John Lithgow is most known for his epic role in “3rd Rock From the Sun.” He had an early start in the theater world, thanks to his dad being a big theater producer. Lithgow became an outstanding actor, with unforgettable roles in “The World According to Garp” and “Terms of Endearment,” both of which got him an Academy Award nomination.
Apart from being a talented actor, Lithgow also has a brilliant mind. He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in history and literature. And, he even sat on the Board of Overseers at Harvard! Lithgow received a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship after he graduated, which allowed him to study at the famous London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
140 - Rashida Jones
Rashida Jones was born among artistic geniuses. Her father, Quincy Jones, is a famous musician, music producer, composer, and film producer with 80 Grammy Award nominations and 28 wins. And her mother, Peggy Lipton, was a famous 1960s actress. Needless to say, Rashida saw talent from an early age.
She was very involved in the theater and music departments whilst studying for her Bachelor's in comparative religion at Harvard University; it probably wasn't so hard for her, considering her IQ of 140! Rashida even wrote her own music scores and campus plays, many of which she performed herself. She is best known for her many appearances on "The Office," "Parks and Recreation," and countless roles in light comedies alongside Jason Segal, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, and the like.
160 - Sylvester Stallone
You'd be hard-pressed to find a single person that doesn't know who Sylvester Stallone is. If you don't know him from the legendary Rocky series, you will surely know him from any of the five Rambo films. But contrary to the image of the strong, brute he usually portrays in films, Stallone is incredibly smart and a very talented writer.
In fact, did you know that Rocky has an IQ of 160?! The same as Stephen Hawking. Stallone has received 3 nominations for an Academy Award, won a Golden Globe, been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
135 - Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie's first acting roles were in her father's films, in which she co-starred with her famous brother, Jake Gyllenhaal. Her first big acting debut, though, was in the cult classic, Donnie Darko, in 2001. Her next big role was in 2002's "Secretary." From then on, she went on to star in "The Dark Night," "Mona Lisa Smile," and "Stranger Than Fiction."
With an IQ of 135, Gyllenhaal graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor's degree in literature and Eastern religions. And, she went on to study acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London for one summer. Well done, Maggie!
150 - Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer became a national sensation when "The Jerry Springer Show" hit screens nationwide. The show ran from 1991 to 2018 and is regarded as one of the highest-grossing shows in TV history in the US. What will come as a surprise to many, is that this tabloid-like, sensationalist show's host is actually incredibly smart.
Before he became a famous TV personality, Springer graduated with a law degree from the prestigious Northwestern University, and actually worked as a campaign adviser for Robert Kennedy in 1968! He even tried his luck in politics, becoming the mayor of Cincinnati in 1977.