List of University of Louisiana at Lafayette people

This is a partial list of notable people affiliated with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Alumni

Arts and entertainment

• Royd Anderson, filmmaker
• Marc Breaux, (deceased), popular choreographer of movies such as Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, etc.
• James Lee Burke, novelist, writer; The Lost Get-Back Boogie was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
• Isiah Carey, television news reporters (KRIV, Houston, Texas)
• Kody Chamberlain, comic book writer and artist.
• Sue Eakin, Louisiana historian.
• Judith Ford, Miss America (1969).
• Adrianne Frost, comedian.
• Hedwig Gorski, poet, author.
• Leigh Hennessy, movie and TV actress and stuntwoman.
• Ali Landry, Miss USA (1996); actress.
• Gary Lavergne, non-fiction novelist, who writes about serial killers.
• Akkineni Nagarjuna, Indian actor and television producer.
• Gregory Krikko Obbott, sketch artist
• Eddy Raven, American singer and songwriter; six No. 1 songs on the country music charts.
• George Rodrigue, artist known for his Blue Dog series and early art depicting Cajun life.
• Richard Simmons, exercise guru.
• Floyd Sonnier, (deceased) Cajun artist.
• Keith Sonnier, neon sculptor, minimalist artist
• Daniel Sunjata, actor, Tony Award nominee, winner Theatre World Award (2003).
• Scott Tatman, writer, actor appearing in "Chappelle's Show" and "Saturday Night Live."
• A. Hays Town, architect

Business

• Joe J. Colletti Jr., president of Marsh Bellofram Corporation, past president of MDT Software
• Lloyd Gaubert, founder and owner of L.F. Gaubert & Co.
• Gary LaGrange, executive director of the Port of New Orleans
• Patrick LeBlanc, architect and founder of LCS Corrections Services, Inc.
• Ali Saberioon, president and CEO of Sabco Oil and Gas Corporation.

Law, government and politics

• Scott Angelle, Louisiana lieutenant governor (2010) (D).
• Ernie Alexander, Louisiana state representative (2000–2008) (R).
• Charlotte Beers, former undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs (2001–2003).
• J. Rayburn Bertrand (deceased), mayor of Lafayette (1960-1972 (D).
• Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Louisiana governor (2004–2008) (D).
• Charles Boustany, U.S. representative (2005-) (R).
• Kenny Bowen, (deceased) mayor of Lafayette, (1972–1980; 1992–1996) (D).
• Jack Breaux, (deceased) former mayor of Zachary, Louisiana (1966–1980) (R).
• John Breaux, former U.S. senator (1987–2005) (D).
• Jefferson Caffery, (deceased) former U.S. ambassador (1926–1955).
• Patrick T. Caffery, former U.S. representative (1969–73) (D).
• Cindy Courville, U.S. ambassador to the African Union.
• Page Cortez, Louisiana state representative (2008- ) (R).
• Mike Cross, Louisiana state representative (1981–1996) and mayor of Baker (1976–1981) (D)
• Virginia deGravelles, political activist (R).
• James "Jimmy" Domengeaux, (deceased) former U.S. representative and Cajun cultural activist from Lafayette (D)
• Joey Durel, mayor-president of City of Lafayette and Lafayette Parish (R).
• William T. Dzurilla, international attorney and law clerk to Justice Byron White of the United States Supreme Court (1982–1983).
• Lether Frazar, (deceased) former Louisiana lieutenant governor (1956–1960) (D).
• Gregory L. Fruge, former state representative from Eunice (1996–2004) (R).
• Allen C. Gremillion, (deceased) former state representative from Crowley (1964–1971) (D).
• Paul Hardy, former Louisiana lieutenant governor (1988–1992) (R).
• Jimmy Hayes, former U.S. representative from Seventh District (1986–1995) (R).
• Bob Hensgens, state representative from Cameron and Vermilion parishes (R).
• Mike "Pete" Huval, state representative from St. Martin Parish (R).
• J. Lomax "Max" Jordan, Jr., former state senator from Lafayette and Acadia parishes (1992–2000) (R).
• Charles D. Lancaster, Jr., Louisiana state representative from 1972–1976; 1980-2008 (R).
• Jeff Landry, Republican nominee for U.S. House of Representatives, Third Congressional District, 2010 (R).
• Dud Lastrapes, former mayor of Lafayette (R).
• Dudley J. LeBlanc, (deceased) entrepreneur of Hadacol, former Louisiana state senator (1940–1944; 1948–1952; 1964–1971) (D).
• Wade O. Martin, Jr., (deceased) former Louisiana secretary of state (1944–1976) (D), later (R).
• Charlie Melancon, U.S. representative (2005-) (D).
• Louis J. Michot, former Louisiana representative (1960–1964), Louisiana Board of Education (1968–1972) and state superintendent of education (1972–1976) (D).
• Michael J. Michot, state senator from Lafayette (R).
• Roderick Miller, (deceased) former Louisiana representative (1966–1968) (R).
• Ellen Bryan Moore (deceased) former Register of State Lands attended ULL but graduated from Louisiana State University (D).
• Ashton J. Mouton, (deceased) youngest mayor in Lafayette history; served 1948-1956 (D).
• Cecil J. Picard, (deceased) Louisiana educator, legislator, state superintendent of education from 1996-2007 (D).
• Beth Rickey, (deceased) political activist who opposed David Duke (R).
• Joel Robideaux, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives (R).
• Craig Romero, Louisiana state senator (1992–2008); president of the Iberia Parish government from 1984-1992 (R).
• Tom Schedler, Louisiana state senator (1996–2008) from St. Tammany Parish (R).
• Joseph Tabarlet, (deceased) former mayor of Jonesboro, Louisiana (D).
• Gerald Theunissen, banker in Jennings who served from 1992-2008 in both houses of the state legislature (R).
• David Thibodaux (deceased), English faculty, Lafayette Parish School Board member, four-time congressional candidate (R).
• J. Emile Verret, (deceased) former lieutenant governor of Louisiana (1944–1948) (D).
• Randy E. Wiggins, state representative from Rapides Parish from 1996-2000 (R)
• Aubrey W. Young (deceased), drug and alcohol abuse coordinator within the Department of Health and Hospitals, 1965–1999; aide-de-camp to Governor John McKeithen (D)

Military, science and technology

• Albert H. Crews, former U.S. astronaut (1962–1988).
• Charles B. DeBellevue, first Air Force weapon systems officer to become a flying "Ace" and most successful American flying ace of the Vietnam War.
• Jefferson J. DeBlanc, (deceased) Congressional Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipient; World War II flying ace.
• Bennett Landreneau, major general, director of the Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
• Alex McCool, manager NASA Space Shuttle Projects Office (1960-).
• Clifford Schoeffler, (deceased) former brigadier general, United States Air Force.
• Wilma Subra, environmentalist, 1999 MacArthur Fellow.
• Brod Veillon, brigadier general, assistant adjutant general-air for Louisiana.

Religion

• Roy Bourgeois, American priest; founder of the human rights group SOA Watch (1990-).
• Sam Seamans - Bishop, Reformed Episcopal Church

Sports alumni

American football

• Michael Adams, cornerback Arizona Cardinals (2007–Present).
• Louis Age, offensive tackle Chicago Bears (1992).
• Patrise Alexander, linebacker Washington Redskins (1996–1998).
• James Atkins, offensive tackle Seattle Seahawks (1994–2097), Baltimore Ravens (1998–1999), Detroit Lions (2000).
• John Bandura, Brooklyn Dodgers (1943).
• D'Anthony Batiste, offensive tackle Carolina Panthers (2006), Atlanta Falcons (2007–08), Washington Redskins (2008–2009).
• Charles Bennett, defensive end Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins (1987).
• Karl Bernard, running back Detroit Lions (1987).
• Bill Blackburn, center Chicago Cardinals (1946–1950).
• C. C. Brown, safety Houston Texans (2005–2008), New York Giants (2009–Present).
• Chris Cagle, (deceased) halfback New York Giants (1930–1932), Brooklyn Dodgers (1933–1934), College Football Hall of Fame (1954).
• Anthony Clement, offensive tackle Arizona Cardinals (1998–2005), San Francisco 49ers (2005), New York Jets (2006–2007).
• Kenyon Cotton, running back Baltimore Ravens (1997–1998).
• Willie Culpepper, wide receiver Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1992).
• Richie Cunningham, place kicker Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars (1997–2002).
• Joe DeForest, linebacker New Orleans Saints (1987).
• Jake Delhomme, quarterback New Orleans Saints (1998–2002), Carolina Panthers (2003–2009), Cleveland Browns (2010–Present).
• Virgil Eikenberg, quarterback Chicago Cardinals (1948).
• Tyrell Fenroy, running back, school, state and Sun Belt Conference all time leading rusher and 1 of 8 NCAA FBS players with 4 consecutive 1,000 yd seasons.
• Brad Franklin, defensive back Jacksonville Jaguars (2003).
• Chris Gannon, defensive end/tight end New England Patriots (1989–1993).
• Mark Hall, defensive end Green Bay Packers (1989–1990).
• Kyries Hebert, defensive back Houston Texans (2002), Cincinnati Bengals (2008–Present).
• Keno Hills, tackle New Orleans Saints (1996–1998).
• Weldon Humble, (deceased) offensive linemen Cleveland Browns (1947–1950), Dallas Texans (1952), College Football Hall of Fame (1961).
• Elvis Joseph, running back Jacksonville Jaguars (2001–2002).
• Saxon Judd, Brooklyn Dodgers (1946–1948).
• John McGee, offensive guard Philadelphia Eagles (1948–1955).
• Randy McClanahan, linebacker Oakland Raiders (1977), Buffalo Bills (1978), Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1980–1982).
• Brian Mitchell, running back Washington Redskins (1990–1999), Philadelphia Eagles (2000–2002), New York Giants (2003).
• Donovan Morgan, wide receiver Houston Texans (2005).
• Lance Poimbeouf, offensive guard Dallas Cowboys (1963).
• John Reveto, place kicker Chicago Bears (1981–1982).
• Willie Sims, linebacker Minnesota Vikings (1994).
• Todd Scott, defensive back Minnesota Vikings (1991–1994), New York Jets (1995), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1995–1996), Kansas City Chiefs (1997).
• Rafael Septien, place-kicker Dallas Cowboys (1978–1986).
• Antwain Spann, cornerback for the New England Patriots (2006–2008).
• Brandon Stokley, wide receiver Baltimore Ravens (1999–2002), Indianapolis Colts (2003–06), Denver Broncos (2007–2009), Seattle Seahawks (2010).
• Ike Taylor, defensive back Pittsburgh Steelers (2003–Present).
• Orlando Thomas, defensive back Minnesota Vikings (1995–2001).
• Charles Tillman, cornerback Chicago Bears (2003–Present).
• Clarence Verdin, wide receiver Washington Redskins (1986–1987), Indianapolis Colts (1988–1993), Atlanta Falcons (1994)
• Win Williams, Baltimore Colts (1948–1949).

Baseball

• Jose Alvarez, Atlanta Braves (1977–1978).
• Gene Bacque, Only non-Japanese player to receive the Eiji Sawamura Award; Hanshin (Japan) Tigers (1962–1968), Kintetsu Buffaloes (1969).
• Paul Bako, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Florida Marlins, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Royals (1998–2009).
• Alvin Dark, former shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball.
• Javi Dejesus, Minnesota Twins.
• Phil Devey, Canadian baseball pitcher.
• Scott Dohmann, Colorado Rockies (1999–2000).
• Jason Fernandez, Oakland Athletics (2006-).
• Ron Guidry, Cy Young Award winner; New York Yankees (1969–1970).
• Gary Haught, Oakland Athletics (1991–1992).
• Xavier Hernandez, Toronto Blue Jays (1984–1986).
• Chris Howard, Seattle Mariners (1988 - 1988).
• Jonathan Lucroy, Milwaukee Brewers (2010–present)
• Papo Ramos, Oakland Athletics.
• B. J. Ryan, Baltimore Orioles (1997–2005), Toronto Blue Jays (2006–2009) Chicago Cubs (2009–Present)
• Donne Wall, Houston Astros (1988–1989).

Basketball-NBA

• Kevin Brooks, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Adelaide 36ers (1990s).
• Bo Lamar, former Detroit Pistons and ABA player.
• Fred Saunders, former Phoenix Suns (1974–1976) and Boston Celtics player (1976–1978).
• Andrew Toney, former Philadelphia 76ers (1980–1988).
• Marv Winkler, former Milwaukee Bucks (1970–71), Indiana Pacers (1971–72).

Basketball-WNBA

• Kim Perrot, (deceased) former Houston Comets.

Golf

• Mike Heinen, American professional golfer.
• Craig Perks, professional PGA golfer; 2002 New Zealand Sportsman of the Year.

Tennis

• Tony Minnis, UL Lafayette's all-time winningest singles player with a 94-40 college career; Louisiana Coach of the Year 1995 & 1999.

Track and field

• Hollis Conway, high-jump athlete; Olympic medalist, 1988 silver, 1992 bronze.
• John McDonnell, UL Lafayette track athlete (1966–69); coached Arkansas to 42 NCAA championships.

Faculty

• Barry Jean Ancelet, folklorist of Cajun culture and expert of Cajun music and language.
• Ray Authement, university president (1974–2007); longest to serve as president of a public university in the United States, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
• Carl L. Bankston, former professor; sociologist, immigration expert
• Carl A. Brasseaux, historian of French Colonial North America
• Charles deGravelles (1913–2008), former chairman of the Louisiana state Republican Party taught oil and gas law from 1955-1962.
• Henry C. Dethloff (born 1934), American historian, taught at ULL from 1962–1968
• Michael Doucet, Cajun fiddler; winner National Heritage Fellowship; designed and taught the first college course on Cajun music.
• Ernest Gaines, writer-in-residence; nominated for the 2004 Nobel Prize in Literature and the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for fiction; author of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and A Lesson Before Dying.
• Jesse Glass, former resident poet.
• Jeff Hennessy, former trampoline coach to world champions.
• Elemore Morgan, Jr., landscape painter, retired professor.
• Nabendu Pal, statistician, university biostatistics expert on Hyla cinerea (frog) populations.
• Paul Prudhomme, American chef famous for his Cajun cuisine; former adjunct.
• Burton Raffel, former professor; poet, noted for his translation of Cervantes's Don Quixote.
• Roy Vernon Scott, historian of agriculture and railroads at Mississippi State University, taught at ULL from 1957-1958.
• Bruce Shriver, former faculty and vice president; IEEE Fellow; computer science entrepreneur
• John Kennedy Toole, (deceased) former professor; American novelist, author of A Confederacy of Dunces.
• George T. Walker, business; later president of the University of Louisiana at Monroe