Vincent Price, actor, artist and all-time master of the macabre known for his chilling performances, distinctive theatrical voice and menacing looks.  Price’s family fortune came from his grandfather’s baking powder invention.  The Yale graduate once worked as a schoolteacher and occasional bus driver.

Tony Danza, actor, this Brooklyn born TV star is known best for his sitcom roles in “Taxi” and “Who’s The Boss.”  Danza, a graduate of the University of Dubuque began his work life as a professional boxer.

Dustin Hoffman, actor, this Academy Award winner is known for his roles on stage, screen and TV including “The Graduate,” “Midnight Cowboy” and “Tootsie.”  Hoffman had many job titles in his early work years including restaurant coat checker, typist for the Yellow Pages and Hawaiian lei stringer.

Fess Parker, actor, known for his portrayal of Davy Crocket, Daniel Boone and a platoon of larger than life American characters.  After his acting career, Fess gained acclaim for his California resort and wine making operation.  Early on in life Parker served in the Marine Corps hoping to achieve his dream of being a pilot only to be grounded for being too tall, 6 foot, 6 inches.