Before They Made It Big As Actors Or Actresses, They Were Amazing Athletes First

Published on 09/26/2019
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

The Rock had a rather troubled childhood. His father was none other than pro wrestler Rocky Johnson, who was never really there for him since he was always busy with work. After the Rock joined the championship team at the University of Miami, he briefly played in the Canadian Football League before going into pro wrestling himself. His first acting job was to play his dad in That 70’s Show! Best known for the Fast and Furious series, he now stars in HBO’s Ballers.

Dwayne "The Rock” Johnson

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

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Jason Statham

Jason Statham had been the ultimate tough guy on the big screen back in the early 2000’s. However, the sport he used to play was not one that would have been helpful in his films. Nope, the Transporter star had been a pro diver! He was a British National Diving Squad member for a dozen years.

Jason Statham

Jason Statham

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