Brad Pitt!

William Bradley Pitt (yip, he's actually a Will) dropped out of college right before graduation to pursue a career in acting. He was just two credits shy of being a journalism major when he took the leap.

Before becoming a star, Mr Pitt (or Mr Smith) drove strippers in limos and dressed as a giant chicken for the 'el Poco Loco' takeaway chain to support himself. Gosh, this job combo amuses me so very much.

He earned $38 for his first film role in 1987.

Looking at this picture, anyone with hair like that deserves to be a star.