15 Actors who dropped out of school

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2) Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey dropped out of high school when he was 16. Image via Universal Pictures

Life handed Jim Carrey lemons early—he dropped out of school at 16 to support his struggling family. Most teenagers juggle part-time jobs and homework, but Jim was perfecting his comedic chops while working as a janitor. That mop may not have made him laugh, but it sure paved the way for us to cry tears of laughter later. His ability to transform hardship into humor is nothing short of legendary, proving sometimes, the best lessons are learned outside the classroom.

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15 Actors who dropped out of school

2) Jim Carrey

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