If you remember the famous 1980s rock band The Offspring you’ll surely remember the super blonde frontman and lead singer, Dexter Holland. But Dexter wasn’t only about banging his head with the band and having a good time. With an IQ of 160, Holland graduated as class valedictorian from his high school in Garden Grove, California.
He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in biology, and a Master’s degree in molecular biology, from the University of Southern California. Holland even pursued a Ph.D. in molecular biology but never finished his studies after The Offspring started to get worldwide success.
140 - Glenne Headly
Glenne Headly was an American actress that rose to fame after her role in the famous "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," alongside Michael Caine and Steve Martin, in 1988. Two years later, she got even more recognition after landing a role in Warren Beatty’s ‘Dick Tracy’, starring Madonna and Al Pacino. She won a Theater World Award and was nominated for two Emmy Awards.
Besides her amazing acting skills, Headly was also one of the smartest in her class at NYC drama school, with an IQ of 140! Not surprisingly, she also attended the American College of Switzerland on a full scholarship. And she also chose an equally brilliant partner, marrying the talented John Malkovich in 1982.
170 - Paul Allen
When people think of Microsoft, they automatically think of Bill Gates. But what many don’t know is that half of the credit belongs to Paul Allen, the American philanthropist, and investor that co-founded the computer giant together with Gates.
With an IQ of 170, Allen didn’t only co-found Microsoft and changed the history of technology as we know it, but he also owns the Seattle Seahawks and the Portland Trail Blazers. Allen has also founded the Allen Institute for Brain Science, Cell Science, and Artificial Intelligence. Another cool establishment that Allen has co-founded is the Mojave Aerospace Ventures! Impressive indeed!
140 - Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue was a rising star back in the 80s and 90s. She was considered one of the hotties of the time, and landed huge roles that jumpstarted her career, such as leading roles in "The Karate Kid," "Back to the Future Part II and III," "Leaving Las Vegas," "Hollow Man," "Cocktail," and many more. Apart from being nominated for Golden Globes, BAFTA, and an Academy Award, Shue is also incredibly smart.
She was inducted into her high school’s Hall of Fame and attended Wellesley College. And as if that weren’t enough, her IQ of 140 got her into Harvard in 1985. However, due to her acting success, she had to pause her studies until 2000, when she finally graduated from Harvard with a Bachelor's in Political Science.
163 - Kris Kristofferson
Kristofferson made a name for himself as a country singer, who later achieved international stardom as an actor by landing roles in Martin Scorsese’s 1974 classic, "Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore." He went on to star in "Flashpoint," "I’m Not There," "A Star Is Born," "Where the Red Fern Grows," "Planet of the Apes," and many others.
Kris’s IQ of 163 helped him achieve the rank of Captain whilst in the U.S. Army, and also prompted him to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor's in Literature from Pomona College. As if that weren’t enough, he went on to study at Oxford on a Rhodes scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor's in English Literature in 1960.