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Actors who started as extras

There's no role too small on the road to stardom

Actors who started as extras
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Charlotte Kench
25/04/2025 19:30 ‧ 1 month ago | StarsInsider

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It's hard to imagine some of Hollywood's biggest names struggling to land a leading role, but everyone has to start somewhere and these stars were no exception. While some celebrities make their way to the silver screen from a career in sports, music, or fashion, others start out as extras. Funnily enough, some of these actors were cast in later productions by filmmakers who glimpsed them in their roles as extras.

Browse through the following gallery and discover which great actors started out as extras.

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