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Where You've Seen 16 Major Actors Of 2024 Before

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Hollywood's success is often about timing, heat, and buzz. With peak prestige TV and a shifting film scene, new talent is taking center stage in breakout roles - but some of these fresh faces are actually familiar. In 2024, popular shows and sleeper hits are bringing recognition to talented actors who've been delivering quality work for years. They're finally getting praise, and here's a look at their notable past projects you might have seen without realizing it.

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    Kathryn Hahn

    Kathryn Hahn has a long, impressive career as a comedy actress. She also has her own Marvel TV show.Agatha All AlongIn 2024, Hahn entered a new spotlight with Agatha All Along. This brought her to a zealous fandom unfamiliar with the many scene-stealing roles she played over her nearly 25-year Hollywood career, earning her three Emmy nominations.

    Hahn got her start in a crime drama series as a regular cast member.Crossing JordanShe then started getting credits in many big movies and shows, including How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Step Brothers, Parks and Recreation, Revolutionary Road, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Transparent, Bad Moms, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Step Brothers, Parks and Recreation, Revolutionary Road, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Transparent, Bad Moms, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Glass Onion: A Knives Out MysteryandTiny Beautiful Thingsamong many other projects.

    Hahn got the chance to lead a show as big as Agatha All Along.Agatha All AlongThis is long overdue.

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    Walton Goggins

    Walton Goggins' flashiest, biggest role yet shows him wearing many facial prosthetics to play The Ghoul in the TV adaptation of Fallout.FalloutGoggins plays the skeletal zombie-like bounty hunter brilliantly. He embodies The Ghoul's pre-war human form, Cooper Howard (in flashbacks), with such perfection he earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and raised his profile.

    TV crime drama fans know Walton Goggins as Boyd Crowder, the charismatic criminal mastermind of Harlan County, Kentucky, in the FX series Justified.JustifiedGoggins earned an Emmy nomination in 2011 for playing Crowder. He recently played Crowder in a brief cameo in the Justified revival series Justified: City Primeval.Justified: City PrimevalGoggins also gave memorable performances in many shows and movies, including The Righteous Gemstones, The Unicorn, The Hateful Eight, and Vice Principals.The Righteous Gemstones, The Unicorn, The Hateful Eight, Vice PrincipalsandThe Shield, among many others.

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    Chloë Sevigny

    Chloë Sevigny may be the most famous celeb on this list, or the one with the most starring roles in big, famous projects. However, many of Sevigny's films are indie, experimental art house projects, getting critical praise but smaller audiences.

    In 2024, Sevigny took center stage as Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez StoryThe Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan-created drama retells the true crime story of the Menendez murders. Sevigny plays the Menendez family matriarch in a controversial and difficult role brilliantly.

    This is expected from an actress with Sevigny's storied career. She received an Oscar nomination in 2000 for her role in Boys Don't Cry.Boys Don't CryShe earned a Golden Globe Award in 2010 for her performance in the HBO drama Big LoveBig LoveFans of cult crime dramas might also remember Chloë Sevigny from American Psycho.American Psycho

    Sevigny stays on the edge of A-list stardom. She never worries about making the art she wants over films expected of her.

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    Glen Powell

    Actors sometimes climb to movie star status slowly. Other times, talent or looks make them overnight superstars. Glen Powell's career mixes both paths. 2024 made Powell a full-fledged movie star; a big career follows.Twistersas well as the crime comedy Hit Man.Hit Man, and he has many big projects planned.

    Powell's fast rise to fame seemed instant after his performance in Top Gun: Maverick.Top Gun: Maverickin 2022, and his handsome lead role in Anyone But You.Anyone But YouPowell stole a scene as Neil Armstrong in 2018's film.Hidden Figures, and think his career cannot go back much further. Powell worked as an actor for over 20 years; his first role was in 2003 in Spy Kids 3: Game Over.Spy Kids 3: Game OverPowell struggled to get roles for many projects, taking minor parts in countless TV shows and indie films. He got his recurring role on Scream Queens in 2015.Scream QueensPowell's career gained traction in 2015, but Powell worked hard longer than many new fans think.

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    Joseph Quinn

    With starring roles in two major 2024 films—A Quiet Place: Day One and Gladiator II—Joseph Quinn is on a fast track to A-list stardom.A Quiet Place: Day OneandGladiator IIJoseph Quinn moves toward A-list fame. In both films, Quinn plays characters with short hair: a clean-cut, suit-clad businessman inA Quiet Place: Day Oneand a makeup-covered, garishly jeweled Emperor Geta in

    Many fans might not know Quinn from his breakthrough role as Eddie Munson in the fourth season of Stranger Things, where he played the long-haired, metal-loving, Dungeons & Dragons-playing character.Stranger ThingsQuinn will soon appear in Marvel's new Fantastic Four film, playing Johnny Storm (aka Human Torch) in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.The Fantastic Four: First Steps

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    Alicia Witt

    In the acclaimed satanic horror thriller LonglegsLonglegsMoviegoers expected Nicholas Cage's killer to lead. Fans were shocked by Alicia Witt's frightening performance as Ruth Harker, the sinister mother of FBI agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe). Witt earned praise for her strong appearance in the instant classic.

    Witt started her Hollywood career as a child. Director David Lynch found her and cast her in a key part of his 1984 adaptation ofDuneHe cast her again in 1990 forTwin Peaks a role she played again inTwin Peaks: The Return2017). She appeared inThe Sopranos, where Christopher called her a “D-girl.” Horror fans might have seen her as Paula onThe Walking Deador the TV version ofThe Exorcist, or the surreal waking nightmare show, The Masked SingerThe Masked Singer (she was the Dandelion in Season 9).

    Viewers of lighter shows might recall her as Hugh Grant's character's romantic interest in 2002'sTwo Weeks Notice.

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    Cristin Milioti

    Cristin Milioti's performance inThe Penguinhas received rapturous responses. The talented star plays Sofia Falcone in the DC crime drama series, and reviews strongly support her work. Critics called her performance a "tour-de-force"a "tour-de-force"by Variety, while another criticheadlined his review, “If Cristin Milioti doesn’t win a Golden Globe for The Penguin, I will personally lead a riot.”

    This praise comes late for Milioti. She earned nearly equal praise for her part in the "USS Callister" episode ofBlack Mirror, and she started her career with a recurring role onThe Sopranos. She had a small but memorable part on30 Rockas a supposedly ditzy bimbo comic who secretly hid from a stalker boyfriend. She gave a brilliant performance opposite Andy Samberg in the indie comedyPalm Springs.

    Her most memorable prior pop culture contribution came when she was revealed as the mother in the final season ofHow I Met Your Mother. Her lack of screen time, disconnection from the main plot, and her off-screen illness allfrustrated most fans.. Knowing Milioti's talent makes it worse; she could have added much to the show if she got a chance to shine.

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    D'Arcy Carden

    In 2024, D'Arcy Carden regained popularity by proving herself a comedy force again inNobody Wants This, the Netflix rom comin which she plays Ryann, a friend of lead Joanne (Kristen Bell).

    If Carden seems familiar (and that familiarity grows when seen next to Bell), it likely stems from co-starring inD'Arcy Carden appeared in 'The Good Place'.Carden played Janet in 'The Good Place'. Janet's comedy came from her being a sentient AI. She used her straight man role to succeed.

    If you missed it, you might know her from the TV version of 'The Good Place'.D'Arcy Carden was in 'The Good Place'.You might recognize her from the TV show adaptation of 'The Good Place' (a questionable decision).Carden also appeared in 'A League of Their Own'.She also worked on roles in 'A League of Their Own' and on 'Broad City, My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'.Carden was in 'Broad City, My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'.She also appeared in 'Barry'.Carden was in 'Barry'.These are just a few of her roles.

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    Kaya Scodelario

    Netflix's British crime dramedy features Carden.Carden was in 'The Gentlemen'.Critics praised 'The Gentlemen'. Kaya Scodelario received many positive reviews for her work. As Susie Glass, a cunning crime boss, Scodelario shows strength and resourcefulness, just like in her prior films. 2024 brought new fans, but Scodelario delivers great performances yearly.

    Scodelario started her career on the British TV drama 'Skins'.She began with a role in a British TV drama. She appeared in 'Skins'.Scodelario appeared in many TV shows and films after that decade. Fans often recognize her from her starring roles in the 'Maze Runner' trilogy or her lead role as Carina Smyth in the 2017 film 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales'.Fans recognize her from the 'Maze Runner' trilogy.She also gained notice as Carina Smyth in the 2017 film 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales'.Carina Smyth was in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales'.This is the end.

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    Elizabeth Marvel

    In 'Presumed Innocent'.She was in 'Presumed Innocent'.Elizabeth Marvel plays Lorraine Horgan, the wife of defense attorney Raymond Horgan. Bill Camp plays Raymond Horgan. The scenes they shared showed realism and authenticity, letting Marvel and Camp connect with their real lives on screen. Marvel and Camp have worked together on many projects before.They worked together on 'Lincoln'.They also worked together on 'Lincoln' and 'News of the World'.They also worked together on 'News of the World'.They starred together in the 2005 film 'The Dying Gaul'.They starred together in 'The Dying Gaul'.They starred together in 'The Dying Gaul' alongside their co-stars.Presumed InnocentPeter Sarsgaard was the co-star in 'The Dying Gaul'.

    Elizabeth Marvel has acted on TV and in movies for over 20 years. She built a reputation for playing powerful, no-nonsense women in authority. She has memorable roles in shows like 'The District', 'House of Cards', and 'Fargo'.Marvel has memorable roles in 'The District', 'House of Cards', and 'Fargo'.She also starred in 'The Dropout'.She starred in 'The Dropout'.She played President Elizabeth Keane in the international spy thriller series 'Homeland'.She starred as President Elizabeth Keane in the international spy thriller series 'Homeland'. She starred in 'Homeland'.This is the end.

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    Eve Hewson

    Eve Hewson gained attention with her performance as Amelia, the bride-to-be, in Netflix's hit mystery drama miniseries 'The Perfect Couple'.Eve Hewson was in 'The Perfect Couple'.Hewson earned great reviews for her role. She played a woman marrying into a rich family, only to find her maid of honor and best friend dead on the beach that morning.

    Eve Hewson is not new. She starred in acclaimed TV dramas like 'The Knick', 'Bad Sisters', and the Netflix series 'Behind Her Eyes'.She starred in 'The Knick', 'Bad Sisters', and 'Behind Her Eyes'.and another twisty Netflix series - She starred in 'Behind Her Eyes'.She starred in major blockbusters, including the 2018 film 'Robin Hood'.She starred in 'Robin Hood'.She also starred in Steven Spielberg's 'Bridge of Spies'.She starred in Steven Spielberg's 'Bridge of Spies' as the daughter of Tom Hanks' character., in which she plays the daughter of Tom Hanks' character.

    Eve Hewson's father is A-list Irish rock icon and U2 frontman Bono. Hewson states both her dad and her mom, activist and entrepreneur Ali Hewson, opposed her public career choice.Irish IndependentThey know the world is hard. For a young woman, it is excruciating. When I chose this path, they said, 'No, no, no, please no!' I had to fight hard for it.

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    Bill Camp

    Bill Camp has a screen acting career over 30 years long. 2024 feels like a high point for this veteran character actor. He appeared in many shows this year alone.Drive-Away DollsandSalem's Lot, plus two prestige TV series –A Man In FullandPresumed Innocent, starring opposite his wife, Elizabeth Marvel. In the Apple TV+ drama, Camp plays Raymond Horgan, a lawyer defending his friend, prosecutor Rusty Sabich (Jake Gyllenhaal), after Rusty is arrested and tried for murder. Camp's quiet, naturalistic acting counters the melodrama and makes him a standout.

    Bill Camp gives memorable, grounded performances across decades. Fans catching up to his work miss out. He earned an Emmy nomination, a Tony nomination, and a Screen Actors Guild nomination. Camp played gruff cops, seedy killers, historical figures, and average blue-collar workers in over 80 movies and TV shows, includingJoker, Public Enemies, Lawless, Lincoln, 12 Years a Slave, Vice, The Queen's Gambit, The LeftoversandThe Outsider, among others.

    Fans wanting Camp's magnetic naturalistic vibe will soon see him as industrialist JP Morgan in the third season ofThe Gilded Age.

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    Sasheer Zamata

    Agatha All Alonghas shown acting range for everyone involved, from stars Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza to co-lead Sasheer Zamata, who plays sorceress Jennifer Kale. Zamata performs the role with sharp humor, a fit made for her.

    New fans of Zamata will find more of her comedic style and sensibilities. Zamata got her TV break joining the cast onSaturday Night LiveSasheer Zamata appeared in Saturday Night Live in 2014. She was funny there, though not used enough, until she left in 2017. Since then, she has taken roles in many film and TV shows, including a lead part in the sitcom Home Economics.Home Economics, which concluded in 2023.

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    Meghann Fahy

    Meghann Fahy captivated audiences as Merritt Monaco, the victim of an oceanside murder in the Netflix seriesThe Perfect CoupleMeghann Fahy's death drives the miniseries' mystery. People praise Fahy's performance and her classic '70s movie star beauty and charm.

    However.The Perfect Couple.Fahy has starred in more than just this. This is not her first idyllic beachside mystery series. She earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2023 for her role as Daphne Sullivan in season two ofThe White Lotus.Fahy has acted her whole adult life. She started on stage before getting her first screen part in a Season 3 episode ofGossip Girl.Fahy then took a role onOne Life to Live.Fahy has many other credits, including Freeform'sThe Bold Type..

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    Nell Tiger Free

    The First Omen.This horror film proved surprisingly well-regarded and disturbing. It is a prequel made decades after the original. English actress Nell Tiger Free gives a star-making performance as Margaret, an American nun who travels to Rome for an orphanage and gets caught in a demonic conspiracy.

    Before Nell Tiger Free faced nightmarish visions and stalking inThe First Omen.She showed her talent on the HBO fantasy epicGame of Thrones.Tiger Free played Myrcella Baratheon in the fifth and sixth seasons of the popular drama. She later secured a leading role in the freaky Apple TV psychological horror seriesServant.Fans likely saw Tiger Free's future as a neo-modern scream queen in

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    Cailee Spaeny

    Cailee Spaeny, at only 26, has career success most actors her age dream of. 2024 marks a high point on her impressive resume. This year, she played young photojournalist Jessie Collin in the chilling near-future dramaCivil War.Spaeny won horror fans over with her amazing, Sigourney Weaver-inspired performance as Rain Carradine inAlien: Romulus..

    Spaeny's role in the claustrophobic sci-fi horror is different from her 2023 film breakthrough,Priscilla.Spaeny starred as ayoung Priscilla Presley.in a biopic about her romance with Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi). She previously starred in two major TV dramas—Devs.and.Mare of Easttown.Spaeny's busiest year was 2018, when she made her film debut inPacific Rim: Uprising.She appeared in three more films that same year—Bad Times at the El Royale, On the Basis of Sex.andVice.

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