On Sunday night, the Oscars will be held. Will Smith could finally add an Academy Award to his already stacked resume, for his performance as Richard Williams, the father of Venus Williams and Serena Williams, in the film King Richard.
Smith is no stranger to portraying sports figures, but there are plenty of athletes who have tried their hand at it.
If you know, Kevin Garnett appeared in the film "Uncut Gems" in 2019.
Michael Jordan played himself in the 1996 movie "Space Jam", while Ray Allen played himself in Spike Lee's 1998 film. In the year 2015, when he showed off his comedy chops in Trainwreck, and put a new spin on the cult classic Space Jam: A New Legacy, who could forget him?
We are taking a look at some of the most memorable roles athletes from across the sports world have played in movies.
Any Given Sunday is a video.
Montezuma Monroe is the defensive coordinator.
Have you ever seen an old, punch-drunk boxer, stumbling around and drooling, with no recollection of what he did in his life? Luther, do you want that life?
The Dirty Dozen is one of the notable film credits.
The Naked Gun is from the files of the police squad.
Detective Nordberg has a role.
Simpson was the subject of a lot of physical comedy in the film, from going through a humorous series of pratfalls after being attacked in the opening of the film to being flung down several decks at Dodger Stadium at the movie's close.
The Naked Gun 2, Naked Gun 33, and In the Heat of the Night are some of the notable film credits.
There is a video about failure to launch.
The father of Matthew McConaughey's character is Al.
Bradshaw offered this wisdom on Oprah Winfrey: "Oprah don't know crap." When I was growing up, no one had self-esteem and we turned out fine.
The Cannonball Run was one of the notable film credits.
Blazing Saddles is a video.
Mongo is a role.
There is a scene whereMongo only pawns in a game of life.
Other notable film credits include Porky's andWebster.
Any Given Sunday is a video.
Linebacker Luther is the role.
When a man looks back on his life, he should be proud of it. He spent a lot of time in cleats and pads. The memories of when he was great are not the only ones. You have to learn that here. If you don't, you are not a man. You are just another punk.
The Waterboy is one of the notable film credits.
There is something about Mary.
Role: Himself.
The scene was made famous by Matt Dillon, who asked Pat Healey why he was in town to play the Dolphins when everyone was proclaiming their love for Mary.
Notable film credits: N/A
The video is titled "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective".
Role: Himself.
You are a weird guy, Ace. Weird guy.
The film credits include Bad Boys 2.
Kicking and Screaming is a video.
Role: Himself.
The scene features an assistant coach yelling at a head coach during a game.
The TV series Entourage has notable film credits.
The Longest Yard is a video.
There is a role for Deacon Jones.
The only game we play with you is to shave the white boy until he cries.
Notable film credits include Jack andJill.
Ted 2 is a video.
Role: Himself.
John and Ted are looking for a donor to help Ted be a father and try to convince him in an unconventional way. Brady pushes John off his balcony and throws Ted down.
The film credits includeStuck On You.
The 25th Hour is a video.
Role: Kostya.
EdwardNorton's character in the opening scene is bad luck. You bring bad luck to me. Everything that can go wrong, savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay You and I are not the only ones when we go out. It is you, me, and Doyle.
The Sopranos is a TV series.
The Dark Knight Rises is a video.
He is a kick returner for the football team.
Ward returns the opening kick for a touchdown against Rapid City, only to see that the football field behind him had been destroyed by the explosion of Bane.
The Walking Dead is a TV series.
Skyscraper is a video.
Will Sawyer is the role.
It's ok to be scared. We have to be a little scared in order to be brave.
Ballers, Young Rock,Baywatch,Moana, andJumanji are some of the notable film credits.
In this video, you can see the plane.
Co-pilot is Roger Murdock.
Joey, a guest in the cockpit, recognized him as Kareem. After denying he is the hoops star, Kareem responds to Joey's story from his dad about Abdul-Jabbar not hustling down the court: "The hell I don't!" I have been hearing that since I was at UCLA. I'm busting my buns every night. Tell your old man to drag the two of them up and down the court for 48 minutes.
Other notable film credits areBASEketball and Fletch.
He got a game.
Jesus Shuttlesworth was a role.
I hate my name. It was a rare moment of humor in a film that had memorable scenes of the two playing one-on-one and Shuttlesworth reading his father.
Harvard Man is one of the notable film credits.
There is a video about Conan the Destroyer.
Bombaata is a role.
The scene was Memorable because of the fact that Chamberlain was the sidekick and protector of Conan. He had a fight with Grace Jones.
Notable film credits: N/A
There is a video about my giant.
Max Zamphirescu is the role.
Billy Crystal's character randomly runs into Muresan while traveling in Romania and wants to recruit him to the movies, which Muresan doesn't understand. That is so stupid!
Notable film credits: N/A
Space Jam is a video.
Role: Himself.
I will score before time runs out if someone takes the ball and gives it to me.
Notable film credits: N/A
There is a video titled "Kazaam."
Kazaam is a role.
If you have got itches for a sack of wealth, no matter how bad you are, I'm the man that can grant your wishes.
Other notable film credits include Blue Chips andGrown Ups 2.
Trainwreck is a video.
Role: Himself.
What is the difference between Miami and Cleveland? It is the same.
Space Jam: A New Legacy is one of the notable film credits.
The video is titled "Thunderstruck."
Role: Himself.
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
The film credits include:Billions (TV series)
Meet The Browns is a video.
Role: Harry.
It means you are talented, but not enough. You need skill and attitude.
He Got Game and Dope are notable film credits.
Like Mike is a video.
Themselves is a role.
It was a great scene when Kidd talked to Calvin Cambridge, who was 25 points a game. Not tonight. You just need to get back to where you came from.
Notable film credits: N/A
There is a video about blue chips.
The role was held by Butch McRae.
Hardaway was one of three freshmen that Western University coach Pete Bell brought in via questionable means to jump-start his basketball program.
Notable film credits: N/A
White men can't jump.
Role: Raymond.
Raymond replied "I take you anywhere, have you for breakfast" before Sidney Deane and Billy Hoyle hustled him for money.
Blue Chips and Forget Paris are notable film credits.
There is a video about bad boys.
There is a role for Fletcher.
There is a funny exchange between Marcus Burnett and Fletcher as they try to access blocked files in the police database.
Other notable film credits include Bad Boys 2 and Eddie.
There is a video about double team.
There is a role for Yaz.
The last guy who made fun of my hair tried to pull his head out of his ass.
Eddie, Simon Sez, and The Comebacks are notable film credits.
There is a video about uncut gems.
Role: Himself.
This f---ing thing makes me feel like I can fly.
Notable film credits: N/A
The Hangover is a video.
Role: Himself.
The scene was Memorable when Phil Collins was trying to get his tiger back.
Other notable film credits include The Hangover Part 2 andScary Movie 5.
The video is titled "Rocky V."
Tommy Gunn is the role.
Morrison plays a young fighter who takes under his wing, only to rebel due to being seen as Rocky's pet by the media. At the end of the movie, there is a street fight on the streets of Philadelphia. Nobody does! I want my respect, Rocky said.
They Live is a notable film credit.
The Other Guys is a video.
Role: Himself.
The scene/quote: "You d---, I'm Derek Jeter!" You shot me!
The Walking Dead is a TV series.
Dumb and Dumber is a video.
Sea Bass is a role.
The memorable diner scene in the Farrelly brothers comedy was set off by the quote "Who is the dead man who hit me with a salt shaker?"
Me, Myself and I are notable film credits.
There is a video about Entourage.
Herself role.
The scene was so Memorable that it was the reason why Turtle offered to fight in order to win a date.
The Expendables 3 is one of the notable film credits.
The Princess Bride is a video.
Fezzik is a role.
There were a lot of famous lines in the movie, from those on his boat trip to the final scene. Anybody want a peanut?
Conan the Destroyer is one of the notable film credits.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story is a video.
Role: Himself.
I'm a big fan of yours, I was at the airport with Peter La Fleur. The dodgeball tournament is on the Ocho. There is a show on the cable network, called "ESPN 8." I just can not get enough of it.
You, Me and Dupree are notable film credits.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a video.
Role: Himself.
Earnhardt is trying to get the autograph of Ricky Bobby. Ricky: "Sure, who do I make it out to?" Dale: "For me, I think you're awesome, man." Don't tell any of the other drivers.
The voice role in Cars is notable.
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