Famous NYU Alumni

As Azriel Crews heads to NYU we look at other famous alumni

Regina Hall - Actress Regina Hall earned a Masters degree in Journalism from the New York University Graduate School of Arts and Science in 1997.

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Regina Hall - Actress Regina Hall earned a Masters degree in Journalism from the New York University Graduate School of Arts and Science in 1997.

Wayne Shorter - Jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter graduated from New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development in 1956. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Wayne Shorter - Jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter graduated from New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development in 1956. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Spike Lee - Director Spike Lee earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film & Television after completing his undergrad studies at Morehouse College.(Photo: Tony Barton/PictureGroup)

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Spike Lee - Director Spike Lee earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film & Television after completing his undergrad studies at Morehouse College.(Photo: Tony Barton/PictureGroup)

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Chandra Wilson - Grey’s Anatomy star Chandra Wilson earned a degree in Drama from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. (Photo: Albert L. Ortega/PictureGroup)

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Chandra Wilson - Grey’s Anatomy star Chandra Wilson earned a degree in Drama from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. (Photo: Albert L. Ortega/PictureGroup)

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Donald Glover - Community star Donald Glover graduated from the Tisch School of Arts at New York University with a Dramatic Writing degree in 2006. (Photo: Albert L. Ortega/PictureGroup)

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Donald Glover - Community star Donald Glover graduated from the Tisch School of Arts at New York University with a Dramatic Writing degree in 2006. (Photo: Albert L. Ortega/PictureGroup)

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Saul Williams - Poet, author, and actor Saul Williams earned a Master’s degree in acting from New York University after studying undergrad at Morehouse College. (Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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Saul Williams - Poet, author, and actor Saul Williams earned a Master’s degree in acting from New York University after studying undergrad at Morehouse College. (Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

Jesse L. Martin - Actor Jesse L. Martin graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts Theater Program. (Photo: Fernando Leon/Elevation/PictureGroup)

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Jesse L. Martin - Actor Jesse L. Martin graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts Theater Program. (Photo: Fernando Leon/Elevation/PictureGroup)

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Lou Gossett - Actor Lou Gossett turned down an athletic scholarship at New York University to focus on his rising acting career. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

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Lou Gossett - Actor Lou Gossett turned down an athletic scholarship at New York University to focus on his rising acting career. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

Ethan Hawke - Training Day star Ethan Hawke attended New York University as an English major on two separate occasions before dropping out to pursue his acting career. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Ethan Hawke - Training Day star Ethan Hawke attended New York University as an English major on two separate occasions before dropping out to pursue his acting career. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Eriq La Salle - After transferring from Juilliard, actor Eriq La Salle was a student in New York University’s theater program. (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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Eriq La Salle - After transferring from Juilliard, actor Eriq La Salle was a student in New York University’s theater program. (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

Aziz Ansari - Comedian Aziz Ansari graduated from the Stern School of Business with a Marketing degree in 2004. (Photo: Scott Gries/PictureGroup)

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Aziz Ansari - Comedian Aziz Ansari graduated from the Stern School of Business with a Marketing degree in 2004. (Photo: Scott Gries/PictureGroup)

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