He went from professional football player to actor—lots of people try to make that transition, but Sherman Augustus has been successful at it, getting his first big break on Dennis Hopper’s classic ‘Colors.’ We had the chance to chat with him today about his key to success and longevity in Hollywood and his connection to Chicago.

To catch Sherman, you can see him on Fox’s ‘Proven Innocent’ on Fridays and AMC’s ‘Into the Badlands’ on Monday nights. Check your local listings for times.