15 Actors who never went to film school

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"Modi, Three Days On The Wing Of Madness" Photocall - 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival - Source: Getty

9) Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe And The Gentleman Barbers Perform At Festival Internazionale Del Jazz Della Spezia - Source: Getty

The career of Russell Crowe began in Australia, where he won recognition in television and film before making his way to Hollywood. Crowe never attended film school, but his raw talent won him an Academy Award for Gladiator (2000). He is known for his intense preparation, as seen in films such as "A Beautiful Mind" (2001) and The Pope's Exorcist (2023). His success underlines the fact that hands-on experience and a commitment to excellence can be better than formal education.