Jerry Seinfeld is best known for playing himself in the hit sitcom “Seinfeld”. It was during his time in College that Seinfeld developed an interest in stand-up comedy, and started performing at an open-mic night at New York City’s Catch a Rising Star. But that humble beginning wasn’t how he supported himself at first.
Before becoming an actor and a comedy superstar, Jerry sold light bulbs over the phone, which tells us a lot about the telemarketing industry back then. Other than that, Seinfeld also sold knockoff jewelry around New York City. None of those jobs would have helped him get his impressive car collection, that’s for sure.
Dwayne Johnson: Dishwasher
Dwayne Johnson is not only one of the greatest professional wrestlers we’ve ever seen, but he’s also huge on the big screen. Have you ever wondered what this human mountain used to do with all these muscles before displaying them to the world?
The dishes. The answer is the dishes. When The Rock was a 13-year-old boy (a pebble, if you will), he worked as a dishwasher after school. In a tweet, he said he did that from 3 to 11:30 pm. On a school night?! That's incredible!
Johnny Depp: Pen Salesman
Johnny Depp has been nominated for three Oscars and ten times for a Golden Globe, one of which he won. He has often appeared in dramas, thrillers, and even a couple comedies. He has found a lot of commercial success with his appearances in "The Pirates of the Caribbean" series.
While Depp started acting more than three decades ago, but that doesn't mean it was his first job ever. Depp's first dollars were made doing a completely different job — selling pens on the phone. A job which we hope no one has to do ever again.
Tina Fey: Receptionist
Tina became famous thanks to her participation on Saturday Night Live, where she is most commonly known for her sketch comedy work. She also took on roles in the TV show "30 Rock" and other movies.
Tina has too many awards to count, but that hasn't always been the case. Before her glory days as an award-winning comedian with a net worth of $65 million, Fey was working in something far less glamorous as a YMCA receptionist.
Ashton Kutcher: Janitor
Yes, it's Christopher Ashton Kutcher, and no, you're not being Punk'd! Kutcher started acting in his teenage years. His career only grew from there, and even branched beyond entertainment into the realm of venture capital firms.
Looking like he does makes it hard to believe that he's ever done anything not glamorous, but reality tells a different story. When he was younger, Kutcher worked as a grocery store employee, cleaned factories, and helped his father with construction projects. Such a hard-working kid!