Are you a fan of bodybuilding? Even those who don’t like the sport can’t deny the impact it’s had on the world of film and TV. Many of its best competitors went on to become major TV and movie stars.
Steve Reeves influenced the sport in a way that no one else could. His physique and acting skills inspired so many others.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Steve Reeves 01:16 - Arnold Schwarzenegger 01:57 - Lou Ferrigno 02:43 - Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson 03:14 - Dave Batista 03:44 - Ralf Moeller 04:17 - Bolo Yeung 04:52 - Reg Park 05:26 - David Prowse 06:02 - Gordon Scott 06:52 - Mickey Hargitay 07:35 - Peter Lupus 08:06 - Alan Steel 08:36 - Franco Columbo 09:03 - Outro
Arnold Swarzenegger is arguably the most famous name to go from bodybuilding to a Hollywood star. He proved the world wrong when they said his accent and body would turn off viewers. Lou Ferrigno is another major name, and his competition with the Austrian wonder-man helped make him famous. It was immortalized in the documentary Pumping Iron and helped make him The Original Hulk. He continues to show up in self-referential cameos.
Plenty of foreign bodybuilders have lit up Hollywood. Bolo Yeung’s training made him a favorite in martial arts movies. Alan Steel was an Italian bodybuilder who was fit enough to play stuntman for the legendary Steve Reeves.
Bodybuilding can also give actors the right frame for a character. David Prowse gave Darth Vader an imposing physique. Gordon Scott is one of the most successful actors to ever play Tarzan on screen. Modern wrestlers/actors have also taken on the sport. Dwayne Johnson hasn’t entered a competition yet, but if he can be as successful there as he’s been with his other pursuits, he’ll blow the world away. Dave Batista sculpts his impressive body when he’s not acting in Guardians of the Galaxy films.
Not every bodybuilder succeeded in their attempts to enter Hollywood. Peter and David Paul earned a Golden Raspberry for their first film, but they continue to follow their dreams. Like and subscribe for more on celebrities who transitioned from one field to another. Watch our video to learn about the top bodybuilders who became Hollywood stars.
Top Bodybuilders Who Became Hollywood Stars
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