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Dave Bautista -

Dave Bautista had a successful career as a professional wrestler. But before he turned 30, Bautista was actually competing as a bodybuilder.

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Fast forward a few years and he became a successful actor, best known for his role as Drax the Destroyer in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and other MCU movies.

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Reg Park -

Reg Park is a bodybuilding legend, who is still regarded by many as the greatest of all time. He amassed a number of accolades, including three Mr. Universe titles, and even mentored Arnold Schwarzenegger along the way!

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Park's exceptional physique helped him land the role of Hercules in several movies during the 1960s.

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David Prowse -

The British weightlifter and bodybuilder got noticed for his height and imposing physique.

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David Prowse -

Prowse starred in several movies, including 'A Clockwork Orange' (1971). But he's best remembered for the iconic role of Darth Vader in the first 'Star Wars' movies.

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Steve Reeves -

A legendary bodybuilder, Reeves soon started working in the movie industry. He's known for playing iconic characters such as Hercules, Goliath, and Sandokan.

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Steve Reeves -

Reeves paved the way for other bodybuilders such as Arnold Schwarzenegger to get into Hollywood. He was both an icon of the sport and a movie star.  

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Gordon Scott -

Gordon Scott's impressive physique helped him land his most iconic role: Tarzan. 

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Gordon Scott -

From 1955 to 1960, the actor played the fictional character in six movies!

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Mickey Hargitay -

Hungarian-born Miklós "Mickey" Hargitay was a successful bodybuilder with numerous accolades, including the 1955 Mr. Universe title.

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Mickey Hargitay -

He went on to become a movie star, marrying one (Jayne Mansfield) and fathering a very successful actress too: Mariska Hargitay!

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Peter Lupus -

With a number of bodybuilding titles under his belt, Lupus (sometimes credited as Rock Stevens) moved into acting.

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Peter Lupus -

Peter Lupus is best known for playing Willy Armitage in the original 'Mission: Impossible' TV show (1966-1973).

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Sergio Ciani (aka Alan Steel) -

Sergio Ciani was an Italian bodybuilder who started his career as a stuntman and body double for (the equally muscular) Steve Reeves.

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Sergio Ciani (aka Alan Steel) -

Ciani later adopted the stage name Alan Steel and starred in a number of movies, playing Hercules numerous times.

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Franco Columbu -

The two-time Mr. Olympia champion and Italian bodybuilder moved to the US with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1960s.

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Franco Columbu -

Like his friend, Columbu also pursued an acting career, starring in movies such as 'Conan the Barbarian' (1982) and 'The Terminator' (1984).

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Yang Sze (aka Bolo Yeung) -

You probably remember Yeung from playing bad guys in martial arts movies. But you might not know that, in addition to being a martial artist, he was also a competitive bodybuilder, with a Mr. Hong Kong title under his belt.

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Yang Sze (aka Bolo Yeung) -

Bolo Yeung got his big break co-starring with Bruce Lee in 'Enter the Dragon' (1973). The actor went on to star in movies such as 'Bloodsport' (1988) and 'Double Impact' (1991) alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme.

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Ralf Moeller -

The German bodybuilding champion started acting in the 1980s, and got his big break in 'Universal Soldier' (1992) alongside Dolph Lundgren and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

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Ralf Moeller -

The actor continued to have a successful career and starred in numerous movies, including 'Gladiator' (2000). He's yet another pal of Arnold Schwarzenegger's.

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Dwayne Johnson -

Besides acting, you probably remember The Rock for his wrestling career, but he's been into bodybuilding all his life, and even married (and divorced) a bodybuilder.

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Dwayne Johnson -

And while Dwayne Johnson hasn't stepped onto the stage as a pro bodybuilder, he does work out, eat, and look like one! What's more, The Rock is currently one of the most successful actors in Hollywood.

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Lou Ferrigno -

Ferrigno was an accomplished bodybuilder whose competitive rivalry with Arnold Schwarzenegger was documented in the documenary 'Pumping Iron' (1977). Like his Mr. Olympia rival, Ferrigno also transitioned into acting.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger -

And, of course, we have Arnold Schwarzenegger. The man who dominated bodybuilding scene from the late '60s to 1980, Arnie amassed seven Mr. Olympia titles, among many others, throughout his successful career as a pro bodybuilder.

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In 1982, Schwarzenegger scored his breakthrough role with 'Conan the Barbarian,' and the rest is history. Arnold Schwarzenegger remains one of the most successful bodybuilders and actors of all time.

Sources: (TheRichest) (IMDd) (Bodybuilding.com)

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