Are These The Most Infamous Athlete Acting Performances?

On the HBO show Ballers there are numerous appearances from NFL players that add texture and a realistic vibe to the show.

Nevertheless, the inclusion of an athlete on a television show or a movie often comes across as heavy-handed.

The acting careers of Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal and Brian Bosworth were hardly noteworthy, but the formidable failures of many of our favorite athletes rarely keep their contemporaries from giving the performing arts a try.

London Brown, an actor and comedian who plays the role of “Reggie” on Ballers, visited Yahoo to take us through a few of the more memorable acting performances by athletes.