This ’80s Star Stayed in the Spotlight — But His Private Life Remains a Mystery.

At age 17, Spader made the bold decision to leave Phillips Academy and relocate to New York City to pursue a career in acting full-time.

He supported himself through an eclectic array of jobs, including teaching yoga, bartending, driving trucks, loading railroad cars, and working as a stable hand.

These diverse experiences not only kept him afloat financially but also provided insight into human behavior and personalities — lessons that would later inform his acting.

While working these jobs, he also trained at acting studios and immersed himself in the city’s theater scene, building both skill and resilience in an industry known for its uncertainty.

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