We are all reminded that a solid education is one of the keys to success. Indeed, the more you learn, the more you earn, or so they say. But that's not always the case. For example, some of cinema's wealthiest and most prominent movies stars achieved the pinnacle of their success without taking acting classes or completing university drama programs.
Instead, many learned by doing, using their natural talent and gaining confidence through repeated on-set experience. So, who among Hollywood's elite chose to follow their instincts rather than a scripted path? Click through the gallery and find out those who rose to fame without any formal training.