Sam Elliott – Served The California Army National Guard Before His Acting Career

Long before he was discovered for his acting chops, Sam Elliot was actually part of the military. He became part of the California Army National Guard to help his family with money. Aside from his service, he also tried working in construction.

But it was still his dream to become an actor, which later became possible when he landed his role in Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid. He became known as a modern-day symbol of the Wild West with films like Conagher and Roadhouse. His most recent project was for the film A Star is Born, alongside Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga.