Ever go down a Wiki-hole about your fave actors, only to find out they lived a WHOLE-ASS LIFE before you came to know them on the big and silver screen? Well, these actors below used to be athletes (!!!!), and I decided to share my learnings with you, 'cause IDK, I thought it was interesting:
1.Nnamdi Asomugha was a cornerback in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the San Francisco 49ers. He's now an actor/producer, and his most recent projects include Sylvie's Love and Crown Heights:
2.Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was a college football player for the University of Miami and a professional wrestler for the WWE. He's now an actor, and his most recent projects include Jungle Cruise and Hobbs & Shaw:
3.LeBron James is a forward in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers — previously the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He's also an actor/producer, and his most recent projects include Trainwreck and the upcoming Space Jam sequel:
4.John McEnroe was a professional tennis player. He currently portrays himself in film and television, and most recently he narrated Never Have I Ever:
5.Chuck Norris was a martial artist. He's currently an actor/producer and his most recent projects include The Expendables 2 and Hawaii Five-0:
6.Uzo Aduba was a track star while attending Boston University. She's currently an actor, and her most recent projects include Orange Is the New Black and Mrs. America:
7.Terry Crews was a linebacker in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams, the San Diego Chargers, and a few other teams. He's currently a host/actor, and his most recent projects include Brooklyn Nine-Nine and America's Got Talent:
8.Jason Statham was a diver on Britain's national team. He's currently an actor and his most recent projects include Hobbs & Shaw and The Meg:
9.Amanda Schull was a member of the corps de ballet in the San Francisco Ballet. She's currently an actor, and her most recent projects include Suits and 12 Monkeys:
10.Kevin Garnett was a center in the NBA for (most notably) the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves. His most recent project was Uncut Gems, where he played a fictionalized version of himself:
11.Dave Bautista was a professional wrestler for the WWE. He's currently an actor, and his most recent projects include Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune:
12.John Cena was a professional wrestler for the WWE and is still technically listed on their active roster. But he's mostly transitioned to being an actor, and his most recent projects include Blockers and Bumblebee:
13.Gina Carano was a professional MMA fighter. She's currently an actor, and her most recent projects include Deadpool and The Mandalorian:
14.Kevin Nash was a professional wrestler for the WWE. He's currently an actor, and his most recent projects include Magic Mike and Chick Fight:
15.Jason Lee was a professional skateboarder. He's currently an actor, and his most notable projects include The Incredibles and My Name Is Earl:
16.And Rick Fox was a forward in the NBA for the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. He's currently an actor, and his most recent projects include Greenleaf and K.C. Undercover:
Who are some famous actors who you were surprised to find out were pro athletes? Let us know in the comments below!
