Unexpected Academic Paths of Famous Stars, photo 24

• Lisa Kudrow: Biology from Vassar CollegeBest known as Phoebe Buffay on Friends, Lisa Kudrow graduated from Vassar College with a B.A. in biology. She initially planned a research career and worked with her neurologist father, even co-authoring a scientific paper on headaches. Her scientific background instilled persistence and analytical skills that proved useful in her eventual acting career.