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12 Stars Who Walked Away From Hollywood at the Height of Their Fame

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Jack Gleeson speaking at a convention

10. Jack Gleeson

As the cruel King Joffrey in Game of Thrones, Jack Gleeson played one of the most hated characters in TV history, a sign of how good he was in the role.

Instead of cashing in, he said he was stepping away from acting after the show. He studied at Trinity College Dublin and co-founded a small theater company. Years later he returned in smaller projects of his own choosing.

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