+

Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

Close
HomeNewslettersNextShare
  • Home›
  • entertainment›
  • news»
  • How 7 actors who played Olympians in movies compare to the real-life athletes

How 7 actors who played Olympians in movies compare to the real-life athletes

Erin McDowellJul 22, 2021, 03:51 IST

Imani Hakim and Olympian Gabby Douglas.Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images

  • The incredible stories of the world's greatest athletes are often turned into movies.
  • In 1997, Jared Leto played Steve Prefontaine, a track runner who competed in the 1972 Olympics.
  • More recently, actress Imani Hakim portrayed Gabby Douglas in a Lifetime movie about the gymnast.
Advertisement

Stephan James played four-time track gold medalist Jesse Owens in the 2016 film "Race."

Jesse Owens; Stephan James in "Race." Rob Kim/Getty Images/Forecast Pictures

Jack O'Connell played Olympian and World War II veteran Louis Zamperini in "Unbroken."

Louis Zamperini; Jack O'Connell in "Unbroken." Louis Zamperini/Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images/Universal Pictures UK
Advertisement

Margot Robbie played ice skater Tonya Harding in the award-winning film "I, Tonya."

Tonya Harding; Margot Robbie in "I, Tonya." LuckyChap Entertainment/Focus on Sport/Getty Images

Imani Hakim portrayed gymnast Gabby Douglas in the 2014 Lifetime TV movie "The Gabby Douglas Story."

Gabby Douglas; Imani Hakim in "The Gabby Douglas Story." Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/Sony Pictures Television
Advertisement

Taron Egerton stars as Michael "Eddie the Eagle" Edwards in the 2016 film "Eddie the Eagle."

Eddie Edwards; Taron Egerton in "Eddie the Eagle." Boris Spremo/Toronto Star/Getty Images/20th Century Studios/YouTube

Ian Charleson played 1924 Olympic athlete Eric Liddell in the Oscar-winning film "Chariots of Fire."

Eric Liddell; Ian Charleson in "Chariots of Fire." Central Press/Warner Bros./Archive Photos/Getty Images
Advertisement

In 1997, a young Jared Leto played Steve Prefontaine, a track runner who competed in the 1972 Olympics.

Steve Prefontaine; Jared Leto in "Prefontaine." Walt Disney Television/Getty Images
You are subscribed to notifications!
Looks like you've blocked notifications!
Next Story
Players share what happens after 'Survivor,' from getting voted off the island to returning home
Trending News
Popular Categories
Trending Right Now

Copyright @ 2024. Times Internet Limited. All rights reserved.For reprint rights. Times Syndication Service.