John Goodman
John Goodman has played some bad men in his time in Hollywood. Our favorite of these bad men is the vice-principal of Greendale Community College in Community, but that’s beside the point. Before becoming the award-winning actor he is today, he was a decent offensive guard and defensive tackle.
He played for Affton High School and earned a scholarship to play for Missouri State University. However, while still in high school, John had already found an interest in acting and theater. He didn’t play for his college, but instead, focused primarily on becoming a better actor. It’s fair to say that his decision to stay away from athletics definitely paid off.