19 Actors who started out as athletes early in their career

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F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi - Source: Getty

10) Chuck Norris

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 - Source: Getty

Chuck Norris is another athlete who had a thriving career as a martial artist before becoming an actor. He won many championships in karate and kickboxing and also created his own martial arts style called Chun Kuk Do. After martial arts, he went for acting and starred in several action films, including The Delta Force and Missing in Action. He also starred as the main character in the TV show Walker, Texas Ranger. Chuck's dazzling martial arts abilities and rough image helped him carve a niche for himself in Hollywood.

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