Discover the notable alumni of Manhattan College. The list includes people like Melissa Benoist, Rudy Giuliani, Tika Sumpter, James Patterson & Dennis Day. This list of notable alumni is loosely sorted by popularity and has people from different domains of life, such as film & theater personalities, writers, lawyers & judges, leaders and miscellaneous etc.

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Birthdate: May 28, 1944

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: East Flatbush, New York, United States

American politician Rudy Giuliani, who served as the Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001, received major attention and praise for his handling of crisis in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in his city. He was named Time magazine’s Person of the Year in December 2001 for his efforts. However, there have also been allegations of corruption against him.

Birthdate: June 20, 1980

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Hollis, New York City, New York, United States

Tika Sumpter is best known for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Michelle Obama in Southside with You. Fans also loved her as Layla Williamson in the soap One Life to Live and as Angela Payton in the Ride Along franchise. She also appeared in Gossip Girl and The Game.

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James Patterson

(American Author Known for His Thrillers, Mysteries and Romance Novels)

Birthdate: March 22, 1947

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Newburgh, New York, United States

One of the highest-earning authors in the contemporary world, James Patterson is the writer of many mystery fictions which sold records copie globally. Born to working-class parents of Irish-origin, the American writer whose thriller novels include Alex Cross and Michael Bennett series is also a philanthropist and contributes to promoting reading. He founded the James Patterson PageTurner Awards.

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Desmond Harrington

(Actor)

Birthdate: October 19, 1976

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Savannah, Georgia, USA

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

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Lawrence Tierney

(Actor)

Birthdate: March 15, 1919

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died: February 26, 2002

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

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Barnard Hughes

(Actor)

Birthdate: July 16, 1915

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Bedford Hills, New York, US

Died: July 11, 2006

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Jess McMahon

(American Professional Wrestling and Boxing Promoter)

Birthdate: October 26, 1882

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Died: November 21, 1954

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Dennis Day

(Singer, Radio, Television, and Film Personality)

Birthdate: May 21, 1916

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Died: June 22, 1988

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

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Glenn Hughes

(Singer)

Birthdate: July 18, 1950

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: The Bronx, New York City, United States

Died: March 4, 2001

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George A. Sheehan

(Officer, Cardiologist)

Birthdate: November 5, 1918

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: United States

Died: November 1, 1993

Apart from being a qualified doctor, George A. Sheehan has also gained fame as an author of books in running. Though he followed in his father’s footsteps to become a cardiologist, he later followed his early passion of track by writing bestsellers such as Running & Being.

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Gary Halpin

(Irish Rugby Union Player)

Birthdate: February 14, 1966

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Died: February 23, 2021

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

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Patrick Joseph Hayes

(Cardinal)

Birthdate: November 20, 1867

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: September 4, 1938

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Don Dunphy

(Sports Announcer)

Birthdate: July 5, 1908

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: July 22, 1998

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Jeff Xavier

(Basketball player shooting guard position)

Birthdate: September 7, 1985

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

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George William Mundelein

(Cardinal)

Birthdate: July 2, 1872

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Died: October 2, 1939