Famous debuts: the first roles of Hollywood stars

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Every famous actor has to start somewhere. While some struggled for years to cast their light outside the cosmic dust of anonymity with small TV and movie parts, others landed starring roles immediately.Curious to find out who's who? Click through the gallery and relive the initial spark that launched these actors' careers!

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most famous actors in Hollywood. In 1979, at the age of 5, he got his first television role in 'Romper Room and Friends'. After a few TV appearances, DiCaprio secured a small role in 'Critters 3' (1991), a story about furry aliens in Los Angeles.

Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Comedian Zach Galifianakis played the role of Bobby in five episodes of 'Boston Common' in 1996, his first role on screen. He made his film debut in 1999 with the role of Pathetic Guy in 'Flushed', a movie set entirely in bathrooms.

Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

The famous actor, who is known for his work in more than a hundred films, began his career in European cinema. In 1965, De Niro got his first role in 'Trois Chambres à Manhattan.' He played his second role in 1968 in the Danish film 'Greetings,' a satire on free love.

Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

The renowned actor, who passed away at a young age, began his career in 1993 in the family comedy 'Ship to Shore.' He later played Snowy Bowles in the Australian television series 'Sweat' in 1996. Ledger had his breakthrough in 1999 when he starred in his debut films '10 Things I Hate About You' and 'Two Hands.'

Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

One of Hollywood's most famous actresses, Cameron Diaz made her debut as the villain and also the hero's love interest in the 1994 hit movie 'The Mask.'

Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Denzel Washington has been a prominent Hollywood star since the late 1990s. He made his debut in a flashback scene in the TV movie 'Wilma' (1977), centered around track star Wilma Rudolph. In his first film role, Washington played the illegitimate son of a white man in the film 'Carbon Copy' (1981).

Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

The famous actor has an extensive career with over 1,200 appearances. It all began in 1969 with an episode of 'New York Television Theatre.' His film debut was a small role in 'Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow!' (1971), about the last farm in Manhattan.

Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

The famous 'X-Men' star began his career in the 1990s as a television actor. He made his film debut in 1999 with the role of Jack Willis in the movie 'Paperback Hero.' Jackman played a truck driver who cruises the harsh Australian outback and becomes famous as a successful paperback author.

Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Benicio Del Toro made his first TV appearance in 1987 in an episode of 'Shell Game' about a conning couple. He then lent his voice to a dog-faced boy in a Pee-Wee Herman movie. But it was his portrayal of a minor James Bond villain in 'Licence to Kill' (1989) that really attracted attention.

Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

in 1984, 21-year-old Johnny Depp made his debut as Glen Lantz in the original film 'A Nightmare on Elm Street.' This was Depp's first appearance on the big screen before he shot to fame with his role in 'Cry-Baby' (1990).

Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

The 'Gladiator' began his acting career in 1972 at the age of 8, when he played an uncredited orphan in the TV series 'Spyforce', which was about Australian spies during the Second World War. Crowe also appeared in four episodes of the Australian series 'Neighbors' before landing his first American film role in 'Blood Oath' (1990) alongside George Takei.

Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

After appearing in a TV show in 1992 and playing Guy #2 in 'My Boyfriend's Back' in 1993, Matthew McConaughey became famous for his role as the bad boy in 'Dazed and Confused' (1993).

Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

The Hollywood actor, known for his striking performances in eye-catching films, began his career in a movie in which an altar boy kills a priest.

Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

The Hollywood star began her acting career at the age of 10 in 'North,' a movie starring Elijah Wood, Bruce Willis, and Jason Alexander. The film is about a child who travels around the world in search of new parents.

Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Jennifer Lawrence had her first role as a mascot in the TV show 'Monk' in 2006. The actress then starred in the film 'The Poker House,' which tells the story of actress Lori Petty. Since then, Lawrence has been one of the first choices for Hollywood blockbusters.

Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Michael Cera made his screen debut as a skateboarder in the Canadian series 'Twice in a Lifetime' in 1999. The show is about an angel who wants to earn his wings. Cera then starred in the American film 'Steal This Movie' (2000), which is about the lives of two activists.

Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Cuba Gooding Jr. made his debut in 1986 as Wooly Bully in the TV series 'Better Days.' In 1988, he appeared in a scene in the movie 'Coming to America.'

Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Idris Elba is a respected actor in the UK and America. He made his TV debut in 1994 in the show '2point4 Children' as a skydiving instructor. He later played the lead role in the French film 'Belle Maman' in 1999, which marked the beginning of his successful television and cinema career.

Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Eddie Murphy's first film was the crime movie '48 Hrs.' (1982), in which he plays a criminal who teams up with a policeman to hunt down a murderer. His second film was the comedy classic 'Trading Places' with Dan Aykroyd in 1983.

Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Penn began his acting career at the age of 14 with an uncredited role as a kid in 'Little House on the Prairie' in 1974. After a few more TV appearances, he rose to fame as Jeff Spicoli in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982).

Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds began his acting career at the age of 15 with a role in the television series 'Hillside' (1991), which was about high school challenges. In 1993, he starred in the Canadian film 'Ordinary Magic,' in which he portrayed an activist teenager from India.

Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Ben Stiller's debut acting gig was in the 1987 TV show 'Kate & Allie,' depicting two single moms raising their children. In the same year, he landed a recurring role on 'Saturday Night Live' and made his film debut alongside John Cusack in the romantic comedy 'Hot Pursuit.'

Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

The legendary pirate of the Caribbean Hector Barbossa first appeared in 1980 in the television series 'Menotti,' which only ran for one season. Rush had a number of smaller roles in film and television before he got his first feature film with a role in 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' about an Australian bushman who contests an election against corrupt politicians.

Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Eric Bana began his acting career in 1996 with his television film debut 'Eric'—what a coincidence! A year later he got a small role in 'The Castle.' Between '93 and 2000, Bana was Australian television's best-kept secret. In 2000, he starred in 'Chopper,' making a name for himself in Hollywood.

Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Natalie Portman was 13 years old when she appeared in her first film, 'Léon: The Professional,' in which she plays a little girl who is adopted by a killer after her family is murdered.

Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

The actor had his first role in 1979 in the film '1941,' directed by Stephen Spielberg. In 1980, Rourke was part of the cast of 'Fade to Black,' a film about a movie aficionado who goes on a killing spree.

Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

The actress made her debut in 1990 as a cheerleader in the film 'Kaboria.' Throughout the 1990s, Blanchett appeared in various Australian television series such as 'Police Rescue,' 'Heartland,' and 'Bordertown.' Her roles in 'Parklands' (1996), 'Oscar and Lucinda' (1997) and 'Elizabeth' (1998) helped her to make a name for herself in Hollywood.

Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Naomi Watts made her debut in the Australian series 'Return to Eden' (1983), in which she played a small role as an uncredited model. Her film career began with a part as an unnamed girlfriend in 'For Love Alone' (1986), set in 1930s Australia.

Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Bale, who became famous for his starring roles in 'American Psycho' (2000) and 'The Dark Knight' (2008), starred in the classic film 'Empire of the Sun' in 1987 when he was only 13. Before that, he had already been in a TV miniseries, a TV movie, and a film in 1986 and 1987.

Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Leonardo DiCaprio ,‘Romper Room and Friends’ (1979), Zach Galifianakis, ‘Boston Common’ (1996) and ‘Flushed’ (1999), Robert De Niro, ‘Trois Chambres à Manhattan' (1965), Heath Ledger, 'Ship to Shore' (1993), Cameron Diaz, 'The Mask' (1994), Denzel Washington, ‘Wilma' (1977), Morgan Freeman, ‘New York Television Theatre' (1969), Hugh Jackman, 'Paperback Hero' (1999), Benicio Del Toro, ‘Shell Game’ (1987) and ‘Licence to Kill’ (1989), Johnny Depp, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984), Russell Crowe, 'Spyforce' (1972), Matthew McConaughey, 'Dazed and Confused' (1993), Edward Norton, ‘Primal Fear’ (1996), Scarlett Johansson, 'North' (1994), Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Monk’ (2006) and 'The Poker House' (2008), Michael Cera, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ (1999) and ‘Steal This Movie’ (2000), Cuba Gooding Jr., ‘Better Days’ (1986), Idris Elba, ‘2point4 Children’ (1994), Eddie Murphy, ‘48 Hrs.’ (1982), Sean Penn, 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), Ryan Reynolds, 'Hillside' (1991), Ben Stiller, 'Kate & Allie’ (1987), Geoffrey Rush, 'Dad and Dave: On Our Selection' (1995), Eric Bana, 'Eric' (1996), Natalie Portman, 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), Mickey Rourke, '1941' (1979), Cate Blanchett, 'Kaboria' (1990), Naomi Watts, ‘For Love Alone’ (1986), Christian Bale, ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), Jay Chou, ‘Initial D’ (2005)

Famous for his role in 'The Green Hornet' (2011), Chou was first seen in the 2005 film 'Initial D.'

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