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The Actors in Your TV

3.6k voters16 Times Celebrities Played Themselves On TV (And Nailed It)Celebrity cameos are sometimes the most exciting part of a television series, especially in sitcoms like How I Met Your Mother and...

32 voters15 Cast Reunions That Happened On The WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike Picket LineActors and writers from beloved shows are reuniting while standing their ground in the picket lines of the historic WGA/SAG-AFTRA ...

1.2k voters14 TV Stars Who Got Their Part After The Pilot Was FilmedThere are a plethora of different reasons these 14 actors were replaced after the pilot. Perhaps there was an issue with cast chem...

202 voters18 Surprising A-List Cameos In Underrated SitcomsCelebrities often guest-star on popular network sitcoms, usually on well-known shows like Friends, which featured a long list of c...

136 votersActors Who Played Against Type On TV - And Nailed ItActors tend to build a name for themselves in Hollywood by playing a particular “type.” Even actors who start their careers later ...

1.0m views13 TV Characters Killed Off Because The Writers Hated The ActorCAUTION: This list contains plot spoilers for various TV series. Throughout the history of television, actors, directors, writer...

535 votersTV Actors Everyone Knows By Face But Not By NameWhile they may not get the name recognition they deserve, the character actors on this list work hard for their TV residuals. We'l...

2.1k votersTV Actors Who Turned A Bit Part Into A Breakout RoleIt is no easy feat breaking into the Hollywood scene and it is even harder to become the kind of actor who gets considered for lea...

746 votersActors Who Nailed Their First Big TV Role After Years Of Bit PartsIt's tough to break into acting, but it's even tougher to break out. Getting any job is a milestone for an up-and-coming performer...

151 votersSitcom Stars Who Played TV Villains And Nailed ItFor a profession that relies on people playing pretend, acting frequently limits what actors can due with the prevalence of typeca...

83 votersBeloved TV Stars Who Couldn't Be More Different From Their Signature CharactersFame can be a double-edged sword for actors: Once they're well-known for a role, it's often impossible to shake off their associat...

48 voters14 Actors You Forgot Starred On Huge '90s TV ShowsEveryone knows that familiar feeling of when you turn on a show - maybe it is new to you or maybe you are rewatching an old nostal...

306 votersActors Who Got Their Mojo Back By Going To TVFor decades, TV had the reputation of being a lesser art form, and actors strove to transcend their lowly beginnings on network sh...

167 votersUnderrated TV Performances Of 2022It's great to remember the biggest TV stars, but it's equally important to note underrated performances that fly under the radar. ...

248 votersPeople Share The Awesome TV Cameos That Left A Lasting Impression"What was the best ever cameo appearance in a TV show?" - @caroljsroth Over on Twitter, TV fans are dishing on their favorite cam...

224 voters16 Times TV Show Characters Were Replaced With Basically The Same PersonPart of the TV circle of life is shows losing main characters as they get renewed for more seasons. Whether due to an actor wantin...

362 voters20 Perfectly Cast TV Roles That Fans Believe Deserve Way More LoveAlthough casting can be a difficult process, sometimes the right actor is chosen to play the perfect TV character. Here are the ca...