Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Hannah and Her Sisters
Before Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus could be spotted in Hannah and Her Sisters. She was one of several future stars who turned up in surprisingly small parts in the movie.
Larry David in Radio Days
Speaking of future Seinfeld royalty, Larry David appeared in Radio Days years before most audiences knew his face. His tiny role makes rewatches considerably more entertaining now.
Paul Giamatti in Mighty Aphrodite
Long before becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable character actors, Paul Giamatti appeared in Mighty Aphrodite. His role was small enough that plenty of viewers probably never noticed him at all.
Jennifer Garner in Deconstructing Harry
Jennifer Garner was still years away from Alias when she appeared briefly in Deconstructing Harry. It’s the kind of early appearance that becomes much easier to notice once you already know the face.
Sam Rockwell in Celebrity
Before his career really took off, Sam Rockwell turned up in Celebrity. Looking back, his small appearance is another reminder of just how many future stars were quietly filling out movie casts.
Zach Braff in Manhattan Murder Mystery
Nearly a decade before Scrubs, Zach Braff appeared in Manhattan Murder Mystery. He played the son of Woody Allen and Diane Keaton’s characters, making it an easy early appearance to miss if you weren’t looking for him.
