19 Actors who started out as athletes early in their career

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F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi - Source: Getty

8) Burt Reynolds

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32nd Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Opening Night - Source: Getty

Before becoming a famous actor, Burt Reynolds was a talented athlete. He played college football at Florida State University as a tailback but, sadly, due to knee injuries, his football career ended. He then turned to acting, initially doing small roles in plays and television. Eventually, he became a major film star with films like The Longest Yard and Smokey and the Bandit. He won a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award for his role in Evening Shade.

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