Acting muscles

Ten world-class jocks who put their acting chops to the test

By Tara Tyson, Special to Metromix

Just because they can score touchdowns, hit home runs and triple loop like there’s no tomorrow doesn’t mean superstar athletes don’t yearn for the glory of movie careers, TV appearances and soap opera guest spots. The World Series and Wimbledon are only once a year, but a post-career role on a beloved '80s sitcom? That’s forever.