20 actors who did small roles before they were famous

10) ⁠Steve Carell

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Steve Carell had earlier appeared in minor roles in The Dana Carvey Show (1996) and the movie Curly Sue (1991), which were some early glimpses of his comedy skills. However, the role of the bumbling weatherman in Anchorman (2004) was more notable for him. His major career breaks came with The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) and The Office (2005–2013), in which his awkward yet lovable persona cemented his stardom as a comedian, winning him critical acclaim and box-office success.

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