Several athletes, after achieving immense success in sports, transition into acting! Some of them use their sports skills in movies or TV, while others completely shift away from sports to pursue careers in comedy or dramatic acting.
Here are five sports personalities who achieved great success in Hollywood:
John Cena:
Originally a professional wrestler, John Cena successfully transitioned into acting with his first major role in The Marine. He began his career in professional wrestling in 2000 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling and later joined WWE, where he won numerous championships.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson:
Dwayne Johnson, known as “The Rock” in WWE, gained fame in the late 1900s and early 2000s. He began his film career with a role in The Mummy Returns as the Scorpion King, leading to his starring role in The Scorpion King.
Arnold Schwarzenegger:
Arnold Schwarzenegger gained fame as a top bodybuilder, winning the Mr. Universe title at 20. After retiring from bodybuilding, he became a global movie star with iconic roles in Conan the Barbarian and The Terminator.
Kali Reis:
Former boxer Kali Reis overcame a major setback after a motorcycle accident in 2012, later achieving the world champion title in two weight classes. She debuted as an actress in the thriller Catch the Fair One.
Jason Lee:
Jason Lee, a well-known professional skateboarder, retired from skateboarding in 1996 and transitioned to acting. He became famous in movies like Mallrats and Alvin and the Chipmunks and the TV show My Name Is Earl.
