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

14) Jason Lee

Jason Lee | Image via Getty
Jason Lee | Image via Getty

Jason Lee fits well in the list as he was a professional skateboarder before becoming an actor. A professional skateboarder in the 80s, he retired in 1996. Lee co-founded the company Stereo Skateboards, a popular skate brand, during his skateboarding career. He transitioned to acting in the mid-'90s and became famous for his role as Earl Hickey on the TV show My Name Is Earl. He has also appeared in many popular movies directed by his friend Kevin Smith like Chasing Amy, Mallrats, and Dogma.

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