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Mike Tyson was one of the greatest boxers of all time, but showed his comedic chops through "The Hangover" trilogy.
- Some of the athletes in the world have also taken turns in movies and television.
- These athletes-turned-actors often play an amplified version of themselves, but will also occasionally take on an entirely new role.
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Superstar athletes are used to putting on a show.
Whether it's a dazzling highlight on the court or in a boxing ring or a thoughtful post-game interview, the best athletes in the world are used to being able to perform on cue.
Some athletes are able to take this particular talent and parlay it into a career in acting, whether playing a version of themselves on screen or taking on an entirely new persona.
Below are 15 athletes who were able to transition into film and television roles successfully.