This list of notable bouncers includes celebrities and historical figures who worked as bouncers, often before they became famous in another profession or field.
Living people Dave Bautista, American professional wrestler and actor, worked as a bouncer in Washington, D.C. nightclubs prior to his wrestling career. (from his official biography on WWE.com. Accessed 2011-06-11.) Vin Diesel, American actor who created his 'Vin Diesel' pseudonym to protect his anonymity while working as a bouncer.Betty chats with the new hunk on the block, Vin Diesel - Vin Diesel interview via 'beatboxbettty.com'. Accessed 2008-02-02. Vincent D'Onofrio, American actor on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Netflix's Daredevil.Cop doesn't know how to stop - The New York Times, via 'theage.com.au' website. Accessed 2008-02-02. Chris Langan Norman Foster, British architect and member of the House of Lords, worked as a nightclub bouncer whilst studying architecture at the University of Manchester. Carlton Leach, British former football hooligan and bodybuilder, the inspirational figure of the movie Rise of the Footsoldier. Dolph Lundgren, Swedish actor, director, and martial artist. is the bouncer at the Berghain nightclub in Berlin. Mr. T, American actor, former bouncer and twice winner of the "America's Toughest Bouncer" competition.Mr T - Biography (from the 'netglimse.com' website. Accessed 2008-02-02.) Chazz Palminteri, American actor and writer. Glenn Ross, Northern Irish bouncer and strongman.Strongman Glenn just a gentle giant article excerpt from The News Letter, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Georges St-Pierre, Canadian mixed martial artist and UFC Welterweight Champion. Rob Terry, British professional wrestler. Geoff Thompson, British bouncer and author of the book Watch My Back.Geoff Thompson (from the rdf management company website. Accessed 2008-02-02.) Justin Trudeau, the former Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party, worked as a bouncer in Whistler Village, British Columbia, after his undergraduate studies., O.Canada.com. Accessed 2015-04-21.
Historical figures and deceased people Al Capone, Chicago-based gangster, worked as a bartender/bouncer in his early life.History Files - Al Capone (from the Chicago History Museum website. Accessed 2008-02-02.) Michael Clarke Duncan, American actor and former bouncer who also worked as a bodyguard for various celebrities.From Bouncer to Oscar - Reel.com interview with Michael Clarke Duncan. Accessed 2008-02-02. James Gandolfini, American actor who worked as a bouncer at an on-campus pub while studying at Rutgers University.James Gandolfini bio , askmen.com. Retrieved 10 November 2011. Giant Haystacks (Martin Ruane), British professional wrestler. Lenny McLean, British bare-knuckle boxing heavyweight champion who also worked as a head doorman at London nightclubs.About (from the Official Lenny McLean website. Accessed 2008-02-02.) Rick Rude (Richard Rood), American professional wrestler.[http:^ , O.Canada.com. Accessed 2015-04-21.//bleacherreport.com/articles/168572-the-ravishing-one-the-story-of-rick-rude-a-true-class-act The Ravishing One :The Story Of Rick Rude a True Class Act.] Road Warrior Animal (Joseph Laurinaitis), American professional wrestler.Testimony (from the 'witnessjesus.org' website. Accessed 2008-02-02.) Patrick Swayze, American actor, and ballet dancer. Pope Francis, 266th Pope who worked as a bouncer in a Buenos Aires bar before beginning seminary studies.Harry Alsop, "Pope Francis: 20 things you didn't know ", The Daily Telegraph 14 March 2013 Tony Vallelonga, American actor and occasional author, who worked as a bouncer when he was hired as a driver by pianist Don Shirley.
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