1. Arnold Schwarzenegger
   Bruce Lee
2. Chuck Norris
   Andre the Giant

A professional bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Universe title, as well as multiple Mr. Olympia, crowns before turning to acting. He has become a massive Hollywood star, perhaps best known for the Terminator franchise.

1. Arnold Schwarzenegger
   Bruce Lee
2. Burt Reynolds
   Bruce Jenner

The greatest martial artist of all time, Bruce Lee made a number of movies, most of which were filmed in Hong Kong.

1. Bruce Lee
   Arnold Schwarzenegger
2. John Cena
   Chuck Norris

One of wrestling's breakout stars, John Cena has had some success in Hollywood and starred in a number of movies, including "The Marine."

1. John Cena
   Wilt Chamberlain
2. Bruce Lee
   Chuck Norris

Famed martial artist Chuck Norris made the transition into movies easily. His roles in "MIssing in Action," "Delta Force" and host of other '80s action films, made him a household name. He also starred in the long-running TV series, "Walker, Texas Ranger."

1. Chuck Norris
   Arnold Schwarzenneger
2. Fred Dryer
   Bruce Lee

Football star Fred Dryer played 16 seasons in the NFL for both the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams. He went on to become a successful actor and starred in TV series such as "Hunter," "Land's End" and "Cheers."

1. Fred Dryer
   Chuck Norris
2. Burt Reynolds
   Jim Brown

One of the true greats of the NFL, Jim Brown began his acting career in the '60s as his career drew to a close. He first played in Rio Conchos in 1964 with many more roles following during the next decades.

1. Howie Long
   Jim Brown
2. OJ Simpson
   Tony Danza

A former NFL player, Howie Long has acted in a number of movies, including "Broken Arrow" and "3000 Miles to Graceland."

1. Howie Long
   Bruce Lee
2. Chuck Norris
   Fred Williamson

Former professional American football player entered the world of acting after his career. He appeared in a number of movies as well as TV series. including "M*A*S*H" and "From Dusk Till Dawn."

1. Fred Williamson
   Lou Ferrigno
2. Bruce Lee
   Burt Lancaster

The original Hulk, Lou Ferrigno was a bodybuilder whose physique saw him cast as the green monster in 1977. He has had other minor roles, often appearing as himself in both TV and movies.

1. Roddy Piper
   Hulk Hogan
2. Andre the Giant
   Lou Ferrigno

'Rowdy' Roddy Piper was a first and foremost a professional wrestler but did appear in a number of TV series' and movies from the 1980s onwards, including "Zorro," "Silk Stalkings" and "They Live."

1. Terry Bradshaw
   Bruce Lee
2. Roddy Piper
   OJ Simpson

It seems like former NFL players love going into the acting world and Terry Bradshaw is no different. Often appearing as himself in a long line of TV shows, Bradshaw has also acted in a number of movies, including "Cannonball Run" and "Failure to Launch."

1. Terry Bradshaw
   Andre the Giant
2. Hulk Hogan
   Tony Danza

A star of TV series such as "Taxi" and "Who's the Boss," Tony Danza started as a boxer. His record? 12 fights, nine wins (all by knock-out), three losses.

1. Michael Jordan
   OJ Simpson
2. Tony Danza
   Bubba Smith

Most well known for playing Moses Hightower in the Police Academy franchise, Bubba Smith played football professionally for the Baltimore Colts, the Houston Oilers and the Oakland Raiders before turning to acting.

1. Michael Jordan
   OJ Simpson
2. Mark Henry
   Bubba Smith

One of the greatest basketball players ever, Michael Jordan starred in the Disney movie, "Space Jam."

1. Hulk Hogan
   Andre the Giant
2. Michael Jordan
   Chuck Norris

Andre the Giant (real name André René Roussimoff) was a professional wrestler working mostly in the World Wrestling Federation stable. He appeared in a number of movies during his lifetime, including "The Princess Bride" and "Conan the Destroyer."

1. Hulk Hogan
   Tony Danza
2. Dwayne Johnson
   Andre the Giant

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is another professional wrestler who entered the world of acting. Unlike many, however, he has gone on to become a top star in Hollywood with lead roles in a number of blockbusters.

1. Dwayne Johnson
   Alex Karras
2. Chuck Norris
   Bruce Lee

A former American football player, Alex Karras is perhaps best known for his appearance in "Webster" where he played George Papadapolis. Karras had many acting roles before this, however, in both TV and film.

1. Rosey Grier
   OJ Simpson
2. Bubba Smith
   Merlin Olsen

Rosey Grier played in the NFL for the New York Giants and the LA Rams over a period of 11 years. After a minor role in "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.," while still playing, Grier then acted in many TV series after he retired and most notably in the '70s.

1. Lou Ferrigno
   Hulk Hogan
2. Rosey Grier
   Ed Marinaro

After leaving the NFL in 1977, Ed Marinaro became an actor, starring in the TV sitcom, "Laverne and Shirley" and the cop drama, "Hill Street Blues" amongst others.

1. Serena Williams
   Esther Williams
2. Anna Kournikova
   Hope Solo

Esther Williams established a successful career as a swimmer in the 1930s and entered the world of acting in the 1940s where she appeared in movies such as "Fiesta" and "Bathing Beauty." She retired from acting in the 1960s.

1. Ed Marinaro
   Andre the Giant
2. Jim Thorpe
   Bruce Lee

An Olympic athlete, Jim Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Stockholm games in the decathlon and pentathlon. He also played baseball, football, and basketball. In later life, he appeared in a number of Hollywood movies. A native American, he was often type cast in roles.

1. Roddy Piper
   Jim Thorpe
2. Dwayne Johnson
   Hulk Hogan

Professional wrestler and darling of the Worldwide Wrestling Federation, Hulk Hogan has appeared in a number of movies and TV shows over the course of his career, including "Rocky III," "Mr. Nanny" and "Baywatch."

1. Hulk Hogan
   Michael Jordan
2. Dennis Rodman
   OJ Simpson

The enigmatic Dennis Rodman played in the NBA for the Pistons, Spurs, Bulls and Lakers. After basketball, Rodman had a short-lived wrestling career. He has appeared in a number of TV shows as himself but also as a bona fide actor. These include "Third Rock From The Sun," "Soldier of Fortune" and "Rally On."

1. Tony Danza
   Dennis Rodman
2. Johnny Weissmuller
   Andre the Giant

An American Olympic swimming star, Johnny Weissmuller went on to become and actor and starred as Tarzan in the 1930's.

1. Johnny Weissmuller
   LeBron James
2. Bubba Smith
   OJ Simpson

A former NFL running back, OJ Simpson starred in a number of movies when his career came to an end, including the Naked Gun franchise. Simpson was acquitted of the murder of his wife, Nicole Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in 1995 but was found guilty in a wrongful death civil trial and had to pay $33 million in compensation. Simpson served nine years in prison from 2008 for armed robbery as well as other charges.

1. Bob Uecker
   OJ Simpson
2. Chuck Norris
   Dwayne Johnson

Bob Uecker is instantly recognizable from his roles in the TV sitcom, "Mr. Belvedere," as well as the movie, "Major League." Uecker was a former Major League Baseball player.

1. Bubba Smith
   OJ Simpson
2. Bob Uecker
   Carl Weathers

Well known for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, Carl Weathers had earlier played in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders and BC Lions.

1. Carl Weathers
   Jason Lee
2. Chuck Norris
   Hulk Hogan

Professional skateboarder Jason Lee's best acting role is that of Earl Hickey in the TV series, "My Name Is Earl." He has also starred in a number of movies. including "Mallrats," "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" and "Clerks II."

1. Chuck Connors
   Jason Lee
2. Andre the Giant
   Johnny Weissmuller

Chuck Connors played both professional baseball and basketball. After his career ended, Connors became an actor and starred in many TV shows and series, including "The Rifleman."

1. Eric Cantona
   Tony Danza
2. Chuck Connors
   Roddy Piper

A Former French and Manchester United footballer, Eric Cantona began acting after he retired. He has appeared in a number of movies and TV shows, mostly in France.

1. Eric Cantona
   Vinnie Jones
2. Hulk Hogan
   Dennis Rodman

A hard tackling defender, Vinnie Jones played for Wimbledon in the English First Division. On his retirement, he went into the world of acting, usually playing tough guys. He has starred in a number of movies, including "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" directed by Guy Ritchie.

1. OJ Simpson
   Shaquille O'Neal
2. Michael Jordan
   Vinnie Jones

Basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal has dabbled in acting from time to time and starred in "Blue Chips" and "Kazaam" amongst other roles.

1. Shaquille O'Neal
   Bob Uecker
2. Tony Danza
   Jason Statham

The star of the Transporter franchise, Jason Statham is a former diver who formed part of the U.K.'s diving team in the 1990 Commonwealth Games.

1. Tony Danza
   Jason Statham
2. Burt Reynolds
   Bruce Jenner

There is no need to introduce Burt Reynolds as an actor but did you know that before he went into acting he was an excellent American football player at college level. Injuries forced him to give up the game, however.

1. Carl Weathers
   OJ Simpson
2. Wilt Chamberlain
   Burt Reynolds

At over 7 feet tall, Wilt 'The Stilt' Chamberlain was impossible to miss. His NBA career spanned 14 years and when it was over, he went into coaching for a few seasons. Chamberlain appeared in one major role, that of Bombaata in "Conan the Destroyer."

1. Bruce Jenner
   Hulk Hogan
2. Kelly Slater
   Burt Reynolds

A world surf champion on 11 occasions, Kelly Slater has appeared in many movies and even lent his voice talents to the animation, "Surf's Up."

1. Kelly Slater
   OJ Simpson
2. Terry Crews
   Carl Weathers

Now a very popular actor, Terry Crews is a former NFL player with stints with the Rams, Redskins, and Eagles. Crews has appeared in The Expendables franchise and is a regular on the popular TV series, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."

1. Hulk Hogan
   Terry Crews
2. Steve Garvey
   Tony Danza

Steve Garvey played in Major League Baseball series for 18 years. When his career ended, Garvey landed a few acting gigs over the years including the movie, "The Sandlot 2."

1. Steve Garvey
   Tony Danza
2. Carl Weathers
   Joe Namath

Joe Namath, or 'Broadway Joe' as he was fondly called, played in the NFL from 1965 to 1977, mostly for the New York Jets. He hosted "The Joe Namath Show" in 1969 and built his acting career on stage and the silver screen after his football career came to an end.

1. Joe Namath
   OJ Simpson
2. Michael Jordan
   Ray Allen

With a career spanning close to 20 years, its safe to say that Ray Allen could play basketball. His skills landed him a role in the 1998 basketball movie, "He Got Game," where he received praise for his performance. Allen later acted in the 2001 movie, "Harvard Man."

1. Burt Reynolds
   Ray Allen
2. Brian Bosworth
   Hulk Hogan

A linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks, Brian Bosworth's career spanned three seasons in the late 1980s. After he was forced to retire due to injury, 'The Boz' as he was known, tried his hand at acting and landed a number of roles in the 1990's and beyond.

1. Brian Bosworth
   Carl Weathers
2. OJ Simpson
   Lawrence Taylor

An NFL star, Lawrence Taylor played for the New York Giants for 11 years before retiring in 1993. After this, he appeared as himself in a number of movies, such as "The Waterboy," while also securing an acting role in the football movie, "On Any Given Sunday."

1. Rick Fox
   Lawrence Taylor
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
   LeBron James

Another NBA player to enter the world of acting, Rick Fox has appeared in both movies ("He Got Game") and TV series ("Shameless," "Oz").

1. Michael Jordan
   Rick Fox
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
   Wilt Chamberlain

One of the NBA's biggest stars, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played for 20 years in the top flight. He made his film debut while still playing, in the 1972 Bruce Lee movie, "Game Of Death." He often appeared in sitcoms, playing himself but had original roles in a number of other productions.

1. Andre the Giant
   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2. Hulk Hogan
   Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Boxer 'Tex' Cobb appeared in a number of Hollywood movies, including "The Golden Child" and "Raising Arizona."

1. Randall 'Tex' Cobb
   Johnny Weissmuller
2. Dwayne Johnson
   Buster Crabbe

An Olympian swimmer who won a bronze and gold medal in two separate games, Buster Crabbe began his acting career as Tarzan in 1933. He starred in more than 100 movies.

1. Roger Clemens
   OJ Simpson
2. Buster Crabbe
   Tony Danza

'Rocket' Roger Clemens played for an incredible 24 seasons in MLB. He has appeared in numerous TV shows, often playing himself, and had a small role in the movie, "Kingpin."