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.
Danny DeVito: Beauty Mortician
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.
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?
Tom Hanks: Popcorn Vendor
Tom Hanks became Hollywood's darling after his iconic role in "Forrest Gump", which became one of the most popular and beloved movies of all time. The actor played various great roles since the mid-'80s and continues to act to this very day.
Tom Hanks gets most of his charm from being very relatable to everyday people, which must have been great for his customers in his pre-famous job as a popcorn and peanuts vendor.
Jake Gyllenhaal: Lifeguard
Jake Gyllenhaal started acting as a child actor and has since nurtured a prolific career. This doesn't mean that he has never done anything else — before he became famous, Jake worked as a lifeguard, much to the delight of every straight woman in his vicinity.
Despite getting acting roles as a child, Gyllenhaal went on to attend Columbia University and got his degree. Later on, he received acclaim in "October Sky", playing Homer Hickam, which is only one of his many accolades.