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January 15, 2026

'The Pitt' helped two of its actors finally quit their day jobs—one 'spent 12 years hustling and pounding the pavement' before his big break

Actors Patrick Ball and Supriya Ganesh had yet to make it big in Hollywood before landing starring roles on HBO's award-winning medical drama.

'The Pitt' helped two of its actors finally quit their day jobs—one 'spent 12 years hustling and pounding the pavement' before his big break

TL;DR

  • HBO's "The Pitt" has achieved critical acclaim, winning awards and leading to career advancements for its stars.
  • Patrick Ball, previously a barista, secured a starring role on the show after years of regional theater work.
  • Supriya Ganesh juggled acting auditions with medical school aspirations and MCAT tutoring.
  • Ganesh continued tutoring even after the show's premiere, eventually quitting when her acting fame impacted her other job.
  • The show's breakout success allowed both Ball and Ganesh to leave their previous day jobs.

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