Sports Stars Who Made It To The Big Screen

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Dalip Singh Rana, better known as The Great Khali in the WWE ring has appeared in four Hollywood films and two Bollywood films

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Ronda Rousey is famous for her time in the UFC and also winning an Olympic medal. She has acted in blockbuster Hollywood flick Furious 7

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Famous as an actor in Hollywood movies, Vinnie Jones is also a former professional footballer, who played for the likes of Wimbledon and Chelsea

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Other than his heroics on the cricket field, Sunil Gavaskar also played the lead role in a Marathi movie Savli Premachi and also featured in the comedy Maalamaal

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A modern-day basketball legend, NBA star LeBron James has also featured in movies like Trainwreck, Space Jam: A New Legacy

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A former mixed martial artist, American Gina Carano is famous for her roles in Deadpool, Fast and Furious 6

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Former India captain Kapil Dev made cameo appearances in films like Chain Khuli ki Main Khuli and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

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One of the most popular WWE wrestlers in the world, John Cena has also established himself in Hollywood

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Better known as the Rock, Dwayne Johnson is one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood. He is also one of the world's highest-paid actors

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A known face in Hollywood, Arnold Schwarzenegger, a champion powerlifter is known for his lead role in the Terminator series

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