Top 50 Most Famous Fat Actors Of All Time
Show business is a tough business, especially in Hollywood. It is a place where appearances and beauty matter the most, and even the smallest chink in your armor is enough to take you down.
In such a dog-eat-dog world of movies and television, being chubby or fat is the biggest faux pas.
There have been many actors who have been trolled and bullied online for their weight.
Production houses have canceled many actors whom they considered overweight. This could be a reason for chubby actors to be relegated to the role of comedians and character actors only.
They have also forced the actors to take up extreme dieting plans to “Get into Shape”, as they call it.
Being considered fat has been a career ender for many talented individuals. But, even in a place like this, there are a few brave warriors who have persevered.
They represented body positivity and built their careers as actors despite their weight. They have faced taunts, trolls, and bullying and withstood them all.
These overweight actors might not have been the heroes of the movie or the TV series, but with their talent, they have forced their way into the hearts of viewers and critics alike.
These actors have proved that acting talent comes in all shapes and sizes. Some actors have faced severe mental trauma due to their body image, and some have fallen victim to it.
Some have decided to change themselves to fit into the mold. With this list, ENTOIN aims to celebrate body positivity and promote inclusivity.
Whichever way they have chosen, their talent and their work shines through and encourage many viewers to continue dreaming their dazzling showbiz dreams.
We have curated a list of actors whose talent overshadows all other complaints. However, we have not included those actors who have gained weight for a role or due to aging or being past their prime.
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1. Jack Black
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 28th August 1969 |
Place of Birth | Santa Monica, California, USA |
Height | 1.68 m |
Debut Year | 1984 |
Debut Movie | The Fall Guy (TV Series) |
Jack Black is another great actor who has not let his weight stop him from achieving all his dreams.
He is an actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, etc. He has appeared in many money-spinning movies, won awards, played music, and won awards for that too.
Initially, Jack Black appeared in supporting roles and minor roles in big-budget movies like Demolition Man, Dead Man Walking, The Cable Guy, Mars Attacks, and more.
After giving a stellar performance in High Fidelity, people took notice of his talent. Jack started to appear in leading roles in films like School of Rock, Shallow Hal, Gulliver’s Travels, The House With a Clock in its Walls, etc.
A few of Jack Black’s most recognizable roles have been in the Jumanji franchise and the KungFu Panda franchise.
We also need to remember his comedy-rock music album with his band, Tenacious D. They released albums Tenacious D, The Pick of Destiny, Rize of the Fenix, and Post-Apocalypto.
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2. Seth Rogen
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 15th April 1982 |
Place of Birth | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Height | 1.8 m |
Debut Year | 1999 |
Debut Movie | Freaks and Geeks (TV Series) |
Seth Rogen is a Canadian screenwriter, stand-up comic, and actor. Since childhood, Seth has had a knack for making people laugh with his jokes.
He displayed this talent at bar mitzvahs, family functions, birthdays, etc. He entered the Vancouver amateur comedy challenge, and his deadpan humor helped Seth win the contest.
Encouraged by it, he moved to Los Angeles to start a collaboration with Judd Apatow and his childhood friend Evan Goldberg and other comics to create, write and star in many memorable movies.
He began with Freaks and Geeks and followed it up with Undeclared, Da Ali G Show, Superbad, Drillbit Taylor, Pineapple Express, etc.
Seth Rogen has continuously used his fame and popularity to bring awareness to various health issues.
He disclosed that he suffers from mild Tourette syndrome. He also spoke about and campaigned to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease.
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3. Jonah Hill
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 20th December 1983 |
Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Height | 1.7 m |
Debut Year | 2004 |
Debut Movie | I Heart Huckabees |
Jonah Hill is an American actor and filmmaker. He is most sensitive about his weight issues and does not like to discuss them.
Hill was the subject of many trolls and online debates when he was chubby and even when he tried to lose weight.
At one point in his career, he had to stop reporters from asking any more questions about his weight and speak only about his movie.
Unsurprisingly, Jonah Hill was cast, mostly in comedy roles, starting with Judd Apatow’s Superbad. He also acted in Knocked Up!, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Funny People, Get Him To The Greek, 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, The Sitter, This is the End, etc.
He also appeared in critically acclaimed films like Moneyball, Wolf of Wall Street, War Dogs, Django Unchained, Don’t Look Up, and more.
He has been nominated for several prestigious awards like two Academy Awards, a BAFTA, two Golden Globes, A SAG Award, etc.
4. Zach Galifianakis
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 1st October 1969 |
Place of Birth | Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA |
Height | 1.77 m |
Debut Year | 1996 |
Debut Movie | Boston Common (TV Series) |
Zach Galifianakis is an American actor, comedian, talk show host, and writer. He studied communication at North Carolina State University.
Zach had developed a love for comedy and acting that prompted him to join Saturday Night Live! to work on sketch comedy.
This opened doors for him, and Zach acted in a few comedies like Out Cold, Bubble Boy, Corky Romano, Heartbreakers, etc.
His first big break came with the show Late World with Zach on VH1. After that, he acted in a few other films before he was cast in the Hangover trilogy.
This movie made him an international comedy star. His character, named Alan, in the movie, became extremely famous and a fan favorite for sure.
Zach’s latter roles were also well received, like Due Date, The Campaign, Birdman, Masterminds, etc.
Zach also worked in voice acting and voiced the characters of Puss in Boots, The Lego Batman Movie, Missing Link, Ron Gone Wrong, etc.
Currently, he is hosting the talk show, Between Two Ferns for Funny or Die website.
5. Ricky Gervais
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 25th June 1961 |
Place of Birth | Reading, Berkshire, England, UK |
Height | 1.71 m |
Debut Year | 1991 |
Debut Movie | The Jim Tavaré Show (TV Series) |
Ricky Gervais is a British comic and actor who hosted the Golden Globe Ceremony in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2016.
His caustic wit and satire have often been praised by his fans and celebrities alike.
The Ricky Gervais stand-up comic routines are a sell-out as his satire on the human condition is very entertaining.
He also directs and produces movies and TV series. Gervais is most famous for the show, The Office, which he wrote, directed, and produced.
The UK version was a hit, and it prompted a US version too, which starred Steve Carrell and John Krasinski.
Apart from that, he also created Extras, Life’s Too Short, After Life, etc. Ricky has also acted in films that he did not create.
He worked in Stardust, The Special Correspondent, Night At The Museum trilogy, Muppets Most Wanted, For Your Consideration, The Invention of Lying, Save Ralph, etc.
He is known for his cut-throat sarcasm, which can offend a lot of people sometimes. But he does not care, and so do his fans. He is extremely open about his opinions, and fans love him for that.
6. Jon Favreau
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 19th October 1966 |
Place of Birth | Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
Height | 1.85 m |
Debut Year | 1992 |
Debut Movie | Folks! |
Jon Favreau is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He has been associated with many hit series in the Starwars universe and the Marvel universe.
He joined Queens College but quit, just a few credits short of graduation. Jon also worked for a short while at Bear Stearns before deciding that acting was his dream.
He moved to Chicago to join the Improv Olympic and Improv Institute. As an actor, Jon Favreau has appeared in multiple comedies that were successful and fan favorites.
He worked in Rudy, PCU, Swingers, I Love You Man!, Replacements, Chef, The Breakup, Four Christmases, Couples Retreat, The Wolf of Wall Street, etc.
Favreau also appeared in superhero films like Daredevil, Iron Man, Iron Man 2, and other movies made by Marvel Studios.
As a screenwriter and producer, Favreau has made some of the most successful films in recent years.
He has worked as an executive producer and producer on many Marvel movies. Jon also made the Star Wars Disney+ original series, The Mandalorian and The book of Boba Fett.
Jon Favreau also worked on Elf, Young Sheldon, Zathura: A Space Adventure, The Jungle Book, The Lion King, etc.
7. Eric Stonestreet
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 9th September 1971 |
Place of Birth | Kansas City, Kansas, USA |
Height | 1.83 m |
Debut Year | 1999 |
Debut Movie | Dharma & Greg (TV Series) |
Eric Stonestreet is an American actor and comedian. As a child, he always dreamed of working as a clown and even created his clown persona with the name Fizbo.
Eric studied sociology at the University of Kansas, where he auditioned for a role in Prelude to a Kiss as a dare.
He won the part and discovered his love for acting. Eric also worked in all my Sons and Twelfth Night.
After college, Stonestreet joined the Improv Olympic to learn the skill and trained at the Second City training center to become an actor.
He moved to Los Angeles and joined the cast of Dharma and Greg. He also acted in Almost Famous, ER, Malcolm in the Middle, West Wing, Pushing Daisies, American Horror Stories: Murder House, Sofia the First, etc.
Eric Stonestreet is an ‘openly straight man’, although he is mistaken to be otherwise. It is due to the fantastic success of his role in Modern Family as a gay man he has to clarify his orientation.
This demonstrates his excellent acting abilities and how convincing he can be. Through this role, he has amassed a sizable following and is still well-known for it.
His other famous roles are in The Loft, Identity Thief, Confirmation, The Secret Life of Pets, its sequel, etc.
8. Philip Seymour Hoffman
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 23rd July 1967 |
Place of Birth | Fairport, New York, USA |
Height | 1.77 m |
Debut Year | 1991 |
Debut Movie | Law & Order (TV Series) |
Philip Seymour Hoffman was an American actor, director, and producer. He was famous for the many distinctive characters he played in his films, never shying away from repulsive or uncomfortable roles.
He won an Academy Award for Best Actor and was nominated for three other roles.
Apart from this, Philip was also nominated for five Golden Globes, five BAFTAs, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and more.
Seymour Hoffman’s love for drama started when he saw the play, All My Sons by Arthur Miller.
He went on to study and graduate from Tisch School of Drama. He debuted on television with Law & Order, and then he went to work in successful films like Scent of a Wom), Twister, Boogie Nights, Happiness, Patch Adams, The Big Lebowski, Magnolia, The Talented Mr.
Ripley, Almost Famous, etc. He was nominated for awards for his role in Capote, Charlie Wilson’s War, Doubt, and The Master.
He also appeared in the Broadway plays, True West, Long Day’s Journey into Night, and Death of a Salesman.
9. Chris Farley
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 15th February 1964 |
Place of Birth | Madison, Wisconsin, USA |
Height | 1.73 m |
Debut Year | 1992 |
Debut Movie | Wayne’s World |
Chris Farley was a Canadian stand-up comic and actor. He studied at Marquette University and got a double major in theater and communication.
Later, he started his improv career at the Second City Theater troupe in Canada. He appeared in the revues, The Gods Must Be Lazy, It Was Thirty Years Ago Today, and Flag Smoking Permitted in Lobby Only or Censorama.
In the early 1990s, Chris Farley joined the cast of Saturday Night Live!. He joined the team of Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, David Spade, Rob Scheider, and others.
In the future, Chris appeared in many movies in collaboration with them too. He had a very successful run at SNL, and this launched his film career.
Farley’s film roles include Airheads, Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, Beverly Hills Ninja, Almost Heroes, and Dirty Work.
He had many projects pending when he died an untimely death due to a drug overdose.
10. Anthony Anderson
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 15th August 1970 |
Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Height | 1.78 m |
Debut Year | 1995 |
Debut Movie | The Wayans Bros. (TV Series) |
Anthony Anderson is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and filmmaker. He started his career by trying his luck with stand-up comedy.
Initially, Anthony was not very successful at it. But, with his friend’s encouragement, he kept at it until he succeeded.
Anthony Anderson has played both dramatic and comedic roles in television shows. He appeared in the sitcom All About the Andersons, The Bernie Mac Show, Black-ish, Guys With Kids, Mixed-ish, Grown-ish, Animal Nation with Anthony Anderson, etc.
He also appeared in dramatic roles in K-Ville, The Shield, Law & Order, SVU, Law & Order, NYPD Blue, etc.
Anthony Anderson appeared in many comedy roles in films. His roles include Me, Myself & Irene, Kangaroo Jack, Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London, The Departed, Transformers, Scream 4, etc.
11. William Shatner
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 22nd March 1931 |
Place of Birth | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Height | 1.77 m |
Debut Year | 1951 |
Debut Movie | The Butler’s Night Off |
William Shatner is a Canadian actor, director, musician, author, and more. In a career spanning 70 years, William Shatner has made a unique mark for himself.
He has also become the oldest man to go into space by being on board the Blue Origin at the age of 90 years.
William Shatner started his career in Canada by acting in Tv series but found fame in the US with the Star Trek series.
He has appeared in all episodes of the Star Trek original series, Star Trek animated series, seven Star Trek movies, and more.
Shatner also wrote books on the series that were adapted into pictures. Other roles of Shatner, apart from Star Trek, are in T.J. Hooker, The Practice, Haven, Boston Legal, The Indian Detective, Rescue 911, Better Late Than Never, 3rd Rock From The Sun, etc.
12. John Rhys-Davies
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 5th May 1944 |
Place of Birth | Salisbury, Wiltshire, England |
Height | 1.85 m |
Debut Year | 1964 |
Debut Movie | Crossroads (TV Series) |
John Rhys Davies is a Welsh actor. He was the son of a British colonial officer, and his family was stationed in Tanzania, so he grew up there for a few years.
Later, John came back to Wales to study in a school in London. He worked for a few years as a school teacher before joining the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.
John has a deep voice that is very suited for voice acting. He has lent his voice to characters like Treebeard of the Lord of the Ring trilogy, Cassim from Aladdin and The King Of Thieves, Jungle Book 2, Gargoyles, Spongebob Squarepants, Justice League, Freelancer, etc.
The most iconic roles of John Rhys Davies are in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (as Gimli), The Indiana Jones series (as Sallah), The Untouchables series, Slider, Robin Hood of Sherwood, Shogun, The Living Daylights, I, Claudius, etc.
13. Drew Carey
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 23rd May 1958 |
Place of Birth | Cleveland, Ohio, USA. |
Height | 1.78 m |
Debut Year | 1992 |
Debut Movie | The Torkelsons (TV Series) |
Drew Carey is an American stand-up comic, actor, and television game show host. He was the youngest son of his parents, and he enlisted into the US Marine corps reserves.
Drew served the Marines for six years as a radio operator. He then moved to try his hand at odd jobs like a bank teller, waiter, etc.
A friend of Drew’s encouraged him to try his hand at stand-up comedy after he wrote jokes for them.
He won an open-mic contest and worked at the Cleveland Comedy Club. Finally, Carey got recognition after entering the Star Search.
He worked the stand-up routines while also working on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and The Late Show With David Letterman.
However, his most recognizable roles remain on the ABC comedy shows, The Drew Carey Show, and the US version of Whose Line Is It Anyway?.
He is also the host of The Price is Right. His film appearances include Coneheads, Geppetto, Jack, and Jill, etc.
14. Kenan Thompson
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 10th May 1978 |
Place of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia, USA. |
Height | 1.74 m |
Debut Year | 1994 |
Debut Movie | D2: The Mighty Ducks |
Kenan Thompson is an American actor with a flair for comedy. He is also the longest-serving cast member of Saturday Night Live!, through which he gained great acclaim and recognition. Many viewers adore seeing him on the show, and some of them even watch it just to see him.
Kenan’s mother enrolled him in theater classes and encouraged him to take part in school plays.
They helped him develop a love for art. Kenan appeared in the Mighty Ducks franchise in the second and third installments.
He also started working with the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That. Kenan also appeared in other successful shows like The Steve Harvey Show, Kenan & Kel, Sit Down, Shut Up!, The Awesomes, Kenan, etc.
His appearances in films are also well appreciated. He appeared in Fat Albert, Good Burger, Snakes on the Plane, Big Fat Liar, The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle, The Grinch, Trolls: World Tour, Clifford The Big Red Dog, etc.
15. Wayne Knight
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 7th August 1955 |
Place of Birth | Cartersville, Georgia, USA |
Height | 1.7 m |
Debut Year | 1979 |
Debut Movie | The Wanderers |
Wayne Knight is an American actor who has worked in films, television, and stage roles.
In school, Wayne was an honor student who was also good at football. He discovered his love for drama and enrolled at the University of Georgia to study theater.
He started with Barter Theater in Virginia and worked in Broadway productions for a while.
From the 1980s onward, Wayne Knight started appearing in films on a regular basis. He played character roles in Dirty Dancing, The Fourth of July, JFK, Basic Instinct, Jurassic Park, etc.
He also acted in television roles like Against the Grain, The Edge, Assaulted Nuts, etc.
Wayne Knight gained national acclaim with his role as Newman in Seinfeld, Officer Don Orville in 3rd Rock From the Sun, The Exes, Catscratch, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, etc.
16. Kevin James
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 26th April 1965 |
Place of Birth | Stony Brook, New York, USA |
Height | 1.73 m |
Debut Year | 1995 |
Debut Movie | Nowhere Fast (TV Movie) |
Kevin James is an American actor, comedian, and screenwriter. He is most famous for his roles as Doug Hefferman in the hit show, The King of Queens.
He also appeared in Paul Blart the Mall Cop and Kevin Can Wait. Kevin James has been nominated many times for the People’s Choice Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and Teen Choice Awards for his roles in comedy shows and films.
He received these nominations for Kevin Can Wait, Hitch, Paul Blart: The Mall Cop 2, and The King of Queens.
His other memorable appearances have been in the Hotel Transylvania franchise, Grown Ups and its sequel, You Don’t Mess With Zohan, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, 50 First Dates, etc.
17. John Goodman
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 20th June 1952 |
Place of Birth | Affton, Missouri, USA |
Height | 1.87 m |
Debut Year | 1983 |
Debut Movie | The Face of Rage (TV Movie) |
John Goodman is an American actor with an extensive career in film, television, stage, and voice acting.
He has voiced many memorable characters like Baloo in Jungle Book 2, Sulley in Monsters, Inc franchise, Pacha in Emperor’s New Groove, a Bee Movie, Clifford’s Really Big Movie, Paranorman, etc.
John Goodman gained prominence with his role as the patriarch in the hit TV series Roseanne.
He has appeared in other TV series, West Wing, Alpha House, The Righteous Gemstones, Treme, Damages, Community, Saturday Night Live!, etc.
His noteworthy film roles have been in The Flintstones, Blues Brothers 2000, 10 Cloverfield Lane, True Stories, Storytelling, Beyond the Sea, Evan Almighty, Speed Racer, Pope Joan, The Artist, Argo, The Monuments Men, Trumbo, Patriots Day, Kong: Skull Island, Atomic Blonde, etc.
18. John Candy
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 31st October 1950 |
Place of Birth | Newmarket, Ontario, Canada |
Height | 1.88 m |
Debut Year | 1972 |
Debut Movie | Cucumber (TV Series) |
John Candy was a Canadian actor, comedian, and writer. He is a comic-character actor who has worked with the best fellow comics like Steve Martin, Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, etc.
He suffered from frequent panic attacks and anxiety. This brought on binge eating. John’s weight increased to over 300 pounds.
He died of a heart attack in 1994. John Candy was an export of the Canada branch of the Second City Theater troupe.
He worked on the SCTV series too. He gained popularity and fame with comedy films Stripes, Splash, Planes Trains, and Automobiles, etc.
He also appeared in dramatic roles in JFK, Only the Lonely, etc. Candy’s other memorable films include Summer Rentals, The Great Outdoors, Spaceballs, Uncle Buck, Cool Runnings, Wagons East, Canadian Bacon, etc.
19. Orson Welles
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 6th May 1915 |
Place of Birth | Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA |
Height | 1.83 m |
Debut Year | 1933 |
Debut Movie | Twelfth Night (Short) |
George Orson Welles is an American director, writer, producer, and actor. His prolific career spanned five decades, and he left behind many unfinished projects when he died in 1985.
His work was spread over radio, stage, and film productions that were innovative and groundbreaking for that era.
Orson Welles was a tall and handsome man in his youth. But due to alcohol, smoking, and unhealthy food habits, his weight steadily grew.
At one point, Welles weighed over 250 pounds, and no amount of crash diets helped him.
By the 1960s, he became permanently obese. Welles had an illustrious career filled with fantastic performances and productions.
A few of his works include Citizen Kane, The STrangers, Macbeth, Lady From Shanghai, The Trial, Touch of Evil, Chimes At Midnight, etc.
20. Randy Quaid
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 1st October 1950 |
Place of Birth | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Height | 1.93 m |
Debut Year | 1971 |
Debut Movie | The Last Picture Show |
Randy Quaid is an American actor and musician. He is the older brother of Dennis Quaid.
As a child, he took up drama in his school but did not expect to enjoy the class.
However, he ended up loving the craft and joined the University of Houston to study acting.
While studying, he auditioned for his first job in The Last Picture Show and got the part.
Randy Quaid appeared in highly acclaimed films and was nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe for his role in The Last Detail.
His performance as United States president Lyndon Johnson in the TV series LBL: The Early Years, in A Streetcar Named Desire and Elvis were also highly acclaimed.
Quaid also appeared in Saturday Night Live!, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Parents, The Ren & Stimpy Show, The Brokeback Mountain, Elvis, Realtime, etc.
21. Danny DeVito
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 17th November 1944 |
Place of Birth | Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA |
Height | 1.47 m |
Debut Year | 1970 |
Debut Movie | Dreams of Glass |
Danny DeVito is an American actor, director, and producer. DeVito suffers from Fairbank’s Disease, and it has caused stunted bone growth, yet it did not stop him from pursuing Hollywood dreams.
Initially, he was interested in a career as a beautician, and he joined the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Soon, Danny started working on Broadway plays and moved to television and film roles. Danny’s popularity grew with his role in the series Taxi, wherein he was the cab dispatcher.
He later appeared in many more TV series like Amazing Stories, The Simpsons, and, Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Danny DeVito performed in several films, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Romancing the Stone, Throw Momma From the Train, Batman Returns, Get Shorty, Junior, LA Confidential, Jumanji: The Next Level, etc.
22. Robbie Coltrane
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 30th March 1950 |
Place of Birth | Rutherglen, Scotland, UK |
Height | 1.85 m |
Debut Year | 1979 |
Debut Movie | Play for Today (TV Series) |
Robbie Coltrane is a Scottish actor, comedian, and writer. He is a versatile actor who started acting alongside Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry in Alfresco.
He appeared in British sketch comedy shows while also working on dramatic parts. Robbie is famous for his roles as Zukovsky in the Bond films GoldenEye and World is not Enough and Hagrid in the Harry Potter film franchise.
He has appeared in many more British and American productions. He was honored as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
The most memorable appearances of Robbie Coltrane are in Tutti Frutti, Mona Lisa, Nuns on the Run, National Treasure, Cracker, Henry V, Let it Ride, Ocean’s Twelve, The Brothers Bloom, Great Expectations, Effie Gray, Tales of Despereaux, Brave, etc.
23. Jason Alexander
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 23rd September 1959 |
Place of Birth | Newark, New Jersey, USA. |
Height | 1.64 m |
Debut Year | 1980 |
Debut Movie | A Capitol Fourth (TV Series) |
Jason Alexander is an American actor, director, and writer. He was born Jay Scott Greenspan in New Jersey.
As a child, Jason wanted to be a magician, but he realized that it was all just an illusion and decided to pursue acting.
Jason Alexander enrolled at Boston University to study drama, but he left without finishing his degree.
His professor advised him to take up comedy rather than dramatic roles for success. True to that advice, Jason has appeared in several comedic roles in Pretty Woman, Coneheads, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Return of Jafar, Dunston Checks In, etc.
The most popular works of Jason Alexander have been in television series Seinfeld, Duckman, Aladdin, Dilbert, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Listen Up!, Star Trek: Prodigy, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, etc.
24. Vincent Pastore
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 14th July, 1946 |
Place of Birth | Bronx, New York, USA |
Height | 1.78 m |
Debut Year | 1968 |
Debut Movie | One Life to Live |
Vincent Pastore, despite facing physical challenges due to his weight, carved out a remarkable career in the entertainment industry.
Known for his robust presence and distinctive voice, Pastore gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in the hit TV series “The Sopranos.”
His performance showcased his ability to bring complex characters to life with depth and authenticity.
Beyond his memorable role on the acclaimed show, Pastore demonstrated his versatility by appearing in various films, theatre productions, and reality TV programs.
Despite his struggles with obesity, Pastore’s talent and determination propelled him to success, leaving a lasting impression on audiences with his larger-than-life persona and undeniable acting prowess.
25. Brian Baumgartner
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 29th November 1972 |
Place of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
Height | 1.85 m |
Debut Year | 2001 |
Debut Movie | Herman U.S.A. |
Brian Baumgartner is an American actor and producer. He studied in the same high school as his co-star Ed Helms and graduated a year ahead of him.
He was a part of the Speech and drama club, through which he competed at the national level tournament.
Baumgartner is also a proficient golf player. Brian started acting on stage in theater plays, and he received multiple awards for artistic and acting excellence.
He was the artistic director of the Hidden Theater in Minneapolis. He performed on stage at Guthrie Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theater, Children’s Theater Company, and Theater de la Jeune Lune.
Baumgartner’s prominent roles have been in The Office, Four Christmases, License to Wed, Jake in Progress, Arrested Development and Everwood, Last Comic Standing, etc.
26. Oliver Hardy
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 18th January 1892 |
Place of Birth | Harlem, Georgia, USA |
Height | 1.85 m |
Debut Year | 1914 |
Debut Movie | Outwitting Dad (Short) |
Oliver Hardy is one-half of the famous comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. Apart from being an American actor, he was also a director and producer.
He has appeared in over 100 short films, feature films, and short-reel comedies. He was enamored by the world of showbiz and gave up his plan of becoming a lawyer to act.
Hardy’s love for acting started when a theater was opened in his hometown. He took up work as a projectionist and ticket seller.
He soon moved to Jacksonville and became a cabaret singer and vaudeville performer in 1913.
He began his acting career in films during the silent era with Outwitting Dad. He appeared in short films like Lost in the farm, The Guilty Ones, The Lucky Dog, Isn’t Life Terrible, Slipping Wives, Duck Soup, Blotto, Another Fine Mess, Unaccustomed as we are, The Flying Deuces, The Flying Kentuckian, What Price Glory? etc.
27. Paul Giamatti
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 6th June 1967 |
Place of Birth | New Haven, Connecticut, USA |
Height | 1.75 m |
Debut Year | 1990 |
Debut Movie | She’ll Take Romance (TV Movie) |
Paul Giamatti is an American actor and producer of Italian descent. He studied English at Yale for his Undergraduate program and did his Masters of Fine Arts at Yale School of Drama.
He worked on many plays and Broadway productions between 1989 to 1992. Giamatti won multiple awards, and he was nominated for several more.
His award wins include a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Critics Choice Awards, etc.
He was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His memorable roles have been in American Splendor, Sideways, Cinderella Man, 12 Years a Slave, Straight Outta Compton, John Adams, Too Big to Fail, Downton Abbey, Inside Amy Schumer, Barney’s Version, and more.
28. William Hootkins
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 5th July 1948 |
Place of Birth | Dallas, Texas, USA |
Height | 1.75 m |
Debut Year | 1973 |
Debut Movie | Big Zapper |
William Hootkins is an American actor. He had a very interesting childhood as he was interrogated by the FBI about John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
His teacher in school had sheltered the family of Lee Harvey Oswald. Hootkins was the senior of Tommy Lee Jones and was his friend from drama classes.
On stage, he worked with the Theater Intime and appeared in several plays, including Moby Dick – Rehearsed and Hitchcock Blonde.
He also appeared in television series like West Wing, Agatha Christie’s Partners in Crime, Poirot, Taxi, The Tomorrow People, Extreme Machines, etc.
He has appeared in several films, including Star Wars, Raiders of The Lost Ark, Flash Gordon, Trial of Pink Panther, Curse of Pink Panther, Superman IV: Quest For Peace, A River Runs Through It, and more.
29. Charles Dutton
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 30th January 1951 |
Place of Birth | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
Height | 1.75 m |
Debut Year | 1985 |
Debut Movie | Cats Eye |
Charles S Dutton is an American actor, and he was an amateur boxer in middle school.
He quit school to pursue boxing. After a case of involuntary manslaughter, Dutton was arrested and jailed.
While serving his jail sentence, he read a book on black playwrights and became interested in acting.
After his release, he joined college and earned his Bachelor’s and later Master’s degree in acting.
Dutton made his Broadway debut in 1984 with the play Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. He earned a Tony nomination for it.
And following that, he was cast in The Piano Lesson. He started to get film roles in Crocodile Dundee II, The Murder of Mary Phagan, Rudy, Aliens 3, etc.
The notable acting jobs of Charles Dutton include the TV series Roc, Oz, Blind Faith, films, The Piano Lesson, Menace II Society, A Time to Kill, Cookie’s Fortune, Gothika, Legion, and more.
30. George Wendt
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 17th October 1948 |
Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
Height | 1.77 m |
Debut Year | 1978 |
Debut Movie | A Wedding |
George Wendt is an American actor and comedian. He is well-known to all the kids of the 80s as Norm Peterson from the sitcom Cheers.
He joined The Second City improv theater as a sweeper and worked his way into acting and comedy roles.
Before his role in Cheers, Wendt appeared in several TV series and movies in supporting roles.
He was seen in Soap, Bronco Billy, My Bodyguard, Taxi, M*A*S*H, Making The Grade, Somewhere in Time, etc.
After his successful run in Cheers, he appeared in the TV series Saturday Night Live!, The Larry Sanders Show, The George Wendt Show, Tales From The Crypt, Spin City, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Ghost Whisperer, and more.
His film credits include Fletch, Gung Ho, Dreamscape, House, Forever Young, Hostage for a Day, Man of the House, Lakeboat, LA Blues, Kids in America, Larry The Cable Guy’s Christmas Spectacular, etc.
31. James Corden
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 22nd August 1978 |
Place of Birth | Hillingdon, London, England, UK |
Height | 1.69 m |
Debut Year | 1996 |
Debut Movie | Out of Tune (TV Series) |
James Corden is an English actor, comedian, TV host, presenter, and more. He is also known to have a talent for singing, and he has appeared in successful West End and Broadway musicals.
He debuted on the West End with Martin Guerre, and he also performed in The History Boys, A Respectable Wedding, and One Man Two Guvnors.
On the telly, James struck gold when he created the show Gavin and Stacey, for which he co-wrote and co-starred.
He later appeared in television shows, including Boyz Unlimited, Doctor Who, Brit Awards 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Since 2015, he has been hosting the Late Late Show with James Corden. Corden also hosted the Tony Awards and the Grammy Awards.
James Corden’s film credits include Gulliver’s Travels, The Three Musketeers, Into The Woods, Peter Rabbit and its sequel, Trolls, Cats, Ocean’s 8, The Prom, and more.
James is renowned for his kind demeanor and strong interviewing abilities. He is notorious for making his guests feel comfortable while making them reveal their secrets, which can excite his admirers.
32. Vince Vaughn
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 28th March 1970 |
Place of Birth | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
Height | 1.95 m |
Debut Year | 1989 |
Debut Movie | China Beach (TV Series) |
Vince Vaughn is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is the son of wealthy parents and lived a privileged life.
While growing up, Vince played many sports like football, wrestling, and baseball, but his interest lay in drama.
He started doing commercials and acted in TV series after school. He tried different genres, ranging between drama, sports, romance, crime, psychological thrillers, etc.
Vince settled with comedy movies. Vince Vaughn was considered a part of the Hollywood Frat Pack.
The frat pack was a group of leading comedy stars. It included Owen and Luke Wilson, Ben Stiller, Steve Carrell, etc.
As a result of his alcoholic binges and partying, he dramatically gained weight by 2008.
His iconic roles include Swingers, Old School, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Wedding Crashers, Fred Claus, The Dilemma, The Internship, Hacksaw Ridge, Brawl in Cell Block 99, etc.
33. Gérard Depardieu
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 27th December 1948 |
Place of Birth | Châteauroux, Indre, France |
Height | 1.78 m |
Debut Year | 1967 |
Debut Movie | Le beatnik et le minet (Short) |
Gérard Depardieu is a French character actor, filmmaker, and businessman. He has been appointed the Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur and Chevalier of the Ordre national du Mérite.
He worked in over 250 movies, TV shows, and plays. He is also the second-highest-grossing French actor of all time.
Depardieu has portrayed several iconic figures in his movies, including Alexander Dumas, Josef Stalin, Honoré de Balzac, Auguste Rodin, Cyrano de Bergerac, Jean Valjean, Christopher Colombus, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Athos, etc.
Some of the memorable roles of Depardieu are in films like 1492: Conquest of Paradise, Hamlet, The Man in the Iron Mask, Life of Pi, Police, Jean De Florette, Cyrano de Bergerac, Green Card, etc.
34. Kevin Smith
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 2nd August 1970 |
Place of Birth | Red Bank, New Jersey, USA |
Height | 1.73 m |
Debut Year | 1994 |
Debut Movie | Clerks |
Kevin Smith is an American actor, filmmaker, writer, director, presenter, and more. He has worked on buddy comedies and stoner comedies like Jay and Silent Bob, Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks II, and Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.
He was one of the writer-director duos that Harvey Weinstein encouraged and supported. Kavin Smith has had health issues with his weight since he entered films.
It fluctuates obesity and slight overweight problems. At one point in time, he weighed 400 pounds.
While doing a stand-up routine, he suffered a heart attack, which proved to be a wake-up call.
He followed a micro-nutrient-rich plant-based diet and brought his weight down to 198 pounds. Kevin Smith’s memorable movies also include Red State, Tusk, Yoga Hosers, Cop Out, reality TV shows, Comic Book Men, Spoilers with Kevin Smith, etc.
He also has podcasts, including SModcast, Fatman Beyond, and the live show Hollywood Babble-On.
35. Rip Torn
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 6th February 1931 |
Place of Birth | Temple, Texas, USA |
Height | 1.78 m |
Debut Year | 1956 |
Debut Movie | Omnibus (TV Series) |
Rip Torn was born Elmore Rual Torn Jr., in Texas. He studied drama at the University of Texas and was a member of the Alpha Nu chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity.
He joined the US Army as military police. After serving in the army, he moved to Los Angeles and immersed himself in the theater.
He joined the Actors Studio and trained under Lee Strasberg. Rip Torn performed as an original cast member in many acclaimed plays by Tennesse Williams and James Baldwin.
He appeared in Sweet Bird of Youth, Strange Interlude, Daughter of Silence, Blues of Mister Charlie, The Cuban Thing, etc.
He was nominated for a Tony award for his performance. His film and television roles were also highly acclaimed and earned him nominations for the Academy Awards and Golden Globes.
His credits include Pork Chop Hill, The Cincinnati Kid, The Man Who Fell To Earth, Men in Black, franchise, The Larry Sanders Show, etc.
36. Brian Blessed
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 9th October 1936 |
Place of Birth | Mexborough, Yorkshire, England, UK |
Height | 1.77 m |
Debut Year | 1959 |
Debut Movie | Saturday Playhouse (TV Series) |
Brian Blessed is an English actor, presenter, writer, and mountaineer. He has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to the arts and charity.
He has appeared in several memorable roles on stage, on television, and in films. Brian Blessed is an active mountaineer and attempted to climb Mt. Everest three times. The highest that he reached was 8600 km. He also trekked to the North Pole on foot.
Despite his active lifestyle, Brian collapsed on stage while performing a play. He was forced to quit theater and get a pacemaker fitted.
The long and illustrious career of Brian Blessed is filled with memorable performances in Z-Cars, I, Claudius, Blackadder, Cats, Henry V, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Tarzan, Flash Gordon, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Much ado About Nothing, Hamlet, etc.
37. Richard Ridings
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 19th September 1958 |
Place of Birth | Henley-on-Thames, England, UK |
Height | 1.83 m |
Debut Year | 1983 |
Debut Movie | Reilly: Ace of Spies (TV Mini-Series) |
Richard Ridings is a British actor. He has acted in several TV series, theater plays, and movies.
He has also done voice work for video games. He has worked for the Royal Shakespeare Society in plays like Love’s Labour Lost, Troilus and Cressida, and King Lear.
Ridings has appeared in TV and film roles in Fat Friends, Common as Muck, Peppa Pig, Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom, Casualty, Merlin, Relic Hunter, Coronation Street, etc.
His film credits include The Fourth Protocol, Clockwise, Erik the Viking, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, etc.
38. Benny Hill
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 21st January 1924 |
Place of Birth | Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK |
Height | 1.77 m |
Debut Year | 1952 |
Debut Movie | Kaleidoscope (TV Series) |
Alfred Hawthorne Hill is a renowned British entertainer, comedian, and actor. He is famous for his stage name Benny Hill.
Benny started his career with different odd jobs like the milkman, truck driver, mechanic, bridge operator, etc.
After the second world war ended, Benny Hill focused on a career on stage. Benny worked on Shakespearan plays and radio comedy shows.
He also appeared in Ealing comedies like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Who Done It?, The Italian Job, Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines, etc.
He was also actively working on the TV show, The Benny Hill Show. The Benny Hill Show was one of the most popular shows in the UK, and it drew a record number of viewers every week.
Benny Hill earned a BAFTA for television award as a writer for the show. He also won a Rose D’or, and he was nominated for BAFTA for best entertainer and Emmy for Outstanding performer.
39. James Coco
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 21st March 1930 |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
Height | 1.78 m |
Debut Year | 1952 |
Debut Movie | Guiding Light (TV Series) |
James Coco was an American actor who had a career marked with multiple awards like a Primetime Emmy, a Drama Desk Award, and three Obie Awards.
He had more nominations like a Tony Award, an Academy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.
He was a person of Italian descent and started acting on stage right after high school.
His weight problems and premature balding affected his career and limited his roles to character acting.
Throughout his life, he attempted multiple diets and weight loss programs. They were documented in his best-seller book, The James Coco diet.
The repertoire of Coco includes movies like The Man of La Manch, Only When I Laugh, St. Elsewhere, The Ray Bradbury Theater, etc. He appeared on stage in off-Broadway plays like The Moon in the Yellow River, Fragments, Adaptation/Next, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, The Transfiguration of Benno Blimpie, etc.
40. Roscoe Arbuckle
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 24th March 1887 |
Place of Birth | Smith Center, Kansas, USA |
Height | 1.75 m |
Debut Year | 1909 |
Debut Movie | Ben’s Kid (Short) |
Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle was a silent-era actor. He was the biggest star of the silent era and the first person to command a salary of $1 million for his movie.
He was also one of the first actors to be canceled by Hollywood and the American public after the much-publicized trial of the rape and murder of Miss Rappe.
He was acquitted of all charges and declared innocent by the jury. However, the slandering by the media and newspapers made his comeback impossible.
Despite this controversy, Fatty Arbuckle was part of successful films as a vaudeville-style comedian. His large physique added to the comedy image.
He worked primarily in one-reel comedies. His note-worthy works are Fatty Again, Mabel, Fatty and the Law, Mabel and Fatty’s Wash Day, Mabel and Fatty Viewing the World’s Fair at San Francisco, Fatty’s Reckless Fling, etc.
41. Jorge Garcia
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 28th April 1973 |
Place of Birth | Omaha, Nebraska, USA |
Height | 1.83 m |
Debut Year | 1987 |
Debut Movie | Raven’s Ridge |
Jorge Garcia is an American actor of Cuban and Chilean descent. He is a stand-up comic and an actor with a very successful stand-up career apart from his acting jobs.
In high school, Jorde was very good at wrestling, and he gained the title Triton of the Year, which is the highest award given to a graduating senior.
As an actor, Jorge Garcia appeared in highly acclaimed roles in Becker, Lost, Alcatraz, Once Upon a Time, and the Netflix original movie, Ridiculous 6.
His other memorable roles are in Spin City, The Wild Thornberrys, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hawaii-Five-0, The Healer, MacGyver, Mr.Sunshine, Phineas and Ferb, etc.
42. Daniel Stewart Sherman
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 16th August 1970 |
Place of Birth | San Rafael, California, USA |
Height | 1.85 m |
Debut Year | 2001 |
Debut Movie | Wendigo |
Daniel Stewart Sherman is an American stage, film, and television actor. He was born in Marin County and grew up to develop a love for theater and acting.
He has appeared in quite a few Broadway plays, theater productions, films, and television series.
On Broadway, Daniel has performed in Kinky Boots, Desire Under the Elms, Cyrano de Bergerac, A Touch of the Poet, etc.
His film credits include Taking of Pelham 123, Run All Night, Marshalls, Monsters, and Men, etc.
He also appeared in TV series like Chicago Med, The Good Wife, Justified, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, People On Earth, Lodge 49, etc.
43. Daniel Hoffmann-Gill
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | – |
Place of Birth | Nottingham, UK |
Height | 1.99 m |
Debut Year | 2009 |
Debut Movie | My Last Five Girlfriends |
Daniel Hoffmann-Gill is a British actor and stage actor who has worked in British television and stage plays.
We do not have many personal details about him. However, his interest in acting began early, and he has been a part of many stage productions.
Daniel Hoffmann-Gill has appeared in many of England’s well-loved television shows. He was part of series including Sherlock, Dr. Who, Galavant, Sandylands, The Nevers, and more. He also worked in the films Alice Through The Looking Glass, Dolittle, The Cleaning Hour, Click and Collect, etc.
44. John Belushi
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 24th January 1949 |
Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
Height | 1.7 m |
Debut Year | 1973 |
Debut Movie | National Lampoon Television Show: Lemmings Dead in Concert |
John Belushi was an American comedian, actor, and musician. He was one of the seven original cast members of the hit NBC sketch show, Saturday Night Live!
He was born into the home of Albanian immigrants and chose show business over his family’s restaurant business.
John was a comedy genius who started work with the Second City theater troupe and moved to New York with his high school sweetheart.
With a positive response to his comedy sketches and stand-up routines, he was cast in Saturday Night Live!
He had already been a part of the National Lampoon theater troupe by then. John was a part of some iconic sketch comedy shows and films.
His films include The Blues Brothers, National Lampoon’s Animal House, 1941, Neighbors, Continental Divide, and more.
45. Fat Joe
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 19th August 1970 |
Place of Birth | The Bronx, New York, USA |
Height | 1.8 m |
Debut Year | 1994 |
Debut Movie | I Like It Like That |
Joseph Antonio Cartagena is popularly known as Fat Joe, his rap name. He is an American rapper and actor.
He started his career with the music crew Diggin In The Crates Crew and worked with many upcoming and successful musicians like Big Pun, Remy Ma, Tony Sunshine, Cuban Link, DJ Khaleed, etc.
Fat Joe has been very open and frank about his struggle with obesity. By 1996, he had gained an alarming number of 300 pounds (140 kg).
He followed a low-carb diet and avoided all white carbs, like white bread, rice, pasta, etc.
With that, he managed to lose 88 pounds. He actively endorsed Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move!
Initiative against childhood obesity. His acting credits include Scary Movie 3, Happy Feet, Night School, Fearless, etc.
He also appeared in Spike Lee’s Netflix series She’s Gotta Have It from 2017 to 2019.
46. Al Roker
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 20th August 1954 |
Place of Birth | Queens, New York, USA |
Height | 1.69 m |
Debut Year | 1993 |
Debut Movie | Seinfeld (TV Series) |
Al Roker is an American weather forecaster, television personality, actor, and producer. He has a long and illustrious career at NBC, hosting the Today Show, The Al Roker Show, etc.
He also holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest continuous weather forecaster on NBC reporting for 34 hours.
Al Roker has long suffered from weight issues and related health problems. In an interview, he disclosed that he underwent Gastric Bypass surgery in 2002 to lose weight.
He resorted to this measure after all his attempts at dieting had failed. He lost up to 100 pounds (45 kg) within eight months of this surgery.
Al has appeared on many news programs and other news-related telecasts. Apart from this, he has also made multiple appearances in TV series, including Seinfeld, Will & Grace, Saturday Night Live, Superman: The Animated Series, The Proud Family, Sesame Street, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa, 30 Rock, Men in Black, and more.
47. Gary Oliver
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 19th November 1966 |
Place of Birth | London, England, UK |
Height | 1.8 m |
Debut Year | 1995 |
Debut Movie | Soldier Soldier (TV Series) |
Gary Oliver is a British actor who has worked on stage and in television roles.
He started his stage career in 1990 and worked in theater plays across the UK in renowned theater companies like Battersea Arts Center, Arts Threshold, Gloucester Terrace, Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal Exchange Manchester, and more.
Gary Oliver has performed in theater plays like the Carlos Muniz play, The Inkwell, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, The Comedy of Errors, Max Frisch’s The Fire Raisers, Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, Tony Kushner’s Angels in America, etc.
After a long period of a theater performance, Gary Oliver turned his focus toward television roles.
He has appeared in TV series like Game of Thrones, Doctors, Atlantis, The Bible, Kavanagh QC, Merlin, and Bitter Harvest, Young Wallander, and more.
48. Charlie Talbert
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 13th December 1978 |
Place of Birth | Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA |
Height | 1.85 m |
Debut Year | 1995 |
Debut Movie | Angus |
Charlie Talbert is an American actor and funnyman. He was discovered by the director of the film Angus while in Chicago.
Talbert and his friend were at a Wendy’s outlet, and they started making jokes about the service being provided.
His jokes got him noticed, and he was asked to audition for the part in Angus.
Charlie Talbert has appeared in several movies in small roles and bit parts. He lived by the motto that there are no small parts, only small actors.
His memorable appearances include Varsity Blues, Art School Confidential, I Saw the Light, The Big Short, NCIS: New Orleans, Easy Does it, Watchmen, etc.
While he is not working in films, Talbert is an ordained minister. He has performed the marriage ceremony for many of his friends and fans.
He opines that one should not reject any job that pays.
49. Larry the Cable Guy
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | 17th February 1963 |
Place of Birth | Pawnee City, Nebraska, USA |
Height | 1.78 m |
Debut Year | 2006 |
Debut Movie | Cars |
Daniel Lawrence Whitney is popularly known by his stage name, Larry the Cable Guy. He performs his stand-up comedy with this name.
Larry has built a name for himself as a comedian, actor, producer, and radio personality.
He has released 12 comedy albums that have regularly peaked at the number-one spot on the comedy charts.
Three of his albums have gone gold. Larry started his career as a stand-up comedian.
He joined his friends in the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and performed extensively. He also worked in the Blue collar comedy TV and produced shows for the channel.
They also had their radio show on Sirius XM radio. The notable roles of Larry were in the films Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector, Delta Farce, Witless Protection, etc.
He was a part of the Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy. In 2010, Larry appeared on Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader and Family Feud to donate the money to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
50. Michael Moore
Michael Moore is an American documentary filmmaker, author, and political activist. He is known for his controversial but thought-provoking films, which often tackle social and political issues.
Moore began his career as a journalist, working for various newspapers and magazines. In the early 1990s, he began making documentaries, including Roger & Me (1989), Capitalism: A Love Story (2009), and Where to Invade Next (2015).
His films have been met with both critical acclaim and controversy, but they have all sparked important conversations about the social and political issues of our time.
Moore is a polarizing figure, but there is no doubt that he is one of the most important and influential documentary filmmakers of our time. His films have challenged the status quo and given a voice to the marginalized. He is a true American original, and his work continues to inspire and inform people all over the world.