5 NFL stars who tried Hollywood, but failed to make an impact
When NFL players look beyond their football careers, they often branch out and seek new opportunities. Some retired NFL players embark on new careers in to football, such as coaching and broadcasting, while others go in a completely different direction.
Many current and former NFL players attempt to make it into Hollywood as movie stars, mostly after retirement. Some, however, do begin pursuing a new career on screen while still playing football. While there have been several examples of a smooth transition, many players have failed to make an impact in Hollywood. Here are five of those such players.
#1 - Dan Marino
Dan Marino is one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. He set many passing records during his Hall of Fame career and was the all-time leader in yards (61,361) and touchdowns (420) when he retired. He also holds the unfortunate title of one of the best players to never win a Super Bowl.
Marino used that distinction in one of his acting roles when he appeared in Little Nicky. Marino attempted to sell his soul for a Super Bowl ring in a comical cameo. He also appeared in Bad Boys 2 and played a larger role in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, but his Hollywood career pretty much ended there.
#2 - Brett Favre
Brett Favre is a Hall of Fame quarterback who won three consecutive NFL MVP awards and one Super Bowl ring while setting many NFL career passing records. He retired with 71,838 passing yards and 508 touchdowns. His epic success on the football field never quite translated to success in Hollywood.
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Favre's first real attempt at a movie role was unfortunately something of a failure. He appeared in There's Something About Mary while in the prime of his NFL career, but after a poor performance, he was never really cast in anything else besides small cameos playing himself.