5 NFL players who have appeared in Hollywood movies

5 NFL players who made a mark in Hollywood movies

Here are five NFL players who have appeared in Hollywood movies following their football careers.

#3 - Jim Brown

Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown Detroit Lions official team logo on the football field

Jim Brown is widely accepted as one of the greatest running backs of all time. He absolutely dominated his era of football on the way to the Hall of Fame. His career after football has also been very successful in various roles such as commentating and acting. He has appeared in many movies, but his most famous role was probably in The Dirty Dozen.

#4 - Alex Karras

The late NFL legend Alex Karras (Image Credit: USA Today/ AP File)

Alex Karras was a dominant defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, eventually being elected into the Hall of Fame. After football, he put together a successful career as a comedic actor, appearing on television as well as in some big movies. Some of his highlights include Blazing Saddles and Webster.

#5 - Lawrence Taylor

Hall of Fame pass rusher Lawrence Taylor

Lawrence Taylor is one of the greatest defensive players of all time. He is one of the few defenders to ever win the NFL MVP award on his way to being selected to the Hall of Fame. He was a dominant force on the football field and later found some success in the movies. He even appeared in a few football themed films such as The Waterboy and Any Given Sunday.