20 celebrities who worked unexpected jobs before Hollywood

12) Christopher Walken

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Before he became a legendary film actor, Christopher Walken was a lion tamer in a circus. He was only 16 when he trained under a professional to tame a lion named Sheba. This adventurous job portrays his fearless and eccentric personality well, which is why performances stand out in his delivery of various horror, comedy, and drama genres. His days as a circus performer gave him early fame in a strange crowd and made him an advantage for Hollywood since his career prospers on distinctive style and offbeat charisma.

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