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Douglas is a legend on the big screen, but he is also an athletic ace. The actor was a member of the Saint Lawrence University wrestling squad and a member of the Amateur Wrestling Hall of Fame. Douglas decided to step off the mat and pursue a scholarship opportunity with the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, a choice that has certainly paid off. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Evan Agostini) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Athletes in Anot...Could former athletic superstars Ed O’Neill, Jamie Foxx or Joel McHale have contended in the Olympics? The guys chose to tackle Hollywood instead, so we will never know. Keep clicking to find out which other celebrities excelled on the field as well as the screen. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photos: Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Brian DennehyAfter serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1959 to 1963, the “Tommy Boy” actor headed off to play football at Columbia University in New York. After an impressive showing on the field, Dennehy decided that Columbia was not the school for him and transferred to rival Yale. It was there that he realized acting, not sports, was his true passion. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Jamie FoxxJamie Foxx is a bona fide triple threat: he sings, he acts and he dances. But did you know he was once an excellent athlete? Foxx attended Texas' Terrell High School, where he played on both the basketball and football teams. The actor’s goal was to one day play for the Dallas Cowboys, and was well on his way after becoming the first player in the school's history to pass for more than 1,000 yards. Foxx eventually realized his love of acting and singing, so football got put on the back burner. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Jim CaviezelCaviezel, best known for his role as Jesus in Mel Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ,” had an exceptional basketball career in college. The 6-foot, 2-inch actor played ball at Bellevue Community College, setting his sights on a future in the NBA. Unfortunately, a foot injury in his second year at school quickly put an end to his dream. He transferred to the University of Washington, switched his focus to acting, and the rest is history. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Forest WhitakerAcademy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker earned a full football scholarship to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona for his efforts on the field. Unfortunately (or fortunately, if you ask Hollywood), his sports career did not last long. A debilitating back injury prevented him from contributing to the team, leading Whitaker to change his major to music. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Burt ReynoldsIn addition to having an epic mustache, Burt Reynolds was once a pretty great football player as well. He was named First Team All State and All Southern as a fullback in high school and received multiple scholarship offers to college. Reynolds decided to play halfback for Florida State University, but was injured in a car accident during the season. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Dean CainActor Dean Cain was a highly scouted athlete in 1984, receiving a whopping 17 scholarship offers to universities around the country. Cain decided to attend Princeton, acting as captain of the volleyball team and playing safety for the football squad. He set a record for most interceptions in a single season at Princeton and signed on as a free agent with the Buffalo Bills after graduating. A career-ending knee injury stalled his sports dreams and prompted him to pursue acting. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Jason LeeJason Lee was a prominent professional skateboarder in the late 1980s and early 1990s, co-founding the popular company Stereo Skateboards in 1992. Lee, along with Tony Hawk, was one of the first skateboarders to receive a signature shoe with Airwalk. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Master PPercy "Master P" Miller is mostly known for rapping, but he was also once a talented basketball player. The rapper earned contracts with NBA teams twice — first with the Charlotte Hornets during the 1998-'99 season and later with the Toronto Raptors in the 1999 pre-season. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Carl WeathersBefore he was Tobias Funke’s acting coach on “Arrested Development,” Carl Weathers played football in college and professionally. Weathers was a letterman at San Diego State University in 1968 and 1969, which lead to a short professional career with the Oakland Raiders. He joined the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League in 1971 and played for two years, officially retiring in 1974 to become an actor. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Ed O’NeillLong before he was America’s favorite grouchy father on “Married…with Children,” actor Ed O’Neill played football for the University of Ohio. He left the school after his sophomore year and transferred to Youngstown State, where he continued to play defensive lineman. O’Neill graduated and was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969, but was cut before the season began. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Matthew FoxThe “LOST” actor played wide receiver for the Columbia University football team from 1983 to 1988. Fox’s squad lost 44 consecutive games during his time there, the second longest losing streak in college football. No wonder Jack didn't start a flag football team on the Island. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images for IWC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Billy BaldwinIt's no secret that the Baldwins are blessed with the acting gene, but one of the famous brothers has a little something extra too. Billy, who recently had a guest stint on “Gossip Girl,” was a member of the wrestling team at Binghamton University, earning himself an induction into the Amateur Wrestling Hall of Fame. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Pepsi) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Kirk DouglasDouglas is a legend on the big screen, but he is also an athletic ace. The actor was a member of the Saint Lawrence University wrestling squad and a member of the Amateur Wrestling Hall of Fame. Douglas decided to step off the mat and pursue a scholarship opportunity with the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, a choice that has certainly paid off. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Evan Agostini) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Joel McHaleHe is superb at making fun of reality stars, but who knew Joel McHale was an athlete as well? The comedian was a walk-on football player at the University of Washington, eventually making the scout team (practice squad) for his skills as a tight end. "I'm 6-foot-4, and when I got to Washington I was probably 220 or 225 pounds," McHale revealed in his autobiography. "By the time I left I was 250." Wow! —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Dwayne JohnsonWe know, we know. Dwayne Johnson was a famous wrestler long before he became an actor. But it wasn’t his career as “The Rock” that landed him on this particular list. Johnson was a gifted college football star, playing for the 1991 National Champion University of Miami team. He went on to play for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League, but was cut two months into the 1995 season. This led to his decision to become a professional wrestler. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
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