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Steven Spielberg has been awarded a bachelor of arts degree, 33 years after dropping out from a college to start his film career.

Completing the requirements for my degree 33 years after finishing my principal education marks my longest post-production schedule

Steven Spielberg

The Oscar-winning director and producer received the bachelor's degree in film and electronic arts from California State University at Long Beach, where he enrolled in 1965, but left three years later without finishing his studies.

"I wanted to accomplish this for many years as a thank-you to my parents for giving me the opportunity for an education and a career, and as a personal note for my own family - and young people everywhere - about the importance of achieving their college education goals," he said.

"But I hope they get there quicker than I did," he added.

"Completing the requirements for my degree 33 years after finishing my principal education marks my longest post-prod