There aren’t many doctors out there who find a way to channel their medical skills into a successful career in the entertainment industry. Dr. Oz is one of those chosen few. Though he may be known for his popular show “The Dr. Oz Show” and his recent foray into politics, Dr. Mehmet Oz is actually one of the most accomplished cardiothoracic surgeons in recent years.
Before becoming known as “America’s Doctor,” Oz received an undergraduate degree from Harvard University followed by an MD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and an MBA from Wharton Business School. A respected surgeon, he holds a reported 11 patents related to innovative methods and devices used in heart surgery and transplants.
130 - Angela Bassett
Doing well at Yale doesn’t come easily to anyone. It takes discipline and hard work, and apparently, Angela Bassett knows that all too well. It turns out this movie star has always seen her education as a priority, which is important for someone with an IQ of 130. She did so well in school that she became the first African-American student in the National Honor Society when she was in high school.
Basset got into Yale as part of a special program for students with difficult backgrounds. That was how she got her B.A. in African American Studies. She later completed another degree, this time it was a Master of Fine Arts, which she got from Yale as well. Other than bowing down there's not a lot we can do.
142 - Chris Martin
The noted musician did a great job of balancing school and music back when he was still a student. Chris Martin was previously educated at the esteemed Sherborne School in Dorset. With an IQ of 142, it is quite possible he had to ward off university admissions with a stick. He later earned his degree in ancient Latin and Greek studies with first-class honors at the University College London (UCL). It was at UCL where he met his Coldplay bandmates.
While in college, Martin pursued music and formed a band in 1996 with Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, and Guy Berryman. Their band was initially called Pectoralz. They later changed it to Starfish and finally settled on Coldplay. Definitely the best of the three!
180 - Masi Oka
Before being known for roles in the show “Heroes”, Masi Oka got his first taste of fame on the cover of "Time" magazine at just the age of 10 as part of a feature about highly intelligent children.
A self-proclaimed geek, Oka received a BS in Computer Science and Mathematics with a minor in Theater Arts from Brown University. He found a way to combine his love for computer programming and the arts as a digital-effects artist working on films like “The Perfect Storm.” Oka soon, however, found himself starring in front of the cameras instead of behind the scenes.
Unknown - Mindy Kaling
Proving that some of the funniest people are sometimes also the smartest, Mindy Kaling proves that it takes brains to be that funny. Before creating hilarious shows like “Never Have I Ever” and “The Mindy Project,” Kaling was completing her bachelor’s degree in theater at Dartmouth College.
In addition to acting and writing screenplays, she has written two best-selling autobiographical essay collections, "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (and Other Concerns)" followed by "Why Not Me?" Though she may play ditzy characters, this comedy genius is one of the most talented women in show business. We can't wait to see how else she is going to use that spectacular brain of hers.