Top 10 Hollywood Actors Who Were Athletes

5 Lou Ferrigno

Lou Ferrigno is a professional actor, motivational speaker and trainer. Ferrigno lost 75 percent of his hearing as a child due to ear infections. Ferrigno grew up in sports, including weightlifting and bodybuilding. He was a highly successful bodybuilder. He was awarded the International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB), Mr. America title, and two IFBB Mr. Universe titles.

The role of the Incredible Hulk’s star is what will be remembered about this talented actor. He was also a regular character on The King of Queens. Ferringo trained with Arnold Schwarzenegger when he lived in Columbus in the early stages of his career. Ferrigno changed his career path after a coworker accidentally cut off his hand.