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Hey guys, Tatiana Carrier here with ClevverMovies, and it's Top 5 Tuesday. In honor of MMA fighter Gina Carano's starring role in this week's 'Haywire,' we thought we'd count down our favorite athlete-turned-action stars.
First up is Vinnie Jones. This British former soccer star turned his tough footballer image into an aggressive and intimidating acting persona, starring in Guy Ritchie's 'Snatch' as Bullet-Tooth Tony and 'X-Men: The Last Stand' as Juggernaut.
Next up is the man who can slam a revolving door. Before becoming a pop culture icon, Chuck Norris was a nationally ranked martial artist. He rose to fame with 'Walker Texas Ranger' and a number of action films, but we know him best for his fitness infomercials and cameo in Dodgeball. We're looking forward to seeing him in 'The Expendables 2' later this year.
Our number 3 pick is Jason Statham. Our favorite bad-ass bad boy onscreen was once a professional diver on Britain's National Diving Squad. Statham rose to stardom after his roles in Guy Ritchie's 'Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels' and 'Snatch,' but it wasn't until he was given a starring role as 'The Transporter' that he was really able to reveal his bad-ass-ness.
Number 2 is Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. This WWE superstar made the move to film as 'The Scorpion King' in 2002, and hasn't lost steam since. His versatility in both action and comedic roles have made him a superstar film actor, and he's only been getting better with age.
And finally, our number one athlete turned actor can be none other than the governator himself, Mr. Ahr-nold Schwarzenegger. Before becoming a sci-fi film legend, he was an internationally renowned body builder. But after his roles in 'Conan the Barbarian' and 'The Terminator' that led to roles in 'Total Recall,' 'Twins,' and 'Batman and Robin,' Schwarzenegger has become a household name.
So there you have it! Let us know who your list would include, and be sure to check back next week for another Top 5 Tuesday. I'm Tatiana Carrier, thanks for tuning in. -- Published on January 18, 2012
First up is Vinnie Jones. This British former soccer star turned his tough footballer image into an aggressive and intimidating acting persona, starring in Guy Ritchie's 'Snatch' as Bullet-Tooth Tony and 'X-Men: The Last Stand' as Juggernaut.
Next up is the man who can slam a revolving door. Before becoming a pop culture icon, Chuck Norris was a nationally ranked martial artist. He rose to fame with 'Walker Texas Ranger' and a number of action films, but we know him best for his fitness infomercials and cameo in Dodgeball. We're looking forward to seeing him in 'The Expendables 2' later this year.
Our number 3 pick is Jason Statham. Our favorite bad-ass bad boy onscreen was once a professional diver on Britain's National Diving Squad. Statham rose to stardom after his roles in Guy Ritchie's 'Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels' and 'Snatch,' but it wasn't until he was given a starring role as 'The Transporter' that he was really able to reveal his bad-ass-ness.
Number 2 is Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. This WWE superstar made the move to film as 'The Scorpion King' in 2002, and hasn't lost steam since. His versatility in both action and comedic roles have made him a superstar film actor, and he's only been getting better with age.
And finally, our number one athlete turned actor can be none other than the governator himself, Mr. Ahr-nold Schwarzenegger. Before becoming a sci-fi film legend, he was an internationally renowned body builder. But after his roles in 'Conan the Barbarian' and 'The Terminator' that led to roles in 'Total Recall,' 'Twins,' and 'Batman and Robin,' Schwarzenegger has become a household name.
So there you have it! Let us know who your list would include, and be sure to check back next week for another Top 5 Tuesday. I'm Tatiana Carrier, thanks for tuning in. -- Published on January 18, 2012
