One of the main characteristics that separates famous character actors from true movie stars is run time. Character actors make impressive appearances in movies and can go toe-to-toe with the main characters, but movie stars often hold whole movies in the palm of their hand.
With a natural brilliance on screen, it’s a delight for fans when a movie star unexpectedly decides to make small cameo appearances in various films. Viewers never saw these cameos coming, perhaps because they thought it was funny.
Christopher Walken – Pulp Fiction (1994)
one of the most admired actors of his generation, Christopher Walken He started out as a well-known character actor before moving on to major films. Known for his trademark quirkiness, Walken was at his best in his 1990s before making an iconic cameo appearance. pulp fiction, Quentin TarantinoA tangled 1994 crime epic.
Walken is somewhat of a champ in cameos, making faces in films such as: Annie Hall Like a movie written by Tarantino true lovelike he did true loveof pulp fictionTarantino saddles Walken with a colorful monologue that is one of the highlights of the film. pulp fiction is one of the most legendary films of all time, and Walken’s cameo is no small reason.
Charlie Sheen – ‘Being John Malkovich’ (1999)
King of Metanarratives, Charlie Kaufman spared no comedic potential for his debut Being John Malkovichin a perfectly self-referential cameo Sean Penn For the man of honor himself, the most amazing face on screen is Charlie SheenFilms directed by Spike Joneswhich follows a puppeteer who stumbles upon a portal leading to the actor’s head John Malkovich.
Sheen was one of the most exciting rising stars of the 1980s, leading notable Oscar-nominated films such as: platoon When wall streetHowever, his career declined after his substance abuse problems and erratic behavior came to light. The scene shows, appearing as Malkovich’s friend, is the film’s absurd cherry.
Jessica Chastain – “Armageddon Time” (2022)
Screenplay/Director James Grayof Armageddon time It’s a movie with a heart on its sleeve.A challenging love letter to his childhood, the film features a top-notch cast, including a special cameo Jessica Chastain As Marian Trump Attorney. Set in 1980 Queens, the film follows a sixth-grade boy as he grows to understand the world around him.
the original purpose Cate Blanchett, surprisingly, the role doesn’t give Chastain much work. It’s a shame because she is such a strong performer. Chastain, tasked with giving a powerful monologue to a group of students, should succeed. Instead, her movies don’t even get her to start the engine. Hopefully, stars like Chastain get better cameo opportunities in the near future.
Mike Myers – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)
from his first film Mike Myers was a true blue movie star. became widely known as the cast of saturday night liveMyers appeared on the silver screen in the 1992s Wayne’s world, earned over $180 million.During a downturn in Myers’ career, he bounced back by appearing in Quentin Tarantinoof Inglourious Basterdsan alternate history war film set during World War II.
Myers’ career faltered in 2009 after suffering a critical and financial flop. master of loveHowever, as he has done with many other actors throughout his career, Tarantino did defibrillation by casting Myers as a British general. And with his extraordinary mimicry skills, the comedic juggernaut proved to be the perfect, if not foreseen, addition.
Bruce Willis and Julia Roberts – “The Player” (1992)
65 celebrity cameos player The definitive Hollywood satire of the last 35 years.The film was considered a mainstream comeback because it contains a number of advertising references within jokes for moviegoers to salivate over Robert AltmanNominated for three Oscars, the film follows a Hollywood producer murdering an aspiring screenwriter he believes is sending death threats.
The film’s side plot involves the producer’s protagonist being pitched for a film titled Habeas Corpus featuring an “unknown stage actor” and a depressing ending.In the movie’s Full His Circle ending, Javea Scorpus Julia Roberts When Bruce Willis, starring two of the world’s biggest movie stars. cheerful and satisfying, player The ending is the meta-commentary that ties it all together.
Ethan Hawke – Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
For a movie that is so candid about tricks and puzzles, perhaps the most baffling question is: Ethan Hawke in this movie?in the meantime Glass Onion: A Knife Out Mystery There are many cameos, but none more baffling than Hawk.Screenplay/Director Ryan Johnsonthe film surrounds famed detective Benoît Blanc, who must solve a murder on the private island of a tech billionaire.
Listed simply as “an efficient man”, Hawk is smooth and elusive in his only scene, wearing a summer suit and silver ponytail. It’s just a herring and has limited serifs, but it’s perfect for a short look. He’s probably the best project picker of any actor around, glass onion It certainly fits in with Hawk’s stellar filmography.
Jason Statham – Collateral (2004)
Crime neo-noir studded with stars, Michael Mann pulled out all the stops for collateralAction-packed movies feature proper cameos Jason Statham. Starring tom cruise When Jamie Foxxthe film itself is about a taxi driver who unwillingly picks up a deadly assassin on a mission.
Statham’s appearance, known as “Airport Man” transporter movie series.as co-directorLouis Leterrier interpreted Statham’s role in the film as that of Martin.Fans are jumping at the chance to see a crossover, as the chances are still there collateral When transporter franchise.
Tom Cruise – “Austin Powers in Goldmember” (2002)
If fans weren’t sure how big the Austin Powers franchise had gotten, they were quick to be reminded. tom cruise made an uncredited cameo as Austin Powers in the satirical biographical film directed by Steven SpielbergPart self-parody, part James Bond parody, Gold Member Austin Powers We see Powers hunt down villains over time with the help of his ex-girlfriend Foxy Cleopatra.
Cruise wasn’t the only A-lister to appear uncredited in the opening sequence of Goldmember. Gwyneth Paltrow, Danny Devito, Kevin Spacey When John Travoltaas he later proves Tropic ThunderCruise’s comedy cameo displayed a rare self-awareness for many megastars.
Matt Damon – “No Sudden Moves” (2021)
Steven SoderberghThe Ensemble Crime Caper no sudden movements It’s a smart, twisted picture out there with his better work. This film about petty criminals hired to steal documents Matt DamonA frequent collaborator of Soderbergh, Damon has become one of the industry’s preeminent cameo artists.
script by Ed Solomon It’s in shape as it climbs higher and higher to find out who is ultimately responsible. This type of story is ripe for exciting casting. However, this makes it necessary for anyone at the top of the food chain to be a strong enough performer to handle that narrative responsibility, and Damon is just that, his intelligence and wit. in one of his best cameo appearances of his career.
Alec Baldwin – “Glengarry Glen Ross” (1992)
“Coffee is for closers only”, “Are you a nice guy? I won’t say”, “Damn that’s my name”. These lines are embedded not only in the history of cinema, but also in the mundane dictionary.It is partly due to the indelible wording David Mametas well as impeccable line delivery Alec BaldwinOf course this is all from Glengarry Glen Rossabout a group of salesmen who are threatened with being fired.
He starred in hits like red october huntinghis role as a motivational trainer Glengarry Glen Ross Exactly what propelled Baldwin into broad stardom. That his legacy goes far beyond modest commercial success, Baldwin’s infamous monologue is an enduring scene in a film that remains a grim display of white-collar workplaces and masculine relationships.