These Former Actors Left Hollywood to Follow Entirely New Career Paths

22. Jack Gleeson

  • Formerly From: Game of Thrones
  • Currently: College student/theater owner 
  • Net Worth: $6 million*

Another actor who, like Peter Ostrum, only played one significant role was Jack Gleeson. The actor’s portrayal of Joffrey in the popular HBO series Game of Thrones, which ran from 2011 to 2014, earned him praise from critics and international renown. He gave from acting in 2014 so he could concentrate on his education.

Jack Gleeson

He attended Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland after leaving HBO. Also, he currently owns Collapsing Horse, a theatre company with headquarters in Dublin. While a student at Trinity, he started the business. He belonged to the DU Players, together with his other business partners. Since announcing his retirement, Gleeson has been spotted on television; keep an eye on this space.

23. Andrew Shue

  • Formerly From: Melrose Place
  • Currently: Website owner
  • Net Worth: $100 million*

Delaware is where Andrew Shue was born. His BS in history came from Dartmouth College, where he attended. His work on the renowned soap series Melrose Place allowed him to amass such a large net worth. From 1992 to 1999, he played Billy Campbell on the television show.

Andrew Shue

Shue was on the board of directors for the foundation he founded, called Do Something, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to get young people involved in their communities, after retiring from acting on the FOX show. Shue currently owns and runs CafeMom, a mom-focused social networking site.

24. Karyn Parsons

  • Formerly From: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
  • Currently: Writer
  • Net Worth: $1.5 million*

Both an actor and a comedian, Karyn Parsons. She rose to fame for her work on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, where she portrayed the family’s eldest daughter Hilary Banks from 1990 until 1996. In the 1995 movie Major Payne, she co-starred with Damon Wayans.

Karyn Parsons

At the moment, Parsons writes. She has prioritized writing despite having appeared in other films, such as The Ladies Man from SNL Studios. She created Sweet Blackberry, an animated series about underappreciated Black heroes. She also released the middle-grade book How High the Moon, which was based on the childhood experiences of her mother in the Deep South.

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