Lesser Known TV and Film Debuts of Big Hollywood Stars
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Before they became household names, many of Tinseltown's most beloved celebs made all sorts of irrelevant surprise cameos, occasionally popping up in the background of some pretty notable films. But for some of these actors, if you blinked, you may have missed it. That's why we decided to put together this list of lesser known TV and film debuts of big Hollywood stars.
1 Matt Damon in 'Mystic Pizza'
When he was just 18-years-old, Matt Damon landed his first role in the 1988 film Mystic Pizza. There was also another up and coming actress in this film: A young Julia Roberts. Whoever was responsible for the casting in this film clearly had an eye for talent!
2. Kristen Stewart in 'The Thirteenth Year'
Most people associate Kristen Stewart with the Twilight series, but the actress (and her bangs) were first seen in the 1999 film The Thirteenth Year. How cute was she?!
3. Jared Leto in 'Camp Wilder'
The television sitcom only lasted for one season before it was canceled. But for the brief time it appeared, you may have noticed a much younger Jared Leto who played the motorcycle-riding bad boy, Dexter.
4. Chloe Grace Moretz in 'The Guardian'
Even though she's still wet behind the ears, according to Hollywood's standards, many people aren't aware that Chloe Grace Moretz has been in the industry for most of her life. In 2004, she appeared on the show The Guardian, and just look at how adorable she was. Of course, not much has changed today!
5. Jennifer Aniston in 'Ferris Bueller'
When the creators of Ferris Bueller's Day Off decided to create a spinoff television series, they cast Jennifer Aniston to play Jeannie Bueller. The show was a complete dud, and it was canceled after just one season. Thankfully, Aniston's career would bounce back. Just four years later, she was cast as Rachel in Friends.
6. Lea Michele in 'Third Watch'
Lea Michele's IMDb credits prove that she's a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Long before she appeared on the hit series Glee, she was crying her heart out as the character Sammi in the series Third Watch.
7. James Franco in 'Profiler'
Take a look at James Franco playing a detective in the TV show Profiler. It may not be the highlight of his career, but we all have to start somewhere, right?!
8. Rachel McAdams in 'Shotgun Love Dolls'
Early-2000s movie buffs know Rachel McAdams as the snobby Regina George in Mean Girls, but check her out in this 2001 MTV show called Shotgun Love Dolls. Sadly, MTV didn't give this series the green light, and it never made it past the pilot episode.
9. Ben Affleck in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'
One of Hollywood's leading men was once devoid of a character name. He was simply cast as "Basketball Player #10" in the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. My, how things have changed!
10. Benedict Cumberbatch in 'Heartbeat'
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch still looks exactly the same as he did when he appeared on the show Heartbeat back in 2000! Does he ever age?!
11. Aaron Paul 'The Price is Right'
Before Breaking Bad, Aaron Paul appeared in a number of television commercials but perhaps the notable appearance was when he appeared as a contestant on The Price Is Right in 2000.
12. Michael Cera in 'Switching Goals'
Michael Cera lived every 90s baby's dream by starring in a movie alongside Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. He snagged the role of Taylor in their 1999 film Switching Goals. Watch the young star in action!
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Before they became household names, many of Tinseltown's most beloved celebs made all sorts of irrelevant surprise cameos, occasionally popping up in the background of some pretty notable films. But for some of these actors, if you blinked, you may have missed it. That's why we decided to put together this list of lesser known TV and film debuts of big Hollywood stars.
1 Matt Damon in 'Mystic Pizza'
When he was just 18-years-old, Matt Damon landed his first role in the 1988 film Mystic Pizza. There was also another up and coming actress in this film: A young Julia Roberts. Whoever was responsible for the casting in this film clearly had an eye for talent!
2. Kristen Stewart in 'The Thirteenth Year'
Most people associate Kristen Stewart with the Twilight series, but the actress (and her bangs) were first seen in the 1999 film The Thirteenth Year. How cute was she?!
3. Jared Leto in 'Camp Wilder'
The television sitcom only lasted for one season before it was canceled. But for the brief time it appeared, you may have noticed a much younger Jared Leto who played the motorcycle-riding bad boy, Dexter.
4. Chloe Grace Moretz in 'The Guardian'
Even though she's still wet behind the ears, according to Hollywood's standards, many people aren't aware that Chloe Grace Moretz has been in the industry for most of her life. In 2004, she appeared on the show The Guardian, and just look at how adorable she was. Of course, not much has changed today!
5. Jennifer Aniston in 'Ferris Bueller'
When the creators of Ferris Bueller's Day Off decided to create a spinoff television series, they cast Jennifer Aniston to play Jeannie Bueller. The show was a complete dud, and it was canceled after just one season. Thankfully, Aniston's career would bounce back. Just four years later, she was cast as Rachel in Friends.
6. Lea Michele in 'Third Watch'
Lea Michele's IMDb credits prove that she's a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Long before she appeared on the hit series Glee, she was crying her heart out as the character Sammi in the series Third Watch.
7. James Franco in 'Profiler'
Take a look at James Franco playing a detective in the TV show Profiler. It may not be the highlight of his career, but we all have to start somewhere, right?!
8. Rachel McAdams in 'Shotgun Love Dolls'
Early-2000s movie buffs know Rachel McAdams as the snobby Regina George in Mean Girls, but check her out in this 2001 MTV show called Shotgun Love Dolls. Sadly, MTV didn't give this series the green light, and it never made it past the pilot episode.
9. Ben Affleck in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'
One of Hollywood's leading men was once devoid of a character name. He was simply cast as "Basketball Player #10" in the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. My, how things have changed!
10. Benedict Cumberbatch in 'Heartbeat'
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch still looks exactly the same as he did when he appeared on the show Heartbeat back in 2000! Does he ever age?!
11. Aaron Paul 'The Price is Right'
Before Breaking Bad, Aaron Paul appeared in a number of television commercials but perhaps the notable appearance was when he appeared as a contestant on The Price Is Right in 2000.
12. Michael Cera in 'Switching Goals'
Michael Cera lived every 90s baby's dream by starring in a movie alongside Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. He snagged the role of Taylor in their 1999 film Switching Goals. Watch the young star in action!