15 famous people you didn’t know attended the University of Florida

You might be surprised by how many famous and accomplished people are Florida Gators.

The University of Florida has a rich history of producing top talent in a variety of industries, from science to theater, as well as in business and government. The state’s flagship school has been a bastion of higher education in the south for well over a century, graduating the best and brightest that the Sunshine State has to offer.

Of course, there are names like [autotag]Tim Tebow[/autotag], [autotag]Steve Spurrier[/autotag] and other athletes who are the most renowned among the greatest Gators, but there have plenty who have achieved greatness off the field as well. Not to mention a few who did compete on the gridiron for the Orange and Blue who later found further success in media and entertainment.

We composed an alphabetical list of the 15 most famous attendees and graduates of the University of Florida that you probably did not realize graced the hallowed halls in Gainesville. Take a look below at who we selected for this elite group of Gators.