Famous Poorly Educated - List of Famous Poorly Educated - page 2

And in that scenario, about 757 million around the globe are illiterate- both in developed and developing spheres of the world. By terming them under the poorly educated tag, it means that not only can they not read a book, they aren’t equipped with much knowledge to even read the labels on a medication prescription. Undeniably, education is important; and like the popular belief, the higher the education received, the more successful path you will lead. But for those who have never been to schools or even received minimal education, it is said and believed that those are the folks who are headed toward a torturous career lane. But looking at the Hollywood side of the illiteracy, mere ability to read is that last thing that makes an actor. Emotions and the desire to drive their actions to make their on-screen job look very much real is all that it needs to build a reputation and earn success. Creativity and artistic skills are what comes to play and no one really looks into the kind of advanced education pursued by the actors. Legends like John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix are some of the greatest songwriters of all time- neither of them could read music. Entrepreneur Henry Ford never went to school and actor Mark Wahlberg graduated high school at the age of 42; there are still so many names that have created a niche for themselves in this industry sans education. Keep reading and have your mind blown by some of the famous personalities who come under the illiteracy bandwidth!

You won't believe how many of these famous people never made it through in college or schools!

The Most Famous Poorly Educated

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Simon CowellOctober 7, 1959BritishSimon Cowell is a television personality, producer and entrepreneur
Coco ChanelAugust 19, 1883FrenchCoco Chanel was a renowned French fashion designer who founded the fashion brand ‘Chanel’
Wolfgang PuckJuly 8, 1949AustrianWolfgang Puck is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur and the founder of Wolfgang Puck Companies
Dustin MoskovitzMay 22, 1984AmericanDustin Moskovitz is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Facebook
David OgilvyJune 23, 1911French, BritishDavid Ogilvy was a renowned advertising executive who is popularly known as the 'Father of Advertising'
W. Clement StoneMay 4, 1902AmericanW Clement Stone was a successful businessman, philanthropist and self-help book author
Larry EllisonAugust 17, 1944AmericanLarry Ellison is the co-founder and chairman of Oracle Corporation
Henry FordJuly 30, 1863AmericanHenry Ford was the founder of the Ford Motors Company, had brought a revolution in the automobile industry
Richard BransonJuly 18, 1950BritishRichard Branson is the founder and chairman of Virgin Group of companies
Rush LimbaughJanuary 12, 1951AmericanRush Limbaugh is an American radio talk show host, political commentator and author
Srinivasa Ramanujan

Srinivasa Ramanujan

Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, and continued fractions

IndianDecember 22, 1887201 views

Larry Ellison

Larry Ellison is the co-founder and chairman of Oracle Corporation

AmericanAugust 17, 1944289 views

Thomas Edison

One of the leading inventors of the USA, Thomas Edison was a multitalented personality

AmericanFebruary 11, 1847170 views

Roy Bean

Roy Bean was a judicial officer in Val Verde County, Texas

American1825115 views

J. M. Coetzee

One of the most celebrated writers in the English speaking countries and the Noble Prize winner, J

Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus was an explorer, navigator and colonizer who initiated the Spanish colonization of the New World

ItalianOctober 31, 1451121 views

Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas was the founder of Wendy’s a fast food restaurant chain

AmericanJuly 2, 1932180 views

Walt Disney

Walt Disney was one of the most prolific and innovative creators that the world of animation can boast of

W. Clement Stone

W Clement Stone was a successful businessman, philanthropist and self-help book author

AmericanMay 4, 1902292 views

Benjamin Franklin

One of the founding fathers of the USA, Benjamin Franklin was a multi-talented personality

AmericanJanuary 17, 1706145 views