Bob Saget wanted to be a doctor when he grew up
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Every actor has their own origin story, whether they were a child prodigy or they stumbled upon the career path accidentally. Legendary comic Bob Saget is no different. Way back in the day, Saget harbored ambitions of becoming something else when he grew up: a doctor. It wasn’t until his high school English teacher encouraged him to try his hand at acting, that Saget began exploring an alternate career path, as noted by Celebrity. Elaine Zimmerman, Saget’s teacher, noticed Saget’s creative potential early on and knew that he would be able to touch people with his charisma and self-assurance.
Before capturing the nation’s heart as “America’s Dad” on “Full House,” Saget launched his career as a stand-up comic (via Argus Leader). When asked about how he entered the comedy scene, he shared “Well, it all kind of happened to me. I really didn’t plan it. I was going to be pre-med. I went to Temple University. But I did so badly in science and math, they said, ‘There is no tutoring that’s going to help this poor person’s mind.’” After launching his stand-up career in local clubs, Saget landed a role on “The Morning Program” seven years later. Saget may have gotten fired from that job, but it led him to his breakout role on “Full House.” The rest, as they say it, was history. And we have Elaine Zimmerman to thank.
Before He Became An Actor, This Is What Bob Saget Wanted To Do With His Life
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Bob Saget wanted to be a doctor when he grew up
Philip Faraone/Getty
Every actor has their own origin story, whether they were a child prodigy or they stumbled upon the career path accidentally. Legendary comic Bob Saget is no different. Way back in the day, Saget harbored ambitions of becoming something else when he grew up: a doctor. It wasn’t until his high school English teacher encouraged him to try his hand at acting, that Saget began exploring an alternate career path, as noted by Celebrity. Elaine Zimmerman, Saget’s teacher, noticed Saget’s creative potential early on and knew that he would be able to touch people with his charisma and self-assurance.
Before capturing the nation’s heart as “America’s Dad” on “Full House,” Saget launched his career as a stand-up comic (via Argus Leader). When asked about how he entered the comedy scene, he shared “Well, it all kind of happened to me. I really didn’t plan it. I was going to be pre-med. I went to Temple University. But I did so badly in science and math, they said, ‘There is no tutoring that’s going to help this poor person’s mind.’” After launching his stand-up career in local clubs, Saget landed a role on “The Morning Program” seven years later. Saget may have gotten fired from that job, but it led him to his breakout role on “Full House.” The rest, as they say it, was history. And we have Elaine Zimmerman to thank.
Before capturing the nation’s heart as “America’s Dad” on “Full House,” Saget launched his career as a stand-up comic (via Argus Leader). When asked about how he entered the comedy scene, he shared “Well, it all kind of happened to me. I really didn’t plan it. I was going to be pre-med. I went to Temple University. But I did so badly in science and math, they said, ‘There is no tutoring that’s going to help this poor person’s mind.’” After launching his stand-up career in local clubs, Saget landed a role on “The Morning Program” seven years later. Saget may have gotten fired from that job, but it led him to his breakout role on “Full House.” The rest, as they say it, was history. And we have Elaine Zimmerman to thank.
