MoonageDaydream.Film » Actors » Famous actors with no training

Famous actors with no training: 60 Photos

Matthew McConaughey On Starting Out

Matthew McConaughey discussed his Oscar-winning role in Dallas Buyers Club, as well as his career and approach to acting,...

Views: 563732
Youtube - @Film at Lincoln Center

FAQs

There are no education requirements for actors.. That said, pretty much every actor working today has received some sort of training along the way. But actor training can mean many things: there are acting and improv classes, BFA and MFA programs, on-set coaches, and even online courses.
The answer is yes—but a little training can take you a long way. Acting classes and workshops are a great way to exercise your artistic muscles. Look for local, community-run courses that are suitable for beginners. Not only can these build your confidence, but you'll learn how to communicate more effectively.
So, Bright Side wants to highlight the celebrities who've proven that you don't always need acting classes to become a Hollywood superstar.
  • Tom Cruise. © Top Gun / Paramount Pictures, © Tropic Thunder / Paramount Pictures. ...
  • Jim Carrey. ...
  • Meg Ryan. ...
  • Cameron Diaz. ...
  • Johnny Depp. ...
  • Joaquin Phoenix. ...
  • Christian Bale. ...
  • Russell Crowe.
Depp started to study acting in earnest, first in classes at the Loft Studio in Los Angeles and then with a private coach. The lessons paid off in 1987 when he replaced actor Jeff Yagher in the role of undercover cop Tommy Hanson in the popular Canadian-filmed television series 21 Jump Street.
However, you can also become an actor without going to acting school. Several skilled actors in the showbiz industry did not go to acting school. They self-taught themselves through consistently doing acting exercises to become world-class actors. You can also do the same by learning to act on your own.