Before Nelly found success with the St. Lunatics and as a solo rap artist, he had turned down a career in baseball. The high school star was being scouted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves.

In Willie's younger days he was a door to door salesman. He eventually got a job at a radio station. By the time Willie graduated he had his own radio show.

Jack Nicholson has worked in a toy store and as a lifeguard.

Jack Nicholson began his Hollywood career right out of high school as a production assistant at MGM.

Before Chuck Norris became a famous martial artist and actor, he worked as an Air Policeman in the US Air Force.

Before becoming an actress, Kim Novak was a fashion model, elevator operator, sales clerk, dental assistant and spokesperson for an appliance company.