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The face of ESPN College GameDay, Lee Corso was a star quarterback at Florida State. Hines grew up in Tallahassee and is a long-time supporter of FSU athletics. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.Īn actor and director, Cheryl Hines starred in Curb Your Enthusiasm alongside Larry David, where she was nominated for two Emmys. Ron Simmons played football for the Seminoles and was a two-time All-American. She attended FSU, the University of Florida, and the University of Boston for theater. The famous acrtress won an Academy Award, three Golden Globes, and an Emmy.

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In 33 seasons as an MLB manager, he won three World Series championships.įaye Dunaway co-starred alongside Warren Beatty in Bonnie and Clyde as Bonnie Parker. Tony La Russa attended the Florida State University College of Law after the end of his baseball playing career. Gleason enjoyed a short stint in minor league baseball.Īs one of the richest women in the world, Sara Blakely became famous due to her creation of the company Spanx. Known best as the teacher in The Breakfast Club, Paul Gleason became a successful actor after attending Florida State and playing football for the Seminoles. The importance of Florida State University can be measured by Reubin Askew, who served as the Governor of Florida and ran for President of the United States. Alongside several FSU filmmaking graduates, Jenkins and his 'Noles created If Beale Street Could Talk, which received numerous nominations and wins at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards.

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The Oscar-winning movie Moonlight was co-written by FSU alumni Barry Jenkins, a director, producer, and screenwriter. During his time at FSU, Crist was elected student body vice president.

Florida State University is known for the iconic athletes the school's produced, but Tallahassee was home to tons of notable Seminoles you may remember, but have also forgotten.Īstronaut Norman Thagard logged over 140 days in space and became the dean of public relations at FSU's College of Engineering.Ĭharlie Crist served as the Governor of Florida from 2007-11.

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