20 actors that became overnight sensations

The 68th Venice International Film Festival - "Mildred Pierce" Photocall - Source: Getty
The 68th Venice International Film Festival - "Mildred Pierce" Photocall - Source: Getty

17) Chris Pratt

Columbia Pictures World Premiere Of
Columbia Pictures World Premiere Of "The Garfield Movie" - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Chris Pratt found himself famous overnight for his comedic persona in Parks and Recreation, which ran between 2009 and 2015, and an action star in Guardians of the Galaxy, 2014. Peter Quill made him quite popular in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He furthered his success with Jurassic World, 2015, and its subsequent renditions, where he portrayed Owen Grady. In 2023, he features in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, cementing his position as a leading actor in both the action and animation genres.

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Edited by Sugnik Mondal