List of bouncers

This list of notable bouncers includes celebrities and historical figures who worked as bouncers, often before they became famous in another profession or field.

Living people

 * Pope Francis, current Pope who worked as a bouncer in a Buenos Aires bar before beginning seminary studies.
 * Dave Bautista, American professional wrestler and actor, worked as a bouncer in Washington, D.C. nightclubs prior to his wrestling career.
 * Vin Diesel, American actor who created his 'Vin Diesel' pseudonym to protect his anonymity while working as a bouncer.
 * Vincent D'Onofrio, American actor on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Netflix's Daredevil.
 * Norman Foster, British architect and member of the House of Lords, worked as a nightclub bouncer whilst studying architecture at the University of Manchester.
 * Carlton Leach, British former football hooligan and bodybuilder, the inspirational figure of the movie Rise of the Footsoldier.
 * Dolph Lundgren, Swedish actor, director, and martial artist.
 * Mr. T, American actor, former bouncer and twice winner of the "America's Toughest Bouncer" competition.
 * Chazz Palminteri, American actor and writer.
 * Glenn Ross, Northern Irish bouncer and strongman.
 * Georges St-Pierre, Canadian mixed martial artist and UFC Welterweight Champion.
 * Rob Terry, British professional wrestler.
 * Geoff Thompson, British bouncer and author of the book Watch My Back.
 * Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party, worked as a bouncer in Whistler Village, British Columbia, after his undergraduate studies.
 * Wyatt Lozano "America's Bouncer" Actor and competitive Powerlifter. Worked as a bouncer in Syracuse New York.
 * Sven Marquardt is the bouncer at the Berghain nightclub in Berlin.

Historical figures and deceased people

 * Al Capone, Chicago-based gangster, worked as a bartender/bouncer in his early life.
 * Michael Clarke Duncan, American actor and former bouncer who also worked as a bodyguard for various celebrities.
 * James Gandolfini, American actor who worked as a bouncer at an on-campus pub while studying at Rutgers University.
 * Giant Haystacks (Martin Ruane), British professional wrestler.
 * Lenny McLean, British bare-knuckle boxing heavyweight champion who also worked as a head doorman at London nightclubs.
 * Rick Rude (Richard Rood), American professional wrestler.
 * Road Warrior Animal (Joseph Laurinaitis), American professional wrestler.
 * Patrick Swayze, American actor, and ballet dancer.
 * Tony Vallelonga, American actor and occasional author, who worked as a bouncer when he was hired as a driver by pianist Don Shirley.