Top 50+ Actors’ First Roles That Laid The Foundation For Their Stardom

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Johnny Depp’s first role involved a large amount of fake blood. Playing the role of Glen in A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), Depp’s character was one of the victims that Freddy Krueger decided to massacre.

#3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Chris Hemsworth has been traveling the galaxies and stars since he first appeared on the screen. Before becoming Thor, Hemsworth had his first movie appearance in Star Trek, where he portrayed George Kirk, the father of James T. Kirk, played by Chris Pine, the main character of the whole movie.

#5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Reese Witherspoon, in 2021, was held as one of the wealthiest actresses in the world, but it took a lot of work to achieve that. She started her acting career as a teenager with the movie The Man in the Moon. In it, she had the lead role of Danielle "Dani" Trant, a 14-year-old girl who experiences her first love.

#7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Ryan Gosling, the man who captured hearts in The Notebook and will do the same (probably) in Barbie, saw the beginning of his stardom in Frankenstein and Me. Gosling got the charismatic role of Kenny, a friend of the main character who seeks to bring Frankenstein back to life — a noble goal. 

#9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Before becoming an expert burglar in the Ocean's trilogy, George Clooney starred in Grizzly II: The Revenge. While it was a nameless role which saw him getting mauled by a monster, it did help him get a part in Return to Horror High (1987), where his character had a name.

#11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Before her role as Rachel Green, Jennifer Aniston perfected her skills as an actress and comedian while working on the big screen. Her first role was in the movie Camp Cucamonga. In it, she portrayed Ava Schector and had to share the screen with Brian Robbins and other great TV series stars.

#13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Before he became the face of the Harry Potter franchise, Daniel Radcliffe had a few less-known roles. In 2001, the same year the first Harry Potter was released, Daniel Radcliffe made his movie debut in The Tailor Of Panama. In it, he portrayed the character of Mark Pendel and shared the screen with Jamie Lee Curtis and Pierce Brosnan.

#15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Before becoming the celebrity he is today, Tom Hanks tried out his skills in a 1980s slasher — He Knows You're Alone. Tom Hanks portrayed Elliot, a psychology student who comes across the female protagonist, played by Elizabeth Kemp, while running through a forest. Luckily, Hanks went on to act in more serious roles.

#17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

When it comes to Disney's most remembered members, Selena Gomez is a singer that is hard to ignore and miss. Her appearance in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over marked her first appearance in a movie. Gomez took up the minor role of Waterpark Girl. She only appeared for a brief moment.

#19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Not everyone gets a Guinness World Record for “longest career as a live-action Marvel character.” Before his legendary Wolverine, he acted in an Australian romantic comedy, Paperback Hero. He played the lead role of Jack Willis, a truck driver who writes a best-selling book under the pen name of Ruby Vale.

#21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Before winning his first recognized role in the American-Yugoslavian movie The Dark Side of the Sun, Pitt had a few uncredited appearances, including one in Charlie Sheen's No Man's Land. Pitt portrays Rick, a character who can't get exposed to sunlight because of a rare skin condition.

#23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Footloose and Friday the 13th (1980) might have proven that Kevin Bacon has the moves and the looks, but his first acting role showed he had acting potential. Bacon's first role was in the movie National Lampoon's Animal House, where he portrayed Chip Diller, a snobby and prissy member of the omega house.

#25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

It's impossible to charm a vampire Robert Pattinson without charm, luck, and a pair of fear-inducing eyes. Before her role in Twilight, Kristen Stewart developed her skills in other movies. The Safety Of Objects saw the debut of Stewart on the silver screen. You can already see her trademark look in this movie.

#27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Before her rise to prominence with the Bonnie Howard Carlson role in the series Big Little Lies, she had to reserve some time for herself and polish her talents in other movies. Her first movie appearance was in the 2007 romantic comedy No Reservations. In it, she took up the supporting role of Charlotte do Buchanan Straniazki, a “punk” babysitter.

#29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

When talking about Zendaya, it is impossible to ignore the topic of her Disney years, where the foundation of her fame began to form. Her first theater movie debut might have been Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). However, her first overall film was Frenemies, a television movie where she portrayed Halley Brandon opposite Bella Thorne's character Avalon Greene.

#31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

When you have three Oscars, several BAFTAs, and a Golden Globe award under your belt, then you are a master of your craft. Saoirse Ronan has appeared on the screen since she was a child. Her movie debut was I Could Never Be Your Woman. In it, she had the role of Izzie Mensforth, the romantic interest of Rory Copus, a boy in her class.

#33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Singer, actress, songwriter, and descendant of Francisco Perea, union veteran — Demi Lovato today might be known for her beautiful lyrics, but in 2008, she was known for her lead role in a Disney movie. In Camp Rock, Lovato played Mitchie Torres, an ambitious singer. Not a horrible debut for a rising star.

#35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

If Colin Firth is synonymous with anything, it’s historical movies and series. Known today for his portrayal of King George VI in The King’s Speech, in 1984, he took up a role in the historical drama Another Country. Firth portrayed the character Tommy Judd, giving him the charisma that is found in his other characters too.

#37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Viola Davis' debut acting role isn't one of her best performances. In The Substance of Fire, she plays the character Nurse. She appears only for a moment as she gives Timothy Hutton a vial of blood. It's a simple yet great start for the first black woman to win an Emmy in the Best Lead Actress category.

#39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

High chances are that you haven't heard about Skin Deep, but have you ever heard about Nicole Kidman? The answer is probably yes. Before winning an Oscar for her work in The Hours and becoming an ambassador for UNICEF, Kidman had to work up the ladder of acting. She debuted in the television movie Skin Deep in the role of Sheena Henderson.

#41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Fast And Furious movies are known for their family-crew-oriented action and storylines. Gal Gadot joined the crew in 2009 with the fourth movie. Gadot’s performance in the role of Gisele Yashar helped kick-start her career toward stardom, making her one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood.

#43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Kerry Washington might have solidified her stardom with the portrayal of Della Bea Robinson in Ray, but she started it in Our Song. In it, Kerry Washington plays the lead role of Lanisha Brown, a 15-year-old girl who navigates through her life with two other similar-minded girls.

#45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Before being named one of the top 100 most influential people in the world, Taraji P. Henson had to put some time into her acting career. She appeared in The Parent 'Hood and Sister, Sister, before finally getting a minor role in the movie Streetwise. She portrayed the character of Tammy, a single mother who works as a hairdresser.

#47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

Cara Delevingne, who hails from the United Kingdom, started her career by modeling and quickly added acting to her skills. She started her silver-screen career with Princess Sorokina in the movie Anna Karenina. While she didn’t have a lot of lines to say, her looks did steal the shots she was in.

#49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

#1 Johnny Depp – A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), #3 Chris Hemsworth – Star Trek (2009), #5 Reese Witherspoon – The Man In The Moon (1991), #7 Ryan Gosling – Frankenstein And Me (1996), #9 George Clooney – Grizzly II: The Revenge (1983), #11 Jennifer Aniston – Camp Cucamonga (1990), #13 Daniel Radcliffe – The Tailor Of Panama (2001), #15 Tom Hanks – He Knows You're Alone (1980), #17 Selena Gomez – Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), #19 Hugh Jackman – Paperback Hero (1999), #21 Brad Pitt – The Dark Side Of The Sun (1988), #23 Kevin Bacon – Animal House (1978), #25 Kristen Stewart – The Safety Of Objects (2001), #27 Zoë Kravitz – No Reservations (2007), #29 Zendaya – Frenemies (2012), #31 Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), #33 Demi Lovato – Camp Rock (2008), #35 Colin Firth – Another Country (1984), #37 Viola Davis – The Substance Of Fire' (1996), #39 Nicole Kidman – Skin Deep (1983), #41 Gal Gadot – Fast & Furious (2009), #43 Kerry Washington – Our Song (2000), #45 Taraji P. Henson – Streetwise (1998), #47 Cara Delevingne – Anna Karenina (2012), #49 Eva Mendes – A Night At The Roxbury (1998)

SNL helped a lot of modern stars to rise to prominence in the world of entertainment. Eva Mendes, while not a comedian per se, had her first screen appearance in an SNL-produced movie — A Night At The Roxbury. In it, she had the minor role of a bridesmaid. Next time you watch the movie, look out for her scenes.

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