Summary
On paper, the leap from athletic excellence to cinema stardom might not seem that far. After all, professional athletes are paid to perform, and, if we're being completely honest, movie stars don't need to be particularly talented to be famous.
Few athletes, however, make the leap from field to film, and those who do often are left with an embarrassment on their resume. For instance, I'm sure Olympic decathlete Bruce Jenner, even 25 years later, still regrets his participation in The Village People musical Can't Stop the Music.See the full content of this document
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Some Athletes Find Fame On Screen
Some athletes have managed to successfully navigate the career shift, though. Former NFL great Alex Karras, for...
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