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25 Celebrities You Never Knew Were In Classic Movies (And Shows)

Did you know that Ron Jeremy was in 'Ghostbusters?' Here's a list of 25 celebrities who caught their big break AFTER they appeared in a classic (for the most part) films and TV.

  • 1. Josh Brolin In 'The Goonies'

    Josh Brolin In 'The Goonies'

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  • 2. Seth Rogen In 'Donnie Darko'

    Seth Rogen In 'Donnie Darko'

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  • 3. Adam Sandler In 'The Cosby Show'

    Adam Sandler In 'The Cosby Show'

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  • 4. Hugh Laurie In 'Friends'

    Hugh Laurie In 'Friends'

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  • 5. Ryan Gosling In 'Are You Afraid Of The Dark'

    Ryan Gosling In 'Are You Afraid Of The Dark'

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  • 6. Stephen Colbert On 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'

    Stephen Colbert On 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'

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  • 7. Jessica Alba In 'The Secret World Of Alex Mac'

    Jessica Alba In 'The Secret World Of Alex Mac'

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  • 8. Tobey Maguire In 'The Wizard'

    Tobey Maguire In 'The Wizard'

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  • 9. Steve Buscemi In 'Pulp Fiction'

    Steve Buscemi In 'Pulp Fiction'

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  • 10. Jane Krakowski (30 Rock) In 'National Lampoon's Vacation'

    Jane Krakowski (30 Rock) In 'National Lampoon's Vacation'

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  • 11. Jack Black & Giovanni Ribisi In 'X-Files'

    Jack Black & Giovanni Ribisi In 'X-Files'

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  • 12. Andy Samberg In 'Arrested Development'

    Andy Samberg In 'Arrested Development'

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  • 13. Ron Jeremy In 'Ghostbusters'

    Ron Jeremy In 'Ghostbusters'

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  • 14. John Krasinski In 'Jarhead'

    John Krasinski In 'Jarhead'

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  • 15. Bret Mackenzie (Flight Of The Conchords) In Lord Of The Rings

    Bret Mackenzie (Flight Of The Conchords) In Lord Of The Rings

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  • 16. Rainn Wilson (The Office) In 'Almost Famous'

    Rainn Wilson (The Office) In 'Almost Famous'

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  • 17. Miley Cyrus In 'Big Fish'

    Miley Cyrus In 'Big Fish'

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  • 18. Jane Lynch In 'The Fugitive'

    Jane Lynch In 'The Fugitive'

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  • 19. Jack Nicholson In 'Little Shop Of Horrors'

    Jack Nicholson In 'Little Shop Of Horrors'

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  • 20. Elijah Wood In 'Back To The Future 2'

    Elijah Wood In 'Back To The Future 2'

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  • 21. Jeff Goldblum In 'Annie Hall'

    Jeff Goldblum In 'Annie Hall'

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  • 22. George Clooney In 'Roseanne'

    George Clooney In 'Roseanne'

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  • 23. Nicolas Cage In 'Fast Times At Ridgemont High'

    Nicolas Cage In 'Fast Times At Ridgemont High'

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  • 24. Jake Gyllenhaal In 'City Slickers'

    Jake Gyllenhaal In 'City Slickers'

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  • 25. Bill Paxton In 'Terminator'

    Bill Paxton In 'Terminator'

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