Justin Timberlake - Golf
Justin Timberlake played golf before selling 88M records, bagging 10 Grammy Awards, and headlining wildly successful tours. He purchased his first club at the age of 12, and even after his entertainment career took speed, golfing remains his favorite pastime. In 2007, the "Rock Your Body " singer purchased and redeveloped the Big Creek Golf Course.
Now known as the Mirimichi Golf Course, Timberlake reportedly sold the ec0-friendly facility to Three Star Leasing LLC. The Callaway Golf Company ambassador teamed up with Tiger Woods in 2017 to purchase a stake in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. He also continues acting, and in 2021, we saw him in the thriller "Palmer."
Kate Middleton - Hockey
While attending the Marlborough College, Catherine Elizabeth Middleton captained the women's hockey team. Now the Duchess of Cambridge, her royal duties involve attending numerous sporting events, including the annual Wimbledon Championships. She was also one of the 2012 Summer Olympic ambassadors. In 2022, Middleton added to her list of achievements by becoming the Rugby Football League's patron and the Rugby Football Union.
She established the Coach Core program alongside her husband, Prince William, the All England Lawn Tennis patron. With 400 graduates and apprentices as of 2018, the program runs in ten locations and focuses on providing apprenticeship opportunities to people keen on venturing into professional coaching.
Sam Hunt - Football
Sam Hunt is an award-winning country artist known for releasing hits like "Leave the Night On." In 2021, he showcased his vocal abilities on "Wishful Drinking," a duet performed in collaboration with Ingrid Andress. The 2018 Academy of Country Music Awards winner played American football back in his school days.
Hunt also played for the Middle Tennessee State University football team as a quarterback before transferring to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After daily football practice sessions, he took the time to learn how to play the acoustic guitar. His interest in music ultimately won after his roommates encouraged him to perform at bars, and the rest is history.
Tom Cruise - Football
You probably know him for starring in critically-acclaimed flicks like "Top Gun" and "Mission: Impossible" or winning three Golden Globe Awards. Tom Cruise never delivers anything short of outstanding performances, evidenced by his delivery in "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" (2018) and the fact that he's inked deals to star in several of the film's forthcoming sequels.
If things turned out differently, perhaps Cruise would have been known as a linebacker instead. The "Jerry Maguire" star played football in his senior year before some mischief got him cut off from the squad. He then starred in the Glen Ridge High School's staging of "Guys and Dolls," moved to New York to pursue acting after graduating, and eventually landed his first role in "Endless Love."
Channing Tatum - Football
Channing Tatum admitted that he wasn't the brightest kid in school, but he excelled in the athletics department. He played baseball, soccer, track, and football, and in his childhood years, he practiced the martial arts discipline of wuzuquan kung fu. Upon graduating from the Tampa Catholic High School, he was voted the "most athletic" student.
Tatum then briefly attended Glenville State College before dropping out and working odd jobs. The "Magic Mike" star was discovered by a talent scout, started modeling, and soon began appearing in TV commercials. Crossing over to acting was a breeze for him, and in 2022 we saw him in "The Lost City."
Josh Duhamel - Football
Joshua Duhamel played for the Minot State University football team as the backup quarterback. The loyal Beaver was once spotted in a T-shirt from his alma mater on his way to the gym. According to ESPN, he realized that he wasn’t athletic enough to play pro and traded that in to become an actor and model.
Duhamel ventured into an acting career as an extra for Donna Summer's "I Will Go with You" and Christina Aguilera's "Genie in a Bottle" music videos. His first role on TV was on "All My Children," an ABC Soap Opera. In January 2022, he announced his engagement to Audra Mari. He was previously married to Fergie for eight years.
Chris Pratt - Wrestling
While in school, Chris Pratt was part of the wrestling team, and he even placed fifth during a state tournament. Asked by his wrestling coach what he aspired to be as a grown-up, he had no idea but said it involved fame and tons of money. The 2019 Kid's Choice Award winner didn't make it past the first semester of community college.
Pratt made ends meet by waiting tables and was soon discovered by Rae Dawn Chong. She cast him in "Cursed Part 3," and more roles followed, leading to his breakthrough in "Parks and Recreation." You've probably also seen him in "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Jurassic World," or the 2021 movie "The Tomorrow War."
Ellen DeGeneres - Tennis
Ellen DeGeneres is known for starring in the highly-rated '90s sitcom "Ellen" and hosting "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Since gracing our screens in 2003, the latter program is scheduled to conclude its run in 2022. Back in school, she played tennis for the varsity team. She faced off with Melanie Oudin on her talk show and refereed a game between Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi.
Before venturing into showbiz, DeGeneres waitressed at TGI Fridays, and she also held a job at J.C. Penney. The 32-time Daytime Emmy winner also worked as a painter, bartender, and hostess before eventually finding success in stand-up comedy and acting.
Jamie Foxx - Football & Basketball
Most people know Earl Marlon Bishop as Jamie Foxx, an award-winning actor, singer, and comedian. "In Living Color" got the ball rolling for his acting career, but his background truly shaped his skills. The Grammy Award winner started playing the piano at the age of five, and his natural talent for cracking jokes was evident from the third grade.
During his time at Terrell High School, Foxx played football and basketball. However, his ambitions to play for the Dallas Cowboys didn't pan out because his musical and performing arts career took off instead. In 2021, he returned to our screens as Electro in "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
Matthew McConaughey - Golf
Matthew McConaughey broke fans' hearts partly when he announced that he wouldn't be running for the 2022 Texas gubernatorial seat. Perhaps if the "Dallas Buyers Club" star decided to switch careers again, he would settle for golfing. A shared interest in golf endeared him to Don Philips, a casting director.
In a 2017 interview with Howard Stern, the Golden Globe Award winner explained that he was a film student searching for a breakthrough at the time. On a chance meet-up with Philips at a watering hole, golf dominated their conversation. That's what earned him an audition for "Dazed and Confused," and the rest remains part of Hollywood history.
Amy Adams - Track & Field
Amy Lou Adams isn't a stranger to anyone who has watched "Catch Me If You Can," "Arrival," or the 2021 psychological thriller "The Woman in the Window." Before catching her big break by sharing the screen with Leonardo DiCaprio in the former film, she honed her skills as a dancer and did track in school.
Adams also competed in gymnastics and had ambitions of becoming a ballerina. After graduating, she chose not to attend college and instead pursued a career in musical theater. On her climb to fame, the two-time Golden Globe winner held a job at the Gap store and waitressed at Hooters.
Jon Stewart - Soccer
Before he was the "The Daily Show" host, Jon Stewart was the William & Mary men's soccer team's winger. He started on the junior varsity team and worked his way to the varsity team. His coach described him as quick, feisty, and athletic. He scored the only goal that helped the team earn an NCAA tournament berth as a senior.
With a reputation of being a funny guy in school, Stewart went to New York in 1986 to try comedy. His career took off in 1992 after appearing on "Late Night with David Letterman." He also authored "N*ked Pictures of Famous People," a collection of humorous essays and short stories. In April 2022, he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Tom Selleck - Basketball
Tom Selleck might have personified a veteran major leaguer in the 1992 sports comedy "Mr. Baseball," but he has roots in basketball. While attending the University of Southern California, he played for the Trojans men's basketball team. During his senior year majoring in business administration, a drama coach pointed him towards acting.
Selleck enrolled in the Beverly Hills Playhouse to hone his skills and subsequently responded to the call of duty to serve with the California National Guard. Upon his discharge, as a senior, the Golden Globe winner landed a role in "The Dating Game." Acting remains his strongest suit, and he has starred in "Blue Bloods" from 2010 to 2022.
Uzo Aduba - Track & Field
Uzo Aduba was a track star at Boston University before becoming a household name. The "Orange Is the New Black" star still holds a record for sprinting at the institution. She has also run the Boston and New York City Marathons.
In an interview with Boston Magazine, Aduba revealed that her skills on the track opened up opportunities to pursue other passions like acting and singing. She is also in the books as the third performer to win Emmys for acting across Drama, Comedy, and TV movie genres. The Critics Choice Television Award winner was part of the cast for the series "In Treatment," which premiered in 2021.
Britney Spears - Basketball
Britney Spears started shaping her dancing and singing skills in her childhood years while also going to gymnastic lessons. The Béla Károlyi's training camp is where she went for gymnastic classes, and later, she played for her school's basketball team as a point guard. Her career in showbiz was taking off simultaneously, and she joined the cast of "The Mickey Mouse Club."
Spears soon inked a deal with Jive Records and churned out top-selling albums, including "Oops I Did It Again." In February 2022, the Grammy winner inked a book deal worth $15M leading up to the release of her memoir.
Will Ferrell - Football, Soccer, & Basketball
Will Ferrell attended the Irvine-based University High School, where he played for the football team. He also captained the school's basketball team and played soccer. Third grade served as his pivotal year because the "Elf" star learned that he had a knack for making others laugh.
His successful run with The Groundlings opened up the doors for him, and Ferrell joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live." You've probably also seen him in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" and its 2013 sequel. As a producer, he has credits for the 2022 miniseries "The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window."
George Clooney - Baseball
George Clooney played basketball and baseball before he starred in critically acclaimed films and won multiple prestigious awards. It was during his time at Augusta High School, but later on, he didn't make it past the first round when he attempted to play professionally with the Cincinnati Reds.
Clooney would then work several odd jobs, including stocking shelves and selling insurance door-to-door before striking it big on the screen. "ER," the hit NBC medical drama, is what marked his breakthrough in the industry. The four-time Golden Globe winner hasn't been short of work since, and in 2020 we saw him in "The Midnight Sky."
Emma Watson - Hockey
If there was ever a "Harry Potter" remake, Emma Watson's character should have probably captained a female Quidditch team, given that off the screen, she played field hockey. As a schoolgirl, she played the sport for Rover Oxford and later for Brown University's hockey team. The "Beauty and the Beast" star admitted that she took longer to earn her degree in English literature because of taking acting breaks.
It all panned out for the United Nations Women goodwill ambassador because she managed to juggle school and work. Watson continues gracing our screens, and in 2022 she reunited with her former castmates for the "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" special.
Jason Sudeikis - Basketball
Jason Sudeikis found his niche as a comedic actor with notable credits in "We're the Millers," "Ted Lasso," and the 2021 animated series "Hit-Monkey." He briefly attended Fort Scott Community College in his schoolgoing days due to his basketball prowess. Even with the scholarship, he left school to chase after the Hollywood dream.
Before joining The Second City Touring Company, Sudeikis studied at the IO Theater and Annoyance Theatre. Writing for "Saturday Night Live" while making bit appearances on the sketch comedy marked his breakthrough. The 2022 Golden Globe winner then had recurring roles in "30 Rock" and landed his first major big-screen role in "Horrible Bosses."
Denzel Washington - Basketball
Denzel Washington is a Fordham University graduate, and while pursuing a degree in Drama and Journalism, he played collegiate basketball. Before settling on a major, the two-time Oscar winner took a semester off and worked at the Lakeville-based Camp Sloane YMCA, where he joined the staff in putting together talent shows.
Before graduating, Washington spent time with the St. Mary's City stock theater performing "Wings of the Morning." He then made his screen debut in the TV movie "Wilma" and caught his big break when he landed a role in the NBC medical drama "St. Elsewhere" Still a fixture on our screens, in 2021, we saw him in "The Tragedy of Macbeth."
Sheryl Crow - Track & Field
Sheryl Suzanne Crow attended Kennett High School, where she was an all-state track star. She particularly excelled in the 75-meter low hurdles, and her prowess earned her several medals. However, music ultimately won, and she even chose the art as a major while attending the University of Missouri. Also a Milwaukee Bucks fan, she was photographed at several of their 2021 post-season games.
Upon graduating, Crow worked at Kellison Elementary as a music teacher. The Grammy winner sang with bands during the weekends and worked on advertising jingles. After backing up Michael Jackson on his "Bad" tour, she eventually settled into the recording industry.
Avril Lavigne - Skating
Avril Lavigne has seven studio albums to her name alongside eight Grammy nominations. In 2022 she released "Love Sux," and the album impressively debuted on the Billboard 200's ninth spot. Diehard fans probably know every word of her hit single "Sk8r Boi" by heart, and it's a song that touches on some of her real-life experiences.
Lavigne started skating at the age of two, and in school, she hung out with the skater clique. Still, she chose to leave school to pursue music, which paid off. Dubbed the Pop Punk Queen, her career truly kicked off after winning a radio contest and sharing the stage with Shania Twain at the Ottawa-based Corel Centre.
2 Chainz - Basketball
Not many people know that 2 Chainz, also known as Tauheed Epps, was a basketball player. He played in North Clayton High School and later at Alabama State University on scholarship. The world-renowned rapper played about 35 games averaging 2.8 points. Epps often finds time to indulge in the sport he loves. In April 2021, he posted a video on his Instagram stories showcasing his impressive three-point jumper.
Rather than becoming a pro baller, 2 Chainz opted to do it big in the hip-hop world. In 1997, he formed the duo Playaz Circle with his friend Dolla Boy. They broke up, and he went solo in 2012. Amid studio sessions, he also made Tv appearances in shows like “2 Broke Girls” and Law $ Order: SpecialVictims Unit.”
Nina Dobrev - Baseball
Nina Dobrev excelled at every sport she played, including baseball, volleyball, basketball, flag football, and soccer. She also competed in rhythmic gymnastics and took jazz and ballet classes. Years later, she still participates in various sporting events, including the Celebrity Beach Bowl.
Post-secondary, the 2019 Teen Choice Award winner attended the Toronto-based Ryerson University but eventually quit to focus on acting. "Degrassi: The Next Generation" served as her launchpad but portraying Elena Gilbert in "The Vampire Diaries" is what earned Dobrev international fame. She left a lasting impression on the big screen in "The Final Girls," and in 2022, we saw her in "Redeeming Love."
Gwen Stefani - Swimming
Besides her award-winning vocals, Gwen Stefani's talents extend to the athletic side. While attending Loara High School, she was part of the swim team, and the former No Doubt lead singer reportedly maintains the regular laps in the pool as part of her fitness routine. In 2021 she released "Slow Clap," the second single off her upcoming fifth studio album.
Rolling Stone magazine referred to her as the only true female rocker commanding our airwaves, and lists of accolades back up the sentiments. Besides music, Stefani also ventured into the clothing industry by launching L.A.M.B in 2003. The Grammy winner also served as a coach during the 17th season of "The Voice."
Steve Carell - Ice Hockey
Steve Carell played ice hockey as well as lacrosse in his school days. "The Office" star played fife while putting together performances alongside his family members, and he later joined a historical re-enactment group focused on the 10th Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. He even pursued his interest in history by earning a degree from Denison University.
Once he graduated, Carell joined The Second City and soon became a cast member of the short-lived sketch comedy "The Dana Carvey Show." On the big screen, the Golden Globe winner is known for starring in "The Big Short" and "Foxcatcher." In 2022, he started personifying Alexander Strauss in the TV series "The Patient."
Renée Zellweger - Gymnastics
Renée Zellweger attended the Texas-based Katy High School, where she was part of the debate team. The "Bridget Jones' Diary" starlet was also a cheerleader and a gymnast. It doesn't end there because she also participated in powder football and played soccer. Appearing in a Coors Light commercial earned her a Screen Actors Guild award before she fully ventured into acting after earning a bachelor's in English.
Zellweger gained heightened fame after appearing in "Jerry Maguire." In 2020, her starring role in the biographical film "Judy" earned her a second Oscar. She continues showcasing her acting chops in the 2022 mini-series "The Thing About Pam."
Tommy Lee Jones - Football
Tommy Lee Jones was a member of Havard’s undefeated 1968 football team, where he played as a guard. He was part of the squad for the 1968 game after being identified as a first-team All-Ivy League selection. The game will always be remembered for the last-minute Havard comeback tie to Yale with 16 points.
In 1969, Jones moved to New York to pursue acting. He made his Broadway debut with "A Patriot for Me'' in 1969. He went ahead to earn roles in productions like "Love Story," "Gotham," "harlie's Angels," and "The Comeback Trail in 2020." The PrimeTime Emmy Award holder has also been promoting Boss Coffee since 2006.
Hugh Jackman - Rugby
In his school-going days, Hugh Jackman played cricket and rugby and participated in high jumping. He was also part of the swimming team, and decades later, the Montblanc ambassador supports various football and rugby league teams. His childhood years were also spent poring through atlases with dreams of working as an in-flight chef.
Thankfully, fate led him to Hollywood, and he's best known for starring in the "X-Men" films as Wolverine/Logan. He studied drama and previously graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney, with a Communications degree. Also, a voice actor, the 2013 Golden Globe winner lent his vocals to "Big Mouth" and the 2022 TV series "Human Resources."
Geena Davis - Archery
Geena Davis has gone on multiple screen adventures through the characters she's played in "Thelma & Louise," "Beetlejuice," and the 2020 film "Ava." She also personified a baseball catcher in "A League of Their Own," but archery is her sport of choice off the screen. Her fascination with the sport started when she watched the 1996 Olympic Games, and three years later, she tried her luck at joining the 2000 Summer Olympics team.
Davis told People magazine during a 2020 interview that in school, she was part of the track team and participated in the hurdles and high jump events. The 2006 Golden Globe winner also learned sports like TaeKwonDo, ice skating, and fencing for roles in different movies.
Charlie Sheen - Baseball
Despite having a famous dad, Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen had a relatively normal childhood. He attended Santa Monica High, where he played as a shortstop and pitcher for the baseball team. That's also where his interest in acting took shape when he teamed up with his brother Emilio to make amateur Super 8 movies.
At the age of nine, the 2002 Golden Globe winner shared the screen with his old man in "The Execution of Private Slovik," but it's "Grizzly II: The Predator" that kickstarted his professional career. Sheen's career has continued on an upward trajectory, and in 2020 he reprised the role of Lance in "Grizzly II: Revenge."
Terry Crews - Football
While attending Western Michigan University, Terry Crews decide to try his luck at football. He was on an art scholarship, and his success at the sport earned him a full athletic scholarship. The Los Angeles Rams drafted him in 1991 as their 11th overall pick, but he only made six game appearances for the team. He also played for the San Diego Chargers and the Washington Redskins.
Crews quit playing in 1997, and he subsequently pursued his ambitions to join the film industry. You've probably seen him in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "The Expendables," or the 2022 TV series "Tales of the Walking Dead." He also partnered with Nana Boateng to establish the design firm Amen&Amen.
Kate Hudson - Soccer
Beyond starring in flicks like "Almost Famous" and the 2021 TV series "Truth Be Told," Kate Hudson is every bit the doting soccer mom. She received admiration again when in 2016, she was photographed cheering for her son during a school sporting event. It turns out that Hudson knows quite a bit about the sport, given that she also played soccer in her childhood years.
As the daughter of famous folks Bill Hudson and Goldie Hawn, she naturally ventured into showbiz quite early. At the age of 11, she took part in plays staged at the Santa Monica Playhouse. "Desert Blue" marked her film debut, and as a director, she worked on the 2007 short video "Cutlass."
Ed O'Neill - Football
Ed O'Neil earned a football scholarship to attend Ohio University but later transferred to Youngstown as a defensive lineman. The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him in 1969, but he was cut off during training camp. After seeing his days on the field were fleeting, he went back to YSU to join the theater department. He later became a social studies teacher at Ursuline High School.
O'Neil committed to acting in his 30s. While his early credits are associated with the stage, his first break was a ten-year job on "Married With Children." The four-time Screen Actors Guild Award Winner also starred in productions like "Modern Family," "The Bone Collector," "West Wing," and "Little Giants." In 2020 he was cast as Dale in the film "The Last Shift."
Forest Whitaker - Football
Forest Whitaker's reputation as an intensive character started with his initial big-screen role in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." He has since racked up credits in "The Last King of Scotland," "Black Panther," and the 2022 TV series "Extrapolations." Before venturing into showbiz, Whitaker played football for Palisades Charter High.
He also played for the California State Polytechnic University on a football scholarship. He changed his major to music, studied opera at the University of Southern California, and later attended the Thornton School of Music. The 2006 Oscars winner also passed through the Drama Studio London to pursue a post-graduate course.
Elsa Hosk - Basketball
As a teen, Elsa Hosk pursued a career in the Swedish women’s basketball league. She played professionally for two years before quitting to become a model. Talking to Teen Vogue, she confessed that her hoops career helped her prepare for the physical and globetrotting demands of the modeling world. She also added that she misses the game, and her fingers itch whenever she passes a court.
Hosk has worked for high-end brands like Dolce & Gabbana, H&M, Guess, and Dior. A former Victoria’s Secret Angel, models.com ranked her 15th on the Top Sexist Models list. She has also walked for designers like Versace, YSL, Calvin Klein, and Etro. Together with her boyfriend Tom Daly, she welcomed her daughter Tuulikki Joan in February 2021.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - Football
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was a gifted athlete who played for his school's wrestling, football, and track and field teams. He played for the University of Miami as a defensive tackle on a full football scholarship. After graduating, he turned to wrestling and had success with the World Wrestling Federation(WWF).
Banking on his popularity as a wrestling champion, Johnson tried his luck at acting, and unsurprisingly, he excelled at it. "The Rock Says" author is known for starring in the "Fast & Furious" films, "Jumanji" movies, and in 2021 we saw him in "Red Notice." In 2019 he announced plans to premiere a bodybuilding show dubbed "Athelticon."
Matthew Fox - Football
Whether you've seen him in "Party of Five" as Charlie Salinger or "Lost" as Jack Shephard, it's evident that Matthew Fox is an incredibly talented actor. Before thrilling audiences with his captivating screen performances, he played football at Columbia University. Fox also majored in Economics, and he had plans to work on Wall Street.
His girlfriend's mother worked in the modeling industry, and she convinced him to do some TV commercials. The progression to acting was natural after that, and he made his screen debut with an appearance on "Wings." Behind the scenes, he is credited as the executive producer of the pilot episode of the 2022 mini-series "Last Light."
Ryan Seacrest - Football
Ryan Seacrest played for the Dunwoody High's football team. Football journalist Bruce Feldman reportedly said that the "Live with Kelly and Ryan" host played as the defensive back before graduating. While still in school, he earned an internship position at 94.1 WSTR and trained under Tom Sullivan.
The Emmy Award winner inked an extension deal with iHeartMedia to keep airing "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" through 2025. In 2008, he established Ryan Secrest Productions, which is behind shows like "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." As an entrepreneur, he is a partner and investor of the purified water brand called Pathwater.
Mark Harmon - Football
Long before he landed his best-known role in "NCIS" as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Mark Harmon played collegiate football. He was the University of California, Los Angeles football team's quarterback in 1972 and 1973. He also previously played for the Pierce College football team, and the school inducted him into their inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame.
Harmon worked as a merchandising director before he quit and ventured into acting. The better part of his career has been spent portraying medical personnel in productions like "Chicago Hope" and law enforcement personalities in shows like "JAG." As of 2022, he maintains his role in "NCIS."
Mahershala Ali - Basketball
Mahershala Ali was a basketballer before he started winning Oscars. He played Division I college basketball as a student at St Mary’s. He appeared in 97 games as a six-foot-four guard who scored 348 points in four seasons. In his senior season, the “True Detective” star averaged seven points per game along with 0.9 assists and 1.8 rebounds, according to NCCA.
Ali left the court for creative pursuits that saw him become a successful actor. The two-time Oscar award winner began his on-screen journey by appearing in series like “Crossing Jordan,” The 4400,” and “House of Cards.” Named one of the 100 most influential people globally by Time Magazine, he was a producer and played Cameron/Jack in the 2021 “Swan Song” movie.
Phil Robertson - Football
Before becoming a reality TV star on “Duck Dynasty,” Phil Robertson was an athlete in High School. He was all-state on track, football, and baseball, which landed him a football scholarship at Louisiana Tech. He played for the Bulldogs as a first-string quarterback and was the first pick in the 1970 NFL Draft.
Roberston completed 179 of 411 passing attempts and threw 12 touchdowns. He was, however, more interested in hunting. He spent a few years teaching after earning a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a master’s in education. He later became a commercial fisherman and founded the Duck Commander Company in 1973 after inventing the exact duck sound. In February 2022, he released his book “Uncanceled.”
Joel McHale - Football
Joel McHale enjoyed a short football career while at the University of Washington. He, however, did not make it to any game and was only seen as a scout team tight end. Talking to Justin Long’s podcast, the “Card Sharks” host said he did not play well.
After about a year of trying sports, he decided that he was better off as an actor. McHale is best known for his role on “Community” as Jeff Winger. After earning a master’s in acting, he was able to land supporting parts for productions like “Will & Grace” and “Diagnosis: Murder, CSI: Miami. In 2021, he was the executive producer and host of “Crime Scene Kitchen.”
Burt Reynolds - Football
The late Burt Reynolds attended Florida State University and played for the school's football team as a halfback. He was on a football scholarship and roomed with Lee Corso, an ESPN analyst and former coach. The "Deliverance" star quite football following the team's 1957 loss to North Carolina State.
On the screen, Reynolds rose to prominence with appearances in "Gunsmoke" and "Hawk." While he sadly passed away in 2018, the 1992 Golden Globe winner had posthumous credits in the 2021 movie "Defining Moments." He also worked extensively behind the scenes with credits for directing productions like the "Evening Shade" and "The Last Producer."
Kurt Russell - Baseball
Growing up as the son of a professional baseball player, Bing Russell, it's natural that Kurt Russell also played in the minor leagues. He played the sport in grade school and while attending Thousand Oaks High School. His career as an actor also started in his childhood years with a notable credit in "The Travels of Jamie McPheeters."
Russell then signed a contract with The Disney Company and appeared in productions like "Guns in the Heather." The 2017 Hollywood Walk of Fame inductee continues acting, and in 2021 he lent his voice to the animated anthology series "What If..."