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.

Bernard Madoff, stockbroker, investment adviser and felon, earned the distinction of operating the largest Ponzi scheme in history.  Madoff’s early work experience, included lifeguard and sprinkler installer.

Oprah Winfrey, TV host, mogul, this one-woman media con-glomerate is toasted around the world by her huge fan following.  Winfrey’s first job as a teenager was in a grocery store, she then landed a gig at a local radio station reading the news.

Bruno Tonioli, TV personality, this Italian born judge from the hit TV series, “Dancing With The Stars” has created dance moves for top music acts like Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones and Bananarama.  Tonioli studied ballet as a boy and early work included being a background dancer in the Elton John music video, “I’m Still Standing.”

Ricky Martin, singer, this Puerto Rican born pop star has sold over 60 million albums worldwide.  Martin’s early work resume included singing in a boy band “Menudo” and acting in Mexican telenovela’s or soap opera’s.

Erykah Badu, singer, actress who’s recently gained attention for stripping down in the street for her latest music video, “Window Seat.”  Badu’s first job at age 14 was a YMCA junior counselor followed by stints working in a coffee shop, a bank and a comedy club before hitting it big in the music business.

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.

Buzz Aldrin, astronaut and mechanical engineer, this highflying moon walker turned down a full scholarship to MIT and enrolled at West Point.  Aldrin, distinguished himself in the military as a fighter pilot flying over 66 combat missions in the Korean War.

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.

Pamela Anderson,actress is well known for her small screen successes like “Home Improvement,” “Baywatch” and “VIP.”  Canadian born Anderson got her work start as a fitness instructor.