Fred Grandy
“Gopher” from the beloved sitcom, “The Love Boat” went from acting on television to politics. He became a Republican Congressman for the state of Iowa and served from 1987 – 1993. Before he became an actor, he was an active member of the Republican party; he worked with Republican congressman Wiley Mayne as a speechwriter but he credits his time on “The Love Boat” and the subsequent recognition for his successful election results. He stayed in Congress until 1993 when he decided to run for Governor of Iowa, but lost by nearly 4 points.
Beyonce
“Queen Bey” has been at the top of the charts for years. The former lead singer of Destiny’s Child earned five Grammy Awards on her first solo album in 2003 and has never slowed down. Her total now is up to 22, with over 100 million records sold. While her early years were less political, she’s now using her star power to benefit left-wing causes. In 2009, she sang for the Obama’s first dance at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. In 2012, she and her husband, JayZ, co-hosted a multi-million-dollar fundraiser for President Obama’s reelection, and in 2016, the duo sang at a rally for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.
Tony Sirico
Genaro Anthony Sirico Jr. of HBO’s “The Soprano’s” fame has 27 acting credits to his name, as well as 28 arrests, the first of which was at the young age of 7. He realized he wanted to be an actor while in prison, watching a performance by a group of ex-con actors. He thought, “I can do that”. He reportedly donated to Rudy Giuliani’s 2008 bid for the presidency. Before that, back in 2004, he attended a fundraiser for President George W. Bush and was quoted as saying, “I’m here because I’m a far-to-the-right- Republican”.