20 actors that became famous late in their careers

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11) Jane Lynch

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Another actor who found success late in life is Jane Lynch. Her breakthrough moment came at 43 when she got cast in a mockumentary-style show, Best in Show. She was later cast as Coach Sue Sylvester in the show Glee, which is very popular today.

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