Chuck Liddell started his acting career the same way he started off fighting; by being true to himself and going with what he knows.

THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER

In 2005, Dana White pitched a reality show idea to Chuck. “The Ultimate Fighter” would involve 16 contenders trying to make it in to the UFC. They would all live, eat and train together with each episode climaxing with a fight in which losing meant going home. The eventual winner in each weight class would receive a pro contract. There would be no votes, immunity or backstabbing. Everything would be settled in the ring. With head coaches Chuck and Randy Couture scheduled for a rubber match shortly after the series finale, this would be the perfect lead up. This was a no-brainer, right?

There was just one problem. No one wanted to make the show. (read more)

CHUCK AS HIMSELF

Iceman was a natural for some cameos as cage match fighters and has played himself nine times. Some of those credits include “Cradle 2 The Grave,” “How High” and “Drill Bit Taylor” with Owen Wilson. In addition, he has lent his experiences to several documentaries including “Hollywood´s Magical Island: Catalina” (which he also co–produced) and “The Modern Warrior” with Robert Downey, Jr. He has also appeared in a variety of reality shows including “Inked,” “Punk´d,” and “Girls Fight Club.”

In 2007, he accepted a role in “Entourage.” In the episode entitled “GOTCHA!” Paulie Shore concocts an elaborate television show prank in which Johnny Drama (Kevin Dillon) is tricked into entering the octagon with Chuck. The episode became an instant hit with audiences and critics. Click here to see clips.

Chuck has been a frequent guest on the late night talk show circuit and has been welcomed by Conan O´Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Corolla and David Letterman.

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF BOBBY Z

The strength of his performance in "Entourage" has led to bigger roles. In 2007, "The Death and Life of Bobby Z," starring Laurence Fishburne and Paul Walker, was released. Chuck plays Mad Dog, a hard-as-nails prison inmate, and, yes, he does get to mix it up.