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Movie Roles Played by Athletes

Movies The roles played by athletes over the years have been exceptional, because who would have thought that an athlete would be able to play such a role in a movie? Some of these athletes played their roles perfectly; one would think they had been acting in movies all their lives.

Notable names such as Dwayne Johnson, dubbed “The Rock’ in his wrestling world, have won prestigious award

Movie Roles Played by Athletes

1: Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal in Kasam: Shaquille O’Neal, another NBA legend, took a turn in the family comedy Kasam. He plays a genie who emerges from a magical basketball and must grant three wishes to a young boy.

2: Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the Fast & Furious franchise: Pro wrestler turned Hollywood superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has become one of the biggest box office draws in the world

3.Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise: Weathers, a former professional football player, stole the show as Rocky Balboa’s flamboyant rival-turned-friend Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise

Jim Brown

Jim Brown as Ringo Starr in The Dirty Dozen: NFL legend Jim Brown surprised audiences with his dramatic turn in the classic war film The Dirty Dozen. He played Ringo Starr, a convicted murderer with a talent for demolition, with a quiet intensity

Kareem Abdul Jabber

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Hakim in an airplane! Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar brought his height and seriousness to the hilarious spoof film Airplane!

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