Drew Carey’s Former Job As A Waiter Helped Him Keep Track Of Everything On The Price Is Right

In addition to being an actor, comedian, and game show host, Drew Carey has a surprising background comprised of many different jobs and roles.

According to Military.com, Drew Carey served in the Marine Corps Reserve from 1980 through 1986, where he got his once-characteristic buzz cut and horn-rimmed glasses.

Since becoming a famous comedian and television star, Carey has continued to do unexpected things. In 2009, he became a minority owner of the MLS soccer team Seattle Sounders, a goal he had in mind when he started hosting “The Price is Right” (via MLS Soccer).

According to the Sounders’ website, Carey’s interest in soccer began in 2003 after seeing the LA Galaxy, which led to a new passion for the sport.

Carey introduced a voting system on the Sounders FC, inspired by Spanish football clubs, by which members get to vote on significant leadership positions.

The “Whose Line” comedian also works as a photojournalist, primarily for soccer games, and was a press photographer at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

Carey’s unusual career trajectory has given him a lot of experience in many different fields, and that experience has given him skills that come in handy as the host of “The Price is Right.”