Notable Alumni of University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Ryan Butler 1979–

Politician and filmmaker, former DNC member

Also attended: American University

Jada Pinkett Smith 1971–

Actress, businesswoman and talk show host

Anthony Mackie 1978–

Actor and Emmy nominee

Also attended: The Juilliard School

Mary-Louise Parker 1964–

Actress, Golden Globe, Emmy and Tony winner

Attended until 1986

Hunter Schafer 1998–

Actress, model and LGBTQ activist

Dane DeHaan 1986–

Actor in Chronicle and Oppenheimer

Anna Camp 1982–

Actress in the Pitch Perfect films

Spouse: Michael Mosley (American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York)

Spouse: Skylar Astin (New York University)

Missi Pyle 1972–

Actress and singer

Jennifer Ehle 1969–

Actress, Tony and BAFTA winner

Father: John Ehle (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

Elizabeth Lail 1992–

Actress known for the series You

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Class of 2014

Tom Hulce 1953–

Actor who played Mozart in Amadeus

Also attended: Beloit College

Danny McBride 1976–

Actor, comedian, screenwriter and producer

Debbie Allen 1950–

Actress, choreographer, director and producer

Also attended: Howard University

Spouse: Norm Nixon (Duquesne University, Wofford College)

Mother: Vivian Ayers Allen (Bennett College)

Sage Stallone 1976–2012

Actor and film director, son of Sylvester Stallone

Father: Sylvester Stallone (University of Miami)

Sibling: Sistine Stallone (University of Southern California)

Judge Reinhold 1957–

Actor, screenwriter and producer

Also attended: Palm Beach State College, University of Mary Washington

David Gordon Green 1975–

Film director and screenwriter

Matthew Ashford 1960–

Actor known for Days of Our Lives

Bridget Regan 1982–

Actress known for Agent Carter and White Collar

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Lucas Hedges 1996–

Film, television and stage actor

Father: Peter Hedges (University of North Carolina School of the Arts)

Diedrich Bader 1966–

Actor and comedian known for comedic and voice roles

Chris Parnell 1967–

Actor and comedian, Saturday Night Live cast member

Katherine LaNasa 1966–

Actress in HBO Max drama The Pitt

Also attended: Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater

Spouse: Grant Show (University of California-Los Angeles)

Child: Henry Hopper (California Institute of the Arts)

Brett Gelman 1976–

Actor and comedian in Stranger Things and Fleabag

Billy Magnussen 1985–

Actor in Game Night and Aladdin