You'll Never Believe How These Legendary Actors Got Discovered

Working His Way Up

Wayne worked odd jobs here and there until he landed a full-time gig working in the prop department at Fox Studios. Wayne wanted to go back to school, but after some careful consideration, he decided to stick at his job because he was making good money and connections. After a while, the young, handsome John Wayne befriended the legendary director John Ford and was cast in his first film, Stagecoach. 

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The More You Know

  • Tom Hanks had an asteroid named after him which was called “12818 tomhanks”.
  • Tom Cruise has an asymmetrical face.
  • Michael J. Fox's middle name doesn't start with a "J." His middle name is actually Andrew.
  • Before he was a star, Harrison Ford was a carpenter. He landed the role of Han Solo in the original Star Wars film. “I was quite surprised when I was offered the part,” Ford later said.
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