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Proof: In acting looks doesn’t matter!

Proof: In acting looks doesn’t matter!

When it comes to acting, looks are less important. Take a look at our top 10 list of people who made it big but wasn’t blessed with looks.

 

1. Clint Howard

Clint Howard

From Apollo13 to Barbwire Clint has starred in more than 45 movies and feature films. He was struggling through school during his teen-years because of his looks.

 

2. Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo

Machete and Badass actor Danny Trejo made it big with his looks. But I am sure he never won a beauty contest!

 

3. Divini (Harris Glen Milstead)

Divini (Harris Glen Milstead)

Actor, Singer and Drag Queen Divini, born as a man Harris set out to become outrageous and vulgar. He succeeded!

 

4. Gerard Depardieu

Gerard Depardieu

Gerard is an icon in the movie industry, with more than 170 movies in his bag. But looks is not his strong side!

 

5. Jack Elam

Jack Elam

Those of you growing up in the 70s and 80s will probably remember Jack Elam, I do for the characteristic look. R.I.P.

 

6. Lark Voorhies

Lark Voorhies

The hit show “saved by the bell” in the early 90s made her a star. But it didn’t change her looks.

 

7. Linda Hunt

Linda Hunt

With her mighty 145 centimeters height, Linda is about as tall as pretty! She made it big in movies and recently NCIS series.

8. Zelda Rubinstein

Zelda Rubinstein

Even shorter than Linda, Zelda at 129 centimeters was known for movies such as Poltergeist.

 

9. Marty Feldman

Marty Feldman

Not surprisingly you can watch Marty in the role as frankenstein as well as many other movies from the 70s.

 

10. Steve Buscemi 

Steve Buscemi

The ‘BoardWalk Empire’ star cashes $75.000 pr episode, and has a $35 mil net worth, but as for looks, he lacks!


Don’t let looks hold you back, you might just be the next superstar in hollywood. What really matters is character and hard work!