19 Actors who started out as athletes early in their career

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2) Dwayne Johnson

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82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Dwayne Johnson started his career as a highly successful wrestler in the WWE, renowned for his strength, charisma, and multiple championship titles. Upon stepping out of wrestling, Dwayne smoothly made his transition into acting and soon appeared in Hollywood. His films, like Fast & Furious, Jumanji, and Moana, fast became box-office hits. His journey from wrestling to film epitomizes a transformation by athletes who have reached stardom in another profession. Dwayne's athletic nature and larger-than-life persona define his mass appeal in cinema.

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