Notable Alumni of Birmingham-Southern College

Robert Aderholt 1965–

US Representative from Alabama

Bachelor of Arts · Class of 1987

Also attended: University of North Alabama, Samford University

Howell Heflin 1921–2005

US Senator from Alabama, 1979 to 1997

Bachelor of Arts · Class of 1942

Also attended: The University of Alabama

Luther Terry 1911–1985

9th Surgeon General of the United States

Also attended: Tulane University of Louisiana, Washington University in St Louis

Robert L. Williams 1868–1948

Third Governor of Oklahoma

Also attended: Southern University and A&M College

Laurie Calvin Battle 1912–2000

US Representative from Alabama

Attended until 1934

Also attended: The University of Alabama, Ohio State University-Main Campus, Vanderbilt University

John McDuffie 1883–1950

Alabama congressman and US district judge

Also attended: The University of Alabama, Auburn University

Walter P. McConaughy 1908–2000

Career diplomat and U.S. ambassador to several countries

Also attended: Duke University

George Huddleston, Jr. 1920–1971

Former US Representative from Alabama

Also attended: George Washington University

Father: George Huddleston (Samford University)

Miles Copeland III 1944–

Music executive, former manager of the Police

Father: Miles Copeland, Jr. (The University of Alabama)

J. Gordon Melton 1942–

Religious scholar and Baylor University professor

Also attended: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Northwestern University

Amanda Bearse 1958–

Actress, comedian and director

Also attended: Rollins College, Young Harris College, Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater

Kate Jackson 1948–

Actress known for Charlie's Angels

Also attended: University of Mississippi, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York

Jennifer Hale 1972–

Voice actress known for video game roles

Nell Carter 1948–2003

American actress and singer

Glenn Shadix 1952–2010

Actor, voice of the Mayor in Nightmare Before Christmas

Pat Buttram 1915–1994

Character actor, sidekick of Gene Autry

Kim Hawthorne 1968–

Actress who began on Broadway and soap operas

Walker Hayes 1979–

Country pop singer and songwriter

Hugh Martin 1914–2011

Musical theater and film composer

Jakob Sigurðarson 1982–

Icelandic basketball coach and former player

Rostislav Vergun 1982–

Belarusian basketball coach and former player

Connor Robertson 1981–

Former MLB relief pitcher

Joe Nasco 1984–

Professional soccer player

Bob Jones 1883–1968

Evangelist; founder of Bob Jones University