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Multiple claims to fame


What actor is known for many things? Some as much as others? I will start with Ian McKellan. Originally known for a lot of stage work, then known for being Gandalf and Magneto. Many things in between.

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OJ Simpson was a football player, then an actor, then was the star of a famous TV trial, then an author!

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Excellent example. That man has lived a life.

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Winston Churchill - writer/soldier/politician. Same for Teddy Roosevelt.

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This is ridiculous. I somehow always bring up Paul Newman.
You do have to admit that his Popcorn and his Salad Dressings are well known and quite delicious.
The good news is that the money goes to good causes, and just think!!!!! This continues long after him.
Anyway, not only was he a fine actor..... you can find a fine reminder of him and his good works at your grocery stores!

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The multi-talented Steve Allen - television personality (first host of the Tonight Show), radio personality, musician, composer, actor (played Benny Goodman in the movie The Benny Goodman Story), comedian, writer (wrote more than 50 books).

And he had a great laugh! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkSKoPyJc8s&list=RDrHbXZj0jFDw

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Dave Grohl. Lead singer off the Foo Fighters. Was buried in the back playing drums in Nirvana, and is now the greatest lead singer in the greatest band of all time. Also a very talented comedian, actor, song writer.... on and on

Also I thought OJ Simpson was pretty funny in the Naked Gun movies.

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The Rock
Football player
WWE Superstar
Actor

Arnold Schwarzenegger:
Bodybuilder
Actor
Governor

Michael Jordan:
Basketball player
Baseball player
Actor

Dennis Rodman:
Basketball player
Actor
Kim Jong Un's BFF

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