These Individuals Who Were Once Actors Decided To Abandon Hollywood And Pursue Completely Different Professions

22. Jack Gleeson

Previous Occupation: Game of Thrones actor

Current Position: College student/theater owner

Estimated Net Worth: $6 million*

Similar to Peter Ostrum, Jack Gleeson gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Joffrey in the HBO series Game of Thrones, which aired from 2011 to 2014. His performance garnered critical acclaim and international fame. However, Gleeson made the decision to retire from acting in 2014 in order to focus on his education.

Following his departure from HBO, Gleeson attended Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. During his time at Trinity, he co-founded his own theater company called Collapsing Horse, which is based in Dublin. Gleeson and his co-owners were members of the DU Players group. Although he announced his retirement, Gleeson has been seen on-screen since then, so it remains uncertain whether his retirement is permanent.