57 Acting Roles Celebrities Had Before They Become Celebrities

We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which actors were surprised to find out which actors were in ~that~ drama or movie before they became famous. Here are the wild results.

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Austin Butler got his start as an unnamed extra (later “Zippy Brewster”) at Nickelodeon’s. Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.

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Glen Powell’s first acting credit was “The Long Fingered Boy.” Crazy Boys 3: Game Over.

Here’s what Glen Powell looks like now:

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Tyler James Williams made his television debut Sesame Street.

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Elisabeth Moss made her screen debut as a girl with a cat stuck in a tree opposite Hulk Hogan. Suburban Commando.

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Jason Momoa’s first acting performance was as Jason Loane in 44 episodes. Coast GuardFrom Season 10.

Here’s what Jason Momoa looks like now:

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Ashley Tisdale played a student. Donnie Darko at the age of 16.

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Rainn Wilson played Lahnk. galaxy questfirst movie.

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Scarlett Johansson played Alex’s older sister, Molly. Home Alone 3.

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Cameron Monaghan played a traffic cop genie in the blink of an eye. Santa Clause 3: Escape Clause.

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Molly Shannon’s second ever TV concert was in several episodes. Vivid Color.

Here’s what Molly Shannon looks like now:

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Octavia Spencer played Cynthia, one of Drew Barrymore’s co-workers. never been kissed.

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Zac Efron appeared on the short-lived WB series. Summer land.

This is what Zac Efron looks like now:

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Leonardo DiCaprio was an unnamed extra. roseanneShe plays one of Darlene’s classmates for a single episode.

Here’s Leo DiCaprio as he is now:

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Jena Malone played Susan Sarandon’s daughter in the iconic movie. Stepmother.

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Zachary Quinto played a TV commercial director in one episode of the series. Lizzie McGuire.

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Ryan Gosling’s first two acting credits were in one episode. Are you afraid of the dark? (in 1995) and one episode goosebumps (in 1996).

Ryan Gosling looks like this now:

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Aubrey Plaza’s first television appearance was a one-line NBC Page. 30 Rock.

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Alanna Ubach made her screen debut as Maria. Sister Act 2: Back to the Habit.

Alanna Ubach looks like this now:

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Kaley Cuoco played Elisa in the Disney Channel movie. Stray Cats Strike.

Here’s what Kaley Cuoco looks like now:

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Kevin McHale was a student at PCA in two divisions. Zoey 101.

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Emmy Rossum played Claire in the Disney Channel movie. Genius.

This is what Emmy Rossum looks like now:

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Ben Affleck played an unnamed basketball player. Buffy the vampire hunter film.

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Jennifer Lawrence’s first acting role was as the school mascot in one episode. monk.

Jennifer Lawrence looks like this now:

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James Marsden appeared in two episodes of the series. nanny.

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Jon Huertas played Brad, a witch hunter/Harvey Kinkle’s best friend. Young Witch Sabrina.

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Adam Scott played new boy/bully Griff Hawkins in several episodes of the series. Boy Meets the World.

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Danielle Fishel played Jennifer P., one of Stephanie Tanner’s classmates in two episodes of the series. Full house.

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Dianna Agron played a girl who can fit an entire fist in her mouth. Drake and Josh.

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Amy Adams appeared in a single episode of the series. Charmed in one of her first acting credits.

Here’s what Amy Adams looks like now:

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John Cho played a parking valet. The Flintstones at Viva Rock Vegas.

Here’s what John Cho looks like now:

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Rachel McAdams played Riley’s sister in a very emotional episode of Disney Channel. Celebrity Jett Jackson.

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Kevin Hart played a cameraman. Polly Arrived.

Here’s what Kevin Hart looks like now:

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Jessica Alba was a school bully. The Secret World of Alex Mack.

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Sara Ramírez was the cashier. You’ve got mail.

Sara Ramírez looks like this now:

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Elijah Wood has been referred to as the “video game boy”. Back to the Future Part II.

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Simon Helberg played a nerdy student who falls in love with Hilary Duff’s character. Cinderella story.

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Kat Dennings played Claire in the spooky Disney Channel movie. Scream Team.

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Don Cheadle appeared in a single episode of the series. The Young Prince of Bel-Air.

Here’s what Don Cheadle looks like now:

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Maggie Wheeler was a camp counselor – aka Marva Jr. Parent Trap.

This is what Maggie Wheeler looks like now:

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Hugh Laurie actually Spice World.

Here’s what Hugh Laurie looks like now:

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Julie Bowen played Virginia. Happy Gilmore.

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Laurence Fishburne was 14 when he lied about his age to get the role of a soldier. apocalypse now.

This is what Laurence Fishburne looks like now:

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Taran Killam was Frankie Muniz’s bully. Big Liar.

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Kristen Stewart got an extra 0.3 seconds on the Disney Channel. Thirteenth Year.

Here’s what Kristen Stewart looks like now:

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Michael Cera starred in Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s iconic movie Change the purpose.

This is what Michael Cera looks like now:

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Eric Stonestreet played a hotel receptionist in 10 seconds of the movie. almost famous.

Here’s what Eric Stonestreet looks like now:

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Steve Carell played a security guard in the much-underestimated movie. boarding stay.

Here’s what Steve Carell looks like now:

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Abigail Breslin was the little girl in the parade. Princess Diaries 2.

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Noel Fisher played the bully Max Keeble’s Big Move.

This is what Noel Fisher looks like now:

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In the original movie, Joe Manganiello was Peter Parker’s bully. Spider Man.

Here’s what Joe Manganiello looks like now.

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Angela Bassett became a flight attendant in about two seconds. Kindergarten Police.

Here’s what Angela Bassett looks like now:

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Mike O’Malley was the host of Nickelodeon. Global Courage.

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Selena Gomez played a boy for two years. Barney and Friends.

Selena Gomez looks like this now:

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Kate Berlant had a line as “Student Number 2” at her first acting gig in her history. Lizzie McGuire.

Here’s what Kate Berlant looks like now:

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Ryan Reynolds was the love interest of the series. Young Witch Sabrina telefilm.

Here’s what Ryan Reynolds looks like now:

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Katherine Heigl starred in Disney’s TV movie Make a wish.

Here’s what Katherine Heigl looks like now:

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And Adam Sandler started out as Smitty The Cosby Show.

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