Most extremely talented people all have something in common – they’re pretty good at more than one thing. Over the years, many athletes have displayed a high aptitude for the performance arts.

Continue to read more about a group of high-profile pro athletes that made seamless transitions into the entertainment industry.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Long before his days as California’s governor or The Terminator, Schwarzenegger was a prolific bodybuilder and powerlifter. In 1970 he became the youngest to ever win the Mr. Olympia competition and that record still stands more than 50 years later.

Tony Danza

TV and film star Tony Danza was a professional boxer in the ‘70s and recorded a 9-3 record – he won all 9 by knockout. Danza landed a film role in the 1980 movie, "The Hollywood Knights" and never looked back.

The Rock

Most people know award-winning action movie star Dwayne Johnson as his WWE persona, The Rock. Before pro wrestling, Johnson was a standout defensive end on Florida State University’s football team. He signed to the Canadian football League’s Calgary Stampeders practice squad but got cut from the roster before the regular season.

Fred Williamson

Williamson was known as “The Hammer” during his time as a defensive back for the Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs. After retiring, Williamson became a hard-working actor and has now racked up over 130 film and TV credits. He is a notable figure in the Blaxploitation genre of the 1970s.

John David Washington

The leading man known for “Tenet” and “BlacKkKlansman” was a standout runningback at the prestigious Morehouse University. The legacy actor signed to the St. Louis Rams’ practice squad in 2006, then moved on to NFL Europe’s Rhein Fire and finally the United Football League’s Sacramento Mountain Lions. Washington landed his first TV role on HBO’s “Ballers.”

Lou Ferrigno

Before portraying TV’s version of The Incredible Hulk, Ferrigno was a world-renowned bodybuilder. He first achieved fame from a 1977 documentary called “Pumping Iron” that centers on his attempt to beat his friend and training partner Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Mr. Olympia competition.

Ronda Rousey

The WWE superstar transitioned to acting and later wrestling, after a record-setting mixed martial arts career. Rousey was the first-ever female UFC champion and the first woman to win an Olympic medal in the judo event at the 2008 Games.