Wilmer Valderrama surprised by message from high school teacher who believed in him
Wilmer Valderrama, star of “That ’70s Show” and “NCIS,” credits his high school teacher, Mr. Tucker, for believing in him at a crucial moment in his life. In his new memoir, “An American Story: Everyone’s Invited,” Valderrama reflects on how Mr. Tucker stood by him when other teachers questioned whether he could balance school and his acting career.
Valderrama, who immigrated from Venezuela to the United States as a child, landed his role on That ’70s Show during his junior year of high school. At the time, many teachers doubted he could juggle both filming and school.
“Some teachers were like, ‘He’s not here often; we should not let him graduate,'” Valderrama recalled during an interview on “CBS Mornings.” But Valderrama said Mr. Tucker defended him and made the opportunity possible.
Analisa Novak
Source: cbsnews.com