Archive for the ‘celebrities first jobs’ tag
Staci Keanan
Staci Keanan, actress, made her mark on the small screen appearing in the popular sitcoms, “My Two Dads” and “Step By Step.” Keanan entered the work world at the ripe old age of four, modeling for fashion shows and magazine shoots.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston, actress, this tabloid favorite is known for her award winning performance in the TV hit “Friends.” Jennifer has gone on to become one of the big screen’s highest paid stars. Before her break came, Aniston held jobs that included telemarketer, waitress and bicycle messenger.
Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Handler, comedian, TV host, this late night question asker is accomp-lished on the book tour circuit as well as the stand-up stage. Handler’s early foray into the spotlight was as a finalist in the Miss New Jersey Pageant.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock, actress and producer, this Academy Award winner knows how to shake up audiences with her funny and sincere performances in hits like “Speed”, “While You Were Sleeping”, “Miss Congeniality” and “The Blind Side.” Bullock’s early work experience was behind a bar shaking cocktails as a bartender.
Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase, actor, comedian, writer, before he was “not ready for prime time,” Chase held a series of jobs that included, cab driver, truck driver, motorcycle messenger, construction worker, waiter, busboy, fruit picker, producer manager, audio engineer, wine store salesman, theater usher and musician.
Jenny McCarthy
Jenny McCarthy, actress, comedienne, this Chicago born entertainer is known best for her zany persona and activism for autism. McCarthy started out as a nursing student attending Southern Illinois University; in a bid to earn money for her studies she submitted pictures to Playboy magazine and cinched a modeling gig.
Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett, actress, this comedy legend has starred on Broadway and the big screen but will always be remembered best for her namesake TV variety show. Growing up in Hollywood, California, Burnett’s early work included a stint as an usherette at the Pacific Theater.
Tony Danza
Tony Danza, actor, this Brooklyn born TV star is known best for his sitcom roles in “Taxi” and “Who’s The Boss.” Danza, a graduate of the University of Dubuque began his work life as a professional boxer.
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman, actor, this Academy Award winner is known for his roles on stage, screen and TV including “The Graduate,” “Midnight Cowboy” and “Tootsie.” Hoffman had many job titles in his early work years including restaurant coat checker, typist for the Yellow Pages and Hawaiian lei stringer.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock, actress and producer, this Academy Award winner knows how to shake up audiences with her funny and sincere performances in hits like “Speed”, “While You Were Sleeping”, “Miss Congeniality” and “The Blind Side.” Bullock’s early work experience was behind a bar shaking cocktails as a bartender.