Celebrity·Posted on Jan 25, 202420 Famous Actors Who Were On The Disney Channel Years Ago But Are Now Literal Oscar NomineesAmerican Ferrera's second acting role was in the 2002 Disney Channel movie Gotta Kick It Up, and now she's nominated for an Oscar for Barbie.by Spencer AlthouseBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Hot Topic🔥 Full coverage and conversation on the Oscars 2024 In 96 years of Oscars history, a surprising number of actors who appeared on the Disney Channel have also been nominated for (or won!) Oscars. Here are some of the really cool and shocking results. 1. America Ferrera 2. Austin Butler BuzzFeed TrendingHot TopicThe Oscars have finally arrived! Keep up with the losers, winners, and best dressed celebs right here.Check out our Oscars coverage 3. Emma Stone 4. Kristen Stewart 5. Rachel McAdams 6. Octavia Spencer 7. Brie Larson 8. Bryan Cranston 9. Melissa McCarthy 10. Debbie Reynolds 11. Ryan Gosling 12. Justin Timberlake 13. Mickey Rooney 14. Samuel L. Jackson 15. Dolly Parton 16. Frank Langella 17. Mo'Nique 18. James Whitmore 19. Mare Winningham 20. And Kobe Bryant Hot Topic🔥 Full coverage and conversation on the Oscars 2024