Earlier this December 12, Vin Diesel shared a photo on social media with Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. In the caption, he said fans constantly ask whether Ronaldo will join the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, adding "I gotta tell you he is a real one. We wrote a role for him in ‘Los Bandoleros.’"
‘Los Bandoleros’ is a 2009 short film written and directed by Vin Diesel, and is part of the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, acting as a prelude to the 2009 film ‘Fast & Furious.’ Diesel’s post has fueled speculation that Ronaldo might join the iconic action franchise, creating buzz among fans and the press alike.
We've written before about the many celebrities who were student athletes before they became famous, but there are also many actors who started out in professional sports before venturing into Hollywood. Indeed, some of them actually made it big in both sports and acting.
From wrestlers to karate champions, and everything in between, in this gallery you'll get to know the famous actors who started out as athletes. Click on to discover them.