An evil king turned academic.
King Joffrey Baratheon was a memorable character to all “Game of Throne” fans out there. The actor behind that unforgettable face, however, turned his back on acting in order to pursue the books. Jack Gleeson told Entertainment Weekly that he, in fact, had been acting since he was eight years old and actually saw it more as a hobby. The actor left the biz to study theology and philosophy. According to the Herald Sun, the Irish native now works in a small theater company.
While he is probably very satisfied in his new field, Gleeson is rather young, so a return to the screen (or stage), is still a strong possibility!
Mercedes Lander
The rock drummer hits the drums at gigs and hits the streets as a real estate agent.
The all-female heavy metal band Kittie came to fame at the end of the 1990s, with their hit song “Brackish”. The band started out as “nu-metal” and did well when that was for a brief time still a thing, but afterward, the trio changed their sound to a “heavier” vibe. Sadly, tastes changed in the new millennium and the death metal style did not help the band win over any new fans.
This left Mercedes Lander with the need for a new source of revenue. Currently, she is working as a real estate agent in her homeland of Canada, but still finds time to tour with the band.
Sasha Obama
First server at the takeout window on Martha’s Vineyard.
Sasha Obama, the daughter of the former US President, spent the summer of 2016 working at Nancy’s Restaurant in Oak Bluffs.
Some people believe this was Obama’s idea, and that it was meant to help his daughter transition from her sheltered life in the White House to the regular world.
Gene Hackman
This legend was blessed with the acting gene, as well as the writing gene, yet decided to settle for the latter.
Legendary actor, Gene Hackman is famous for classics such as "The Firm," "Enemy of the State," "Unforgiven," and many, many more. After a long and successful career in Hollywood, the veteran actor decided to call it quits in 2004 and pursue the world of literature. He has since authored several historical fiction novels and also co-wrote four books with Daniel Lenihan: "Wake of the Perdido Star," "Justice for None," "Vermillion," and "Escape from Andersonville."
Perhaps one day the star will bring some of his writing to life. One can only hope.
Kevin Jonas
From the top of the pops to the top of the apps.
If you were a teen in the mid to late 2000s, there is no way you won't recognize this face. The performer Kevin Jonas was of course none other than one-third of the famous band, The Jonas Brothers. After the brothers split up in 2013, Kevin decided to get into the world of tech and actually successfully created an app called Yood. The nifty app displays all nearby restaurants that serve the type of food you want, as well as a Yelp rating.
Maybe down the line, the ex-teen pop prince will incorporate his music into an app. That would be an interesting mix. There is no doubt however that this Jonas brother is talented in multiple areas.