Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum was born in Cullman, Alabama, a small town just outside of Birmingham. He was a very active member in high school sports, especially after being sent to a military school.

He had a goal of getting an athletic scholarship, which was achieved his senior year. After earning a full scholarship to a college in West Virginia, Channing decided to leave college and worked as a constuction worker, mortgage broker, and a salesman. He also modeled for many different clothing lines and also featured in television commercials for American Eagle, Pepsi and some popular Mountain Dew commercials.