Vinnie Jones

Vinnie Jones, the actor known for his tough-guy roles, wasn’t known for his gentle touch on the football pitch. That intensity translated perfectly into his acting career. While playing for various English clubs, Vinnie carved out a niche as a fearsome enforcer. His most notorious moment came in the 1988 FA Cup Final, where he grabbed the throat of Newcastle United’s Paul Gascoigne in a controversial incident that solidified his “hard man” reputation.

While the move was widely criticized, it showcased Vinnie’s tenacity and no-nonsense attitude, traits that directors later sought after when casting him in tough-guy roles like those in “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” and “Snatch.”