Hugh Jackman(01 of26)
Open Image ModalMr. T(02 of26)
Open Image ModalBefore Mr. T landed his first major role in “Rocky III,” he worked as a gym teacher and bouncer in Chicago in the 70s. (credit:Ray Tamarra via Getty Images)
J.K. Rowling(03 of26)
Open Image ModalBefore J.K. Rowling gained fame for penning “Harry Potter,” she taught English as a foreign language in Portugal. She then moved back to the UK in 1993 and began plotting out an early version of the acclaimed series. (credit:Cindy Ord via Getty Images)
Sylvester Stallone(04 of26)
Open Image ModalSylvester Stallone is a former teacher! In the 1960s, the action star worked as a gym teacher while he studied at the American College of Switzerland. (credit:Rich Fury/Invision/AP)
Tony Danza(05 of26)
Open Image ModalInterestingly, Tony Danza decided to pursue his passion for teaching after he already established his acting career. In 2010, the former “Who’s the Boss?” star taught tenth grade English at Northeast High School in Philadelphia and filmed it for a reality show called “Teach: Tony Danza.” The show ran for two seasons. (credit:Ben Hider/Invision/AP)
Jon Hamm(06 of26)
Open Image ModalGene Simmons(07 of26)
Open Image ModalBelieve it or not, the KISS frontman has a Bachelor's Degree in Education! Before he became famous for his wicked bass solos, he taught sixth grade. (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Billy Crystal(08 of26)
Open Image ModalSheryl Crow(09 of26)
Open Image ModalSheryl Crow taught music at Kellison Elementary School in Missouri before she decided to pursue a full-time singing career. (credit:Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Teller(10 of26)
Open Image ModalBelieve it or not, Teller, of comedy magic duo Penn & Teller, used to be a high school Latin teacher in New Jersey. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Stephen King(11 of26)
Open Image ModalConsidering the fact that Stephen King is a best-selling author, it’s no surprise that he was once a teacher. Before his first novel “Carrie” was published in 1974, King taught English at Hampden Academy in Maine. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Jesse Williams(12 of26)
Open Image ModalYou probably recognize Jesse Williams as Dr. Jackson Avery from “Grey’s Anatomy.” But before he got into acting, the 34-year-old actor was a public high school teacher in Philadelphia. For six years, Williams taught American Studies, African Studies, and English. (credit:Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Sting(13 of26)
Open Image ModalSting, nee Gordon Sumner, taught at St. Paul's Middle School in England for two years before launching his music career. (credit:Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Shaquille O’Neal(14 of26)
Open Image ModalAlthough Shaquille O’Neal left Louisiana State University early to play in the NBA, he later returned to earn his bachelor degree. Following this, Shaq completed an MBA online from the University of Phoenix and went on to complete a doctorate degree in Leadership and Education from the University of Phoenix.Now 43 years old, Shaq is an accomplished man and proud father to three daughters and two sons. (credit:Rick Diamond via Getty Images)
Mayim Bialik(15 of26)
Open Image ModalMayim Bialik can certainly relate to her brainy role as Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler on “The Big Bang Theory,” seeing as she too is incredibly smart. Bialik, who is a mom of two, has a PhD in Neuroscience. (credit:Invision for the Television Academy)
Ken Jeong(16 of26)
Open Image ModalKen Jeong is known for his hilarious roles in movies like “The Hangover” and “Knocked Up,” but what most people don’t realize is that he’s actually a licensed physician. In 1995, Jeong graduated as a medical doctor from the University of North Carolina. But while he loved medicine, he eventually gave up his practice to pursue acting. The 45-year-old is a father to two girls: Alexa and Zooey. (credit:John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Christy Turlington(17 of26)
Open Image ModalRowan Atkinson(18 of26)
Open Image ModalThe “Mr. Bean” actor surprisingly has a master's degree in electrical engineering! Today, Atkinson continues to have a successful career and is a father to two kids: Lily and Benjamin. (credit:Stuart Wilson via Getty Images)
Wladimir Klitschko(19 of26)
Open Image ModalHayden Panettiere’s boxing beau proves there’s more than meets the eye! Wladimir Klitschko has a PhD in Sports Science from Kiev University. Just last year, Klitschko and Panettiere welcomed their first child together. They named her Kaya. (credit:Mike Coppola via Getty Images)
Lisa Kudrow(20 of26)
Open Image ModalLisa Kudrow might have played the wacky role of Phoebe on “Friends,” but the actress is actually quite brainy. The 51-year-old has a bachelor’s degree in psychobiology from Vassar College.Kudrow has one child with her husband Michel Stern. (credit:Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Kanye West(21 of26)
Open Image Modal“Weird Al” Yankovic(22 of26)
Open Image ModalInterestingly, Weird Al has a bachelor’s degree in architecture, but found success as a parody singer. Not only that, but the 55-year-old is a record and film producer, actor, and author.Yankovic has a 12-year-old daughter named Nina. (credit:Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Natalie Portman(23 of26)
Open Image ModalNatalie Portman not only has an impressive acting resume, but the 33-year-old has also accomplished quite a bit in her university career. Portman co-authored two scientific studies while she attended Harvard University and graduated with a bachelor of arts in psychology. Portman is now a mom to a son named Aleph, who she had with husband Benjamin Millepied. (credit:Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images)
Ray Romano(24 of26)
Open Image ModalFunnyman Ray Romano has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Queens College in New York City. The 57-year-old actor is a dad to three sons and a daughter. (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Brian May(25 of26)
Open Image ModalImpressively, Brian May, the lead guitarist of Queen, has a PhD in astrophysics! He originally began his doctorate in the 1970s, but when Queen started to have international success, he stopped his studies. Years later, in 2006, May re-registered for his PhD and finally graduated in 2008. May, 67, is a father to three kids: Jimmy, Louisa, and Emily. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
David Duchovny(26 of26)
Open Image ModalBefore he got into acting, David Duchovny completed a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a master’s from Yale University, both in English Literature. He then began his PhD, but did not complete it. The 54-year-old actor is now a father of two. He has a daughter named Madelaine and a son named Kyd. (credit:Greg Allen/Invision/AP)