Chuck Connors
Chuck Connors did not only establish himself in the big screen, but he also played for a total of three pro sports teams. After he left the army in 1946, he briefly played for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. He decided to leave basketball in favor of baseball instead. He then joined the Brooklyn Dodgers but only played in a single game! He then went on to play first baseman for the Chicago Cubs. Aside from all of these, he also got drafted by the Chicago Bears but did not play a game in the NFL. In the end, he decided to leave the world of sports and enjoyed a 40-year acting career instead. His greatest role has got to be Lucas McCain in The Rifleman!
Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris is one of the most famous guys on this list. He is a chest hair icon, Internet meme, Bruce Lee victim, and conservative political activist. Before all of these things, he was first a champion karate athlete. He had already launched his acting career back then, although he only rose to fame when he took on the antagonist role in the 1972 Bruce Lee film called Return of the Dragon.