40+ Celebrities Played Sports Before They Were Famous!

Published on 01/03/2023
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Josh Duhamel – Football

Josh Duhamel began his career as a model, but it looks that he found greater success as an actor. He was on the hit TV series “All My Children” and “Las Vegas.” Later in his career, he became a well-known face on the big screen, most recognized for his performances in the “Transformers” film series, “Life as We Know It” and “Love, Simon.” Duhamel grew up in poverty and attended Minot State University in North Dakota, where he was the football team’s backup quarterback. His two seasons were completed at a rate of 50%. He worked as a model after graduation until he was recruited for acting opportunities; the rest is history.

Josh Duhamel – Football

Josh Duhamel – Football

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Steve Carell – Ice Hockey

Fans of Steve Carell are well aware that he is a huge hockey fan, but he was also an ice hockey player when he was younger. He played ice hockey and lacrosse in high school. He was a goaltender for Denison University’s Big Red hockey team as well as a member of Burpee’s Seedy Theatrical Company. Carell told ESPN that he needed to decide whether to pursue a serious career in the sport or approach it as a hobby. While he aspired to play professional hockey, fate had other ideas. He is most known for his part in “The Office,” which earned him the title “America’s Funniest Man.”

Steve Carell – Ice Hockey

Steve Carell – Ice Hockey

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