As U of T alumni, you excel in all your endeavours—and we’re proud to tell your stories.

Discover the incredible talent, progressive ideas and great achievements of your fellow grads as they lead the way in their chosen fields. In everything from medicine to law to business to the arts, these distinguished alumni are making important breakthroughs, innovating with new ideas, and solving the world’s problems. Hear their personal take on how U of T helped shape their personalities, develop their interests, and put them on the path to brilliant careers.

Watch the Alumni Portrait videos:

• What alumni are saying about the University of Toronto (Compilation)
• Atom Egoyan, Avant-Garde Filmmaker
• Bonnie Stern, Culinary Guru
• Charles Pachter, Iconic Canadian Painter
• Craig Kielburger, “Free the Children” Founder
• David Shore, Creator of House
• Edward and Brian Greenspan, Legends of Criminal Law
• Erika Savage, Rock-Star Negotiator
• Harley Pasternak, Personal Trainer to the Stars
• Hart Hanson, Producer of Bones
• James Orbinski, Doctor, Humanitarian, Professor
• Jayna Hefford, Olympic Gold Medalist
• Joy Fielding, New York Times Best-selling Author
• Julie Payette, Superstar Astronaut
• Kathleen Taylor, Four Seasons CEO
• Linda Schuyler, The Mind Behind Degrassi
• Norman Jewison, Acclaimed Hollywood Director
• Robert Herjavec, Entrepreneur & Dragon’s Den Star
• Samantha Nutt, Founder of “War Child Canada”
• Sarah Slean, Recording Artist & Songwriter
• Shelley Saywell, Documentary Filmmaker
• Sywa Sung, Dreamscape Architect
• Tassie Cameron, Award-Winning Screenwriter
• Vicky Sunohara, Hockey Coach & Olympic Gold Medalist

What alumni are saying about the University of Toronto

Atom Egoyan, Avant-Garde Filmmaker

Bonnie Stern, Culinary Guru

Charles Pachter, Iconic Canadian Painter

Craig Kielburger, “Free the Children” Founder

David Shore, Creator of House

Edward and Brian Greenspan, Legends of Criminal Law

Erika Savage, Rock-Star Negotiator

Harley Pasternak, Personal Trainer to the Stars

Hart Hanson, Producer of Bones

James Orbinski, Doctor, Humanitarian, Professor

Jayna Hefford, Olympic Gold Medalist

Joy Fielding, New York Times Best-selling Author

Julie Payette, Superstar Astronaut

Kathleen Taylor, Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts CEO

Linda Schuyler, The Mind Behind Degrassi

Norman Jewison, Acclaimed Hollywood Director

Robert Herjavec, Entrepreneur & Dragons’ Den Star

Samantha Nutt, Founder of “War Child Canada”

Sarah Slean, Recording Artist & Songwriter

Shelley Saywell, Documentary Filmmaker

Sywa Sung, Dreamscape Architect

Tassie Cameron, Award-Winning Screenwriter

Vicky Sunohara, Hockey Coach & Olympic Gold Medalist