10 of the best wrestlers turned actors

#7 George the Animal Steele

In his Oscar-nominated film Ed Wood, there was only one person director Tim Burton could turn to. George the Animal Steele was his first, last, and only choice to play 1940s wrestling star, Tor Johnson.

It was a surprise to many of George's fans that he was so articulate in the film, given his monosyllabic vocabulary during his long wrestling career. Still, it's a treat to see a pro wrestler rubbing shoulders with Hollywood heavyweights like Johnny Depp, Bill Murray, and Martin Landau (who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Bela Lugosi.)

Edited by Tanya Rudra