Famous Brothers of Sigma Nu

Performing Arts, Literature, and Media

Glenn Miller (Gamma Kappa): Leader of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, in the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.
Bob Barker (Epsilon Beta): Emcee for Ms. Universe and Rose Bowl parades, began hosting "The Price is Right" in 1977.
Dave Guard (Beta Chi): Guitar player who helped form the Kingston Trio. The Kingston Trio immediately won the 1959 Grammy for best folk performance.
Harrison Ford (Zeta Tau): Starred in some of the most successful films ever made, including Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Apocalypse Now, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, Blade Runner, Working Girl, Presumed Innocent, Witness, Regarding Henry, Patriot Games, The Fugitive, and Clear and Present Danger. Also the 1985 best actor nominee for Witness.
Shadoe Stevens (Epsilon Kappa): Host of ABC radio's American Top 40.
Tom Poston (Epsilon): Won 1959 Emmy as best supporting actor in a comedy series for the Steve Allen show. Featured in "To Tell the Truth", "Mork and Mindy", and "Newhart". He received best supporting actor Emmy nominations in 1984, 1986, and 1987.
William Daniels (Gamma Beta): Emmy Award winning actor starred in St. Elsewhere and was the voice for "Kitt" in Knight Rider.
Boyd Tinsley (Beta): Violinist of Dave Matthews Band fame.
Tom Johnson (Mu): President of CNN, has also served as President and CEO of the Los Angeles Times.
Zane Grey (Beta Rho): Western novelist.

Trent Lott: Senate Majority Leader (R - Mississippi).
Bob Graham: Governor of Florida (1978-1986). U.S. Senator (1986-Pres.[1998]) (D-FL).
George Mitchell: Former Senate Majority leader.
Lloyd Bentson: Former senator from Texas, Vice Presidential candidate in 1988, and former Secretary of the Treasury.
Jody Powell: President Carter's Press Secretary
Clarence Kelly: Director of the FBI from July 9, 1973 through February 23, 1978. Kelley, who was Kansas City Police Chief when he received the appointment, had been an FBI Agent from 1940 to 1961.
Former Senators: Quentin N. Burdick (D-NC); Allan M. Cranston (?-CA); Clifford P. Hansen (?-WY); James A. McClure (?-ID); Herman E. Talmadge - Governor of Georgia (1949-55). U.S. Senator 1957-81 (?-GA).

Felix "Doc" Blanchard: Three time all American, 1945 Heisman trophy winner.
Paul "Bear" Bryant: Coached several teams to a record of 323-85-17.
Bobby Dodd: Coached Tennessee to 165-64-8.
Walt Dropo: American League rookie of the year in 1950, played 12 seasons for the Red Sox.
Mike McCormack & Stan Jones: NFL Hall of Famers.
Cy Young: Olympic track Gold Medalist in 1952.
Hayes Alan Jenkins: Olympic figure skating Gold Medalist, 1956.
Dallas Green: Major League baseball player, manager of Chicago Cubs and N.Y. Mets.
Dick Howser: AL Rookie of the Year in 1961, managed K.C. Royals to World Series title.
Pat Riley: Basketball coach of the Lakers, the N.Y. Knicks, and the Miami Heat. Won 4 NBA titles with the Lakers.
Chet Jastremski: 1964 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Cover of Sports Illustrated, swimming hall of fame.
Archie Manning: Pro quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.
Tommy Vardell: Cleveland Browns running back.
Steve Stenstrom: Stanford quarterback and a Heisman trophy candidate.
Norm Johnson: Ranks 15th all time in points scored in NFL history.
Lindy Infante: Green Bay Packers head coach 1988-1991.
Greg Swindell: Major League Ball Player - Houston Astros. Was named to Baseball American's all time college all star team.
Al Michaels: Announcer with ABC's Monday Night Football since 1986.

Ronald Evans: Astronaut - Flew on Apollo 17 - Resigned from NASA March 1977.
Vance Devoe Brand: Astronaut - Flew on ASTP, Commander of STS-5 and 41-B