Politics & Law:
* Tom Coburn: Former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma.
* J.C. Watts: Former U.S. Representative from Oklahoma and former chairman of the Republican National Committee.
* Markwayne Mullin: Current U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
* David Boren: Former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma and former president of OU.
* Robert Henry: Former Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
* James C. "Jim" Couch: Former Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Secretary of State.
* Mary Fallin: Former Governor of Oklahoma and former U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
Sports:
* Barry Switzer: Former head coach of the OU Sooners football team.
* Lee Roy Selmon: NFL Hall of Famer and former OU football player.
* Brian Bosworth: Former OU football player and NFL linebacker.
* Steve Owens: Heisman Trophy winner (1969) and former OU football player.
* Billy Sims: Heisman Trophy winner (1978) and former OU football player.
* Jason White: Heisman Trophy winner (2003) and former OU quarterback.
* Blake Griffin: Former OU basketball player and NBA star.
* Trae Young: Former OU basketball player and NBA star.
Media & Entertainment:
* Garth Brooks: Country music singer.
* Reba McEntire: Country music singer and actress.
* Jim Lehrer: Journalist and television personality, known for his work on "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer."
* John Michael Higgins: Actor and comedian, known for his roles in "The Office" and "Arrested Development."
* Drew Carey: Comedian, actor, and game show host.
* T. Boone Pickens: Entrepreneur and philanthropist, known for his involvement in the energy industry.
Other:
* Robert J. Dole: Former U.S. Senator from Kansas and former Republican presidential nominee.
* Mary Jo White: Former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
* John D. Dingell: Former U.S. Representative from Michigan, the longest-serving member of Congress in history.
This is just a small sampling of the many accomplished individuals who have graduated from OU. The university has a rich history of producing leaders in various fields.
You can also find more information on OU's website about famous alumni: https://www.ou.edu/about/history/famous-alumni.html