U of T Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of U of T

• William Lyon Mackenzie King (1895) - Canada's longest-serving Prime Minister, instrumental in shaping Canadian policy and international relations.
• Alice Munro (1951) - Nobel Prize in Literature laureate, renowned for her short stories.
• James Orbinski (1984) - Nobel Peace Prize laureate as part of Médecins Sans Frontières, former president of the organization.
• John Kenneth Galbraith (1931) - Economist, served as an advisor to several U.S. Presidents, known for his work on economic theory and public policy.
• Robert Mundell (1956) - Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences laureate, known for his work on monetary dynamics and optimum currency areas.
• Donna Strickland (1989) - Nobel Prize in Physics laureate, recognized for her work in the field of laser physics.
• David H. Hubel (1947) - Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureate, known for his work on the visual system.
• Charles Taylor (1961) - Philosopher, awarded the Kyoto Prize and the Templeton Prize, known for his work on political philosophy and multiculturalism.
• Margaret Atwood (1961) - Acclaimed author, known for works such as 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Oryx and Crake'.
• Norman Jewison (1949) - Film director and producer, known for films like 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Moonstruck'.