1. Martial Arts Celebrities (I've been making this list slowly; note: adult stars included) I tried to avoid those who made a name out of martial arts films, but couldn't help myself. I won't know everybody, but mainly the ones featured in Western films, so none from something like the Chinese kung fu/wuxia market, that's just a whole other ...
  2. Feb 2, 2025Over 1K filmgoers have voted on the 30+ people on Best Former Athletes Turned Actors. Current Top 3: Sean Connery, Kurt Russell, Chuck Norris ... His journey to stardom began with his interest in martial arts during his time as an Air Policeman in the U.S. Air Force, a passion that ultimately catapulted him to global fame. ... Also ranks #10 on ...
  3. Jul 3, 2024List of professional athletes turned actors, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. ... Also ranks #8 on The 20 Best Celebrity Boxers; Bubba Smith. Photo: Tony Brown; ... Professional martial arts artist Bruce Lee has appeared in such films as Enter the Dragon and The Big Boss. Born: 11-27-1940; Age: Dec. at 32 (1940-1973)
  4. Jan 2, 2024This list contains information about professional athletes who are also accomplished fine artists, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous NBA stars, tennis players, and track and field athletes are also painters, photographers, and creative artists. One famous sports star has even designed album covers for popular musicians.
  5. While some of these athlete-actors offer little more than one-note cameos, a surprising number of them have transcended these boundaries to become bonafide movie stars. From the synchronized-swimmer stylings of Esther Williams to the megawatt charm of Dwayne Johnson, these 10 performers have made gold-medal-worthy transitions to the big screen.
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