You'll Never Believe How These Legendary Actors Got Discovered

Jason Statham 

Statham was actually the farthest thing from an actor that anyone on this list has been so far. He was a competitive amateur high diver that sold jewelry out on the streets of London to make ends meet. A talent scout just so happened to be marching past Statham one day when he was selling some watches, and he offered Statham an opportunity to come audition to play Guy Ritchie. 

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The More You Know

  • Snoop Dogg and Brandy are first cousins.
  • In 1978, Tim Allen was arrested for possession of 1.4 pounds of cocaine and was sentenced to three to seven years in jail. He was let out on parole after two years and four months.
  • Michael J. Fox's middle name doesn't start with a "J." His middle name is actually Andrew.
  • 35 minutes before Elvis Presley was born, his mother gave birth to his stillborn identical twin.
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