Not all actors and actresses began acting in the role that they are most famous for. In fact, the majority of actors and actresses started off acting in small, unknown roles for shows or movies, in commercials, or even just as extras. These roles are an essential part of any aspiring actor's career as they launch into the industry and give them valuable experience for the future.

People have recognized now-famous people in old scenes when rewatching films and shows from the past. It's surprising and pretty interesting to see these folks doing something that the world didn't really know they did. The scenes people find capture famous actors and actresses doing something that they didn't know one day would lead them to fame.

Spotting a familiar face playing a role that no one really knows they played is fun and interesting. Many people who spot them choose to share them with the world, so everyone can learn something new about their favourite actors and actresses. Here are some small roles played by big names.