If You Don't Know How These Actors Got Their Big Breaks, Stop Watching Movies

We all have to start somewhere in life. It doesn't matter what career you plan to follow, chances are you won't start out on top, or even close to the top. To achieve success always looks easy to those on the outside but in reality, it takes a healthy dose of hard work to get there. Sometimes that might mean taking jobs that we don't really like because we have our long-term goals in mind. The same is true for actors. Although to us an actor or actress seems to become famous overnight, it rarely happens that way. Most times aspiring performers work for years, taking whatever roles they can get before they enjoy a breakthrough performance and start getting noticed. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule. Some actors are lucky enough to land a killer first role and skyrocket to fame but for the most part, it's years before they enjoy their big break.

If you're a movie buff then you probably know all about movie stars too right? But do you know what their very first movie roles were? Very few people will be able to get 100% on this quiz but maybe you'll be one of them!

Question 1

What was Johnny Depp's first film?

If you can name a character; Johnny Depp has probably played it. He's been a soldier, a demented barber, a pirate, a mad hatter, a writer, an eccentric chocolatier, and a scissor-handed man - to name just a few. He's played villains and heroes and almost everything in-between. Love him or hate him, you've got to give it to the man - he sure has been prolific since he first started acting more than 30 years ago. What was his very first film?

Question 2

Where did Lindsay Lohan make her film debut?

Making the transition from child actor to an adult performer isn't easy and many young child stars learn this the hard way. One of the best (or maybe the worst) examples is Lindsay Lohan; who seemed to have everything going for her before it all came crashing down thanks to her hard-partying ways. Where she was once in demand these days filmmakers aren't keen to work with her due to her tainted reputation. Where did Lindsay Lohan make her film debut?

Question 3

In which movie did Mark Hamill make his first on-screen performance?

Before Mark Hamill landed his first movie role he worked as a voice actor and appeared on a number of TV shows including General Hospital, The Bill Cosby Show, and The Partridge Family. His big break came when a friend of his was watching audtions for a movie when he relaised that Mark would be perfect for the role and encouraged him to audtion. He did and to his surpise he landed the part. In which movie did Mark Hamill make his first on-screen performance?

Question 4

Where did Jennifer Aniston make her film debut?

We all have to start somewhere. In Hollywood young unknown actors can't really be too fussy about their roles, they have to take what they can get to try and build up their name. Jennifer Aniston is no exception. The actress, who would later gain worldwide fame as Rachel in Friends, struggled to get her acting career off the ground and starred in a number of low budget films and failed TV shows before she got her big break. Where did Jennifer Aniston make her film debut?

Question 5

Do you remember the first movie with Cameron Diaz?

Did you know that Cameron Diaz went to high school with Snoop Dogg? It's true. This gorgeous actress started out as a model and decided to audtion for a movie role even though she had no prior acting expiriance. To her suprise she managed to land the part and quickly starting acting lessons. Her willingless to take a chance certainly paid off and she was quickly picked up for more films. What was the very first movie to star Cameron Diaz?

Question 6

What was Zachary Quinto's first movie?

Like many Hollywood actors, Zachary Quinto built up an impressive resume for himself by appearing on TV shows. He had roles in a number of shows including CSI, Touched by an Angel, Charmed, Six Feet Under, Lizzie McGuire, and L.A. Dragnet, and Heroes. He then managed to net himself a role in a big production and blew everyone away with his performance. You might know him from his role as the evil Dr Thredson from AHS but what was his first movie?

Question 7

What was Emma Stone's first movie?

Emma Stone seems to have everything going for her. She's the highest paid actress in the world and the media has described her as one of the most talented actresses of her generation. She's won numerous awards for her performances including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. It's hard to believe she's only 29 years old! But where did this leading lady make her first film appearance?

Question 8

What was Natalie Portman's first movie?

The lovely Natalie Portman began her acting career while she was still in high school and right from the start it was obvious that she was going to be a star. She's since been honored with many awards and nominations for her acting work, including three Academy Award nominations, winning for Black Swan in 2010. Most people remember her from her role in Star Wars but was this her very first role? Do you remember what Natalie Portman's first movie was?

Question 9

What was Anne Hathaway's first film?

Anne Hathaway's mom was also an actress and encouraged her to follow her dreams. Interestingly enough her mom played the role of Fantine in the first U.S. tour of Les Misérables, a role which Anne would later play for the Hollywood production of the film. She started acting on stage while she was still at school and still says that she prefers the stage to film. She landed her first role after just one audtion - what was the name of that movie?

Question 10

What was Amber Heard's debut movie?

Amber Heard is a rising star in Hollywood and her new role as Mera in Justice League is helping everyone get to know her name. But like many young actresses, Amber started at the bottom with bit parts in TV shows, commercials, and music videos before landing a small role in a movie. It took a few minor roles before people started to notice her but she is definitely on the up and up. What was her debut film role?

Question 11

What was Daniel Radcliffe's first film?

Did you know that when Daniel Radcliffe was offered the role of Harry Potter his parents intially turned it down because they didn't feel he would be able to do more than two films and the studio wanted six? It's true - later the studio amended the offer to two movies and they accepted on his behalf. Can you imagine anyone else ever being the face of Harry Potter? Nope, neither can we. But was Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe's very first film?

Question 12

What was Leonardo DiCaprio's first movie?

Leonardo DiCaprio started his on-screen career as a very young child - appearing in a number of children's TV shows and commercials. It didn't always go that smoothly for the young DiCaprio - at the age of five he was removed from one such kids show for being distracting. But he matured and by his teens he had already landed his very first movie role. The film, a horror flick, went straight to video but his breakout role came just two years after that.

Question 13

What was Josh Hartnett's first feature length film?

Horror, comedy, action - Josh Harnett seems to be able to take on any role and pull it off. Although he has been off the radar for quite a few years he is still working in Hollywood and his new film, an indie drama called The Long Home is currently in post-production. Most people remember Josh from his roles in Pearl Harbour, Lucky Number Slevin, and Black Hawk Down but were any of these his debut role? Can you recall?

Question 14

What was Emma Watson's first film?

Emma Watson loved acting from a very early age and often took roles in plays and performances at her school. It wasn't long before her natural talent was noticed and Emma managed to land a film role. Today we know her as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series but since the films wrapped she has been keeping busy. She's become widely recognized for her gender equality efforts and completed a degree in English literature. What was Emma Watson's first film?

Question 15

Where did Jake Gyllenhaal make his film debut?

Jake Gyllenhaal comes from a filmmaking family so it's easy to see why he managed to land his first film role when he was only 11 years old. When he was 12 he landed a part in the film The Mighty Ducks but his parents didn't allow him to take part because he would have been away from home for two months. But that didn't stop him from blazing his own career and today he's more in demand than ever. What was his first role?

Question 16

What was Jennifer Hudson's first movie?

It was Jennifer Hudson's voice that first got people to start taking notice of her as she competed in the third season of American Idol, eventually ending up in seventh place. It didn't take long for her to land an acting gig after that and what an opening role it was, netting her an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress. What was Jennifer Hudson's debut movie role?

Question 17

What was Edward Norton's first film?

It's hard to believe that an actor as talented as Edward Norton has never won an Acadmey Award. He's been nominated three times, including a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his very first movie role, but he hasn't yet managed to walk off with the big prize. Edward got a degree in history before moving to New York to star in a play and soon afterward he landed his first Hollywood role. Do you remember the name of that movie?

Question 18

What was Jack Gleeson's first feature length film?

Thanks to his role as the hate-inducing Joffrey in Game of Thrones almost everyone knows who Jack Gleeson is. But GoT definitely wasn't his first role. He began acting on-stage at the age of seven and did a number of short films and plays before landing a small part in a big Hollywood production. As talented as he is, Jack isn't that interested in being an actor and wants to focus on his education. What was his first movie role?

Question 19

What was Elijah Wood's first movie?

When most of us look at Elijah Wood we see the face of Frodo from Lord of the Rings but he got his start in Hollywood long before Peter Jackson cast him for this epic role. He started modeling at the age of 7 and when he was 8 his parents, recognizing his talent, moved to Los Angeles to help him pursue an acting career. He started out with commercials and minor roles but his dedication sure paid off. What was Elijah Wood's first movie?

Question 20

What was Chris Pine's first feature length film?

When Chris Pine began attending University of California, Berkeley he was concerned with making friends since he had no interest whatsoever in joining a fraternity. He opted to join the theater group instead and although he was studying English he fell in love with acting. He had a few minor roles in TV shows and short films before landing a part in a Hollywood film, alongside another rising star. Long before he played Kirk in Star Trek, what was his very first role?

Question 21

Where did Robert Pattinson enjoy his breakout role?

Robert Pattinson started acting on stage as a teen and it wasn't long before he was spotted by an acting agent looking for performers for professional roles. His career had a few hiccups along the way but he managed to land a small role in a film that became widely successful and really got him noticed. These days Pattinson is still trying to break away from his persona as Edward from Twilight but in which film did he enjoy his breakthrough?

Question 22

What was Gal Gadot's first movie?

Is Gal Gadot a Wonder Woman in real life? You bet! Gadot, who was raised in Israel was crowned Miss Israel in 2004 at the age of 18 and then went on to serve two years as a soldier and combat trainer in the Israel Defense Force. She then studied for a short time before deciding to pursue a career in acting and modelling. With her incredible beauty and brawn it's obviuos to see why she was the perfect choice for this superhero!

Question 23

Which of these films was Fionn Whitehead's first?

Just two years before landing a starring role in a big Hollywood production Fionn Whitehead was just another aspiring actor making a living working in a coffee shop. Proof that you never know what could happen! He always dreamed of a life of performing and growing up he loved playing guitar and doing breakdancing. He started acting in plays while he was still in school and it now seems that the 20-year-old is set to have a dazzling career. What was his first film?

Question 24

What was Chris Hemsworth's first movie?

Today everyone knows Chris Hemsworth as Thor from the MCU but this actor didn't just start out on the big screen. He began acting on an Australian TV show called Home and Away before making his Hollywood debut. He was lucky enough to land a small part in a big production and this got people to sit up and take notice of him. Now everyone knows his name and he's on the fast-track to being an A-list actor. But what was his first role?

Question 25

Where did Jamie Lee Curtis make her film debut?

Scream Queens star Jamie Lee Curtis initially wanted to become a social worker but after only one semseter she dropped out to pursue a career in acting. It's a risky move but it paid off for her. She was able to land a leading role the very first time and the movie she starred in went on to be a huge success which helped her establish herself as an actress. In which of these films did Jamie Lee Curtis make her debut?

Question 26

Where did Billie Lourd make her film debut?

Billie Lourd has only been acting for a short time but already it's clear that this girl has talent! With outstanding performances in TV shows like American Horror Story: Cult and Scream Queens, it's clear that Billie has definitely inherited some of her mom's talent. And when your mom is legendary Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher that's really saying something. But what was her debut role in the world of film? Do you remember which film Billie Lourd first appeared in?

Question 27

What was Anna Paquin's debut movie?

Anna Paquin has made the transition from child star to serious Hollywood actress so effortlessly that she makes it look easy. Anna was just 10 years old when she auditioned - along with 5000 other hopeful young girls - for a small role in a film, despite having no prior acting credits. She landed the part and at the age of 11, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the second-youngest Academy Award winner in Oscar history. What was the film's name?

Question 28

What was Alan Rickman's first Hollywood role?

Alan Rickman enjoyed acting and art from a young age but because a career in acting was considered "sensible" for an 18 year old he decided to become a graphic designer instead. He opened his own studio and operated successfully for three years before he made the decision to follow his true passion. He started working in theater and slowly made a name for himself - eventually landing his first Hollywood role in an action movie. What was his first part?

Question 29

What was Christina Ricci's first movie?

When you think of Christina Ricci which of her roles first springs to mind? Maybe you remember her as Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family or as a paramedic in Grey's Anatomy? Christina was a child star who began her career by appearing in commercials. She was discovered by a talent agent at a school play and by the time she was ten she landed a small role alongside Winona Ryder and Cher. What was Christina Ricci's first movie role?

Question 30

What was Beyonce's first movie role?

People started to notice Beyonce's incredible singing talents when she was still at school and after winning numerous talent shows her father quit his job to help his daughter build her career. Today she is one of the most influential people in the world and the highest-paid black musician in history. With 22 Grammy Awards under her belt, she's an enigma. But she's showed that her talents extend far beyond singing and she's even appeared in a few movies. Which of these was her first movie?

Question 31

Where did Katie Holmes make her film debut?

These days Katie Holmes is more famous for being married to Hollywood star Tom Cruise but there was a time when she was just a young starlet looking to make a career for herself in Hollywood. She began modelling at the age of 14 and quickly snatched up her first film role. She achieved fame and world-wide recognition for playing Joey in the show Dawsons Creek but since her marriage to Tom Cruise ended her career seems to be on a downward spiral.

Question 32

What was Rihanna's first movie role?

Some people are lucky enough to be born with one skill or ability that can help them, if they are very fortunate, to become famous. And then there are rare gems like Rihanna - whose talent seems to know no limits. From singing and dancing to acting; her skills have helped her to become one of the highest paid celebs in Hollywood and she's not even 30 years old yet. She appeared as herself in her very first film - what was its name?

Question 33

Where did Seth Rogan make his film debut?

While's he never truly been "leading man" material, Seth Rogan has carved out quite a successful Hollywood career for himself with credits as an actor, director, producer, screenwriter and stand-up comedian. He started his career in a short-lived TV show and then got a job as a staff writer but for years he struggled to break into the industry - taking whatever work he could. His writing work on Ali G Show finally earned him an Emmy nomination and led to bigger roles.

Question 34

Where did Lily-Rose Depp make her film debut?

When your dad is one of the most well-known actors in the world and your mom is a model, it seems obvious that you would choose to follow a career in the limelight. At just 18 Lily-Rose Depp seems to have the world at her feet with a modeling career that's heating up and a few films under her belt. It's hard to grow up being famous but she seems to take it all in her stride. What was her first movie?

Question 35

What was Jeremy Renner's first film?

Jeremy Renner has appeared in a number of independent films as well as mainstream Hollywood films. He gained wide recognition for his portrayal of Jeffrey Dahmer in the 2002 film Dahmer but these days most people know him as Hawkeye from the MCU. He's also starred in two Mission Impossible films and The Bourne Legacy. He started acting in college and hasn't looked back since but he took a small role to get himself noticed. What was that film's name? Do you recall?

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