20 actors who did small roles before they were famous

7) ⁠Laurence Fishburne

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Laurence Fishburne started with minor roles in films such as Apocalypse Now (1979) and the TV series One Life to Live. His first big break came with The Color Purple (1985), but his early performances already demonstrated his incredible talent. Laurence Fishburne's role as Morpheus in The Matrix (1999) made him an international celebrity, but his minor roles early in his career indicated his commitment and talent, which later on won him recognition and a permanent place in Hollywood. The role of Morpheus not only earned him widespread acclaim but also opened the door to even bigger and more diverse roles in films like The Matrix sequels, Mystic River(2003), Mission Impossible III (2006), and John Wick Chapter 2 (2017).

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