29. Uzo Aduba
“Crazy Eyes” from ‘Orange is the New Black’ was anything but that in real life, especially as a serious star athlete in college. Her skills on the racetrack were so strong that she was offered a full scholarship to Boston University long before we saw her on Netflix for the first time.
Uzo Aduba
Not only is Aduba a great sprinter, known for competing in 55 to 200-meter races, but more recently she has been pictured completing the Boston Marathon. Lauded for her strong leadership skills, she left her professional running shoes behind after college, although it remains clear that its still an important part of her life today.
30. Channing Tatum
One of Hollywood’s most well-known faces (and bodies), Channing Tatum is little known for his background in martial arts, with most people going straight to his dancing in Magic Mike instead. His skills in the field (martial arts, not dancing) have led to him earning numerous belts, showcasing his overall athleticism.
Channing Tatum
Martial arts is not the only thing he has shown proficiency in, however. In school, he was a superstar athlete, taking part in four different sports. This led to college scholarships and even though he never finished school, he got to play out a fantasy of doing so by playing numerous jocks in the 1990’s on-screen.
