Bodybuilders who became successful actors
Mickey Hargitay:
Hungarian-born Miklós "Mickey" Hargitay was a successful bodybuilder with numerous accolades, including the 1955 Mr. Universe title.
Dave Bautista:
Dave Bautista had a successful career as a professional wrestler. But before he turned 30, Bautista was actually competing as a bodybuilder.
David Prowse:
The British weightlifter and bodybuilder got noticed for his height and imposing physique.
Dwayne Johnson: Besides acting, you probably remember The Rock for his wrestling career, but he's been into bodybuilding all his life, and even married (and divorced) a bodybuilder.
Arnold Schwarzenegger remains one of the most successful bodybuilders and actors of all time.
Franco Columbu: The two-time Mr. Olympia champion and Italian bodybuilder moved to the US with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1960s.
Peter Lupus: With a number of bodybuilding titles under his belt, Lupus (sometimes credited as Rock Stevens) moved into acting.
Gordon Scott:
Gordon Scott's impressive physique helped him land his most iconic role: Tarzan.
Reg Park:
Reg Park is a bodybuilding legend, who is still regarded by many as the greatest of all time.
Ralf Moeller: The German bodybuilding champion started acting in the 1980s, and got his big break in 'Universal Soldier' (1992) alongside Dolph Lundgren and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Steve Reeves: A legendary bodybuilder, Reeves soon started working in the movie industry. He's known for playing iconic characters such as Hercules, Goliath, and Sandokan.