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Before they were famous, many celebrities had to work in some less-than-glamorous fields to pay the bills. For a large group of celebs, that meant working long hours with car dealers. While it may not have been as exciting as being a musician or an actor, working for car dealers often helped young celebs find their passion and true calling in life. Here is a list of famous people who earned their paychecks from selling cars, both before and after they hit it big. Kid Rock This Detroit-born performer is a Southern rock legend. But before he was famous for singing tracks like "Bawitdaba" and "Cowboy," Kid Rock was just a young kid working in his dad's car dealership. Kid Rock originally thought his dad was going to give him a shot selling cars and making big commissions. Unfortunately, Kid Rock was disappointed to learn that his dad mostly just wanted him to pick up trash around the dealership's fence. Kid Rock didn't stay employed there long, and it wasn't too many more years before he signed a record deal. The "Pawn Stars" Family Rick, Corey, and "The Old Man" of the Harrison family are the stars of the History's Channel original series "Pawn Stars." The Harrisons were running their Las Vegas pawn shop for years before they became famous for their History Channel series. While a lot of their business involves selling jewelry and interesting antiques, the family has always bought and sold cars as well. They may not have a dealership in the traditional sense of the word, but these Vegas movers and shaker made good money by selling new and vintage cars for years. The "Pawn Stars" team has featured so many cars over the years that the History Channel recently debuted a spinoff series called "Counting Cars," focusing on the Harrison's go-to auto body repair guy, Danny "The Count" Koker. Paul Newman Actor Paul Newman was famous for his roles in films like "The Hustler" and "Cool Hand Luke." He also owned his own food company, and was a professional race car driver. So perhaps it's not surprising that after his film heyday, Newman invested in a car dealership located in Connecticut. Newman had a home in that state already, so investing in a dealership in the mid-90s wasn't such an odd move for the big star. Fernando Colunga Olivares Fernando Colunga Olivares might not be as well known as some other celebs on this list, but this Mexican actor is beloved by legions of fans who watch his telenovela performances. Before he got his big break in the world of TV, Olivares held down a number of more menial jobs, which included work in a hardware store, in a bar, and as a store clerk. In addition, Olivares also worked as an automobile dealer to pay the bills. Who knew so many celebs worked with car dealers? For people in Grand Rapids, car dealers always have great deals available: http://kooltoyota.com.
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