21. Tony Danza
Once the baby faced Tony Micelli on ‘Who’s The Boss?’, Tony Danza experienced a vast career as an actor and has appeared in numerous TV shows and films. Young Tony was well known as a troublemaker, and in his teen years, he discovered wrestling and boxing as an outlet for his emotions. His college years were somewhat tumultuous, but this was no doubt a big help to stay on the straight and narrow before his career kicked off.
Tony Danza
With a semi-professional career as a boxer including nine wins and some losses, “Tough” Tony Danza got an offer to play a role in a TV series called ‘Taxi’ while he was training in the boxing gym. He went on to win multiple accolades for his acting, including a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award.
22. Vinnie Jones
Few people know about Vinnie Jones’ history as a professional soccer player, who actually played in more than 500 matches in his career between 1984 and 1999. With aspirations to move to coach, he was passed up for a few jobs and figured he had nothing to lose by going out and trying to be an actor.
Vinnie Jones
At the age of 33, he made his first appearance in a British comedy thriller, which caught the attention of casting directors from all over. His intensity, which he used to bring to the pitch, carries over into his roles, and he is most notorious for playing serious tough guys and gangsters. Few will forget his iconic role as Juggernaut’ in the successful ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’.
