Colman Domingo Reveals What He Did Before His Film Career. You Won't Believe Where He Worked

In a recent interview, the star of such productions as "The Four Seasons," "Euphoria," and "The Color Purple" reminisced about the days before his career blossomed at the Dream Factory. Colman Domingo revealed that before making a name for himself in Hollywood, he held various jobs, including as a bartender and a circus performer. "I was doing tightrope acrobatics, juggling, and stilt walking," the Emmy winner revealed.

Colman Domingo has no shortage of acting challenges these days. Over the past few years, we've seen him in numerous high-profile productions, including "The Color Purple," "Goodbye Dolls," "Sing Sing," "Euphoria," and "The Four Seasons."

The star's upcoming projects include a Michael Jackson biopic, the science fiction film "The Running Man," and a musical about the life of legendary jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole . Domingo will not only play the lead role but will also direct. Additionally, the actor will reprise his role as Ali in the currently-produced third season of "Euphoria," which is scheduled to premiere next year.

The Emmy Award winner recently participated in a panel discussion in New York City as part of the "Swarovski in Conversation" event. Domingo reminisced about his days before his career at the Dream Factory blossomed. He revealed that before making a name for himself in Hollywood, he held various jobs, including as a circus performer .

"It was one of my first professions. I performed tightrope acrobatics, juggled, and walked on stilts," revealed the 55-year-old Black Reel winner.

The star noted that he learned the acting craft thanks to his own determination.

"I started in local theaters in San Francisco. I have virtually no formal training. I acquired knowledge and skills by reading books, asking questions, and attending rehearsals to which I wasn't invited," Domingo emphasized.

He added that even when he was regularly performing on the theatre stage, he also worked as a bartender to make ends meet.

"After shows, I'd literally run backstage, strip off my thousands of dollars worth of costumes, then jump in a taxi and head to the bar. I had to pay the bills somehow," the actor confessed.