10 Celebrities Who Never Went To College

Published on 11/15/2014
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Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen, born in New York City, is the son of actor Martin Sheen. Sheen attended Santa Monica High School but was expelled because of attendance problems and poor grades only a few weeks before graduation. He had his first movie role in 1984 in the film “Red Dawn.” Sheen went on to achieve great success in other movies such as “Platoon,” and starred in the hit television show “Two and a Half Men.” Sheen succeeded as an actor in spite of not attending college. Not only did he have a famous father in the business but he inherited his dad’s talent and is known himself as an extremely talented and versatile actor.

Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen

Al Pacino

Alfredo James ‘Al’ Pacino is considered one of the greatest actors of our time. He’s enjoyed success not only in films but on the stage as well. Pacino was born and raised in New York City. He not only didn’t obtain a university education, but dropped out of high school at age 17. He was acting in underground theater plays when he was a teenager. His role in the “Godfather” in 1972 was his breakout role into mainstream stardom. He’s been nominated for 8 Oscars, bringing home the statue one time. Pacino is considered an incredibly gifted actor and his great talent has obviously led to his overwhelming success.

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