19 Actors who started out as athletes early in their career

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F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi - Source: Getty

18) Bubba Smith

Bubba Smith | Image via Getty
Bubba Smith | Image via Getty

Bubba Smith began his professional career in football as a member of the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders, and Houston Oilers. After retiring, he went on to become an actor. Bubba is mainly known for his role as Moses Hightower in the Police Academy movies. He also appeared in films like Black Moon Rising, The Wild Pair, and Fist Of Honor. His crossing over from the world of football to that of the movies makes him the perfect example of an athlete who turned out to be a successful actor.

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