10 Celebrities Who Started as Truck Drivers

For some people, truck driving has given them a long and fulfilling career, and for others, it was only just the beginning. Trucking can offer ways to get people back on their feet, or give them the ability to save money like they weren't able to before. That's why today we're going to look at some of the famous celebrities in the world who drove trucks at one point in their lives.Show more

Although the trucking industry and being a trucker is not always the most glamorous life, it does provide opportunity for a lot of people in the world. There are loads of people that enjoy the solidarity and the freedom that the career brings, but when Hollywood comes calling, it's hard to pass up that kind of opportunity. Check out the list below to see some of the most famous truckers that went on to become celebrities.

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson is known for his character of an over-protective father in the variety of films he's been in. This Irishman started his career as a fork-lift driver and a lorry driver for Guinness. Eventually, he decided this career was not for him. He resigned and joined the Lyric Players' Theater before eventually landing his first role in the film industry with Pilgrim's Progress, in 1977.

Elvis Presley

Word on the street is that the king of rock was very talented behind the wheel of a big rig. He started driving fresh out of high school. On one particular occasion, he decided he wanted to audition as a singer. After his audition, he was told "stick to truck driving, you'll never make it as a singer." Safe to say, he proved them wrong as his career progressed.

James Cameron

This amazing director dropped out of college to become a truck driver. While he was driving, he used his spare time to continue to work on scrips and learn about special effects. He was inspired by Star Wars back in 1977, and eventually quit his job and used his savings to buy a camera. He created a successful indie movie and eventually went on to create Terminator, Titanic, and Avatar, and so many others.

Chevy Chase

Turns out there are lots of film stars who started out in the trucking industry. Chevy Chase is among those. He hopped into trucking after finishing med school, before eventually transitioning into the world of film. It was a good start, but the National Lampoon star had bigger goals in mind, and he went on to provide the world with some incredible entertainment.

Sean Connery

The very first James Bond; yeah he was a trucker. Can you imagine having this guy deliver to you? It would probably be the highlight of the year. Connery has had a wide variety of jobs before getting into acting, including serving in the Navy, driving trucks, being a lifegaurd, being an artists model, and so much more. I'm glad he was the one to start off the James Bond series though.

Charles Bronson

This famous Western star tried out multiple different jobs after serving in WWII. He drove a truck for quite some time before transitioning into a theater company. This turned out to be a great move for the star, as he went on to be in films such as The Dirty Dozen, and Once Upon a Time in the West.

Richard Pryor

Before this comedian made his debut, he was involved in some trucking jobs. He hauled truckloads across the US and Europe. He must have had tons of time to himself to come up with all kinds of hilarious jokes. Think about the laughs he was probably creating over the CB radio. He eventually traded the trucking life for a life of stand-up comedy. He was even put into the Rolling Stones list of Top 50 stand up comics.

Rock Hudson

Hudson is arguably one of the most famous truck drivers from the movie industries. He spent a lot of time driving trucks in WWII, before making his move into the movie business. The truck driver ended up being a part in tons of classic romantic comedies throughout the 50's and 60's.

Viggo Mortenson

Not only was Mortenson a truck driver, but he was also a florist. He was a truly underrated star throughout the 90's but you probably know him as Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings. Overall, it was a very good move for him to get more involved with film, because he was later nominated for an academy award in 2016 for his role in Captain Fantastic.

Jason Aldean

I couldn't leave Jason Adlean out of this list. He became one of the biggest country rock stars in the United States, following his trucking career. Even today, he still has a passion for these big machines. He made deliveries for Pepsi back in the day before moving more into music.

Trucking can undeniably give you a little more opportunity if you're struggling to get by in life. But, this list should show you that just about anything is possible if you truly stick to what your passionate about.