Celebrities are usually famous for their beautiful looks and some sort of talent, including singing, dancing or acting. Somewhat surprisingly, many celebs possess not only beauty or brawn, but also brains. The 10 celebs listed here are all remarkably successful performers in their own fields. However, they are also significantly well-educated with a Ph.D.
Best remembered as the lead guitarist for rock band Queen, Brian studied physics and mathematics at Imperial College London. He got his Ph.D. in astrophysics in 2007.
This “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” star graduated with a Ph.D. in communications from the University of Southern California in 1970. He is one of the few celebs who earned a Ph.D. in an area they work in.
This well-known funny man went to study for a Ph.D. in education after his world famous Bill Cosby Show ended. In addition he has also received a bunch of honorary degrees including nine doctorates.
This four time NBA champion completed his Ph.D. in education at Barry University in Florida in 2012. He knows he can’t be a basketball player forever, so he’d also like to continue his studies in law school.
This “RoboCop” star has a master’s degree in Roman and Renaissance Art from Syracuse University and a Ph.D. in Italian Renaissance art history from the University of California.