19 Actors who started out as athletes early in their career

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16) Vinnie Jones

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Vinnie Jones started his career as a tough football player, known for his rough style. He played for teams like Wimbledon and Leeds United. After his retirement, he took up acting and became known for various roles in movies such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and Snatch. The tough-guy image he had developed as a footballer helped him to get similar roles in several movies. Vinnie's transition from football to acting shows that one career can actually complement the next.

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