Danny DeVito is well known in show business thanks to the many comedic roles he’s played over the years. His different roles have won him a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and many other awards and nominations. None of this would have happened had he kept working at his previous job.
Before his acting career took off, DeVito was a beauty mortician who styled corpses’ hair before they were taken to be buried. We wonder if his hairstyling skills were ever needed in different capacities or not. After all, his customers never complained.
Justin Hartley: Gardener
Justin Hartley was a cast regular in TV shows such as "Smallville" and "Revenge", but you probably remember his face from the recent NBC drama "This Is Us".
Hartley and that lovely square jaw of his were actually around for longer than you think. In 2002, he got the part of Fox Crane in the soap opera "Passions". What was he doing before that, you ask? The answer is mowing lawns with his brother around their neighborhood. They would charge $20 for their services, in case you are looking to hire.
Steve Buscemi: Firefighter
Steve Buscemi is a famous character actor. He has appeared in dramas, comedies, thrillers, and pretty much any film from across the genres. He is known for his ability to portray unusual, weird, and/or creepy characters.
Buscemi is more than a trained actor. He is also a trained firefighter. He used to work as a firefighter in New York in the 80s, and he assumed that position once again to help out during the 9/11 attacks. A true hero.
Pierce Brosnan: Fireeater
James Bond was one of Pierce Brosnan's most famous roles, though he has had a few films outside of the Bond series. He appeared in "The Matador" and "Nancy Astor", both of which earned him Golden Globe nominations.
He is also an environmental activist and philanthropist known for his work in many charities. But none of this will matter to you once you learn he used to be a professional fireeater and did that for three years. Does her majesty even know?
Bill Murray: Chestnut Salesman
Murray was born in Evanston, IL, and he is a comedic actor who first became famous on SNL. His performances there earned him an Emmy Award and many fans all over the world. The thing about Bill Murray is that his sense of humor is so deadpan that it is hard to tell when he’s being serious.
His comedy chops are worldwide famous, but years ago, only the people who bought chestnuts from him got to enjoy them. Yes, your eyes are working just fine. One of Murray's first jobs was to sell chestnut outside of a grocery store in Chicago.