Jason Statham was a professional diver before he became an actor.

Jason Statham is an icon in Hollywood. With a unique presence in the movies he stars in, fans have been following his stoic characters for years now. He has appeared in many classic films, from The Transporter to The Expendables, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre and even The Fast and the Furious franchise. Through these roles, he has established himself as a timeless figure in the film industry.

Because it takes years to actually break into the film industry, actors take jobs outside of their interests while auditioning for the next big role. Interestingly, Statham's career before acting was not a side gig, but something he took very seriously. Before acting in mega hit movies, the actor was a professional diver.

Jason Statham's acting journey began in 1998 when he starred in the comedy-crime film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. The film was financed by Tom Cruise, which ended up pushing him to the forefront of the film industry. But many may not know that he was a professional diver eight years before he starred in the film.