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

  • Brad Pitt first gained recognition as a cowboy hitchhiker in the road movie Thelma & Louise.
  • Morgan Freeman has a private pilot’s license, which he earned at the age of 65!
  • Robert Downey Jr. claims that Burger King saved his life from his drug addiction.
  • Chuck Norris’s first name is actually Carlos.
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