-Career:...
– Film editor and director - Jason ReitmanJason ReitmanJason Reitman is a Canadian/American film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for directing the films Thank You for Smoking , Juno , and Up in the Air . As of February 2, 2010, he has received three Academy Award nominations, two of which are for Best Director...
– director - Robert RodatRobert RodatRobert Rodat Robert Rodat Robert Rodat (born Keene, New Hampshire, 1953 is an American screenwriter. Best known for Saving Private Ryan (1998), Rodat also wrote The Comrades of Summer (1992), Tall Tale (1995), Fly Away Home with Vince McKewin (1996), and The Patriot (2000). He recently worked on...
– Screenwriter - Gene RoddenberryGene RoddenberryEugene Wesley "Gene" Roddenberry was an American television screenwriter, producer and futurist, best known for creating the American science fiction series Star Trek. Born in El Paso, Texas, Roddenberry grew up in Los Angeles, California where his father worked as a police officer...
– Screenwriter and producer - Jay RoachJay RoachMatthew Jay Roach is an American film director and producer, best known for directing the Austin Powers films and Meet the Parents.-Life and career:...
– Film director and producer - Barry RubinowBarry RubinowBarry Rubinow is a film executive and editor, born in Glen Rock, New Jersey, a suburb of New York City. Currently, he lives in West Hills, California.-Education:...
– Film executive and editor - Gary RydstromGary RydstromGary Roger Rydstrom is an American sound designer and director. He has won seven Academy Awards for his work in sound for movies.-Career:...
(B.A. 1981) – Sound designer - Walter SallesWalter SallesWalter Moreira Salles, Jr. is a Brazilian filmmaker and film producer of international prominence.-Life and career:Salles was born in Rio de Janeiro. He is the son of Elizinha Goncalves and Walter Moreira Salles, a Brazilian banker and ambassador, and the brother of João Moreira Salles, also a...
– Filmmaker - Josh SchwartzJosh Schwartz-Film school at USC:In 1995, Schwartz realized his boyhood dream of attending film school to study screen and television writing at the University of Southern California...
– Producer and creator of The O.C.The O.C.The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons... - John SchwartzmanJohn SchwartzmanJohn Schwartzman A.S.C. is an American cinematographer for numerous films.He is the son of Jack Schwartzman and stepson of Talia Shire. He is best known for his collaborations with director Michael Bay...
– Cinematographer - Ben SheddBen SheddBen Shedd has been a professional film and video director, producer, and writer since 1970. He has won an Academy Award.He earned a degree from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in 1973....
– Documentary filmmaker - Sigurjón SighvatssonSigurjón SighvatssonSigurjón Sighvatsson , also known as Joni Sighvatsson, is a veteran Hollywood film producer and businessman. Currently he is the principal of Palomar Pictures, an independent film production company in Los Angeles. Palomar's current project Killer Elite was released September 23rd, 2011...
– Producer - Bryan SingerBryan SingerBryan Singer is an American film director and film producer. Singer won critical acclaim for his work on The Usual Suspects, and is especially well-known among fans of the science fiction and superhero genres for his work on the X-Men films and Superman Returns.-Early life:Singer was born in New...
– Film director - John Singleton – Film director
- Stephen SommersStephen SommersStephen Sommers is an American screenwriter and film director, best known for The Mummy and its sequel, The Mummy Returns. He also directed Disney's live action version of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, the action/horror film Van Helsing, and the 2009 film G.I...
– Film director - Dror SorefDror SorefDror Soref is a filmmaker who started his career directing music videos for a young "Weird Al" Yankovic in 1983, shortly after attending USC Film School. Soref later directed Platinum Blonde, an inspirational short film that landed him a Housekeeping Deal at Paramount Studios...
– Filmmaker - Scott SpeerScott SpeerScott Speer is an American music video director born in San Diego, California.-Career:At age 23 he was signed with HSI Productions, and in 2006 Speer received the MVPA Award for Directorial Debut of the Year for the music video of "Stars" by Switchfoot.In 2007 he won his first MTV Video Music...
– Music video producer - Adam SteinAdam SteinAdam Stein is an American film director, writer and editor working in Los Angeles, California.Stein graduated from Harvard University and attended film school at the University of Southern California, with a focus on directing...
– Filmmaker, editor - Tim StoryTim Story (film director)Timothy Kevin Story is an African-American film director. Born in Los Angeles, California, he attended Westchester High School in Los Angeles with jazz pianist Eric Reed and actresses Regina King and Nia Long. He was senior class president at Westchester High. He graduated from the University of...
– Film director - David E. TolchinskyDavid E. TolchinskyDavid E. Tolchinsky is a screenwriter, sound designer, and academic. He is Chair of Northwestern University's and Founder/Director of Northwestern's /Creative Writing for the Media Program....
– Screenwriter - Ron UnderwoodRon UnderwoodRonald Brian "Ron" Underwood is an American film director.-Early Life:-Early career :-Mainstream breakthrough :-Filmography:...
– Film director - Lee UnkrichLee UnkrichLee Unkrich is an American director and film editor. He is a longtime member of the creative team at Pixar, where he started in 1994 as a film editor. He later began directing, first as co-director of Toy Story 2...
– Film director - Clay WalkerClay Walker (filmmaker)Clay Walker is an American filmmaker.In 1992, Walker produced, directed, photographed and edited the PBS documentary Post No Bills on Los Angeles "guerilla" satirical political poster artist Robbie Conal. Post No Bills received a at the 1992 Chicago International Film Festival...
– Film producer, director, cinematographer and editor - Jack WarnerJack WarnerJack Leonard "J. L." Warner , born Jacob Warner in London, Ontario, was a Canadian American film executive who was the president and driving force behind the Warner Bros. Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California...
– Founder of Warner Brothers Studios - Tim Waterman – Production Assistant NickelodeonNickelodeonNickelodeon is a US cable TV channel.Nickelodeon may also refer to:-In television:*Spinoffs of the Nickelodeon channel:** Nickelodeon Magazine, a children's magazine.** Nickelodeon Universe, an amusement park....
- Brad WilliamsBrad Williams (comedian)Brad Williams is a comedian and actor. He regularly appeared on the show Mind of Mencia.Williams was born with Achondroplasia, a type of dwarfism. His condition plays a large part in the bits in both his stand-up comedy and television roles...
– Comedian - David L. WolperDavid L. WolperDavid Lloyd Wolper was an American television and film producer, responsible for shows such as Roots, The Thorn Birds, North & South, L.A. Confidential, and the film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory...
(B.A. 1949) – Film and television producer - Robert YeomanRobert YeomanRobert David Yeoman is an American cinematographer and director of photography. Yeoman is a member of the American Society of Cinematographers.Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Yeoman spent his childhood in the northern suburbs of Chicago...
– Cinematographers - Robert ZemeckisRobert ZemeckisRobert Lee Zemeckis is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. Zemeckis first came to public attention in the 1980s as the director of the comedic time-travel Back to the Future film series, as well as the Academy Award-winning live-action/animation epic Who Framed Roger Rabbit ,...
– Academy Award Winning Film director - Laura ZiskinLaura ZiskinLaura Ellen Ziskin was an American film producer. In 1990, Ziskin was the sole executive producer of the hit comedy Pretty Woman...
– Producer
Music
See also: USC Thornton School of Music- Ambrose AkinmusireAmbrose AkinmusireAmbrose Akinmusire is a jazz trumpeter.In 2007 Akinmusire was the winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, and the Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition, two of the most prestigious jazz competitions in the world.-Biography:By the time the lone standard...
(M.M. 2007) – Jazz trumpeter - Herb AlpertHerb AlpertHerbert "Herb" Alpert is an American musician most associated with the group variously known as Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass, or TJB. He is also a recording industry executive — he is the "A" of A&M Records...
(B.M. 1954) – Musician, co-founder of A&M RecordsA&M RecordsA&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:... - Thomas (Tom) Bahler (B.M. 1966) – Trumpeter, Singer, Arranger, Composer, Author – Alumni Merit Award 1997, Dean's Special Commendation 1997
- Christophe BeckChristophe BeckChristophe Beck , also credited as Chris Beck, is a Canadian television and film score composer....
(Graduate Certificate in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television, 1993) – Film scoreFilm scoreA film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film, forming part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects...
composer - Marco BeltramiMarco BeltramiMarco Beltrami is an American film composer.-Life and career:Beltrami was born in Long Island, New York of Italian and Greek descent...
(Graduate Certificate in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television, 1993) – Film score composer - Aloe BlaccAloe BlaccAloe Blacc is an American soul singer, rapper, and musician.-Early career and Shine Through :...
, soul singer, musician - Harold BuddHarold BuddHarold Budd is an American ambient/avant-garde composer and poet. Born in Los Angeles, he was raised in the Mojave Desert, and was inspired at an early age by the humming tone caused by wind blown across telephone wires....
(B.M. 1966) – AmbientAmbient musicAmbient music is a musical genre that focuses largely on the timbral characteristics of sounds, often organized or performed to evoke an "atmospheric", "visual" or "unobtrusive" quality.- History :...
/avant-gardeAvant-gardeAvant-garde means "advance guard" or "vanguard". The adjective form is used in English to refer to people or works that are experimental or innovative, particularly with respect to art, culture, and politics....
composer - Todd CareyTodd CareyTodd Carey is an American musician and singer-songwriter currently signed to Rock Ridge Music. Born and raised near Chicago, Illinois, he later relocated to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California for a degree in music. At USC, Carey formed a band, Telepathy, with other students...
- singer-songwriter and musician - Rob CavalloRob CavalloRob Cavallo is a record producer and A&R, most famous for signing and producing Green Day. He is currently Chairman of Warner Bros. Records.- History :...
(B.A., English 1985) – Grammy Award winning record producer and A&R; Chief Creative Officer of Warner Music GroupWarner Music GroupWarner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies... - Alan ChangAlan ChangAlan Chang is an American pianist and songwriter, best known for his work with Michael Bublé. Originally from San Jose, California, he graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music majoring in jazz studies in 2002....
(B.M. 2002) – Musician, composer, musical director for Michael BubléMichael BubléMichael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was... - Nicolas ChumachencoNicolas ChumachencoNicolas Chumachenco , is a Polish-born violin soloist, professor and director of the Queen Sofía Chamber Orchestra.-Biography:Born in Poland of Russian parents, Chumachenco grew and started his musical training in Argentine...
– Musician, violinist - John DearmanJohn DearmanJohn Dearman is a Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist and one of the founding members of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet . Known to LAGQ fans as the group's seven-string virtuoso who supplies the deep-bass lines for numerous pieces in the quartet's eclectic reportoire.Dearman holds a Bachelor...
(B.M. 1981, M.M. 1983) – Classical guitarist - Marianne DissardMarianne DissardMarianne Dissard is a singer, lyricist and filmmaker living in Tucson, Arizona, USA. "A central figure in Tucson's desert music community" with her unique hybrid of French Chanson and Americana, she is noted as a ....
(B.A 1991 Film production) – Singer, lyricist - Bret Ewen (B.S. 2010) – Electronic musician and producer, dubbed KnightvoxKnightvox- References :...
- Nmon FordNmon FordA featured soloist on the 2010 Grammy Award-winning Transmigrations and the three-time 2006 Grammy Award-winning Songs of Innocence and of Experience , Panamanian-American baritone Nmon Ford enjoyed many successful major debuts this season, most recently with Orchestre National des Pays de la...
(B.M., M.M.) – Grammy Award winning singer - Kina GrannisKina GrannisKina Kasuya Grannis is a Japanese American guitarist and singer-songwriter. She is of Japanese, English, Irish, French, and German descent....
– Musician - Macy GrayMacy GrayMacy Gray is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her distinctive raspy voice, and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday and Betty Davis.Gray has released five studio albums, with her fifth studio album, The Sellout,...
(B.A., screenwriting 1990) – Singer, songwriter - Jerry GoldsmithJerry GoldsmithJerrald King Goldsmith was an American composer and conductor most known for his work in film and television scoring....
– Film score composer - Lionel HamptonLionel HamptonLionel Leo Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor. Like Red Norvo, he was one of the first jazz vibraphone players. Hampton ranks among the great names in jazz history, having worked with a who's who of jazz musicians, from Benny Goodman and Buddy...
– Jazz musician - Dexter HollandDexter HollandBryan Keith "Dexter" Holland is the singer and rhythm guitarist for the California punk rock band The Offspring...
– Singer and guitarist for The OffspringThe OffspringThe Offspring is an American punk rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1984. Known as Manic Subsidal until 1986, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, bassist Greg K. and drummer Pete Parada... - Marilyn HorneMarilyn HorneMarilyn Horne is an American mezzo-soprano opera singer. She specialized in roles requiring a large sound, beauty of tone, excellent breath support, and the ability to execute difficult coloratura passages....
(B.M. 1953) – Opera singer - James HornerJames HornerJames Roy Horner is an American composer, orchestrator and conductor of orchestral and film music. He is noted for the integration of choral and electronic elements in many of his film scores, and for frequent use of Celtic musical elements...
(B.M. 1974) – Film score composer - William KanengiserWilliam KanengiserWilliam Kanengiser is a Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist. He is one of the founding members of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet .Kanengiser holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, where he also serves as a...
(B.M. 1981, M.M. 1983) – Classical guitarist - James Newton HowardJames Newton HowardJames Newton Howard is an American composer best known for his scores to motion pictures. He is one of the most popular and respected composers for cinema, and has scored over 100 films...
, Film score composer - Morten LauridsenMorten LauridsenMorten Johannes Lauridsen is an American composer. He was composer-in-residence of the Los Angeles Master Chorale and has been a professor of composition at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music for more than 30 years.-Biography:Lauridsen was born February 27, 1943, in...
(B.M. 1966, M.A. 1968, D.M.A. 1974) – Composer - Robert MarstellerRobert MarstellerRobert Loren Marsteller . Prominent US symphonic trombonist and music educator. He was a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, where he studied under Emory Remington...
– US symphonic trombonist - Bear McCrearyBear McCrearyBear McCreary is an American composer and musician living in Los Angeles, California. He is known for his work on the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica television series.-Biography:...
– Film score composer - Mark McGrathMark McGrathMark Sayers McGrath is an American singer of the rock band Sugar Ray. McGrath is also known for his work as a co-host of Extra, and he was the host of Don't Forget the Lyrics! in 2010...
– Singer, Frontman of Sugar RaySugar RaySugar Ray is a band from Orange County, California. The band, starting off more as an alternative metal band, first gained fame in 1997 with their release of the song "Fly". This song's success, coupled with its pop rock sound that was quite different from the rest of their material at the time,...
, host of ExtraExtra (TV series)Extra is an American entertainment television news program covering events and celebrities which debuted on September 5, 1994 in syndication. It is produced at Victory Studios in Glendale, California by Telepictures Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television Distribution... - Roger Joseph Manning, Jr., keyboardist for JellyfishJellyfish (band)Jellyfish were a power pop band from San Francisco. It formed after Beatnik Beatch broke up in 1989. The core members were drummer/singer/songwriter Andy Sturmer and keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter Roger Joseph Manning, Jr...
, BeckBeckBeck Hansen is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck...
and The Moog CookbookThe Moog CookbookThe Moog Cookbook is the name of an electronica band made up of Brian Kehew and Roger Joseph Manning Jr. as a parody/tribute to the novelty "Moog records" of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The duo performs exclusively on analog synthesizers, especially Moog synthesizers... - David NewmanDavid Newman (composer)David Louis Newman is an American composer and conductor known particularly for his film scores. In a career spanning nearly forty years, he has composed music for nearly 100 feature films.-Life and career:...
(M.M. 1982) – Film composer - Kelley O'ConnorKelley O'ConnorKelley O'Connor is an American mezzo-soprano. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California and her Masters' degree in Music from the University of California, Los Angeles....
(B.M. 2002) – Opera singer - Martin O'DonnellMartin O'DonnellMartin "Marty" O'Donnell is an American composer known for his work on video game developer Bungie's series, such as Myth, Oni, and Halo...
– Composer best known for video game work - John OttmanJohn OttmanJohn Ottman is an American film editor, composer and director.He is best known for his collaborations with film director Bryan Singer, acting as film editor and composing the scores for The Usual Suspects, Apt Pupil, X2: X-Men United, Superman Returns and most recently...
(B.A. 1988) – Film score composer - Christopher ParkeningChristopher ParkeningChristopher Parkening is an American classical guitarist.Parkening was born in Los Angeles, California, and pursued music in part because of his cousin Jack Marshall, a studio musician in the 1960s. Marshall first introduced Parkening to the recordings of Andrés Segovia when he was 11, and...
(B.M. 1969) – Classical guitarist - Elizabeth PitcairnElizabeth PitcairnElizabeth Pitcairn is an American classical violinist. She has concertized widely as a soloist and is noted for performing on the Antonio Stradivari violin that is said to have inspired the film The Red Violin.-Childhood:...
– Concert violinist - Basil PoledourisBasil PoledourisVassilis Konstantinos "Basil" Poledouris was a Greek-American music composer who concentrated on the scores for films and television shows...
, Film score composer - Brian RalstonBrian RalstonBrian Ralston is a classically trained composer and musician living in Los Angeles, CA. Ralston is a graduate of the University of Arizona and the USC Thornton School of Music Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television program...
– Film score composer - Lee RitenourLee RitenourLee Mack Ritenour is an American jazz guitarist who has recorded over 42 albums, appeared on over 3000 sessions, and has charted over 30 instrumental and vocal contemporary jazz hits since 1976. One of his most popular songs was the smash hit, “Is It You” in 1981. Ritenour is considered to be a...
(B.M. 1972) – Jazz guitarist - Jessica RiveraJessica RiveraJessica Rivera is an American soprano of Peruvian ancestry. She is a 1996 graduate of Pepperdine University, and earned her Master of Music degree in 1998 from the University of Southern California's Flora L. Thornton School of Music...
(M.M. 1998) – Opera singer - Douglas RomayneDouglas RomayneDouglas Romayne is a composer writing music for moving pictures . He is Irish, Scottish and Croatian and works out of his home production studio in Venice, California....
(Graduate Certificate in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television, 2000) – Television and Film scoreFilm scoreA film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film, forming part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects...
composer - Patrice RushenPatrice RushenPatrice Rushen is a Grammy Award-winning African American R&B and jazz vocalist, composer and pianist.-Biography:...
(B.M. 1976) – Songwriter, session musician, producer, arranger, film composer, and musical director - Craig Saper – Audio engineer, actor
- Scott TennantScott TennantScott Tennant is a Grammy Award-winning American classical guitarist. He is a member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and is the author of the Pumping Nylon series of instructional books, repertoire supplements, and DVD....
(B.M. 1986) – Classical guitarist - Salli TerriSalli TerriSalli C. Terri was a singer, arranger, recording artist, and songwriter.-Biography:...
– Singer and songwriter - Michael Tilson ThomasMichael Tilson ThomasMichael Tilson Thomas is an American conductor, pianist and composer. He is currently music director of the San Francisco Symphony, and artistic director of the New World Symphony Orchestra.-Early years:...
(B.M. 1967, M.M. 1976) Conductor and music director of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra - Andrew York (M.M. 1986) – Classical guitarist-composer
- Marvin Young (more popularly known as Young MCYoung MCMarvin Young , better known by his stage name Young MC, is an English-born American singer and actor. He is best known for his 1989 hit "Bust a Move"...
) – Rapper, producer and writer - Robyn TroupRobyn TroupRobyn Troup is an American singer who was the winner of the "My Grammy Moment" contest organized by NARAS and Yahoo! Music and announced at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards on February 11, 2007...
– Singer and "My Grammy Moment 2007" Winner
Performing Arts
- Sasha AlexanderSasha AlexanderSasha Alexander is an American actress. She is best known for several roles, including Gretchen Witter, the sister of Pacey Witter on Dawson's Creek; NCIS Special Agent Kate Todd in the first two seasons of NCIS; as Lucy in Yes Man ; and as Catherine in He's Just Not That Into You .She currently...
– Actress - Zeenat AmanZeenat AmanZeenat Aman is an Indian actress who has appeared in Hindi films, notably in the 1970s and 1980s. She was the second runner up in the Miss India Contest and went on to win the Miss Asia Pacific in 1970...
– Indian Actress - Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumMorris Ankrum was an American radio, television and film character actor.-Early life:Born Morris Nussbaum in Danville, Illinois, Ankrum originally began a career in academics. After graduating from USC with a law degree, he went on to an associate professorship in economics at the University of...
– Actor - Brandon BarashBrandon BarashBrandon Joseph Barash is an American actor.-Career:Early in life Barash caught the acting bug, he had aspirations of being a cardiac surgeon. In high school, he underwent knee surgery for the chance to play college basketball. His girlfriend at that time got him in the school's musical audition...
– Actor - Troian BellisarioTroian BellisarioTroian Avery Bellisario is an American actress. She currently stars as Spencer Hastings in the ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars.-Career:Bellisario made her acting debut in the 1988 film Last Rites at the age of 3...
– Actress - John BeradinoJohn BeradinoJohn Beradino was an American infielder in Major League Baseball and an actor. Known as Johnny Berardino during his baseball career, he was also credited during his acting career as John Baradino, John Barardino or John Barradino.-Early life and education:He was born Giovanni Berardino in Los...
– Baseball player and actor (General HospitalGeneral HospitalGeneral Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
) - Julie Marie BermanJulie Berman-Biography:Born in Los Angeles, California to Peter and Reneé Berman, she started acting at the age of 6. Early in her career, Berman appeared in over 100 different commercials. She made her breakthrough passage into television on the hit show 7th Heaven as the misunderstood Shelby Connor, a friend...
– Actress - Richard BiggsRichard BiggsRichard T. "Dick" Biggs was an American television and stage actor, best known for his roles on the television series Days of our Lives and Babylon 5.-Life:...
– Actor - Harry Blackstone, Jr.Harry Blackstone, Jr.Harry Blackstone, Jr. was an American stage magician, author, and television performer.-Career and life:Blackstone was born in Three Rivers, Michigan, the son of noted stage magician Harry Blackstone, Sr. .As an infant, he was used as a prop in his father's act...
– Actor and magician - Ward BondWard BondWardell Edwin "Ward" Bond was an American film actor whose rugged appearance and easygoing charm were featured in over 200 movies and the television series Wagon Train.-Early life:...
– Football player and actor - LeVar BurtonLeVar BurtonLevardis Robert Martyn Burton, Jr. , professionally known as LeVar Burton, is an American actor, director, producer and author who first came to prominence portraying Kunta Kinte in the 1977 award-winning ABC television miniseries Roots, based on the novel by Alex Haley...
– Actor - Sophia BushSophia BushSophia Anna Bush is an American actress, director and spokesperson. She currently stars in the CW television series One Tree Hill where she portrays Brooke Davis. Bush is additionally known for her film portrayals in the 2007 remake The Hitcher, John Tucker Must Die and The Narrows.-Early...
– Actress - Eric CloseEric CloseEric Close is an American film and television actor.-Early life:His father is an orthopedic surgeon, and Close is the eldest of three brothers. His family moved to Indiana, then to Michigan, and finally settled in San Diego when Close was seven years old.Close graduated with a B.A...
– Actor - Buster CrabbeBuster CrabbeClarence Linden "Buster" Crabbe was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular serials in the 1930s and 1940s.-Birth:...
– Actor, also All-American swimmer at USC - James DannaldsonJames DannaldsonJames Melven Dannaldson starred in the Frank Buck film Jacaré.-Early life:Dannaldson was the son of James Jerrmiel Dannaldson and Lulu Belgium Rola Hiatt. Young James...
– Actor, animal handler - Jenna DewanJenna DewanJenna Lee Dewan-Tatum , better known by her birth name Jenna Dewan, is an American actress, dancer, and former model.-Early life:...
– Actress and dancer - Anthony EdwardsAnthony EdwardsAnthony Charles Edwards is an American actor and director. He has appeared in various movies and television shows, including Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Top Gun, Zodiac, Revenge of the Nerds, Northern Exposure and ER.-Early life:Edwards was born in Santa Barbara, California, the son of Erika...
– Film and television actor - Rob EstesRob EstesRobert Estes is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Harry Wilson on the Teen drama 90210, as Sgt. Chris Lorenzo on the Crime drama Silk Stalkings, and as Kyle McBride on the Primetime Soap opera Melrose Place.-Career:Estes first became interested in an acting career while training...
– Actor - Dorothy FayDorothy FayDorothy Fay was an American actress.-Early life and career:She was born Dorothy Fay Southworth in Prescott, Arizona, the daughter of Harry T. Southworth and Harriet Fay Fox. Her father was a medical doctor...
– Actress - Will FerrellWill FerrellJohn William "Will" Ferrell is an American comedian, impressionist, actor, and writer. Ferrell first established himself in the late 1990s as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, and has subsequently starred in the comedy films Old School, Elf, Anchorman, Talladega...
– Actor and comedian - America FerreraAmerica FerreraAmerica Georgina Ferrera is an American actress, best known for playing the lead role in the television comedy series Ugly Betty...
– Actress - Joe FlynnJoe Flynn (US actor)Joseph A. Flynn was an American character actor. He was best known for his role in the 1960s ABC television situation comedy, McHale's Navy. He was also a frequent guest star on 1960s TV shows such as Batman and appeared in several Walt Disney film comedies...
– Comedic actor - Vova Galchenko – Juggler
- David GallagherDavid GallagherDavid Lee Gallagher is an American actor. Beginning a prolific career as a child actor and model at the age of two, Gallagher is a five-time Young Artist Award nominee and Teen Choice Award winner, best known for his role as Simon Camden on the long running television series 7th Heaven, as well as...
– Actor - Ron GansRon GansRonald Kenneth Gans , sometimes credited as Ron Kennedy, was an American voice-over artist and character actor, known for portraying Sebastian the alley cat on The Disney Channel's Dumbo's Circus and the voice of Eeyore on Welcome to Pooh Corner. He also voiced the Stunticon Drag Strip in The...
– Character actor and voice actor - Kevin Hagen – Actor
- Kristin HanggiKristin HanggiKristin Hanggi is an American theatre director who was nominated for the 2009 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Rock of Ages, her Broadway debut.Hanggi was raised by conservative teachers in Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley, California...
– Tony AwardTony AwardThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway...
-nominated theatre director - Larry HarmonLarry HarmonLawrence Weiss , better known by the stage name Larry Harmon and as his alter-ego Bozo the Clown, was a Jewish American entertainer.-Biography:...
– Actor, known as Bozo the ClownBozo the ClownBozo the Clown is a clown character very popular in the United States, peaking in the 1960s as a result of widespread franchising in early television.Originally created by Alan W... - Mike Henry – Actor, also played football at USC and in NFL
- James HongJames HongJames Hong is an American actor and former president of the Association of Asian/Pacific American Artists . A prolific acting veteran, Hong's career spans over 50 years and includes more than 350 roles in film, television, and video games.-Early life:Hong was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His...
– Actor - Grant ImaharaGrant ImaharaGrant Masaru Imahara is a Japanese American electronics and radio control expert, best known for his work on the American television show MythBusters.-Education and early work:...
– TV personality - David JaffeDavid JaffeDavid Jaffe is a video game designer originally from Birmingham, Alabama and currently residing in San Diego, California. He is divorced and has two children. Jaffe graduated from Alabama's Mountain Brook High School, located in Mountain Brook, AL, a suburb of Birmingham. Jaffe then attended the...
– Award-winning video game designer - Brad JohnsonBrad Johnson (television actor)Elmer Bradley "Brad" Johnson , was an American film and television actor, best remembered for his role as the deputy Lofty Craig on the 1950s Western series, Annie Oakley...
- Actor, known for role of deputy Lofty Craig on the western series Annie OakleyAnnie Oakley (TV series)Annie Oakley is an American Western television series which fictionalized the life of famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley. It ran from January 1954 to February 1957 in syndication. ABC showed reruns on Saturday and Sunday daytime from 1959–1960 and from 1964-1965... - Rob KardashianRob KardashianRobert Arthur "Rob" Kardashian is an American television personality. He is best known for appearing on his family's reality television shows, such as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Khloé & Lamar. Kardashian competed and placed second on the thirteenth season of Dancing with the Stars...
– Actor - Swoosie KurtzSwoosie KurtzSwoosie Kurtz is an American actress. She began her career in theater during the 1970s and shortly thereafter began a career in television, garnering ten nominations and winning one Emmy Award. Her most famous television project was her role on the 1990s NBC drama Sisters...
– Actress - Michael LandonMichael LandonMichael Landon was an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He is widely known for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in Bonanza , Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie , and Jonathan Smith in Highway to Heaven...
– Actor - Matthew LawrenceMatthew LawrenceMatthew William Lawrence is an American actor known for his leading role in the movie Cheats with Trevor Fehrman and his role of Jack Hunter on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World from 1997 to 2000, and his roles in movies such as The Hot Chick, The Comebacks, and Mrs...
– Actor - Nelson LeighNelson LeighNelson Leigh was a prolific motion picture actor of the 1940s and 1950s.-Career:...
– Actor - Jeff Lewis – Star of Flipping OutFlipping OutFlipping Out is a reality television series that debuted on July 31, 2007 on Bravo in the United States and HGTV in Canada. Subsequently, it debuted on cable network Arena in Australia on September 4, 2009. For the first season it also re-aired on sister network CNBC...
- James LesureJames LesureJames Lesure is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Mike Cannon on the NBC comedy-drama Las Vegas, and as Mel Ellis on the NBC/WB sitcom For Your Love. He also starred as basketball star Alonzo Pope on the ABC series Mr. Sunshine, a 2010-11 midseason replacement with Matthew...
– Actor - Lisa LingLisa LingLisa J. Ling is a Chinese American journalist, best known for her role as a co-host of ABC's The View , host of National Geographic Explorer, reporter on Channel One News, and special correspondent for the Oprah Winfrey Show and CNN. She is the older sister of journalist Laura Ling.-Early...
– Former co-host of The View - Chris LowellChris LowellChristopher "Chris" Lowell is an American television actor. He played the role of Stosh "Piz" Piznarski in the CW noir drama Veronica Mars and most recently played the character William "Dell" Parker in the ABC Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice.-Personal life:Lowell was born in Atlanta,...
– Actor - Joseph MazzelloJoseph MazzelloJoseph Francis Mazzello III is an American actor who is best known for his roles as Tim Murphy in Jurassic Park, Eugene Sledge in the HBO miniseries The Pacific, and Dustin Moskovitz in The Social Network....
– Actor - Michael McDonaldMichael McDonald (actor)Michael James McDonald is an American actor, writer, comedian, and director, best known for starring in the sketch comedy show MADtv. McDonald joined the show during the fourth season and remained in the cast until the end of the thirteenth and penultimate season, having become the...
– Actor and comedian - Ted McGinleyTed McGinleyTheodore Martin "Ted" McGinley is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Jefferson D'Arcy on the television series Married... with Children and as Charley Shanowski on the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith...
– Actor - Ty MillerTy MillerTy Wesley Miller is an American actor, probably most well known for his role as The Kid on The Young Riders, which ran for three seasons...
– Actor - Derek MioDerek MioDerek Mio is an American film and TV actor. He attended USC School of Cinematic Arts. He is a fourth-generation Japanese American.-Acting career:...
– Actor - Bentley MitchumBentley MitchumBentley Mitchum is an American actor who has appeared in about 40 films and TV series, including Sundance grand jury prize winner Ruby in Paradise, Man in the Moon, The Wonder Years, Conviction, Susie Q, Meatballs 4, Demonic Toys and Shark Attack...
– Actor, Grandson of Robert Mitchum - Senta MosesSenta MosesSenta Moses is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her recurring role as Delia Fisher in the television series My So-Called Life and for her co-starring role as lab assistant Phoebe in Beakman's World....
– Actress - Timothy OlyphantTimothy OlyphantTimothy David Olyphant is an American actor whose notable roles in television drama series include Deadwood as Seth Bullock, Justified as Raylan Givens, The Office as Danny Cordray, and Damages as Wes Krulik...
– Actor - Fess ParkerFess ParkerFess Elisha Parker, Jr. was an American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett in the Walt Disney 1955-56 TV mini-series and as TV's Daniel Boone from 1964-70...
– Screen and television actor - Whitney PortWhitney PortWhitney Eve Port is an American television personality, clothing designer, and author. She is known for being one of the main cast members on the former MTV reality series The Hills...
– Actress - Kelly PrestonKelly PrestonKelly Preston is an American actress and former model.- Early years :Preston was born Kelly Kamalelehua Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her mother, Linda, was an administrator of a mental health center, and her father, who worked for an agricultural firm, drowned when Preston was three years old...
– Actress - Ke Huy Quan – Actor and stuntman
- Maeve QuinlanMaeve QuinlanMaeve Anne Quinlan is an American actress and former professional tennis player. She is best known for starring in the critically acclaimed hit series South of Nowhere, which received two nominations in a row for Best Drama at the GLAAD Media Awards, and she has a recurring role on...
- Actress - Raymond LamRaymond LamRaymond Lam Fung is a Hong Kong actor and singer contracted to the television station TVB and EEG's Music Plus label. He has been famous with his "choking" look.-Early years:Raymond Lam was born into a wealthy family...
– Actor At Hong Kong Top TV Station – "TVB" (Television Broadcasts Limited) - Michael PatakiMichael PatakiMichael Pataki was an American character actor.-Early life:Pataki born in Youngstown, Ohio. He attended the University of Southern California with a double major in Political Science and Drama...
– Actor - Paula PattonPaula PattonPaula Maxine Patton is an American actress. She is mostly known for her appearances in the films Idlewild , Déjà Vu , Mirrors , Swing Vote , Precious , Just Wright , and Jumping the Broom .-Early life and career:Patton was born in Los Angeles, to Joyce , a European-American...
– Actress - Drew PinskyDrew PinskyDavid Drew Pinsky , best known as Dr. Drew, is an American board-certified internist, addiction medicine specialist, and radio and television personality. He has hosted the nationally syndicated radio talk show Loveline since the show's inception in 1984. On television, he hosts the talk show Dr...
– Longtime physician co-host of LovelineLovelineLoveline is a syndicated radio call-in program in North America, offering medical and relationship advice to listeners, often with the assistance of guests, typically actors and musicians. Its flagship station is KROQ-FM in Los Angeles.... - Vaneza Leza PitynskiVaneza Leza PitynskiVaneza Leza Pitynski is an American actress and singer of German-Russian-Puerto Rican descent. She is best known for portraying Lorena Garcia on the Nickelodeon family show The Brothers Garcia...
– Actress - Whitney PortWhitney PortWhitney Eve Port is an American television personality, clothing designer, and author. She is known for being one of the main cast members on the former MTV reality series The Hills...
– Cast member on MTV's reality show The Hills - John RitterJohn RitterJonathan Southworth "John" Ritter was an American actor, voice over artist and comedian perhaps best known for having played Jack Tripper and Paul Hennessy in the ABC sitcoms Three's Company and 8 Simple Rules, respectively...
– Actor - Mort SahlMort SahlMorton Lyon "Mort" Sahl is a Canadian-born American comedian and actor. He occasionally wrote jokes for speeches delivered by President John F. Kennedy. He was the first comedian to record a live album and the first to perform on college campuses...
– Comedian - Stark SandsStark SandsStark Bunker Sands is an American actor of film, television and theatre.-Biography:Sands was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, where he began acting on the stage at age 13 at Highland Park High School. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting from the University of Southern California...
– Actor - Kyra SedgwickKyra SedgwickKyra Minturn Sedgwick is an American actress.Sedgwick is best known for her starring role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the TNT crime drama The Closer. Sedgwick's role in the series won her a Golden Globe Award in 2007 and an Emmy Award in 2010...
– Actress - Tom SelleckTom SelleckThomas William "Tom" Selleck is an American actor, and film producer. He is best known for his starring role as Hawaii-based private investigator Thomas Magnum on the 1980s television show Magnum, P.I.. He also plays Police Chief Jesse Stone in a series of made-for-TV movies based on the Robert B....
– Actor - Ally SheedyAlly SheedyAlexandra Elizabeth "Ally" Sheedy is an American film and stage actress, as well as the author of two books. She is best known for her roles in the Brat Pack films The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire.-Early life:...
– Actress - Cybill ShepherdCybill ShepherdCybill Lynne Shepherd is an American actress, singer and former model. Her best known roles include starring as Jacy in The Last Picture Show, as Betsy in Taxi Driver, as Madeleine Spencer in Psych, as Maddie Hayes on Moonlighting, as Cybill Sheridan on Cybill, and as Phyllis Kroll on The L...
– Actress - Robert StackRobert StackRobert Stack was an American actor. In addition to acting in more than 40 films, he was the star of the 1959-1963 ABC television series The Untouchables and later served as the host of Unsolved Mysteries.-Early life:...
– Actor - Eric StoltzEric StoltzEric Hamilton Stoltz is an American actor, director and producer. He is widely known for playing the role of Rocky Dennis in the biographical drama film Mask, which earned him the nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture...
– Actor - Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaCary-Hiroyuki Tagawais a Japanese-American actor.In addition to his extensive film work, he has appeared on television in Star Trek: The Next Generation - "Encounter at Farpoint" , Thunder in Paradise , Nash Bridges , Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding , and Heroes . He also provided the voice of Sin Tzu for the video game...
– Actor - Marlo ThomasMarlo ThomasMargaret Julia “Marlo” Thomas is an American actress, producer, and social activist known for her starring role on the TV series That Girl . She also serves as National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...
– Actress - Eve TorresEve TorresEve Marie Torres is an American dancer, model, and professional wrestler. She is working for WWE on Raw brand. She is a two time WWE Divas Champion.Torres began her career as a model and dancer...
– professional wrestler, dancer, and model - John WayneJohn WayneMarion Mitchell Morrison , better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director and producer. He epitomized rugged masculinity and became an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive calm voice, walk, and height...
– Actor - Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerForest Steven Whitaker is an American actor, producer, and director. He has earned a reputation for intensive character study work for films such as Bird and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, and for his recurring role as ex-LAPD Lieutenant Jon Kavanaugh on the gritty, award-winning television...
(B.A. 1982) Actor - Robert VaughnRobert VaughnRobert Francis Vaughn, , is an American actor noted for stage, film and television work. His best known roles include the suave spy Napoleon Solo in the 1960s television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E., wealthy detective Harry Rule in the 1970s television series The Protectors, Albert Stroller in...
– Actor - Anton YelchinAnton YelchinAnton Viktorovich Yelchin is an American film and television actor. He began performing in the late 1990s, appearing in several television roles, as well as the Hollywood films Along Came a Spider and Hearts in Atlantis...
– Actor - Lee Thompson YoungLee Thompson YoungLee Thompson Young is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his teenage role as the title character on the Disney Channel television series The Famous Jett Jackson...
– Actor - Deborah Ann WollDeborah Ann WollDeborah Ann Woll is an American actress best known for her role as Jessica Hamby on HBO's True Blood.- Early life :...
– Actress best known as Jessica on HBO's True BloodTrue BloodTrue Blood is an American television series created and produced by Alan Ball. It is based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries series of novels by Charlaine Harris, detailing the co-existence of vampires and humans in Bon Temps, a fictional, small town in the state of Louisiana... - Diana PintoDiana PintoDiana Pinto is an Indian beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss India America 2009, at the 18th Annual Miss India America Pageant held at Long Beach, California on 7 August 2009.-Early life and family:...
– Miss India America 2009 - Patty HouPatty HouPatty Hou is a former news anchor in Taiwan who is best known for her beauty and her relationship with Taiwanese R&B singer Jay Chou. She subsequently hosted an entertainment program on Azio TV and has just published a book, Patty's About Love...
– TV Host, Actress, Newscaster - Patrick J. AdamsPatrick J. AdamsPatrick J. Adams is a Canadian actor. He is best known for playing Mike Ross in USA Network's series Suits.-Personal life:...
- Actor best known as Mike Ross on SuitsSuits (TV series)Suits is a USA Network television drama series starring Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams. The 12-episode first season debuted on June 23, 2011, with a 90-minute premiere. It was renewed for a second season of 16 episodes on August 11, 2011, expected to premiere in Summer 2012.- Overview :Mike...
Presidents and prime ministers
- Marouf al-BakhitMarouf al-BakhitDr. Marouf Suleiman al-Bakhit is a Jordanian politician and two-time Prime Minister. He first served as Prime Minister from 27 November 2005 until 25 November 2007 and then again from 9 February 2011 to 17 October 2011. Bakhit also held the position of Jordanian ambassador to Israel and the...
(M.P.A. 1982), 69th Prime Minister of JordanJordanJordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing... - Zulfikar Ali BhuttoZulfikar Ali BhuttoZulfikar Ali Bhutto was 9th Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1973 to 1977, and prior to that, 4th President of Pakistan from 1971 to 1973. Bhutto was the founder of the Pakistan Peoples Party — the largest and most influential political party in Pakistan— and served as its chairman until his...
(attended the College from 1947–49), First democratically elected Prime Minister and President of PakistanPakistanPakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan... - Takeo MikiTakeo Mikiwas a Japanese politician and the 41st Prime Minister of Japan.-Background summary:Born in Awa, Tokushima, Miki graduated from Meiji University in Tokyo...
(attended the College in the 1930s), 41st Prime MinisterPrime Minister of JapanThe is the head of government of Japan. He is appointed by the Emperor of Japan after being designated by the Diet from among its members, and must enjoy the confidence of the House of Representatives to remain in office...
of Japan - Abe Shinzo (attended the College from 1978–79), 57th Prime Minister of Japan
- Ljupčo JordanovskiLjupco JordanovskiLjupčo Jordanovski was a Macedonian seismologist and politician.-Education:Jordanovski received his BEng in Electrical Engineering from the University of Zagreb. He received his PhD from the University of Southern California in 1985.-Early career:...
(Ph.D. 1985), acting President of the Republic of MacedoniaRepublic of MacedoniaMacedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
, Speaker of the Macedonian Parliament, and Macedonian Ambassador to the U.S. - Kang Young-HoonKang Young-HoonKang Young-Hoon KBE was the Prime Minister of South Korea from 5 December 1988 until 27 December 1990, and acting Prime Minister until 16 December 1988.Kang holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and a M.A...
(M.A. 1966, Ph.D. 1973), 21st Minister of the Republic of Korea (South KoreaSouth KoreaThe Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
) - Abdurrahim El-KeibAbdurrahim El-KeibAbdurrahim Khaled Abdulhafiz El-Keib, Ph.D., is a professor of electrical engineering, entrepreneur, and Libyan politician from the city of Sabratha...
(M.S.E.E. 1976) Interim Prime Minister of LibyaLibyaLibya is an African country in the Maghreb region of North Africa bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad and Niger to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west....
Cabinet ministers and secretaries
- Warren ChristopherWarren ChristopherWarren Minor Christopher was an American lawyer, diplomat and politician. During Bill Clinton's first term as President, Christopher served as the 63rd Secretary of State. He also served as Deputy Attorney General in the Lyndon Johnson administration, and as Deputy Secretary of State in the Jimmy...
(B.A. 1945), 63rd United States Secretary of StateUnited States Secretary of StateThe United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. The Secretary is a member of the Cabinet and the highest-ranking cabinet secretary both in line of succession and order of precedence... - Ghazi Algosaibi (M.A. 1964), Statesman, former Minister (five portfolios), former Ambassador to Bahrain and the UK, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Abdulrahman Al-Sadhan (B.A., M.A.), current Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Michael B. DonleyMichael B. DonleyMichael Bruce Donley is the 22nd Secretary of the United States Air Force. Donley has 30 years of experience in the national security community, including service on the staff of the United States Senate, White House and The Pentagon...
(B.A. 1977, M.A. 1978), 22nd United States Secretary of the Air ForceUnited States Secretary of the Air ForceThe Secretary of the Air Force is the Head of the Department of the Air Force, a component organization within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Secretary of the Air Force is appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate... - Robert Finch (LL.B. 1951), 8th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, 38th Lieutenant Governor of CaliforniaLieutenant Governor of CaliforniaThe Lieutenant Governor of California is a statewide constitutional officer elected separately from the Governor who serves as the "vice-executive" of California. The Lieutenant Governor of California is elected to serve a four year term and can serve a maximum of two terms...
- Vecdi GönülVecdi GönülMehmet Vecdi Gönül is Minister of Defence of Turkey and Member of Parliament for Kocaeli.-Biography:Gönül's father, Saffet, was a teacher in Military high schools. His mother's name was Lütfiye. He graduated in political science from Ankara University in 1960 and returned to Erzincan as a civil...
(M.P.A. 1970), 62nd Minister of Defence of TurkeyTurkeyTurkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
and Member of Parliament for KocaeliKocaeli ProvinceKocaeli Province is a province of Turkey. Its capital is İzmit, which is sometimes referred to as Kocaeli itself. The largest town in the province is now Gebze. The traffic code is 41. The province is located at the easternmost end of the Marmara Sea, especially on the Gulf of İzmit. Because of... - Paul Robert IgnatiusPaul Robert IgnatiusPaul Robert Ignatius is an American former administrator. He served as Secretary of the Navy between 1967 and 1969 and was the Assistant Secretary of Defense under the Johnson administration.-Life and career:...
(B.A. 1942), United States Secretary of the NavyUnited States Secretary of the NavyThe Secretary of the Navy of the United States of America is the head of the Department of the Navy, a component organization of the Department of Defense...
, 1967–1969 - Arif Jatoi (M.P.A. 1989), Minister for Food and Agriculture 2002–2005 http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_3-1-2005_pg7_24, Government of Sindh, Pakistan and Member of Parliament 2002–http://www.pas.gov.pk/index.php/members/profile/en/19/308
- Hilda SolisHilda SolisHilda Lucia Solis is the 25th United States Secretary of Labor, serving in the Obama administration. She is a member of the Democratic Party and served in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2009, representing the 31st and 32nd congressional districts of California that include...
(M.P.A. 1981), 25th United States Secretary of LaborUnited States Secretary of LaborThe United States Secretary of Labor is the head of the Department of Labor who exercises control over the department and enforces and suggests laws involving unions, the workplace, and all other issues involving any form of business-person controversies.... - Kantathi SuphamongkhonKantathi SuphamongkhonDr. Kantathi Suphamongkhon is the 39th Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand. He served as Foreign Minister during the administration of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from 11 March 2005 until the military coup d'état on 19 September 2006.Suphamongkhon is now the University of...
(Ph.D. 1984), 39th Foreign ministerForeign ministerA Minister of Foreign Affairs, or foreign minister, is a cabinet minister who helps form the foreign policy of a sovereign state. The foreign minister is often regarded as the most senior ministerial position below that of the head of government . It is often granted to the deputy prime minister in...
of ThailandThailandThailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, UC Regent's Professor at UCLA, 2007–2009
Governors
- Jim Gibbons (attended graduate school in the 1980s), 28th Governor of Nevada
- Fred HallFred HallFrederick "Fred" Lee Hall was a Republican lawyer and politician who served as Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, 1951–55 and the 33rd Governor of Kansas, 1955-57...
(B.A. 1938, LL.B. 1941), 33rd Governor of KansasGovernor of KansasThe Governor of the State of Kansas is the head of state for the State of Kansas, United States. Under the Kansas Constitution, the Governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Kansas executive branch, of the government of Kansas. The Governor is the... - Tomás YarringtonTomás YarringtonTomás Jesús Yarrington Ruvalcaba is a Mexican politician affiliated to the Revolutionary Institutional Party. He is a former mayor of Matamoros, and former governor of Tamaulipas....
(M.P.A. 1986), former Governor of TamaulipasTamaulipasTamaulipas officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 43 municipalities and its capital city is Ciudad Victoria. The capital city was named after Guadalupe Victoria, the...
, Mexico
United States Senators
- Dean HellerDean HellerDean A. Heller is the junior United States Senator from Nevada and a member of the Republican Party. Heller was appointed by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to a vacant seat created by the resignation of John Ensign. He was previously a member of the United States House of Representatives,...
(B.S. 1985), United States SenatorUnited States SenateThe United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
from Nevada - Thomas H. Kuchel (B.A. 1932, LL.B. 1935), former U.S. Senator from California
- Jim WebbJim WebbJames Henry "Jim" Webb, Jr. is the senior United States Senator from Virginia. He is also an author and a former Secretary of the Navy. He is a member of the Democratic Party....
(attended the College from 1963–1964), U.S. Senator from Virginia
Members of the United States House of Representatives
- Bob BarrBob BarrRobert Laurence "Bob" Barr, Jr. is a former federal prosecutorand a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented Georgia's 7th congressional district as a Republican from 1995 to 2003. Barr attained national prominence as one of the leaders of the impeachment of...
(B.A. 1970), former member of the United States House of Representatives; Libertarian PartyLibertarian Party (United States)The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration...
nominee for President of the United StatesPresident of the United StatesThe President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
(2008) - Henry S. BenedictHenry S. BenedictHenry Stanley Benedict was a U.S. Representative from California.-Biography:Born in Boonville, Missouri, Benedict moved with his parents to Los Angeles, California, in 1888.He attended the grammar schools and high school....
(LL.B. 1910), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Mary Bono (B.A. 1984), member of the United States House of RepresentativesUnited States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
- Yvonne Brathwaite BurkeYvonne Brathwaite BurkeYvonne Brathwaite Burke is a politician from Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. She was the Los Angeles County Supervisor representing the 2nd District . She has served as the Chair three times . She was the first African-American woman to represent the West Coast in Congress...
(J.D. 1956), former Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles County, CaliforniaLos Angeles County is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 9,818,605, making it the most populous county in the United States. Los Angeles County alone is more populous than 42 individual U.S. states...
Supervisor; former member of the United States House of Representatives - Phillip BurtonPhillip BurtonPhillip Burton was a United States Representative from California. A Democrat, he was instrumental in creating the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Burton was one of the first members of Congress to acknowledge the need for AIDS research and introduce an AIDS bill. He was the brother of...
(B.A. 1947), former member of the United States House of Representatives - John Campbell (M.S.B.T. 1977), member of the United States House of Representatives
- Wes CooleyWes CooleyWester Shadric "Wes" Cooley was a Republican politician and rancher from Oregon. He was a U.S. Representative from for the 1995–1997 term.-Early life:...
(B.S. 1958), former member of the United States House of Representatives - James C. CormanJames C. CormanJames Charles Corman was a Los Angeles City Council member from 1957 to 1961 and a Democratic Congressman from California between 1961 and 1981.-General:...
(J.D. 1948), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Christopher Cox (B.A. 1973) former Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; former member of the United States House of Representatives
- Henry Aldous DixonHenry Aldous DixonHenry Aldous Dixon was a U.S. Representative from Utah and president of Weber College and Utah State Agricultural College.-Biography:...
(Ed.D. 1937), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Charles DjouCharles DjouCharles Kong Djou is the former U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 1st congressional district...
(J.D. 1996), former member of the United States House of Representatives - John F. DockweilerJohn F. DockweilerJohn Francis Dockweiler was a U.S. Representative from California.-Biography:John Francis Dockweiler was born in Los Angeles to Isidore Bernard Dockweiler and Gertrude Reeve. Dockweiler attended parochial schools. He graduated from Loyola College, Los Angeles in 1918 and from the University of...
(LL.B. 1921), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Clyde DoyleClyde DoyleClyde Gilman Doyle was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Oakland, Alameda County, California. He attended public schools in Oakland, Seattle, Washington, Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. He graduated from the College of Law of the University of Southern...
(LL.B. 1917), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Bertrand W. GearhartBertrand W. GearhartBertrand Wesley "Bud" Gearhart was an American lawyer and politician. Gearhart, a Republican, served as the United States Representative for California's 9th congressional district from 1935 to 1949.-Background:...
(LL.B. 1914), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Augustus F. HawkinsAugustus F. HawkinsAugustus Freeman "Gus" Hawkins was a prominent African American Democratic Party politician and a figure in the history of Civil Rights and organized labor. He served as the first African American from California in the United States Congress, where he sponsored the Humphrey-Hawkins Full...
(M.A. 1932), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Patrick J. HillingsPatrick J. HillingsPatrick Jerome Hillings was a Republican U.S. Representative from California who succeeded Richard M. Nixon in Congress...
(B.A. 1947, J.D. 1949), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Andrew J. HinshawAndrew J. HinshawAndrew Jackson Hinshaw was a U.S. Congressman who in 1977 was convicted of accepting bribes in his previous job as Orange County, California, assessor.-Biography:...
(B.A. 1950), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Joseph F. HoltJoseph F. HoltJoseph Franklin Holt, III was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Holt moved to Los Angeles, California, with his parents when one year of age.He attended the public schools....
(B.S. 1947), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Craig HosmerCraig HosmerChester Craig Hosmer was a United States Representative from California.Hosmer was born in Brea, California, in Orange County. He attended the public schools, graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School...
(J.D. 1940), former member of the United States House of Representatives - William W. Johnson (LL.B. 1925), former member of the United States House of Representatives
- George A. KasemGeorge A. KasemGeorge Albert Kasem was a U.S. Representative from California's 25th congressional district.Born in Drumright, Oklahoma, Kasem graduated from John H...
(B.S. 1949, LL.B. 1951), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Jay KimJay KimChang-jun "Jay" Kim is a former politician from California.-Biography:Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea. During the Korean War, his home was destroyed. He immigrated to the United States in 1961, where he graduated from Cal State LA and University of Southern California, earning degrees in civil...
(B.S. 1967, M.S. 1969, M.S. 1970), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Glenard P. LipscombGlenard P. LipscombGlenard Paul Lipscomb was a United States Congressman from the state of California.Born in Jackson County, Michigan, Lipscomb moved to California with his parents in 1920, where the family settled in Los Angeles. He was educated in the Los Angeles public schools, including Belmont High School...
, former member of the United States House of Representatives - James F. LloydJames F. LloydJames Fredrick Lloyd was a California Democratic politician and United States Representative.Lloyd attended public schools in Washington State, California, and Oregon. He attended the University of Oregon, 1940-1942 but did not graduate. He served in the United States Navy as a naval aviator,...
(M.A. 1966), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Cynthia McKinneyCynthia McKinneyCynthia Ann McKinney is a former US Congresswoman and a member of the Green Party since 2007. As a member of the Democratic Party, she served six terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives. In 2008, the Green Party nominated McKinney for President of the United States...
(B.A. 1978), former member of the United States House of Representatives; Green Party nominee for President of the United States (2008) - Ralph MetcalfeRalph MetcalfeRalph Harold Metcalfe was an African-American athlete and politician who came second to Jesse Owens in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Metcalfe jointly held the world record for the 100 meter sprint. Metcalfe was known as the world’s fastest human from 1932 through 1934...
(M.A. 1939), former member of the United States House of Representatives; Olympic champion in track & field - Juanita Millender-McDonaldJuanita Millender-McDonaldJuanita Millender-McDonald was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1996 until her death in 2007, representing California's 37th congressional district, which includes most of South Central Los Angeles and the city of Long Beach, California...
(attended the College), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Carlos MoorheadCarlos MoorheadCarlos John Moorhead was a United States Congressman from California. Born in Long Beach, he attended the public schools of Glendale, graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in 1940 and earned a B.A. from the UCLA in 1943 and a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1949...
(J.D. 1949), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Dana RohrabacherDana RohrabacherDana Tyron Rohrabacher is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 45th and 42nd, serving since 1989. He is a member of the Republican Party...
(M.A. 1971), member of the United States House of Representatives - H. Allen SmithH. Allen SmithFor the congressman see H. Allen SmithHarry Allen Wolfgang Smith was an American journalist and humorist whose books were popular in the 1940s and 1950s, selling millions of copies....
(A.B. 1930, LL.B. 1933), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Byron N. ScottByron N. ScottByron Nicholson Scott was an American lawyer and politician. The Democrat Scott served as the second United States Representative for California's 18th congressional district for two terms, from 1935 to 1939.-Background:...
(M.A. 1930), former member of the United States House of Representatives - William I. TraegerWilliam I. TraegerWilliam Isham Traeger was an American law enforcement official who served as sheriff of Los Angeles County from 1921 to 1932, and went on to serve one term as a United States Representative from California.-Early life:...
(LL.B. 1909), former member of the United States House of Representatives; former Los Angeles County Sheriff; former USC Trojans football head coach - Walter R. Tucker IIIWalter R. Tucker IIIWalter Rayford Tucker III is a former U.S. Democratic politician from California.Tucker was born in Compton, California, and was scion to a political dynasty known as the "Kennedys of Compton." He is the son of Walter R. Tucker, Jr., a dentist who was mayor of Compton...
(B.A. 1978), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Robert A. UnderwoodRobert A. UnderwoodRobert Anacletus Underwood was a Delegate from Guam to the United States House of Representatives.Underwood was born in Tamuning, Guam, and attended California State University, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California...
(Ed.D. 1987), former delegate from GuamGuamGuam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. Guam is listed as one of 16 Non-Self-Governing Territories by the Special Committee on Decolonization of the United...
to the United States House of Representatives - James B. UttJames B. UttJames Boyd Utt was a conservative Republican Congressman from populous Orange County, California, from 1953 to 1970.-Biography:...
(J.D. 1946), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Lionel Van DeerlinLionel Van DeerlinLionel Van Deerlin was an American politician who served as a Democratic United States Representative from California from 1963 to 1981, representing a San Diego area district.-Biography:...
(B.A. 1937), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Tom VandergriffTom VandergriffTommy Joe Vandergriff was a politician from Texas. He served as Mayor of Arlington from 1951 to 1977, as a U.S. Representative from from 1983 to 1985, and as County Judge of Tarrant County from 1991 to 2007...
(B.A. 1947), former member of the United States House of Representatives - Charles E. WigginsCharles E. WigginsCharles Edward Wiggins was a U.S. Representative from California, and later a United States federal judge.He was initially elected to California's 25th congressional district...
(B.S. 1953, LL.B. 1956), former member of the United States House of Representatives
Jurists
See also: USC Gould School of LawU.S. Court of Appeals judges
- Arthur Lawrence AlarconArthur Lawrence AlarconArthur Lawrence Alarcon is a United States federal judge.Born in Los Angeles, California, Alarcon was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946, then received a B.A. from University of Southern California in 1949 and an LL.B. from University of Southern California Law School in...
(B.S. 1949, LL.B. 1951), Judge of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a U.S. federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* District of Alaska* District of Arizona...
(1979–1992) - James Marshall CarterJames Marshall CarterJames Marshall Carter was a United States federal judge.Born in Santa Barbara, California, Carter received an A.B. from Pomona College in 1924 and a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1927. He was in private practice in Los Angeles, California from 1928 to 1940...
(J.D. 1927), Judge of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a U.S. federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* District of Alaska* District of Arizona...
(1967–1971); Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Southern District of California is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties in California: Imperial and San Diego. In terms of filed indictments, it is one of the busiest criminal districts in the United States...
(1949–1967) - Walter Raleigh Ely, Jr.Walter Raleigh Ely, Jr.Walter Raleigh Ely, Jr. was a United States federal judge.Born in Baird, Callahan County, Texas, Ely received an A.B. from the University of Texas, Austin in 1935 and an LL.B. from the University of Texas School of Law in 1935. He was in private practice in Abilene, Texas from 1935 to 1938...
(LL.M. 1949), Judge of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a U.S. federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* District of Alaska* District of Arizona...
(1964–1979) - Ferdinand Francis FernandezFerdinand Francis FernandezFerdinand Francis Fernandez is a United States federal judge.Born in Pasadena, California, Fernandez received a B.S. from the University of Southern California in 1958, a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1962, and an LL.M. from Harvard Law School in 1963. He was a law...
(B.S. 1958, J.D. 1962), Judge of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a U.S. federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* District of Alaska* District of Arizona...
(1989–2002); Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1985–1989) - Warren J. FergusonWarren J. FergusonWarren John Ferguson was an American jurist who served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.-Career:...
(LL.B. 1949), Judge of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a U.S. federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* District of Alaska* District of Arizona...
(1979–1986); Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1966–1979) - Dorothy Wright NelsonDorothy Wright Nelson-Biography:Born in San Pedro, California, Nelson received an A.B. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1950, a J.D. from University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law in 1953, and an LL.M. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1956. She was a Research...
(LL.M. 1956), Judge of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a U.S. federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* District of Alaska* District of Arizona...
(1979–1995) - Richard Lowell NygaardRichard Lowell NygaardRichard Lowell Nygaard is a United States federal judge.Born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Nygaard received a B.S. cum laude from the University of Southern California in 1969 and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1971. He was a Petty Officer Second Class in the U.S. Naval...
(B.S. 1969), Judge of the U.S. Third Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts for the following districts:* District of Delaware* District of New Jersey...
(1988–2005) - David R. ThompsonDavid R. ThompsonDavid R. Thompson was a United States federal judge.Born in San Diego, California, Thompson received a B.S. from the University of Southern California in 1952 and an LL.B. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1955. He was in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1957...
(B.S. 1952, LL.B. 1955), Judge of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a U.S. federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* District of Alaska* District of Arizona...
(1985–1998) - Charles E. WigginsCharles E. WigginsCharles Edward Wiggins was a U.S. Representative from California, and later a United States federal judge.He was initially elected to California's 25th congressional district...
(B.S. 1953, LL.B. 1956), Judge of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a U.S. federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* District of Alaska* District of Arizona...
(1984–1996)
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California judges
- William Matthew Byrne, Jr. (B.S. 1953, LL.B. 1956), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1971–1998) - Thurmond ClarkeThurmond ClarkeThurmond Clarke was a United States federal judge.Born in Santa Paula, California, Clarke received an LL.B. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1927. He was a Deputy district attorney of Los Angeles County, California from 1927 to 1929. He was a Deputy city attorney of City of...
(LL.B. 1927), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1966–1970); Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Southern District of California is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties in California: Imperial and San Diego. In terms of filed indictments, it is one of the busiest criminal districts in the United States...
(1955–1966) - Elisha Avery CraryElisha Avery CraryElisha Avery Crary was a United States federal judge.Born in Grundy Center, Iowa, Crary received a B.A. from the University of Southern California in 1929. and a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1929. He was in private practice in Los Angeles, California from 1930 to...
(A.B. 1929, LL.B. 1929), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1966–1975); Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Southern District of California is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties in California: Imperial and San Diego. In terms of filed indictments, it is one of the busiest criminal districts in the United States...
(1962–1966) - Richard Arthur Gadbois, Jr. (LL.M. 1960), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1982–1996) - Peirson Mitchell Hall (LL.B.), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1966–1968); Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Southern District of California is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties in California: Imperial and San Diego. In terms of filed indictments, it is one of the busiest criminal districts in the United States...
(1942–1966) - James M. IdemanJames M. IdemanJames M. Ideman is a former United States federal judge.Born in Rockford, Illinois, Ideman received a B.A. from The Citadel in 1953 and a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1963. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956...
(J.D. 1963), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1984–1998) - David Vreeland KenyonDavid Vreeland KenyonDavid Vreeland Kenyon is a former United States federal judge.Born in San Marino, California, Kenyon received a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1952 and a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1957. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Officer from 1953...
(J.D. 1957), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1980–1995) - George H. KingGeorge H. KingGeorge H. King is a judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California.King was born in Shanghai, China. He received an A.B. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1971 and a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1974. He was in...
(J.D. 1974), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1995–present) - Stephen G. LarsonStephen G. LarsonStephen Gerard Larson is a former United States District Court judge.Larson was born in Fontana, California. He received a B.S. from Georgetown University in 1986. He received a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1989. He was...
(J.D. 1989), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(2006–2009) - Nora Margaret ManellaNora Margaret ManellaNora Margaret Manella is an associate justice of the California Court of Appeal.Manella was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Arthur Manella, was a well-known local tax lawyer and a founding partner of Irell & Manella....
(J.D. 1975), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1998–2006) - Edward RafeedieEdward RafeedieEdward Rafeedie was a judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1982.-Biography:...
(B.S. 1956, J.D. 1959), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1982–1996) - Manuel RealManuel RealManuel Lawrence Real is a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He was nominated in 1966 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. He is most well known for his January 22, 1970 decision ordering Pasadena Unified School District to adopt a plan to correct racial imbalance...
(B.S. 1944), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1966–present) - Albert Lee Stephens, Jr.Albert Lee Stephens, Jr.Albert Lee Stephens Jr. was a United States federal judge, President John F. Kennedy's first appointee to the federal courtBorn in Los Angeles, California, Stephens was the son of Judge Albert Lee Stephens, Sr...
(A.B. 1936, LL.B. 1938), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1966–1979); Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Southern District of California is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties in California: Imperial and San Diego. In terms of filed indictments, it is one of the busiest criminal districts in the United States...
(1961–1966) - Alicemarie Huber StotlerAlicemarie Huber Stotler-Early life and education:Born in Alhambra, California, Stotler received a B.A. from University of Southern California in 1964 and a J.D. from University of Southern California Law School in 1967.-Career:...
(B.S. 1964, J.D. 1967), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1984–2009) - Robert Mitsuhiro TakasugiRobert Mitsuhiro TakasugiRobert Mitsuhiro Takasugi was a United States federal judge.-Early life:Takasugi was born in Tacoma, Washington. When he was 12 years old, he and his family were interned in the Tule Lake War Relocation Center, part of the World War II internment of 130,000 Japanese Americans.After the war,...
(J.D. 1959), first Japanese AmericanJapanese Americanare American people of Japanese heritage. Japanese Americans have historically been among the three largest Asian American communities, but in recent decades have become the sixth largest group at roughly 1,204,205, including those of mixed-race or mixed-ethnicity...
federal judge; Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1976–1996) - Dickran TevrizianDickran TevrizianDickran M. Tevrizian, Jr. was a United States federal judge for the Central District of California. Confirmed in 1985, he is the first United States federal judge of Armenian ancestry....
(B.S. 1962, J.D. 1965), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1985–2005) - Laughlin Edward Waters, Sr.Laughlin Edward Waters, Sr.Laughlin Edward Sr. Waters was a United States federal judge.Born in Los Angeles, California, Waters received an A.B. from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1939 and was in the United States Army Infantry during World War II, from 1942 to 1945, achieving the rank of Captain...
(J.D. 1947), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1976–1986) - David W. WilliamsDavid W. WilliamsDavid W. Williams was an American attorney and judge, the first African American federal judge west of the Mississippi. He is best known for his work in the abolition of restrictive covenants and for overseeing 4,000 criminal cases that stemmed from the 1965 Watts riots.-Early life and...
(LL.B. 1937), first African AmericanAfrican AmericanAfrican Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
federal judge west of the Mississippi RiverMississippi RiverThe Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
; Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1969–1981)
Other U.S. federal court judges
- Harold Michael FongHarold Michael FongHarold Michael Fong was an American lawyer and judge. He served as judge on the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii....
(A.B. 1960), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of HawaiiUnited States District Court for the District of HawaiiThe United States District Court for the District of Hawaii is the principal trial court of the United States Federal Court System in the state of Hawaii. It is located at the Prince Kuhio Federal Building in downtown Honolulu, fronting the Aloha Tower and Honolulu Harbor. The court hears both...
(1982–1995) - J. Lawrence IrvingJ. Lawrence IrvingJ. Lawrence Irving is a former United States federal judge.Born in San Diego, California, Irving was in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He received a B.S. from the University of Southern California in 1959 and an LL.B. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1963...
(B.S. 1959, LL.B. 1963), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Southern District of California is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties in California: Imperial and San Diego. In terms of filed indictments, it is one of the busiest criminal districts in the United States...
(1982–1990) - David W. LingDavid W. LingDavid W. Ling was a United States federal judge.Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ling received an LL.B. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1913. He was in private practice in Clifton, Arizona from 1913 to 1927. He was a County attorney of Greenlee County, Arizona from 1921 to 1927...
(LL.B. 1913), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of ArizonaUnited States District Court for the District of ArizonaThe United States District Court for the District of Arizona is the federal district court whose jurisdiction is the state of Arizona. Court is held in the cities of Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, and Prescott. The district was created on June 20, 1910, by 36 Stat. 557...
(1936–1964) - Leland Chris NielsenLeland Chris NielsenLeland Chris Nielsen was a United States federal judge.Born in Vesper, Kansas, Nielsen received an A.B. from Washburn College in 1941 and was in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, from 1941 to 1946, achieving the rank of Major. He received a J.D. from the University of Southern...
(J.D. 1946), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Southern District of California is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties in California: Imperial and San Diego. In terms of filed indictments, it is one of the busiest criminal districts in the United States...
(1971–1985) - William SchwarzerWilliam SchwarzerWilliam W. Schwarzer is a United States federal judge serving on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.Born in Berlin, Germany, Schwarzer served in the United States Army during World War II, beginning in 1943. He attained the rank of Second Lietuenant, and was...
(A.B. 1948), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Northern District of California is the federal United States district court whose jurisdiction comprises following counties of California: Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San...
(1976–1991) - Gordon Thompson, Jr.Gordon Thompson, Jr.Gordon Thompson, Jr. is a United States federal judge.Born in San Diego, California, Thompson received a B.S. from the University of Southern California in 1951 and an LL.B. from Southwestern University School of Law in 1956. He was a Deputy district attorney of County of San Diego, California...
(B.S. 1951), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Southern District of California is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties in California: Imperial and San Diego. In terms of filed indictments, it is one of the busiest criminal districts in the United States...
(1970–1994) - Howard Boyd TurrentineHoward Boyd TurrentineHoward Boyd Turrentine was a United States federal judge.Born in Escondido, California, Turrentine received an A.B. from San Diego State College in 1936 and an LL.B. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1939...
(LL.B. 1939), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Southern District of California is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties in California: Imperial and San Diego. In terms of filed indictments, it is one of the busiest criminal districts in the United States...
(1970–1984) - Oliver Winston WangerOliver Winston WangerOliver Winston Wanger is a former United States federal judge.Born in Los Angeles, California, Wanger received a B.S. from the University of Southern California in 1963 and an LL.B. from the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law in 1966. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve...
(B.S. 1963), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaThe U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California is composed of six divisions.The Bakersfield division has jurisdiction over certain cases in Inyo and Kern counties and on federal lands and National Parks...
(1991–2006) - Ronald M. WhyteRonald M. WhyteRonald M. Whyte is a United States federal judge in San Jose, California.Born in Pomona, California, Whyte earned an A.B. in Mathematics from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut in 1964, and a J.D. degree from the USC Gould School of Law in Los Angeles, California in 1967.Whyte was in...
(J.D. 1967), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Northern District of California is the federal United States district court whose jurisdiction comprises following counties of California: Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San...
(1992–2009)
California Supreme Court Justices
- David EaglesonDavid EaglesonDavid N. Eagleson served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California from 1987 to 1991. He practiced law in Long Beach, California for 20 years...
(B.A. 1948, LL.B. 1950), Associate Justice of the California Supreme CourtSupreme Court of CaliforniaThe Supreme Court of California is the highest state court in California. It is headquartered in San Francisco and regularly holds sessions in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Its decisions are binding on all other California state courts.-Composition:...
, 1987–1991 - Douglas L. EdmondsDouglas L. EdmondsDouglas L. Edmonds was an American jurist, serving on the Supreme Court of California and the United Nation's International Law Commission....
(LL.B. 1910), Associate Justice of the California Supreme CourtSupreme Court of CaliforniaThe Supreme Court of California is the highest state court in California. It is headquartered in San Francisco and regularly holds sessions in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Its decisions are binding on all other California state courts.-Composition:...
, 1936–1955 - Frederick W. HouserFrederick W. HouserFrederick Wilhelm Houser Frederick W. Houser was born to Justus Christian Houser and Martha Rodman in Jones County, Iowa...
(LL.B. 1900), Associate Justice of the California Supreme CourtSupreme Court of CaliforniaThe Supreme Court of California is the highest state court in California. It is headquartered in San Francisco and regularly holds sessions in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Its decisions are binding on all other California state courts.-Composition:...
, 1937–1942 - Marcus KaufmanMarcus KaufmanMarcus M. Kaufman served as the 103rd justice on the Supreme Court of California from March 1987 until his retirement in January 1990. Prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court, Justice Kaufman served for 17 years as an Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate...
(LL.B. 1956), Associate Justice of the California Supreme CourtSupreme Court of CaliforniaThe Supreme Court of California is the highest state court in California. It is headquartered in San Francisco and regularly holds sessions in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Its decisions are binding on all other California state courts.-Composition:...
, 1987–1990 - Joyce L. KennardJoyce L. KennardJoyce Luther Kennard is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California. Appointed by Governor George Deukmejian in 1989 she is the longest-serving justice sitting on the Court, having been retained by California's voters three times—first to fill the unexpired term in 1990, followed by...
(B.A. 1970, M.P.A. 1974, J.D. 1974) First Asian-AmericanAsian AmericanAsian Americans are Americans of Asian descent. The U.S. Census Bureau definition of Asians as "Asian” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan,...
to serve as an Associate Justice of the California Supreme CourtSupreme Court of CaliforniaThe Supreme Court of California is the highest state court in California. It is headquartered in San Francisco and regularly holds sessions in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Its decisions are binding on all other California state courts.-Composition:...
, 1989–present - Malcolm M. LucasMalcolm M. LucasMalcolm Millar Lucas was the 26th Chief Justice of California. He was appointed to the position after his predecessor, Rose Bird, was removed by the electorate in 1986 for reasons including her staunch opposition to capital punishment, which was reflected in her voting for reversal in all 61...
(B.A. 1950, LL.B. 1953), 26th Chief Justice of California, 1987–1996; Associate Justice of the California Supreme CourtSupreme Court of CaliforniaThe Supreme Court of California is the highest state court in California. It is headquartered in San Francisco and regularly holds sessions in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Its decisions are binding on all other California state courts.-Composition:...
, 1984–1987; Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaThe United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
(1971–1984)
Other jurists
- You Chung HongYou Chung HongYou Chung Hong was an American attorney and community leader who was the first Chinese American lawyer admitted to practice law in the state of California, having passed the bar examination before he became the first Chinese American graduate of the University of Southern California Law School...
(LL.B. 1924, LL.M. 1925), first Chinese AmericanChinese AmericanChinese Americans represent Americans of Chinese descent. Chinese Americans constitute one group of overseas Chinese and also a subgroup of East Asian Americans, which is further a subgroup of Asian Americans...
admitted to practice in California - Edwin L. Jefferson (B.A. 1929, LL.B. 1931), California's first African American appellate justice
- William A. ReppyWilliam A. ReppyWilliam Arneill Reppy, Sr. was an Associate Justice of the California Second District Court of Appeal, Division Five, having been appointed to the post by Republican Governor Ronald Reagan in 1968....
(LL.B. 1937), Associate Justice of the California Second District Court of Appeal, Division FiveCalifornia Court of AppealThe California Courts of Appeal are the state intermediate appellate courts in the U.S. state of California. The state is geographically divided into six appellate districts...
(1968–1972) - Mabel Walker WillebrandtMabel Walker WillebrandtMabel Walker Willebrandt , popularly known to her contemporaries as the "First Lady of Law", was the U.S. Assistant Attorney General from 1921 to 1929, handling cases concerning violations of the Volstead Act, federal taxation, and the Bureau of Federal Prisons during the Prohibition Era.-Early...
(J.D. 1916, LL.M. 1917), U.S. Assistant Attorney GeneralUnited States Assistant Attorney GeneralMany of the divisions and offices of the United States Department of Justice are headed by an Assistant Attorney General.The President of the United States appoints individuals to the position of Assistant Attorney General with the advice and consent of the Senate...
from 1921 to 1929
Military
- Ira Eaker (B.A. 1933), former general of the United States Army Air ForcesUnited States Army Air ForcesThe United States Army Air Forces was the military aviation arm of the United States of America during and immediately after World War II, and the direct predecessor of the United States Air Force....
- Jack K. FarrisJack K. FarrisJack Kyle Farris was a Major General in the United States Air Force.-Biography:Farris was born in Fennimore, Wisconsin in 1934. He would attend the University of Southern California and Dartmouth College....
(1973), former Major GeneralMajor general (United States)In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force, major general is a two-star general-officer rank, with the pay grade of O-8. Major general ranks above brigadier general and below lieutenant general...
, United States Air ForceUnited States Air ForceThe United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of... - Dennis R. LarsenDennis R. LarsenDennis R. Larsen was a Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force.-Career:Larsen joined the Air Force in 1971. His commands included the 49th Fighter Wing, the 363d Air Expeditionary Wing, and the Thirteenth Air Force. In 2005 he was named Vice Commander of the Air Education and Training...
(1978), former Lieutenant GeneralLieutenant General (United States)In the United States Army, the United States Air Force and the United States Marine Corps, lieutenant general is a three-star general officer rank, with the pay grade of O-9. Lieutenant general ranks above major general and below general...
, United States Air ForceUnited States Air ForceThe United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of... - William L. McGonagle (1947), former Captain USS LibertyUSS LibertyUSS Liberty may refer to:, an American Revolutionary War ship, was an animal transport launched in June 1918 and decommissioned in May 1919, and as USAT Liberty, a United States Army transport ship sunk in 1942...
, United States NavyUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
; Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient - Geoffrey Miller (M.A.), former United States ArmyUnited States ArmyThe United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
Major GeneralMajor GeneralMajor general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general... - William L. NylandWilliam L. NylandWilliam L. "Spider" Nyland , a veteran of the Vietnam War, is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 2002 to 2005...
(M.S.), Retired United States Marine CorpsUnited States Marine CorpsThe United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
four-star general, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (2002–2005) - Jerry D. PageJerry D. PageJerry Dentler Page was a major general in the United States Air Force and commandant of the Air War College who was reassigned after making controversial statements at the school. Page was considered to be one of the "ablest minds" of the Air Force in the 1960s.-Military career:General Page was...
(B.S. 1937) former major general, United States Air ForceUnited States Air ForceThe United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
; commandant, Air War CollegeAir War CollegeThe Air War College is a part of the United States Air Force's Air University, headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Air University's higher headquarters is Air Education and Training Command headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The Air War... - Gen. Norman SchwarzkopfNorman Schwarzkopf, Jr.General Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf KCB , also known as "Stormin' Norman" and "The Bear", is a retired United States Army General who, while he served as Commander of U.S. Central Command, was commander of the Coalition Forces in the Gulf War of 1991.-Early life:Schwarzkopf was born in Trenton, New...
(M.S.M.E. 1964), United States Army Four Star General - David G. Young IIIDavid G. Young IIIDavid G. Young III was a Brigadier General in the United States Air Force.-Biography:Young was born at Camp Cooke. He obtained a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and a M.D. from the University of Southern California. In 1980 he completed his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin...
, former Brigadier GeneralBrigadier general (United States)A brigadier general in the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, is a one-star general officer, with the pay grade of O-7. Brigadier general ranks above a colonel and below major general. Brigadier general is equivalent to the rank of rear admiral in the other uniformed...
, United States Air ForceUnited States Air ForceThe United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
Ambassadors
- Daryl ArnoldDaryl ArnoldDaryl Arnold was the 8th United States Ambassador to Singapore. He served from 1987 to 1989. He and his wife of 51 years died in a car crash in December 1997.-References:...
(B.A. 1944), 8th United States Ambassador to Singapore - Jack Dyer Crouch, IIJack Dyer Crouch, IIJack Dyer Crouch II was appointed Deputy National Security Advisor by U.S. President George W. Bush in March 2005. He previously served as U.S...
(B.A. 1980, M.A. 1981, Ph.D. 1987), former Deputy National Security Advisor, former U.S. Ambassador to RomaniaRomaniaRomania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea... - Genta H. HolmesGenta H. HolmesGenta Hawkins Holmes is an American professor in diplomacy and former American foreign service officer and ambassador. She is currently teaching A Practicum in Diplomacy at the University of California, Davis....
(B.A. 1962), former United States Foreign ServiceUnited States Foreign ServiceThe United States Foreign Service is a component of the United States federal government under the aegis of the United States Department of State. It consists of approximately 11,500 professionals carrying out the foreign policy of the United States and aiding U.S...
officer and the first U.S. Ambassador to NamibiaUnited States Ambassador to NamibiaThe United States Ambassador to Namibia is the representative of the government of the United States in Namibia.The position was created the day Namibia became independent, which was also the day that Namibia-United States relations were established. On that same day, the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek... - Douglas KmiecDouglas KmiecDouglas W. Kmiec is an American legal scholar, author, and former U.S. ambassador. He is the Caruso Family Chair and Professor of Constitutional Law at Pepperdine University School of Law. Kmiec came to prominence during the United States presidential election, 2008 when, although a Republican, he...
(J.D. 1976), United States Ambassador to MaltaUnited States Ambassador to MaltaThis is a list of Ambassadors of the United States to Malta.Until 1964 Malta had been a part of the British Empire. Malta was granted full independence on September 21, 1964. The United States recognized the new nation and established full diplomatic relations... - Edward J. PerkinsEdward J. PerkinsEdward Joseph Perkins is a former American diplomat. He served as U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, South Africa, and the United Nations 1992-1993. He was later Director of the US State Department's Diplomatic Corps....
(M.P.A. 1972, Ph.D. 1976), former U.S. Ambassador to Australia, South Africa and the United NationsUnited NationsThe United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace... - Warren W. TichenorWarren W. TichenorWarren W. Tichenor served as the nation's 17th United States Ambassador to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, serving under President George W...
(B.A. 1982), 17th United States Ambassador to the United Nations in GenevaGenevaGeneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland... - Robert Holmes Tuttle (M.B.A.), United States Ambassador to the United KingdomUnited States Ambassador to the United KingdomThe office of United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom was traditionally, and still is very much so today due to the Special Relationship, the most prestigious position in the United States Foreign Service...
Presidential staff
- Joseph Cerrell (B.A. 1957), former political consultant for John F. KennedyJohn F. KennedyJohn Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....
- Herbert G. KleinHerbert G. KleinHerbert G. Klein was best known as United States President Richard Nixon's Executive Branch Communications Director....
(B.A. 1940), former White HouseWhite HouseThe White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the house was designed by Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the Neoclassical...
Communications Director - Fred RyanFred RyanFrederick J. Ryan, Jr. was the post-Chief of Staff for former United States President Ronald Reagan , and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation...
(B.A. 1977, J.D. 1980), Assistant and Chief of Staff for Ronald ReaganRonald ReaganRonald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor.... - Donald SegrettiDonald SegrettiDonald Henry Segretti is a former political operative for the Committee to Re-elect the President during the early 1970s. Segretti was hired by friend Dwight L...
(B.A. 1963), political operative for Richard NixonRichard NixonRichard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under... - Ron ZieglerRon ZieglerRonald Louis "Ron" Ziegler was White House Press Secretary and Assistant to the President during United States President Richard Nixon's administration.-Early life:...
(B.A. 1961), former White House Press SecretaryWhite House Press SecretaryThe White House Press Secretary is a senior White House official whose primary responsibility is to act as spokesperson for the government administration....
State officials
- Eugene W. BiscailuzEugene W. BiscailuzEugene W. Biscailuz was the 27th Sheriff of Los Angeles County, California and organized the California Highway Patrol....
, 1st Superintendent of the California Highway PatrolCalifornia Highway PatrolThe California Highway Patrol is a law enforcement agency of the U.S. state of California. The CHP has patrol jurisdiction over all California highways and also acts as the state police....
, 27th Los Angeles County SheriffLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentThe Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is a local county law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California. It is the fourth largest local policing agency in the United States, with the New York City Police Department being the first. The second largest is the Chicago Police... - Martha EscutiaMartha EscutiaMartha M. Escutia is a Democratic politician who represented the areas surrounding Los Angeles in the California State Senate from 1998 until 2006 and in the California State Assembly from 1992 until 1998. She is currently one of the founding attorneys of The Senators Firm, LLP.-Senate...
(B.S. 1979), California State SenatorCalifornia State SenateThe California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote... - Sheila M. Kiscaden (M.P.A. 1986), Minnesota State SenatorMinnesota SenateThe Minnesota Senate is the upper house in the Minnesota Legislature. There are 67 members, half as many as are in the Minnesota House of Representatives. In terms of membership, it is the largest upper house of any state legislature. Each Senate district in the state includes an A and B House...
- Tim LeslieTim LeslieRobert Timothy Leslie is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican Party.-Early life and education:Born in Ashland, Oregon, Leslie moved to California with his family as a two-year-old...
(M.P.A. 1969), California State SenatorCalifornia State SenateThe California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote... - Joe ShellJoe ShellJoseph Claude Shell, Sr. was an American oil producer and lobbyist who represented District 58 in the California State Assembly from 1953-1963. During 1961-62 he was the Assembly Republican Minority Leader...
(B.S. 1940), California State AssemblyCalifornia State AssemblyThe California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
man; intraparty rival of Richard NixonRichard NixonRichard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
; captain of the 1939 USC Trojans football team1939 USC Trojans football teamThe 1939 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 1939 college football season. It defeated the Tennessee Volunteers in the 1940 Rose Bowl, scoring the only points achieved on the Volunteers all season, ending their 23-game win streak, and winning the... - Alan SierotyAlan SierotyAlan G. Sieroty is a former California State Senator and California State Assemblyman.Born in Los Angeles, California, Sieroty received his A.B. in Economics in 1952 from Stanford University, where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He then received his LL.B...
(LL.B. 1956), California State SenatorCalifornia State SenateThe California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote... - Jesse M. Unruh (B.A. 1948), California State TreasurerCalifornia State TreasurerThe California State Treasurer is responsible for the state's investment and finance. The post has more narrow responsibilities and authority than the California State Controller...
, Speaker of the California State Assembly - Michael L. WilliamsMichael L. WilliamsMichael Lawrence Williams is a former member of the elected Texas Railroad Commission, a regulatory body over, not railroads, but the oil and natural gas industries. Williams is the first African American to hold a statewide elected executive office in Texas history. He was appointed to the...
(B.A. 1975, M.P.A. 1979, J.D. 1979), senior commissioner of the Railroad Commission of TexasRailroad Commission of TexasThe Railroad Commission of Texas is the state agency that regulates the oil and gas industry, gas utilities, pipeline safety, safety in the liquefied petroleum gas industry, and surface coal and uranium mining .Established by the Texas Legislature in 1891, it is the state's oldest regulatory...
Miscellaneous
- Leroy D. Baca (M.P.A. 1973, D.P.A. 1993), Sheriff of Los Angeles County
- George P. CronkGeorge P. CronkNot to be confused with George H. Moore, Los Angeles City Council member, 1943–1951.George Parkman Cronk , who went by George P. Cronk, was an insurance man who was on the Los Angeles City Council from 1945 to 1952.-Biography:...
, Los Angeles City Council member, 1945–52 - James DobsonJames DobsonJames Clayton "Jim" Dobson, Jr. is an American evangelical Christian author, psychologist, and founder in 1977 of Focus on the Family , which he led until 2003. In the 1980s he was ranked as one of the most influential spokesman for conservative social positions in American public life...
(Ph.D. 1967), conservative evangelicalEvangelismEvangelism refers to the practice of relaying information about a particular set of beliefs to others who do not hold those beliefs. The term is often used in reference to Christianity....
leader - Charles ElachiCharles ElachiCharles Asshur Al-Wadad Elachi is the Director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory , located in Pasadena, California. He has held this position since May 1, 2001 and also holds professorships in electrical engineering and planetary science at Caltech....
(M.B.A. 1978), Director of the Jet Propulsion LaboratoryJet Propulsion LaboratoryJet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center and NASA field center located in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County, California, United States. The facility is headquartered in the city of Pasadena on the border of La Cañada Flintridge and Pasadena...
(JPL) - Michael FabricantMichael FabricantMichael Louis David Fabricant is a British Conservative Party politician. He is the Member of Parliament for Lichfield in Staffordshire.-Early life:...
(Ph.D. 1978), British politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and Member of ParliamentMember of ParliamentA Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,... - Sattareh Farman FarmaianSattareh Farman FarmaianSattāreh Farmānfarmā'iān is one of the daughters of Persian nobleman Abdol Hossein Mirza Farmanfarma of the Qajar dynasty.Sattareh Farman-Farmaian, daughter of Abdol Hossein Mirza Farmanfarma , prince of the Qajar dynasty, and Massumeh , was born in Shiraz, Iran, in 1921, the fifteenth of...
(B.A. 1946, M.A. 1948), social reformer, established the Tehran School for Social Work and the concept of family planning in IranIranIran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia... - John FerraroJohn FerraroJohn Ferraro was the longest-serving Los Angeles City Council member in the history of the city—thirty-five years, from 1966 until his death in 2001—and the president of the council for fourteen of them...
(B.S.B.A. 1948), former Los Angeles city council president, also former football player - Gil GarcettiGil GarcettiGilbert Salvadore Iberri "Gil" Garcetti is an American politician. He served as Los Angeles County's 40th District Attorney for two terms, from 1992 until November 7, 2000.-Background:...
(B.S. 1963), Los Angeles County's 39th District AttorneyLos Angeles County District AttorneyThe District Attorney of Los Angeles County prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes that occur within the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County, California.... - Michael D. GriffinMichael D. GriffinMichael Douglas Griffin is an American physicist and aerospace engineer. From April 13, 2005 to January 20, 2009 he served as Administrator of NASA, the space agency of the United States...
(M.S.E.E. 1979), NASANASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
Administrator from 2005 to 2009 - Earl C. GayEarl C. GayEarl C. Gay was a registered pharmacist who was a member of the Los Angeles City Council between 1933 and 1945.-Biography:Earl C. Gay was a registered pharmacist who was a member of the Los Angeles City Council between 1933 and 1945.-Biography:Earl C...
(1902–75), Los Angeles City Council member, 1933–45 - Roy HamptonRoy HamptonRoy Hampton was an attorney, ex-Marine and former journalist who was a member of the Los Angeles, California, City Council from 1939 to 1943...
(ca. 1901–1953), Los Angeles City Council member, 1939–41 - Charles A. HollandCharles A. HollandCharles Alfred Holland , who went by Charles A. Holland, was a University of Southern California football captain, a businessman and a Los Angeles, California, City Council member between 1929 and 1931.-Biography:...
, Los Angeles, California, City Council member, 1929–31 - Edward L. MasryEdward L. MasryEdward Louis Masry was a partner in the law firm of Masry & Vititoe and a city councilman.-Biography:He was born on July 29, 1932 in Paterson, New Jersey....
, noted lawyer - Frank McEnultyFrank McEnultyFrank Edward McEnulty is an American businessperson and politician. In the 2008 presidential election, he was both the Vice Presidential nominee of the Reform Party of the United States of America and the presidential nominee of the New American Independent Party. His running mate was Bobby...
(M.B.A. 1981), Reform PartyReform Party of the United States of AmericaThe Reform Party of the United States of America is a political party in the United States, founded in 1995 by Ross Perot...
candidate for Vice President of the United StatesVice President of the United StatesThe Vice President of the United States is the holder of a public office created by the United States Constitution. The Vice President, together with the President of the United States, is indirectly elected by the people, through the Electoral College, to a four-year term...
(2008) - Cindy Hensley McCainCindy Hensley McCainCindy Lou Hensley McCain is an American businesswoman, and philanthropist, and the wife of United States Senator and 2000 and 2008 presidential candidate John McCain of Arizona....
(B.A. 1976, M.A. 1978), wife of 2008 Republican presidential nominee John McCainJohn McCainJohn Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
and Chairwoman of Hensley & Co.Hensley & Co.Hensley & Co., also known as Hensley Beverage Company, is an Anheuser-Busch beer wholesaler and distributor headquartered in the West Phoenix area of Phoenix, Arizona. It markets to the Phoenix, Tempe, and Prescott Valley areas. It is the third-largest Anheuser-Busch distributor in the United... - Pat NixonPat NixonThelma Catherine "Pat" Ryan Nixon was the wife of Richard Nixon, 37th President of the United States, and was First Lady of the United States from 1969 to 1974. She was commonly known as Patricia or Pat Nixon.Born in Nevada, Pat Ryan grew up in Los Angeles, California...
(B.A. 1937), First Lady of the United StatesFirst Lady of the United StatesFirst Lady of the United States is the title of the hostess of the White House. Because this position is traditionally filled by the wife of the president of the United States, the title is most often applied to the wife of a sitting president. The current first lady is Michelle Obama.-Current:The...
from 1969 to 1974 - Marcus PeacockMarcus PeacockMarcus C. Peacock the minority staff director at the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget. He is a former Project Director at The Pew Charitable Trusts and a former Deputy Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency...
(B.S. 1982), Deputy Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUnited States Environmental Protection AgencyThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress... - Richard PerleRichard PerleRichard Norman Perle is an American political advisor, consultant, and lobbyist who began his career in government, a senior staff member to Senator Henry “Scoop” Jackson on the Senate Armed Services Committee in the 1970’s...
(B.A. 1964), former assistant United States Secretary of DefenseUnited States Secretary of DefenseThe Secretary of Defense is the head and chief executive officer of the Department of Defense of the United States of America. This position corresponds to what is generally known as a Defense Minister in other countries... - Reza PahlaviReza PahlaviReza Pahlavi may refer to:*Reza Shah , aka Reza Shah Pahlavi, Shah of Persia from 1925 until 1935 and Shah of Iran from 1935 until 1941* Mohammad Reza Pahlavi , Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979, son of Reza Shah...
(B.A. 1985), former Crown Prince of Iran, the older son of late ShahPahlavi dynastyThe Pahlavi dynasty consisted of two Iranian/Persian monarchs, father and son Reza Shah Pahlavi and Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi The Pahlavi dynasty consisted of two Iranian/Persian monarchs, father and son Reza Shah Pahlavi (reg. 1925–1941) and Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi The Pahlavi dynasty ...
Mohammad Reza PahlaviMohammad Reza PahlaviMohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, Shah of Persia , ruled Iran from 16 September 1941 until his overthrow by the Iranian Revolution on 11 February 1979... - Lorenzo Bini SmaghiLorenzo Bini SmaghiLorenzo Bini Smaghi is an Italian economist who has been a Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank from June 2005 to November 2011...
(M.A. 1980), Member of the Executive Board of the European Central BankExecutive Board of the European Central BankThe Executive Board of the European Central Bank is the organ responsible for monetary policy of the Eurozone.Members of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank are nominated by agreement between the Heads of Government of the Eurozone countries for a non-renewable eight-year term The... - Karl WarkomskiKarl WarkomskiKarl P. Warkomski is a former city council member for Aliso Viejo, California and a member of the Green Party.-Career:...
(M.P.A. 1995), former Mayor of Aliso Viejo, CaliforniaAliso Viejo, CaliforniaAliso Viejo is a city in Orange County, California. It had a population of 47,823 as of the 2010 census, up from 40,166 as of the 2000 census. It became Orange County's 34th city on July 1, 2001, the only city in the county to incorporate since 2000... - Rosalind Wiener WymanRosalind Wiener WymanRosalind Wiener Wyman is a California political figure who was the youngest person ever elected to the Los Angeles City Council and the second woman to serve there. She was influential in bringing the baseball Dodgers from Brooklyn, New York, to their new home in Chavez Ravine in Los Angeles...
, political figure
Print and broadcast media
- Rob AsgharRob Asghar"Rob" Asghar is a Pakistani American writer and political commentator. His essays and commentaries have appeared in more than several newspapers around the world, including The Denver Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Daily News, Los Angeles Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Japan...
(B.A. 1984) Columnist' - Millicent Borges AccardiMillicent Borges AccardiMillicent Borges Accardi is a Portuguese-American poet. She has received literary fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts , CantoMundo, the California Arts Council, Barbara Deming Foundation, and Formby Special Collections at Texas Tech University for research on the writer/activist...
(MPW 1993) Poet and writer, National Endowment for the Arts - David BezmozgisDavid BezmozgisDavid Bezmozgis is a Canadian writer and filmmaker.Born in Riga, Latvia, he came to Canada with his family when he was six. He graduated with a B.A. in English literature from McGill University. Bezmozgis received an M.F.A. from the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television....
(M.F.A.) Writer - Anthony BoucherAnthony BoucherAnthony Boucher was an American science fiction editor and author of mystery novels and short stories. He was particularly influential as an editor. Between 1942 and 1947 he acted as reviewer of mostly mystery fiction for the San Francisco Chronicle...
(B.A. 1932) Science fictionScience fictionScience fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
editor and writer of mystery novels and short stories - Stacey BradfordStacey BradfordStacey Bradford is an American financial journalist, author, and commentator. She is the author of The Wall Street Journal Financial Guidebook for New Parents, writes the Family Finance blog on CBS MoneyWatch.com, and has given personal financial advice on various TV shows...
(B.A. 1993) Personal finance author, journalist, and commentator - Tammy BruceTammy BruceTammy Bruce is an American radio host, author, and political commentator. Her nationally-syndicated talk show, The Tammy Bruce Show, airs live weekdays from 11am-1pm Pacific time online via ....
(B.A. 2002) Author and political commentator - Art BuchwaldArt BuchwaldArthur Buchwald was an American humorist best known for his long-running column in The Washington Post, which in turn was carried as a syndicated column in many other newspapers. His column focused on political satire and commentary...
(attended the Annenberg School for Communication from 1945–48) Author and columnist, Pulitzer PrizePulitzer PrizeThe Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...
winner - Stan ChambersStan ChambersStanley Holroyd Chambers is a retired American television reporter who worked for KTLA in Los Angeles from 1947 to 2010....
(B.A. 1944) Reporter - Julie ChenJulie ChenJulie Suzanne Chen is an American television personality, news anchor, and producer for CBS. She has 16 years of newscasting experience. She is best known for co-anchoring CBS's The Early Show, alongside Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez. She has been the host of the U.S. version of Big Brother...
(B.A. 1991) Television personality, news anchor, journalist, and producer - Mark Z. DanielewskiMark Z. DanielewskiMark Z. Danielewski, born March 5, 1966 in New York City, New York, is an American author, best known for his debut novel House of Leaves...
(M.F.A. 1993) Author - Frank DaveyFrank DaveyFrankland Wilmot Davey is a Canadian poet and scholar.Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, he grew up in the Fraser Valley village of Abbotsford. In 1957 he enrolled at the University of British Columbia where, in 1961, shortly after receiving his BA, he became one of the founding editors of the...
(Ph.D. 1968) Poet - Maureen FurnissMaureen FurnissMaureen Ruth Furniss is a writer, animation historian, animation theorist, critic, professor, and president of the Society for Animation Studies...
(Ph.D. 1994) Author, animation historian, and USC faculty member - Raj Kamal JhaRaj Kamal JhaRaj Kamal Jha is an Indian novelist and journalist.Jha was born in Bihar and was raised in Calcutta, West Bengal, where he went to school at St. Joseph's College, Calcutta...
(M.A. 1990) Author - Spencer JohnsonSpencer Johnson (writer)Spencer Johnson is known for the ValueTales series of children's books, and for his 1998 motivational book Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life, which recurred on the New York Times Bestseller list, on the Publishers Weekly Hardcover nonfiction list...
(B.A. 1963) Writer - Marshall Kelner (B.A. 2011) Broadcaster - Chico Outlaws
- Mike KirschMike KirschMike Kirsch has been active in the San Francisco Bay Area hardcore and punk community since the mid-1980s.-Band history:*The Skinflutes *Fuel *Fifteen...
(B.A. Broadcast Journalism) – International news correspondent - Pablo KleinmanPablo KleinmanPablo Kleinman is an Argentine-born American entrepreneur and journalist, pioneer of the development of online services in Latin America. He graduated from the University of Southern California School of International Relations and went on to study at the London Business School and at the HEC...
(B.A.) Political columnist, entrepreneur - Laila LalamiLaila LalamiLaila Lalami is a Moroccan American novelist and essayist.Lalami was born and raised in Rabat, Morocco, where she earned her B.A. in English from Université Mohammed V. In 1991, she received a British Council fellowship to study in England, and she went on to complete a M.A. in Linguistics at...
(Ph.D. 1997) Author and essayist - Corinne LeeCorinne LeeCorinne Lee is an author of poems, short stories, and essays.-Biography:She graduated from Palos Verdes High School in 1980, and the University of Southern California, in 1983, and the Iowa Writers Workshop....
(B.A. 1983) Poet - Sandra Tsing LohSandra Tsing LohSandra Tsing Loh is a Los Angeles, California-based writer, actress, performance-artist, pop-culture analyst, and radio commentator.-Biography:Loh is the daughter of a Chinese father and a German mother...
(M.P.W. 1984) Radio commentator and author - Bob LorenzBob Lorenz-YES Network:He hosts the New York Yankees Pre-Game Show and the New York Yankees Post-Game Show for New York Yankees telecasts, as well as the pregame and postgame shows for New Jersey Nets cablecasts. Lorenz also hosts other shows on YES, including Yankees Hot Stove, a show that tracks the...
(B.A. Broadcast Journalism) – Studio host/anchor, NY Yankees (YES Network) - Arash MarkaziArash MarkaziArash Markazi is an Iranian-American sports journalist currently writing for ESPN.Markazi, who is of Iranian decent, was born in Oklahoma City and raised in Los Angeles, graduating from Notre Dame High School. He attended Arizona State University and later University of Southern California...
(B.A. 2004) Journalist, writer for Sports IllustratedSports IllustratedSports Illustrated is an American sports media company owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Its self titled magazine has over 3.5 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men. It was the first magazine with circulation over one million to win the... - C. L. MooreC. L. MooreCatherine Lucille Moore was an American science fiction and fantasy writer, as C. L. Moore. She was one of the first women to write in the genre, and paved the way for many other female writers in speculative fiction....
(B.A. 1956, M.A. 1963) Science fiction and fantasy writer - Joan Lowery NixonJoan Lowery NixonJoan Lowery Nixon was an American journalist and author, specializing in historical fiction and mysteries for children and young adults.-Biography:...
(B.A. 1947) Journalist and author - John NormanJohn NormanJohn Frederick Lange, Jr. , better known under his pen name John Norman, is a professor of philosophy and an author. He is best known for his Gor novel series.-Biography:...
(M.A. 1957) Science fiction author and philosopher - Téa ObrehtTéa ObrehtTéa Obreht is an American novelist of Bosniak/Slovene descent, born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, now Serbia...
, formerly Téa Bajrakterević (B. A. 2007) Novelist, The Tiger's WifeThe Tiger's WifeThe Tiger's Wife is the first novel by Téa Obreht, a Belgrade-born novelist of Bosniak/Slovene origin who currently lives in the United States.-Story:...
, 2011 - Petros PapadakisPetros PapadakisPetros Papadakis is an American television personality and radio co-host of the Petros and Money Show on Fox Sports Radio. He is a former tailback and American football team captain for the University of Southern California Trojans football team. He is also known as "The P."Papadakis's family...
(B.A.) Sportscaster - Alexandra PelosiAlexandra PelosiAlexandra C. Pelosi is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, and writer based in New York City. She is the daughter of Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi...
(M.A. 1993) Journalist and documentary filmmaker - Katherine SchwarzeneggerKatherine SchwarzeneggerKatherine Eunice Schwarzenegger is an American writer known for being the daughter of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist/author Maria Shriver.-Early life:Schwarzenegger was raised in Los Angeles, California...
– Author - Joe SheehanJoe SheehanJoseph S. Sheehan, born in New York City on February 26, 1971, graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Southern California in 1994, and lives in the New York City area...
(B.A. 1994) Sportswriter and Co-Founder of Baseball ProspectusBaseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus is an organization that publishes a website, BaseballProspectus.com, devoted to the sabermetric analysis of baseball. BP has a staff of regular columnists and provides advanced statistics as well player and team performance projections on the site... - Lindsay SotoLindsay SotoLindsay Soto is an American sportscaster, journalist, and television personality.-Broadcasting career:...
(B.A. 1998) Television sports journalistSports journalismSports journalism is a form of journalism that reports on sports topics and events.While the sports department within some newspapers has been mockingly called the toy department, because sports journalists do not concern themselves with the 'serious' topics covered by the news desk, sports...
and producerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Irving StoneIrving StoneIrving Stone was an American writer known for his biographical novels of famous historical personalities, including Lust for Life, a biographical novel about the life of Vincent van Gogh, and The Agony and the Ecstasy, a biographical novel about Michelangelo.-Biography:In...
(M.A. 1924) Writer, known for biographical novels of famous historical personalities - Michele TafoyaMichele TafoyaMichele Tafoya is an American sportscaster.-Early life and career:Tafoya received a B.A...
(M.B.A. 1991) ESPNESPNEntertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
sportscaster - Brad ThorBrad ThorBrad Thor is a #1 New York Times bestselling thriller novelist and author of The Lions of Lucerne, Path of the Assassin, State of the Union, Blowback, Takedown, The First Commandment, The Last Patriot, The Apostle, Foreign Influence, The Athena Project and Full Black. His novels have been...
– Author - Paul VangelistiPaul VangelistiPaul Vangelisti is an United States poet and broadcaster. He graduated from the University of San Francisco in 1967 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy...
(M.A. 1970) Poet and broadcaster - Wayne Warga (B.A. 1960) Journalist and author
- Vindy LeeVindy LeeVindy Lee is a personal chef, and author of Sexy Food cookbook, published in Indonesia November 2010. Lee is also a TV chef and hosted "Dapur Cantik", a cooking segment of Trans 7. Lee was a regular guest chef of "811 Show", and hosted 'Taste of Indonesia' segment in "Indonesia Now" of MetroTV...
(B.A. 2004) Cookbook author and professional chef
Other
- Gary AndersonRecycling symbolThe universal recycling symbol or in Unicode) is an internationally recognized symbol used to designate recyclable materials. It is composed of three mutually chasing arrows that form a Möbius strip ....
(B.Arch. 1970, M.Arch 1971) Creater of the universal recycling symbolRecycling symbolThe universal recycling symbol or in Unicode) is an internationally recognized symbol used to designate recyclable materials. It is composed of three mutually chasing arrows that form a Möbius strip .... - Wanda AustinWanda AustinWanda Austin is the President and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation. She earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Franklin & Marshall College, a master’s degrees in systems engineering and mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, and a doctorate in systems engineering from the University...
(Ph.D. 1988) President and CEO of The Aerospace CorporationThe Aerospace CorporationThe Aerospace Corporation is a private, non-profit corporation headquartered in El Segundo, California that has operated a Federally Funded Research and Development Center for the United States Air Force since 1960...
, NAENational Academy of EngineeringThe National Academy of Engineering is a government-created non-profit institution in the United States, that was founded in 1964 under the same congressional act that led to the founding of the National Academy of Sciences... - Ethel Percy AndrusEthel Percy AndrusEthel Percy Andrus was a long-time educator and the first woman high school principal in California. She was also the founder of AARP in 1958. In 1995 she was designated a Women's History Month Honoree by the National Women's History Project.-Life:She earned a bachelor of philosophy Ethel Percy...
(M.A. 1928, Ph.D. 1930) Founder of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) - Jenova ChenJenova ChenXinghan Chen , known as Jenova Chen, is the designer of the award-winning games Cloud, Flow, and Flower, and is co-founder of Thatgamecompany. Chen is from Shanghai, where he earned a bachelors degree in computer science and a minor in digital art and design...
, video game designer, co-founder thatgamecompanyThatgamecompanyThatgamecompany, stylized as thatgamecompany, is an American independent video game developer co-founded by University of Southern California students Kellee Santiago and Jenova Chen. The studio is currently a second-party developer for Sony Computer Entertainment, and is under contract to create... - Annabel ChongAnnabel ChongGrace Quek , better known by her stage name Annabel Chong, is a former pornographic actress now living in the United States. On 19 January 1995, at the age of 22, she became famous by engaging in 251 sex acts with about 70 men over a ten-hour period, setting a world record, with the resulting...
Pseudonym of Grace Quek, pornographic actress, famous for engaging in 251 sex acts with about 70 men over a ten-hour period in January 1995, setting a world record, with the resulting footage being packaged as The World's Biggest Gang Bang. - Salvatore FerragamoSalvatore FerragamoSalvatore Ferragamo was a Florentine and Italian shoe designer. He worked with many Hollywood stars in the 1920s, before returning to Italy to found the eponymous company making unique hand-made footwear. His scientific and creative approach to shoes spawned many innovations such as the wedge heel...
, fashion designer - Reuben FineReuben FineReuben Fine was one of the strongest chess players in the world from the early 1930s through the 1940s, an International Grandmaster, psychologist, university professor, and author of many books on both chess and psychology.Fine won five medals in three chess Olympiads. Fine won the U.S...
(Ph.D. 1948) Chess Grandmaster, psychologist - Cliff JohnsonCliff Johnson (game designer)Cliff Johnson is an American game designer, best known for the early computer puzzle games The Fool's Errand and 3 in Three . Both games were notable for unique visual puzzles and a metapuzzle structure.- Biography :...
(B.F.A. 1974) Author of award-winning computer puzzlePuzzleA puzzle is a problem or enigma that tests the ingenuity of the solver. In a basic puzzle, one is intended to put together pieces in a logical way in order to come up with the desired solution...
games - Valentino MazziaValentino MazziaValentino D. B. Mazzia was an American physician who served as chairman of the department of anesthesiology at the New York University School of Medicine and was a pioneer in the forensic analysis of deaths occurring during surgical procedures...
(1922–1999), forensic anesthesiologist. - Tom MoreyTom MoreyTom Morey also known by the moniker "Y" is a musician, engineer, and surfer responsible for several technological innovations that have heavily influenced modern developments in surfing equipment design....
(B.A. 1957) Creator of the Boogie BoardBodyboardingBodyboarding is a surface water sport . The average board consists of a small, rectangular piece of hydrodynamic foam, sometimes containing a ridged spine called a 'stringer'... - Joseph WapnerJoseph WapnerJoseph Albert Wapner is a former American judge and TV personality of the real-life courtroom-style show The People's Court, which ran in syndication from 1981 to 1993 for 2,484 episodes....
(B.A. 1941, J.D. 1948) Judge of The People's CourtThe People's CourtThe People's Court is a US television court show in which small claims court cases are heard, though what is shown is actually a binding arbitration....
, former Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge - John ZerzanJohn ZerzanJohn Zerzan is an American anarchist and primitivist philosopher and author. His works criticize agricultural civilization as inherently oppressive, and advocate drawing upon the ways of life of prehistoric humans as an inspiration for what a free society should look like...
Anarchist and primitivist philosopher
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- Leonard M. Adleman – Co-Inventor of RSA, Turing AwardTuring AwardThe Turing Award, in full The ACM A.M. Turing Award, is an annual award given by the Association for Computing Machinery to "an individual selected for contributions of a technical nature made to the computing community. The contributions should be of lasting and major technical importance to the...
laureate - William French AndersonWilliam French AndersonWilliam French Anderson, M.D. is a U.S. physician, geneticist and molecular biologist. He is considered a pioneer of gene therapy. He graduated from Harvard College in 1958 and from Harvard Medical School in 1963...
– Genetics professor, dubbed "father of gene therapy" - Michael A. ArbibMichael A. ArbibMichael A. Arbib is the Fletcher Jones Professor of Computer Science, as well as a Professor of Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of Southern California...
– Computational neuroscience professor - Tim AschTim AschTimothy Asch , was a noted anthropologist, photographer, and ethnographic filmmaker. Along with John Marshall and Robert Gardner, Asch played an important role in the development of visual anthropology...
– Professor at the Center for Visual AnthropologyUSC Center for Visual AnthropologyThe USC Center for Visual Anthropology is a center located at the University of Southern California. It is dedicated to the field of visual anthropology, incorporating visual modes of expression in the academic discipline of anthropology... - Lois W. Banner – Former president of the American Studies Association, author
- Richard BellmanRichard BellmanRichard Ernest Bellman was an American applied mathematician, celebrated for his invention of dynamic programming in 1953, and important contributions in other fields of mathematics.-Biography:...
– Inventor of dynamic programmingDynamic programmingIn mathematics and computer science, dynamic programming is a method for solving complex problems by breaking them down into simpler subproblems. It is applicable to problems exhibiting the properties of overlapping subproblems which are only slightly smaller and optimal substructure... - Warren BennisWarren BennisWarren Gamaliel Bennis is an American scholar, organizational consultant and author, widely regarded as a pioneer of the contemporary field of Leadership studies....
– University Professor, Distinguished Professor of Business Administration; named the "dean of leadership gurus" by ForbesForbesForbes is an American publishing and media company. Its flagship publication, the Forbes magazine, is published biweekly. Its primary competitors in the national business magazine category are Fortune, which is also published biweekly, and Business Week...
magazine - Shelley BermanShelley BermanSheldon "Shelley" Berman is an American comedian, actor, writer, teacher, lecturer, and poet.- Early life :Berman was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Irene and Nathan Berman.- Career :...
– Comedian/actor/author – Teaches Writing Humor, Literary and Dramatic - Terence BlanchardTerence BlanchardTerence Oliver Blanchard is an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, arranger, and film score composer. Since he emerged on the scene in 1980 with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and then shortly thereafter with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Blanchard has been a leading artist in jazz...
– JazzJazzJazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
trumpeter - Barry BoehmBarry BoehmBarry W. Boehm is an American software engineer, TRW Emeritus Professor of Software Engineering at the Computer Science Department of the University of Southern California, and known for his many contributions to software engineering.- Biography :...
– Software engineering economics expert, inventor of COCOMOCOCOMO**********************************************************************************************The Constructive Cost Model is an algorithmic software cost estimation model developed by Barry W. Boehm... - Todd BoydTodd BoydDr. Todd Boyd, American academic, is the Katherine and Frank Price Endowed Chair for the Study of Race and Popular Culture and Professor of Critical Studies in the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Boyd is an author, media commentator, producer and consultant...
– Author, media commentator, producer, and consultant. - T.C. Boyle – Novelist
- Leo BuscagliaLeo BuscagliaFelice Leonardo "Leo" Buscaglia Ph.D. , also known as "Dr Love," was an author and motivational speaker, and a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Southern California.-Biography:...
– Author and motivational speaker - Lane KiffinLane KiffinLane Monte Kiffin is the current head coach of the University of Southern California Trojans college football team. He was previously the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers college football team, the Oakland Raiders of the NFL, and the offensive coordinator for the Trojans...
– Football coach - Drew CasperDrew CasperJoseph Andrew "Drew" Casper is a Professor of Critical Studies in the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California and considered to be an authority on American film from World War II to the present. While a Ph.D. student at USC, Dr. Casper's mentor, Irwin Blacker, died...
– Film Historian - Manuel CastellsManuel CastellsManuel Castells is a sociologist especially associated with information society and communication research....
– Sociologist, played a key role in the development of a Marxist urban sociologyUrban sociologyUrban sociology is the sociological study of social life and human interaction in metropolitan areas. It is a normative discipline of sociology seeking to study the structures, processes, changes and problems of an urban area and by doing so providing inputs for planning and policy making. Like... - John Choma – Analog and mixed signalMixed-signal integrated circuitA mixed-signal integrated circuit is any integrated circuit that has both analog circuits and digital circuits on a single semiconductor die.- Examples :...
circuit designer - Thomas CrowThomas E. CrowThomas E. Crow is an American art historian and art critic who is best known for his influential writing on the role of art in modern society and culture....
– Art Critic, Director of the Getty Research InstituteGetty CenterThe Getty Center, in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, is a campus for cultural institutions founded by oilman J. Paul Getty. The $1.3 billion center, which opened on December 16, 1997, is also well known for its architecture, gardens, and views overlooking Los Angeles... - António DamásioAntonio DamasioAntonio Damasio is David Dornsife Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Southern California, where he heads USC's Brain and Creativity Institute and Adjunct Professor at the Salk Institute. Prior to taking up his posts at USC, in 2005, Damasio was M.W...
– Physician and neurologistNeurologistA neurologist is a physician who specializes in neurology, and is trained to investigate, or diagnose and treat neurological disorders.Neurology is the medical specialty related to the human nervous system. The nervous system encompasses the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. A specialist... - Paul DebevecPaul DebevecPaul Debevec is a researcher in computer graphics at the University of Southern California's Institute for Creative Technologies. He is best known for his pioneering work in high dynamic range imaging and image-based modelling and rendering....
– GraphicsGraphicsGraphics are visual presentations on some surface, such as a wall, canvas, computer screen, paper, or stone to brand, inform, illustrate, or entertain. Examples are photographs, drawings, Line Art, graphs, diagrams, typography, numbers, symbols, geometric designs, maps, engineering drawings,or...
researcher - Rod DedeauxRod DedeauxRaoul Martial "Rod" Dedeaux was an American college baseball coach who compiled what is arguably the greatest record of any coach in the sport's amateur history....
– Baseball coach - Richard DekmejianRichard DekmejianDr. Richard Hrair Dekmejian is an Armenian American professor of political science at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. His teachings are primarily focused on world leadership. He is also known for his experience on World Genocides as well as Global Terrorism.He is the author...
– Expert on international relations - Jerry Del Colliano – Founder of Inside Radio publication
- Richard EasterlinRichard EasterlinRichard A. Easterlin is University Professor and Professor of Economics at the University of Southern California. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences...
– Economics professor - Mar ElepanoMar ElepanoMariano "Mar" Elepano is a Filipino American independent filmmaker, teacher, and has been the production supervisor of the John C. Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts, USC School of Cinematic Arts since 1993....
– Artist, animator, filmmaker - Robert English – Assistant Professor of International Relations
- Susan EstrichSusan EstrichSusan Estrich is an American lawyer, professor, author, political operative, feminist advocate, and political commentator for Fox News.-Early life:...
– Author, law professor, former campaign manager, Michael DukakisMichael DukakisMichael Stanley Dukakis served as the 65th and 67th Governor of Massachusetts from 1975–1979 and from 1983–1991, and was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1988. He was born to Greek immigrants in Brookline, Massachusetts, also the birthplace of John F. Kennedy, and was the longest serving...
for President - Nina Eliasoph - Sociologist, theorist of American civic life and civic engagementCivic engagementCivic engagement or civic participation has been defined as "Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern."-Forms:...
, affiliated with AnnenbergAnnenberg-People:* Moses Annenberg* Walter Annenberg, former U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, billionaire publishing magnate, and philanthropist* Leonore Annenberg, former U.S... - Rachel FeldmanRachel FeldmanRachel Feldman is an American director of film and television and screenwriter of television films.-Life and career:Born in in New York City, New York, Feldman began her career as a child actor performing on Broadway....
- Director, screenwriter - Caleb E. FinchCaleb FinchCaleb 'Tuck' Finch is a professor at the University of Southern California's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology who studies aging in humans, with expertise in cell biology and Alzheimer's disease....
– Alzheimer's diseaseAlzheimer's diseaseAlzheimer's disease also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death...
researcher - Scott FisherScott Fisher (technologist)Scott Fisher is Professor and Chair of the Interactive Media Division in the USC School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California, and a Fellow of the Annenberg Center for Communication there...
– Pioneering virtual realityVirtual realityVirtual reality , also known as virtuality, is a term that applies to computer-simulated environments that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world, as well as in imaginary worlds...
researcher - Eric FossumEric FossumEric R. Fossum is an American physicist and engineer, inventor of the CMOS image sensor. He is currently a professor at Thayer School of Engineering in Dartmouth College.- Early years and education :...
– Inventor of CMOSCMOSComplementary metal–oxide–semiconductor is a technology for constructing integrated circuits. CMOS technology is used in microprocessors, microcontrollers, static RAM, and other digital logic circuits...
image sensor - Andrew Garver – Grammy-nominated mastering engineer, entrepreneur
- Murray Gell-MannMurray Gell-MannMurray Gell-Mann is an American physicist and linguist who received the 1969 Nobel Prize in physics for his work on the theory of elementary particles...
– Professor of Physics and Medicine, Nobel Laureate in Physics - Barry GlassnerBarry GlassnerBarry Glassner is the president of Lewis & Clark College and was formerly professor of sociology and executive vice provost at the University of Southern California, which honored him in 2002 with its highest research award...
– Sociologist, made an appearance in Bowling for ColumbineBowling for ColumbineBowling for Columbine is a 2002 documentary film written, directed, produced, and narrated by Michael Moore. The film explores what Michael Moore suggests are the causes for the Columbine High School massacre and other acts of violence with guns... - Solomon W. GolombSolomon W. GolombSolomon Wolf Golomb is an American mathematician and engineer and a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Southern California, best known to the general public and fans of mathematical games as the inventor of polyominoes, the inspiration for the computer game Tetris...
– Mathematician, invented the Golomb codingGolomb codingGolomb coding is a lossless data compression method using a family of data compression codes invented by Solomon W. Golomb in the 1960s. Alphabets following a geometric distribution will have a Golomb code as an optimal prefix code, making Golomb coding highly suitable for situations in which the...
and Golomb rulerGolomb rulerIn mathematics, a Golomb ruler is a set of marks at integer positions along an imaginary ruler such that no two pairs of marks are the same distance apart. The number of marks on the ruler is its order, and the largest distance between two of its marks is its length... - Jane GoodallJane GoodallDame Jane Morris Goodall, DBE , is a British primatologist, ethologist, anthropologist, and UN Messenger of Peace. Considered to be the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, Goodall is best known for her 45-year study of social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National...
– Distinguished adjunct professor of anthropology - Midori GotōMidori Gotois a Japanese American violinist. She made her debut at the age of 11 in a last-minute change of programming during a concert highlighting young performers by the New York Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta. When she was 21, she formed the philanthropic group Midori and Friends to help bring music to...
– Violinist and the Jascha HeifetzJascha HeifetzJascha Heifetz was a violinist, born in Vilnius, then Russian Empire, now Lithuania. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest violinists of all time.- Early life :...
Chair in Music - David Griffith – Film director, contributed Mise en scèneMise en scèneMise-en-scène is an expression used to describe the design aspects of a theatre or film production, which essentially means "visual theme" or "telling a story"—both in visually artful ways through storyboarding, cinematography and stage design, and in poetically artful ways through direction...
and various film editing techniques to film grammarFilm grammarIn film, film grammar is defined as follows:# A frame is a single still image. It is analogous to a letter.# A shot is a single continuous recording made by a camera. It is analogous to a word.... - Eva GustavsonEva GustavsonEva Gustavson , sometimes known as Eva Gustafson, was a Norwegian-American contralto who had an active international performance career in operas and concerts during the 1940s and 1950s...
– opera singer - Judith HalberstamJudith HalberstamJudith Halberstam, also Jack Halberstam, is Professor of English and Director of The Center for Feminist Research at University of Southern California. Halberstam was an Associate Professor in the Department of Literature at the University of California at San Diego before working at USC...
– Gender Theorist - Ted HarrisTed Harris (mathematician)Theodore E. Harris was anAmerican mathematician known for his research on stochastic processes, including such areas as general state-space Markov chains , the theory of branching...
– Mathematician, former President of the Institute of Mathematical StatisticsPresident of the Institute of Mathematical StatisticsThe President of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics is the highest officer of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics , and, together with the President-Elect and Past President, sets the directions for IMS during his or her term of office.-Duties:... - Sharon Hays - Sociologist, Feminist theorist of popular culturePopular culturePopular culture is the totality of ideas, perspectives, attitudes, memes, images and other phenomena that are deemed preferred per an informal consensus within the mainstream of a given culture, especially Western culture of the early to mid 20th century and the emerging global mainstream of the...
and genderGenderGender is a range of characteristics used to distinguish between males and females, particularly in the cases of men and women and the masculine and feminine attributes assigned to them. Depending on the context, the discriminating characteristics vary from sex to social role to gender identity... - Jascha HeifetzJascha HeifetzJascha Heifetz was a violinist, born in Vilnius, then Russian Empire, now Lithuania. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest violinists of all time.- Early life :...
– Violinist, one of the most famous of the 20th century - Tomlinson HolmanTomlinson HolmanTomlinson M. Holman is an American film theorist, audio engineer, and inventor of film technologies, notably the Lucasfilm THX sound system. He developed the world's first 10.2 sound system. Earlier, Holman developed what was known as the Holman Preamplifier, for the Apt Corporation. He holds a...
– Inventor of LucasfilmLucasfilmLucasfilm Limited is an American film production company founded by George Lucas in 1971, based in San Francisco, California. Lucas is the company's current chairman and CEO, and Micheline Chau is the president and COO....
's THXTHXTHX is a trade name of a high-fidelity audio/visual reproduction standard for movie theaters, screening rooms, home theaters, computer speakers, gaming consoles, and car audio systems. The current THX was created in 2001 when it spun off from Lucasfilm Ltd...
sound system - John HospersJohn HospersJohn Hospers was an American philosopher. In 1972 he was the first presidential candidate of the Libertarian Party, and the only minor party candidate to receive an electoral vote in the 1972 U.S. Presidential election....
– Philosopher, first presidential candidate of the United States Libertarian Party - Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo - Sociologist of gender and immigration
- Cheng Hsiao – Economics professor
- Mark Humayun – Ophthalmologist, co-inventor of Argus Retinal Prosthesis
- A. Quincy JonesA. Quincy JonesArchibald Quincy Jones, FAIA was a prolific Los Angeles-based architect and educator known for innovative buildings in the modernist style and for urban planning that pioneered the use of greenbelts and green design.-Childhood and early career:...
– Residential architect and influential figure in modern urban planning concepts, USC Dean of Architecture. - Mark KacMark KacMark Kac was a Polish mathematician. His main interest was probability theory. His question, "Can one hear the shape of a drum?" set off research into spectral theory, with the idea of understanding the extent to which the spectrum allows one to read back the geometry. Kac completed his Ph.D...
– Mathematician, pioneered the modern development of probabilityProbabilityProbability is ordinarily used to describe an attitude of mind towards some proposition of whose truth we arenot certain. The proposition of interest is usually of the form "Will a specific event occur?" The attitude of mind is of the form "How certain are we that the event will occur?" The... - Bart KoskoBart KoskoBart Andrew Kosko is a writer and professor of electrical engineering and law at the University of Southern California...
– Professor of electrical engineering, fuzzy logicFuzzy logicFuzzy logic is a form of many-valued logic; it deals with reasoning that is approximate rather than fixed and exact. In contrast with traditional logic theory, where binary sets have two-valued logic: true or false, fuzzy logic variables may have a truth value that ranges in degree between 0 and 1...
authority - Vijay KumarVijay Kumar (roboticist)Vijay Kumar is an Indian roboticist and professor in the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. Kumar is known for his research in the control and coordination of multi-robot formations.-Education:* B...
(Ph.D. 1983) – Professor of electrical engineering, Pioneer of quaternary error-correction codes - Timur KuranTimur KuranTimur Kuran is a Turkish economist, Professor of Economics and Political Science, and Gorter Family Professor in Islamic Studies at Duke University...
– Economist, specializing in the study of Islamic finance and its consequences
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- Jerome LawrenceJerome LawrenceJerome Lawrence was an American playwright and author.-Life and career:Lawrence was born Jerome Lawrence Schwartz in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Sarah , a poet, and Samuel Schwartz, a printer. He worked for several small newspapers as a reporter/editor before moving into radio as a writer for CBS....
– Playwright - Richard Leahy – Medical imagingMedical imagingMedical imaging is the technique and process used to create images of the human body for clinical purposes or medical science...
engineer, chief creator of BrainStorm - Kurt LehovecKurt LehovecKurt Lehovec is one of the pioneers of the integrated circuit, 1959. He innovated the concept of p-n junction isolation used in every circuit element with a guard ring: a reverse-biased p-n junction surrounding the planar periphery of that element. This patent was assigned to Sprague Electric...
– Creator of the p-n junction isolationP-n junction isolationp-n junction isolation is a method used to electrically isolate electronic components, such as transistors, on an integrated circuit by surrounding the components with reverse biased p-n junctions.-Introduction:...
technique in integrated circuits - Paul Lichterman - Sociologist of Culture, civic engagement, and religion in society
- Robert C. LipsettRobert LipsettRobert C. Lipsett, birth name "Mister Lipsett" is a renowned violin teacher in Los Angeles, California. He holds the Jascha Heifetz Distinguished Violin Chair at the Colburn School of Performing Arts. He also serves on the faculty at the Aspen School of Music, the Colburn Conservatory and the...
– Violin Pedagogue - David Lloyd (academic)David Lloyd (academic)David Lloyd is a professor of literature. He holds a B.A. , an M.A. , and a PhD in Literature and Colonialism, all from Cambridge University...
Professor of English and political activist - Raymond LoewyRaymond LoewyRaymond Loewy was an industrial designer, and the first to be featured on the cover of Time Magazine, on October 31, 1949. Born in France, he spent most of his professional career in the United States...
– Industrial designIndustrial designIndustrial design is the use of a combination of applied art and applied science to improve the aesthetics, ergonomics, and usability of a product, but it may also be used to improve the product's marketability and production...
er - Leonard MaltinLeonard MaltinLeonard Maltin is an American film and animated film critic and historian, author of several mainstream books on cinema, focusing on nostalgic, celebratory narratives.-Personal life:...
– Film critic - Daniel McFaddenDaniel McFaddenDaniel Little McFadden is an econometrician who shared the 2000 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences with James Heckman ; McFadden's share of the prize was "for his development of theory and methods for analyzing discrete choice". He was the E. Morris Cox Professor of Economics at the...
– EconometricianEconometricsEconometrics has been defined as "the application of mathematics and statistical methods to economic data" and described as the branch of economics "that aims to give empirical content to economic relations." More precisely, it is "the quantitative analysis of actual economic phenomena based on...
, Nobel laureate - Mike Messner - Sociologist of gender, sport, and gender-based violence
- Barbara MyerhoffBarbara MyerhoffBarbara Myerhoff , anthropologist, filmmaker, and founder of the Center for Visual Anthropology at the University of Southern California....
– Professor at the Center for Visual AnthropologyUSC Center for Visual AnthropologyThe USC Center for Visual Anthropology is a center located at the University of Southern California. It is dedicated to the field of visual anthropology, incorporating visual modes of expression in the academic discipline of anthropology... - B. Clifford Neuman – Inventor of KerberosKerberos protocolKerberos is a computer network authentication protocol which works on the basis of "tickets" to allow nodes communicating over a non-secure network to prove their identity to one another in a secure manner. Its designers aimed primarily at a client–server model, and it provides mutual...
- Richard NeutraRichard NeutraRichard Joseph Neutra is considered one of modernism's most important architects.- Biography :Neutra was born in Leopoldstadt, the 2nd district of Vienna, Austria Hungary, on April 8, 1892. He was born into both-Jewish wealthy family...
– ModernistModernismModernism, in its broadest definition, is modern thought, character, or practice. More specifically, the term describes the modernist movement, its set of cultural tendencies and array of associated cultural movements, originally arising from wide-scale and far-reaching changes to Western society...
architect - George Olah – Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
- James J. Owens – Author, Founder and CEO of The World is Just a Book Away Foundation
- Ishu PatelIshu PatelIshu Patel is an animation film director/producer and educator. Over a period of twenty-five years at the National Film Board of Canada he developed animation techniques and styles to support his themes and vision.-Background:...
– Artist, director, animator, and photographer - William PereiraWilliam PereiraWilliam Leonard Pereira was an American architect from Chicago, Illinois, of Portuguese ancestry who was noted for his futuristic designs of landmark buildings such as the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco...
– Architect and urban planner - Gregor PiatigorskyGregor PiatigorskyGregor Piatigorsky was a Russian-born American cellist.-Early life:...
– Cellist - Jon PostelJon PostelJonathan Bruce Postel was an American computer scientist who made many significant contributions to the development of the Internet, particularly with respect to standards...
– InternetInternetThe Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
pioneer, former director of Information Sciences InstituteInformation Sciences InstituteThe Information Sciences Institute is a research and development unit of the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering which focuses on computer and communications technology and information processing...
's Computer Networks Division - Christiane RobbinsChristiane RobbinsChristiane Robbins is a trans-disciplinary artist, director, curator/programmer, designer and scholar. She is known for creating works of video/film, photography, visual art, installation, varied cultural projects and publications...
- Artist, Filmmaker, Photographer; Professor of Visual Art, Inter-Arts, Director of Matrix Program - Kyle P. Ramsey – Mathematical philosopher. Lost to severe Schizophrenia in 1997. Memorialized with the Ramsey fountain in east campus.
- Irving S. ReedIrving S. ReedIrving Stoy Reed is a mathematician and engineer. He is best known for co-inventing a class of algebraic error-correcting and error-detecting codes known as Reed-Solomon codes in collaboration with Gustave Solomon...
– Inventor of Reed-Solomon codes - Everett RogersEverett RogersEverett M. Rogers was a communication scholar, sociologist, writer, and teacher. He is best known for originating the diffusion of innovations theory and for introducing the term early adopter....
– Professor of communications - Lisa RomaLisa RomaLisa Roma was an American soprano who toured in the United States with composer Maurice Ravel in 1928. She was chair of grand opera in the College of Music at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles beginning in 1930...
– Chair of grand opera in the College of Music, 1930 - Steven B. SampleSteven B. SampleSteven Browning Sample was the 10th president of the University of Southern California . He became president in 1991 and was succeeded by C.L. Max Nikias on August 3, 2010.-Background:Sample holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D...
– Professor of electrical engineering and leadership, noted author, USC president - Robert ScheerRobert ScheerRobert Scheer is an American journalist who writes a column for Truthdig which is nationally syndicated by Creators Syndicate in publications such as The Huffington Post and The Nation...
– Journalist and social, political activist - Dan Schnur – political communication instructor, former Communications Director, John McCainJohn McCainJohn Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
for President - Arnold SchoenbergArnold SchoenbergArnold Schoenberg was an Austrian composer, associated with the expressionist movement in German poetry and art, and leader of the Second Viennese School...
– Composer - Scott SoamesScott SoamesScott Soames is a professor of philosophy at the University of Southern California. He specializes in the philosophy of language and the history of analytic philosophy...
– Professor of philosophy - Craig StanfordCraig StanfordCraig Stanford is Professor of Biological Sciences and Anthropology and Co-Director of the USC Jane Goodall Research Center at the University of Southern California. He is known for his field studies of apes, monkeys and other tropical animals, and has published more than 130 scientific papers and...
– Professor of biological anthropologyBiological anthropologyBiological anthropology is that branch of anthropology that studies the physical development of the human species. It plays an important part in paleoanthropology and in forensic anthropology... - Gay TaleseGay TaleseGay Talese is an American author. He wrote for The New York Times in the early 1960s and helped to define literary journalism...
– One of the founders of New JournalismNew JournalismNew Journalism was a style of 1960s and 1970s news writing and journalism which used literary techniques deemed unconventional at the time. The term was codified with its current meaning by Tom Wolfe in a 1973 collection of journalism articles he published as The New Journalism, which included... - Shirley ThomasShirley Thomas (USC professor)Shirley Thomas Ph.D. , was a radio/television actress/writer/producer, author, and professor in the Master of Professional Writing Program at the University of Southern California.-Background:...
– Professor of technical writingTechnical writingTechnical writing, a form of technical communication, is a style of writing used in fields as diverse as computer hardware and software, engineering, chemistry, the aerospace industry, robotics, finance, consumer electronics, and biotechnology.... - Michael S. WatermanMichael WatermanProfessor Michael S. Waterman is a scientist at the University of Southern California , where he holds an Endowed Associates Chair in Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science. He previously held positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Idaho State University...
– Founding editor of Journal of Computational BiologyJournal of Computational BiologyThe Journal of Computational Biology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to computational biology and bioinformatics. The journal is published in 10 printed issues per year by Mary Ann Liebert.... - Paul WehrlePaul WehrlePaul Francis Wehrle was a researcher and physician who helped develop of methods to prevent and treat polio and smallpox.He graduated from the University of Arizona and received his M.D. degree from Tulane in 1947...
– Physician who helped in the development of methods for the prevention and treatment of polio and smallpoxSmallpoxSmallpox was an infectious disease unique to humans, caused by either of two virus variants, Variola major and Variola minor. The disease is also known by the Latin names Variola or Variola vera, which is a derivative of the Latin varius, meaning "spotted", or varus, meaning "pimple"... - Dallas WillardDallas WillardDallas Albert Willard is an American philosophy professor and author born in Buffalo, Missouri. His work in philosophy has been primarily in phenomenology, particularly the work of Edmund Husserl...
– Philosophy professor, Author of Divine Conspiracy and other important Christian works, Speaker - Curt WittigCurt WittigCurt Franklin Wittig is a Professor of Chemistry and the holder of the Paul A. Miller Chair in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California .Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Curt Wittig received his B.S...
– Professor of Physical ChemistryPhysical chemistryPhysical chemistry is the study of macroscopic, atomic, subatomic, and particulate phenomena in chemical systems in terms of physical laws and concepts... - Darryl F. ZanuckDarryl F. ZanuckDarryl Francis Zanuck was an American producer, writer, actor, director and studio executive who played a major part in the Hollywood studio system as one of its longest survivors...
– One of the major figures in the Hollywood studio system