Leslie Jones
If Leslie Jones isn't your favorite Saturday Night Live cast member, then you're lying. Before her acting and comedy career took off, Jones was actually going to head into another career. Obviously, with her height topping off at 6', you can probably guess what it was.
Basketball
Naturally, she was inclined to play basketball. Her father suggested she try it out since her height would be sought after. She was so good that she got a college scholarship and almost went into the big leagues.