40+ Celebrities Who Had Athletic Careers Before They Became Famous

Published on 03/29/2023
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Jon Stewart – Soccer

Jon Stewart’s on-screen career has spanned many years, displaying his commitment. When he joined “The Daily Show,” he was vital to its commercial and critical success. During his tenure, the show won 22 Primetime Emmys and two Grammys. He was also awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2022. This interest dates back to his college days. He was a winger for the men’s soccer team at William & Mary. Stewart’s former head coach, according to the Wayback Machine, described him as “aggressive, quick, and capable of making things happen in a squad.”

Jon Stewart – Soccer

Jon Stewart – Soccer

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Forest Whitaker – Football

Whitaker began his career as a collegiate football player before being recognized for his work in movies and television. He attended Palisades Charter High School before going on to play football at California State Polytechnic University. A back injury caused him to switch majors, first to music and then to theater. He eventually went on to study acting at the University of Southern California. Whitaker is now regarded as one of Hollywood’s most decorated actors as a result of Destiny’s alignment of the stars. His most successful films were “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” and “The Last King of Scotland”

Forest Whitaker – Football

Forest Whitaker – Football

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