19 Actors who started out as athletes early in their career

F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi - Source: Getty
F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi - Source: Getty

3) Sonja Henie

Interview, 1951 - Source: Getty
Interview, 1951 - Source: Getty

Sonja Henie, an eminent figure skater, became a popular actress after she transitioned from sports to acting. She won three Olympic gold medals and ten World Championships in figure skating, making her one of the most successful skaters in history. After she retired from skating, Henie moved to Hollywood and acted in popular films, One In A Milion, Thin Ice, and Sun Valley Serenade. With her grace and charm on screen, she became a leading star in the late 1930s and '40s.

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