Three Johnny-Come-Lately Action Movie Stars

Three actors known primarily for their acting talent that have morphed into action stars.
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Three Johnny-Come-Lately Action Movie Stars
Mark Jackson
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Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner, and Jake Gyllenhaal: They’re so good at acting—why are they playing all these actions roles now? Here’s a look at the before and after trends of three outstanding film actors.

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2003. (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Robert Downey Jr. at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2003. Evan Agostini/Getty Images
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. In addition to film, he enjoys martial arts, motorcycles, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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