Do you recognize this future genius of comedy, only 11 years old? A rare photo from 1973 intrigues fans who try to guess who it is!

A teenager away from the spotlight

At 16, reality catches up with him. His family is going through a difficult financial period, and young Jim is contributing to the household’s expenses. He goes on with odd jobs, especially in factories where he maintains the premises.
Far from the glamorous image of Hollywood, this period forges its character. He learns discipline, patience and humility — which he will later describe as a true school of life.
At school, his career is also full of obstacles. Learning difficulties, long misunderstood, complicate his schooling. He redoubles, doubts, then eventually leaves high school. Many would have given up their ambitions. He, no.