Hollywood’s Danny DeVito Was A Hairdresser Who Got Into Acting When Learning How To Do Makeup
The famous actor accidentally discovered his career when he was trying to become certified at doing makeup for the beauty shop where he worked
Danny DeVito has graced televisions and movie screens for more than 50 years. His distinctive New Jersey accent and 4'10" height has helped make him stand out during his celebrated career in Hollywood. However, earlier in his life he was on a very different career path, as he was a licensed hairdresser and only got into acting after a chance encounter while he was taking lessons learning how to professionally do makeup.
After spending his childhood in Asbury Park, New Jersey, DeVito flirted with a career in beauty before starting a career in Hollywood that has lasted through the present. Among his stellar resume includes Taxi, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Terms of Endearment, Batman Returns, L.A. Confidential and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. His pleasant demeanor combined with his international profile makes him instantly recognizable to even the most casual entertainment fan.
Before becoming a huge star as an actor, DeVito was conflicted on what he wanted to do for a living. He worked as an…
