These Celebs Left the Big Screen to Pursue a Career in Music

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Steve Martin

At 73 years old today, Steve Martin has had an incredibly successful career. Starting with small roles in the film industry as well as starring roles in films like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Pink Panther and Cheaper By The Dozen, Steve Martin was very successful in the world of comedy as well. Since the 2000's, he has shifted his focus more towards his musical career of playing the banjo and singing. He now has recorded a total of 12 albums. 

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Steve Martin
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Steve Martin

At 73 years old today, Steve Martin has had an incredibly successful career. Starting with small roles in the film industry as well as starring roles in films like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Pink Panther and Cheaper By The Dozen, Steve Martin was very successful in the world of comedy as well. Since the 2000's, he has shifted his focus more towards his musical career of playing the banjo and singing. He now has recorded a total of 12 albums. 

January 15, 2019 - 10:57 am / Sarah Schulz

It's quite often that we see celebrities start out their careers on the big screen. However, these celebrities shifted their focus from acting to primarily music! With the occasional re-appearance on the big-screen, let's take a look at which celebrities are excelling as musical artists...