And funny only at first glance seems simple and interesting. But one has only to reflect on how things are going and then have quite different ideas come to mind. Any person who decides to become an actor for the beginning goes to acting school and goes a long way of learning. However, some famous person decided to skip this period of life and achieved popularity otherwise.

10. Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger immediately after graduation decided to continue my study not want to. With his best friend they went from one part of Australia to another, in search of cinemas. Soon he found his first project, they became the series “the Clown”, where a celebrity has played in one episode. He liked the Directors, and he immediately offered a few minor roles in other films. Popularity came after starring in the Comedy “10 things I hate about you”. Unfortunately, Heath has left this world very early.

The 9th place. Meg Ryan

Actress Meg decided immediately, she went to University on a specialty journalism. Her family was poor, so she decided to earn after graduation, acting in small commercials. Work her away that Meg dropped out of school, and even after it is expelled. But at that time she already had suggestions on shooting in the larger picture, then in her life, everything went like clockwork.

8th place. Tom Cruise

Despite the fact that Tom cruise fell hard to the religion of Scientology, his success in the film industry cannot be denied. Once, when Tom was still in school, in his city there was organized a festival in which to participate can be anyone. Cruz with my friends made the statement, and also performed on stage, and then doubt that he would become an actor, there was none. After high school, the boy decided to become a priest, but something went wrong and he moved to new York, where for 6 months looking for a job as an actor. The popularity came to him after the movie “top gun.”

7th place. Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix proved himself as an actor since his childhood. With his sisters and brothers he performed on the streets of his native city, to earn money for food. All the talented five children once noted Hollywood Director and was offered a job in children’s TV show, where he began his career. After the death of his brother Joaquin in time to stop a career, but after a while dived into the work. Success came to him after the movie “walk the line”.

The 6th place. Christian Bale

Christian known to the world for the title role of Batman, but success came to him much earlier. Current star not even graduated from high school, he dropped out in the last year for the filming of commercials. He immediately set a goal to become a great actor. After 2 years of work, he was invited to a major project with well-known Hollywood stars. Then he got his first award for “Best performance as a juvenile actor.”

5th place. Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe is also not graduated from high school, he left his studies at the age of 16. Thanks to the connections the parents had had the first role in the Australian TV show “Spies.” He had a long way to his dream, proving what has acting talent. His roles often lend themselves to criticism, but the actor himself has long been a crowd favorite.

4th place. Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer has a simple and gentle nature. However, at the age of 14, she can say, persuaded his parents to take her to new York and find her personal agent. Parents fulfilled the dream of the daughter, and the skill she showed for the first time in the series “Show bill Engwall”, then the girl showered with offers, one after another. Fame brought her role in the film “Winter’s bone”.

The 3rd place. Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp initially saw himself as a musician, and he even managed to succeed in this business. In 1980, he married Lori Allison, and then abandoned his musical career. His first job in television, he believes selling pens in stores. One day his wife introduced johnny to Nicolas cage, who saw in Depp’s a great actor. With the help of new friend johnny Depp got his first role in “Nightmare on elm street”, and then his career went up.

2nd place. Ben Kingsley

Ben dreamed of becoming an actor since kindergarten. His first debut on a professional stage was at age 23, and the subsequent 15 years he spent in the theater. The first serious film with its participation became “Fear is the main thing,” since he starred in a huge number of paintings.

1st place. Brad Pitt

Brad pitt has put everything on the line. 2 weeks before graduation, he took all his accumulated money (325долларов) and went to conquer Hollywood. Arriving in new York, he bought a newspaper and went to have Breakfast at McDonald’s. Eating read in the newspaper about the position of the actor in the crowd. Was casting and was on the threshold of his career. He liked it, and brad went on to star in small roles. “Legends of the fall” brought him a popularity that continues unabated today.