These are people who did not graduate from high school but earned a GED diploma instead.


  • Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos

  • Peter Jennings, former ABC News anchor

  • Augusten Burroughs, writer

  • Ben Night Horse Campbell, former US senator from Colorado

  • Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the US

  • Jim Carrey, actor

  • Aaron Carter, entertainer

  • Michael Chang, professional tennis player

  • Bill Cosby, actor, comedian

  • Cameron Diaz, actress

  • Jim Florio, New Jersey Governor 1990-1994

  • Michael J. Fox, actor

  • Waylon Jennings, singer- guitarist

  • Elton John, singer-song writer

  • Angelina Jolie, actress

  • Avril Lavigne, singer-songwriter

  • Stephen Leicht, race car driver

  • Ruth Ann Minner, Governor of Delaware

  • John Michael Montgomery, singer

  • Danica Patrick, Indy Racing League driver

  • Mary Lou Retton, Olympic gymnast

  • Chris Rock, comedian

  • Charlie Sheen, actor

  • Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's

  • Ron Turcotte, Triple Crown-winning jockey

  • Mark Wahlberg, actor

  • Catherine Zeta-Jones, actress