20 actors for whom acting was not a first choice 

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8) Jason Statham

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Actor Jason Statham has made a name for himself with iconic films, like The Transporter series, Expendables, Fast and the Furious films, and other many impressive projects. Before gaining the fame that he has today, he used to be a highly skilled diver and was a member of Britain's National Swimming Squad. This sport required him to maintain an athletic physique which helped him land a role in a movie. The famous filmmaker, Guy Ritchie, was very impressed by him and offered him a role in the film, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

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Edited by Amey Mirashi