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Did you know that Conor McGregor, the Irish mixed martial artist, was once a plumber?<br>Well, there are many famous names that once were in the plumbing industry. Read the article to know who they all are.
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DID YOU KNOW? maNy famous people that we look up to, in both the real and reel worlds were plumbers back in the day! FAMOUS LEARN ABOUT CELEBRITIES WHO BEGAN THEIR CAREERS AS PLUMBERS.
Famous plumbers in real life 1. Albert Einstein once said that if he could do it all over again, he would become a plumber. And well, we cannot disagree!!!!!
2. SIR MICHAEL CAINE – BEFORE HE BECAME A MOVIE STAR, CAINE STARTED OFF HIS CAREER BY WORKING AS A PLUMBER’S ASSISTANT.
3. Bob Hoskins – long before he actually played a plumber in the movie Super mario bros, Hoskins used to work as a plumber.
4. John l. Sullivan – recognised as one of the greatest names in American sporting history, Sullivan worked as a plumbing apprentice in his initial days.
5. MicHAel Flatley – HE IS NOT JUST THE “Lord of the DANCE” BUT ALSO DISPLAYS SUPREME SKILLS IN THE PLUMBING WORLD. FLATLEY OWNS HIS OWN PLUMBING BUSINESS.
6. OZZY OSBOURNE – HE WAS QUITE THE ROCKSTAR EVEN IN HIS TEENAGE YEARS. OSBOURNE DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL TO BE A PLUMBER’S ASSISTANT.
7. CONOR MCGREGOR – A MIXED MARTIAL ARTIST, CONOR HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FIGHTER. IN HIS EARLY DAYS, HE WORKED AS A PLUMBER FOR AS LONG AS 12 HOURS A DAY.
8. JOE COCKER – BEFORE HE BECAME A FAMOUS NAME IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, COCKER USED TO WORK IN THE PLUMBING AND STEAM-FITTING INDUSTRY IN ENGLAND.
9. JOHN GOTTI – IT WAS GOTTI’S PLUMBING BUSINESS THAT HE RESORTED TO WHEN HE WANTED TO KEEP HIS UNDERWORLD ACTIVITIES OUT OF SIGHT.
Famous plumbers in the reel world • the mario brothers – this 1993 film titled “super mario bros” is probably the most famous movie on plumbers. The plot revolves around two brothers who are plumbers by profession and are on a mission to save the human race.
2. Mike delfino – who does not love this hardworking plumber from desperate housewives! This fictional character is one of the primary characters in this drama series.
3. Max the plumber – this film titled “the plumber” was released in 1979. max here is a very suspicious character and the plot like the title, is centred on him.
4. Elmer tuttle - In this comedy titled “the passionate plumber”, the protagonist plays a plumber whose professional life takes a turn when he falls in love with his employer.
5. The plumber – in this 1955 movie called “the seven year itch”, there is a character who plays a plumber. This plumber shares screen space with Marilyn Monroe In a very important scene which allows us to gauge the significance of his role in this movie.
6. Curly, moe and larry – in this short film titled, “a plumbing we will go”, this trio through several mishaps, destroys the plumbing system of a residence. The plot is replete with comical incidents.
7. Lee chandler – among many other things, the movie “Manchester by the sea” is also known for its accurate and ethical portrayal of the plumbing profession. The protagonist plays a plumber.
8. Popeye – in an episode titled “plumbers pipe dreams, popeye tries to do a plumbing job but ends up bringing in a devastating flood for the city.
Father of plumbing Our knowledge of plumbing is not complete until we learn about some real life heroes who brought about significant changes in the world of plumbing. • Herbert hoover – known as “the father of plumbing” hoover brought in a new vision in the plumbing industry. He harped on the need for innovative technologies for electricity, indoor plumbing and improved living standards. He developed a plumbing code along with dr.roy b. hunter. Plumber refer to this “hoover code” till date.
2. John Harrington – invented the first ever flush toilet as early as 1596.
3. Thomas crapper – known for designing an innovative and modern range of flush toilets with a ballcock mechanism for filling up the toilet tanks. “crapper’s” design is used till date.