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.
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.
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.
Adrien Brody: Magician
The American actor and producer, Adrien Brody first showed his incredible acting skills when he starred in Roman Polanski’s "The Pianist", which went on to secure him an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Brody may not have been on screen for his entire life, but that doesn't mean that he wasn't acting. In fact, Adrian, or "The Amazing Adrian" as he would go by back then, was a magician and performed his magic trick at children's birthday parties!
Bradley Cooper: Doorman
Bradley Cooper has become a well-known name in Hollywood in the past decade. His most memorable performance, however, has to be in "A Star Is Born" as Jackson Maine, the alcoholic singer discovering a promising young singer and falling in love with her in the process.
What makes his performance there extremely powerful is the fact that he shows off not only his acting skills but his impressive vocals. We wouldn't have known of any of his talents if he kept his doorman job from the Morgans Hotel.