Before They Were Famous Top 10 Celebrity Lorry Drivers
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Before They Were Famous: Top 10 Celebrity Lorry Drivers
Before they hit the big time, some of the most renowned celebrities worked as lorry drivers. A diverse mix of actors, athletes, and other intriguing figures once sat behind the wheel. Here’s our countdown of the top 10 stars who were lorry drivers before rising to fame.
10. Chris Tarrant
Well-known for hosting "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?", Chris Tarrant explored several professions before establishing his television career. He worked as a long-distance lorry driver, security officer, and schoolteacher.
9. Chris Eubank
Unique among our list, Chris Eubank picked up lorry driving after becoming a renowned boxer. In October 2003, he drove his personal HGV to protest the Iraq war at Whitehall, ultimately leading to his arrest for blocking Downing Street.
8. Rock Hudson
A leading Hollywood heartthrob in the 1950s and 1960s, Rock Hudson started as a truck driver post-WWII before his looks and charisma propelled him onto the big screen.
7. Chevy Chase
Before his success as a comedian and actor, Emmy Award-winner Chevy Chase worked various jobs including truck driver, cab driver, and grocery store produce manager.
6. Long Distance Clara
The only fictional character on our list, Clara was the trailblazing lorry driver in the 80s children’s cartoon "Pigeon Street." A symbol of gender role reversal, her character was married to chef Hugo.
5. Charles Bronson
The iconic tough-guy actor, Charles Bronson, began his career in the Air Corps as a truck driver and pilot before starring in blockbusters like "The Great Escape."
4. Richard Pryor
Groundbreaking comedian Richard Pryor once made a living as a truck driver and even worked in meatpacking before his legendary career took off.
3. Liam Neeson
Known for his role in "Schindler’s List," Irish actor Liam Neeson drove trucks, operated forklifts for Guinness, and even pursued amateur boxing in his early years.
2. Sean Connery
The legendary James Bond actor, Sean Connery, took on multiple jobs including lorry driver, after his discharge from the Royal Navy due to medical reasons.
1. Elvis Presley
The King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley worked as a truck driver for Crown Electric Company. Embracing the truck driver style, he was once advised to stick with it, being told he would never succeed as a singer.
A Dark Note - Peter Sutcliffe
Not included in our countdown due to his heinous crimes, Peter Sutcliffe, known as the Yorkshire Ripper, was a lorry driver who became infamous for his reign of terror in the 1970s and 1980s.
From remarkable talents to tragic figures, the world of lorry drivers has borne witness to an array of stories. Who knows which future stars are driving on our roads today?
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