Cruise, Hatcher, McConaughey, Pitt, Jolie … Movie and TV stars have to start somewhere. This is a list of the first time these actors and actresses appeared on the big or small screen.
- Tom Cruise – Endless Love (1981) – Played a boy named “Billy” in this romantic high school movie starring Brooke Shields.
- Teri Hatcher – The Love Boat (1977) – She played “Amy”, a mermaid in love, in this romantic comedy series.
- Matthew McConaughey – Unsolved Mysteries (1992) – Played “Larry Dickens” in this reenactment mystery television series.
- Brad Pitt – No Man’s Land (1987) – Played a waiter in this crime drama movie starring Charlie Sheen.
- Charlie Sheen – The Execution of Private Slovik (1974) – He played a boy at a wedding in this TV movie starring his father, Martin.
- Angelina Jolie – Lookin ‘to Get Out (1982) – Played “Tosh” in this comedy film starring her father, Jon Voight.
- Matt Damon – Mystic Pizza (1988) – Played “Steamer” in this romantic comedy film starring Julia Roberts.
- Julia Roberts – Firehouse (1987) – Played “Babs” in a movie about sexy women at the firehouse.
- Denzel Washington – Wilma (1977) – Played “Robert” in this television movie about Olympians.
- George Clooney – Centennial (1978) – He played a town extra in this western television miniseries.
- Charlize Theron – Children of the Corn III (1995) – She played a young woman in this film based on Stephen King.
- Kirsten Dunst – New York Stories (1989) – She played a small role in this film directed by Coppola, Scorsese and Woody.
- Tom Hanks – He Knows You’re Alone (1980) – He played “Elliot” in this horror thriller.
- Harrison Ford – Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round (1966) – Played a bellboy in the crime movie about an airport bank robbery.
- Halle Berry – Living Dolls (1989) – She played “Emily” in this television series derived from “Who’s the Boss.”
- Kiefer Sutherland – Max Dugan Returns (1983) – He played “Bill” in this comedy film with his father, Donald, and Matthew Broderick.
- Matthew Broderick – Max Dugan Returns (1983) – Played “Michael” in this comedy with Kiefer and Donald Sutherland.
- Courtney Cox – As the World Turns (1984) – Played “Bunny” in this soap opera.
- Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990) – Played “Ava” in this family TV movie.
- Drew Barrymore – Suddenly, Love (1978) – Played “Bobbi” in this TV movie of the week.
- Leonardo DiCaprio – Parenthood (1990) – Played “Garry” in this television series based on the theatrical movie.
- Al Pacino – NYPD (1968) – Played “John James” in an episode of this crime drama television series.
- Marlon Brando – The Men (1950) – Leading role called “Bud” in this black and white film.
- Robert Deniro – Trois chambres à Manhattan (1965) – He played a customer in a restaurant in the French drama film.
- Robert Redford – Maverick (1960) – Played “Jimmy” in this western television series starring James Garner.
- Rachel McAdams – Shotgun Love Dolls (2001) – Played “Beth” in this recent sci-fi movie made for television.
- Meg Ryan – Rich and Famous (1981) – She played “Debbie” at age 18 in this movie where future Baywatch girl Nicole Egert played “Debby” at age 8
- Antonio Banderas – False eyelashes (1981) – He played “Antonio” in this Spanish film.
- Keira Knightley – Royal Celebration (1993) – Played a girl in the British TV movie starring Minnie Driver.
- Scarlett Johansson – North (1994) – Played “Laura” in this movie starring Elijah Wood and half the cast of Seinfeld.
- Jerry Seinfeld – Benson (1980) – Played “Frankie” in this television series about a butler.
- Bill Murray – Tarzoon, Shame of the Jungle (1975) – Voiced a character in this adult cartoon movie from the SNL writers.
- Jim Carrey – Happy Days (1975) – Played a gang member in the episode “Fonzie the Flatfoot” of this television comedy series.
- Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983) – Played “Sheena” in this Australian television comedy film about the fashion industry.
- Mel Gibson – The Sullivans (1976) – Played “Ray” in this Australian soap opera.
- Tim Allen – Tropical Snow (1989) – He played a luggage handler in this dramatic movie, set in New York City.
- Susan Sarandon – A World Apart (1970) – She played “Patrice” in this short soap opera about age, race and gender.
- Jamie Foxx – Toys (1992) – Played “Baker” in this fantastic comedy starring Robin Williams.
- Robin Williams – America 2-Night (1977) – Played “Jason” in this short television series about a talk show from Fernwood, Ohio.
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