You'll Never Believe How These Legendary Actors Got Discovered

Danny Trejo

Trejo had a rocky start to his career. The cycle of poverty pushed him to involve himself in gangs and the sale of drugs. He was imprisoned several times before he found an outlet through a community program. He used that program to become a boxing instructor for young kids going through the jail system. 

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The More You Know

  • Denzel Washington's finger falls out of place from time to time.
  • Actor Joaquin Phoenix was born in a cult, which might help explain why his siblings were named River, Rain, Liberty, and Summer. Their parents were members of Children of God group, which was founded in the 1960s.
  • Miley Cyrus first tried out for Hannah Montana at the age of 11. She was denied due to her age.
  • Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has his own motivational alarm clock app, which fans can download. It has no snooze button.
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