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Before his acting career,  Chris Pratt wrestled under  the ring name "The Real Deal"  in the independent  wrestling circuit. 

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Pratt lived in a van in Maui,  Hawaii, and worked as  a waiter before finding  success in acting. 

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Pratt underwent a remarkable  physical transformation,  losing around 60 pounds  (27 kilograms), for his role in "Guardians of the Galaxy." 

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Apart from acting,  Pratt possesses artistic  talent and is skilled  at drawing. 

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Pratt surprised many with  his rapping skills during an appearance on "The Tonight  Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." 

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In his early struggling  actor days, Pratt briefly  worked as a stripper  to earn extra money. 

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Pratt is an avid hunter  and enjoys spending time  in the outdoors. 

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Pratt has showcased his  voice acting abilities,  notably voicing the lead role  in "The LEGO Movie"  and its sequel. 

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Pratt is musically  inclined and  can play the guitar  and sing. 

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Before his acting career,  Pratt worked for a gold  mining company in Alaska,  where he gained mechanical skills operating heavy machinery.