Harvard students in film industry

some notable Harvard alumni who have gone on to make a career in the film industry:

Damien Chazelle - Chazelle is an Academy Award-winning director known for films like "La La Land" and "Whiplash." He graduated from Harvard in 2007 with a degree in Visual and Environmental Studies.

Tommy Lee Jones - Jones is a well-known actor and filmmaker who has appeared in films like "The Fugitive" and "No Country for Old Men." He graduated from Harvard in 1969 with a degree in English.

Rashida Jones - Jones is an actress, writer, and producer who has appeared in TV shows like "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation." She graduated from Harvard in 1997 with a degree in Religion and Philosophy.

Natalie Portman - Portman is an Academy Award-winning actress known for films like "Black Swan" and "V for Vendetta." She graduated from Harvard in 2003 with a degree in Psychology. 

Natalie Portman played the role of Padmé Amidala, a prominent character in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. She first appeared as Padmé in "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace" (1999), and subsequently reprised the role in "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones" (2002) and "Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith" (2005).

Padmé Amidala is a key figure in the Star Wars universe, serving as the Queen of Naboo and later as a Senator in the Galactic Republic. She plays a crucial role in the events leading up to the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Galactic Empire, as depicted in the prequel trilogy. Natalie Portman's portrayal of Padmé was widely praised, and she remains a beloved character among Star Wars fans.

Matt Damon - Damon is an actor, writer, and producer who has appeared in films like "Good Will Hunting" and the "Bourne" series. He attended Harvard for a period of time but did not graduate.

John Uhler Lemmon III, known professionally as Jack Lemmon, was an American actor and filmmaker.

Initially, he attended Harvard University for a brief period before transferring to the University of Southern California to study acting. Lemmon went on to have a successful career in the film industry, earning numerous accolades including two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor in "Mister Roberts" (1955) and "Save the Tiger" (1973). He also starred in many other acclaimed films such as "The Apartment" (1960), "Some Like It Hot" (1959), and "Glengarry Glen Ross" (1992). In addition to his acting work, Lemmon also directed a few films including "Kotch" (1971) and "The War Between Men and Women" (1972).

Conan O'Brien is a Harvard alumnus who has made a successful career in the entertainment industry as a television host, writer, producer, and comedian. He graduated from Harvard in 1985 with a degree in American History and Literature. While Conan O'Brien is not primarily known as a filmmaker, he has made occasional forays into producing, writing, and directing for film and television, including his work on "The Simpsons" and his own late-night talk shows. 

Michelle Yeoh Attacks Conan | Late Night with Conan O’Brien  

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(Original airdate: 07/18/96) Michelle Yeoh shows off her on-screen fighting technique and talks about working with Jackie Chan.

She’s slowly but surely been climbing the Hollywood ladder even after being such a loved actress internationally. I’m glad she’s finally getting more spotlight. She was amazing in everything everywhere all at once.