Jesse Ventura served as the 38th governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003. He had successful careers as a wrestler, actor and author. Born as James George Janos, he completed his education to serve in the United States navy for a couple of years. He then found himself fit for a career as a wrestler what with his large 6’4” body frame and 200 pounds. Training himself in weightlifting and wrestling, he entered the profession and soon earned a name for himself. Despite being an average fighter, he was known for his charismatic appeal and outspoken nature. Later, this trait got him the position of a commentator at the sports. Meanwhile, his popularity earned him various film roles which he performed exceptionally well. Ventura’s foray into politics was a successful one as well as he in his first ever elections won the seat of the Mayor of Brooklyn park, Minnesota. He then worked laboriously in the position. No sooner, he bagged the seat of the Governor of Minnesota which he served for a single term. He has reportedly worked on various shows and written political books.