Actors who are Lawyers | Famous Celebrity who are Lawyers
There are several actors who have pursued legal careers before
or during their acting careers. Here are a few examples:
1. Rebel
Wilson -
The Australian actress studied law at the University of New
South Wales and worked briefly as a lawyer before turning to acting. Rebel
Melanie Elizabeth Wilson is an Australian actress, comedian, writer, singer,
and producer. Wilson appearing as Toula in the SBS comedy series Pizza and
later appeared in the sketch comedy show The Wedge.
2. Gerard
Butler -
The Scottish actor studied law at the University of Glasgow
before pursuing acting full-time. Gerard James Butler is a Scottish actor and
film producer. After studying law, he turned to acting in the mid-1990s with
small roles in productions such as Mrs Brown, the James Bond film Tomorrow
Never Dies, and Tale of the Mummy.
3. Ben
Stein -
The American actor, best known for his role in "Ferris
Bueller's Day Off," is also a lawyer and worked as a speechwriter for
President Richard Nixon. Benjamin Jeremy Stein is an American writer, lawyer,
actor, comedian, and commentator on political and economic issues. He began his
career as a speechwriter for U.S. presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford
before entering the entertainment field as an actor, comedian, and game show
host.
4. Lupita
Nyong'o -
The Kenyan-Mexican actress graduated from Yale Law School in
2012, but decided to pursue acting instead of law. Lupita Amondi Nyong'o is a
Kenyan-Mexican actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an
Academy Award, and nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award.
5. Geraldo
Rivera -
The American journalist and talk show host graduated from the
Brooklyn Law School and practiced law before becoming a journalist. Geraldo
Rivera is an American journalist, attorney, author, political commentator, and
former television host. He hosted the tabloid talk show Geraldo from 1987 to
1998.
6. John
Larroquette -
The American actor, known for his roles in "Night
Court" and "The Librarians," earned his law degree from UCLA
before turning to acting. John Bernard Larroquette is an American actor. He is
known for his starring roles in the NBC military drama series "Baa Baa
Black Sheep (1976–1978)", the NBC sitcom Night Court (1984–1992;
2023–present) for which he received four consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series , the NBC sitcom The John Larroquette
Show (1993–1996), the David E. Kelley legal drama series The Practice
(1997–2002), the comedy-drama series Boston Legal (2004–2008), and the series
The Librarians (2014–2018).
7. F. Lee
Bailey -
The American criminal defense attorney played a small role in
the film "The Verdict" and also appeared in several TV shows. Francis
Lee Bailey Jr. was an American criminal defense attorney. Bailey's name first
came to nationwide attention for his involvement in the second murder trial of
Sam Sheppard, a surgeon accused of murdering his wife.
8. Sonia
Satra -
The American actress, known for her role in the soap opera
"Guiding Light," is also a certified life coach and fitness
instructor with a law degree. Sonia Satra is an American actress. She is known
for her roles on Guiding Light and One Life to Live.
These are just a few examples of actors who have pursued legal
careers.
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