Grease 2 marked her first leading film role, bringing her significant mainstream attention.
1981
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1985
Her iconic role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial made her a global child star.
1983
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1994
The World According to Garp was his acclaimed first major dramatic film role.
1979
1979
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1979
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1981
His film debut in "48 Hrs. made him an immediate comedic movie star.
1983
1983
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1985
Her memorable role as Pris in Blade Runner brought her significant attention.
1983
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1987
Glenn Close made a significant impact with her film debut in The World According to Garp, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. This critically acclaimed role immediately established her as a formidable presence in Hollywood after her success on Broadway.
1984
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1988
His film debut in Sophie's Choice earned a Golden Globe nomination, launching his career.
1980
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1993
His film debut in Gandhi won him an Oscar, establishing him as an international star.
1984
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1995
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Clio Goldsmith gained significant recognition for her role in Alexandre Arcady's commercially successful crime drama Le grand pardon. This French film helped establish her as a prominent actress in the early 1980s.
1979
1979
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1982
1983
Jennifer Jason Leigh achieved her initial breakthrough with the iconic teen comedy "Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Her portrayal of Stacy Hamilton garnered widespread attention and launched her career in Hollywood.
1995
1995
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1999
2016
Rik Mayall achieved widespread fame as Rick in the groundbreaking BBC comedy series The Young Ones. The show, a staple of alternative comedy, catapulted him and his fellow performers into the mainstream, establishing his manic, self-important comedic persona.
1983
1993
His acclaimed performance as Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial launched his acting career.
1982
Joanna Cassidy gained significant recognition for her memorable role as the replicant Zhora in Ridley Scott's neo-noir science fiction film Blade Runner. Although the film was not an immediate box office success, it later achieved cult status, cementing her performance as iconic.
1974
Won an Oscar for An Officer and a Gentleman, elevating him to leading actor status.
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