10 Celebrities Who Never Went To College

Published on 11/15/2014
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John Travolta

Travolta attended Dwight Morrow High School but left to work in a touring company so he could perform in musicals. Travolta rose to fame in the 1970s comedy “Welcome Back Kotter.” He was a household name after starring in the movies “Saturday Night Fever,” and “Grease.” His career wasn’t as successful in the 1980s but he had a huge comeback with the film “Pulp Fiction.” Travolta’s extraordinary talent, not only in film and television but as a singer, enabled him to reach great levels of success. Besides great talent, his perseverance during his slumps helped Travolta become a world famous star.

Jim Carrey

Funny man Jim Carrey never attended college but has become a world class entertainer. He had his first break in the show “Living Color.” He became a star with the movie “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.” He went on to star in “The Mask” and played the Riddler in one of the Batman movies. Carrey’s unique physical comedy has helped make him a star.

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