James Woods
Reported IQ: 180*
Profession: Actor
Net Worth: $8 million*
James Woods, a Hollywood icon with a career spanning over 50 years, isn’t just about acting. His IQ of 180 ranks him among Hollywood’s elite intellects. Excelling academically, he even took UCLA’s linear algebra in high school.

Showcasing his brilliance, Woods was granted a full scholarship to MIT and nearly completed his degree before acting called him away in 1969. MIT’s student theater ignited his deep passion for acting, shaping his future in film.