The Unlikely Actor: Andy Roddick's Foray into Hollywood Andy Roddick, the former tennis champion, makes his acting debut in the new pickleball sports comedy "The Dink".
His performance has been widely praised by those involved in the production. Roddick's casting is notable because he was chosen despite having no prior acting experience.
Producer Ben Stiller's decision to offer him the role was a calculated risk that paid off.