There are currently 155,100 people employed as either an actor, director, or producer. But only a certain amount of talent can make it to the big time.
We all recognize classic names such as George Clooney and Julia Roberts.
Eventually, we need some fresh meat to watch on the big screen. Some of these actors worked at their craft ever since they were young and some of them just caught a lucky break.
These actors are the rising stars who are already stealing our hearts in some of the biggest films and TV shows.
Here are the up and coming actors and actresses you should check out!
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Mamoudou Athie
What happens when you graduate from Yale and suddenly become a well-known actor? That’s what happened to Mamoudou Athie. He’s best-known for his roles in The Circle, The Front Runner, The Get Down, The Detour, and Patti Cake$.
Mamoudou was born in Mauritania and moved to the U.S. when he was six months old. He studied acting at the William Esper Studio and Yale School of Drama.
Joe Alwyn
Joe Alwyn is a British actor who only appeared on camera for the first time in 2015.
His first role was the lead in the drama Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. From there, his career is only rising. Some of his other roles include Operation Finale, The Favourite, Boy Erased, and Mary Queen of Scots.
Alwyn also started making headlines when he and pop star Taylor Swift started dating two years ago.
Millie Bobby Brown
Stranger Things is one of the shows people just can’t stop talking about. So it’s no surprise that one of the show’s stars appears on our list. Brown is only a teenager but she flew into fame faster than many other actors.
And it’s no wonder why. She plays the powerful character Eleven, and Brown captures the mysterious yet emotional aspect of the character perfectly.
Zazie Beetz
Zazie Beetz is your stereotypical actress success story. She started her career playing in indie roles until her role in the 2016 film Wolves helped her quit her job as a server. But when she starred in Atlanta, her whole career took off.
Now, Beetz is still busy filming season 2 of Atlanta and even landed a role in Deadpool 2.
Leandro Dottavio
Leandro Dottavio is an actor and a reality TV star. But he got his start as a stuntman. Dottavio appeared in many series, such as American Horror Story and on The Bachelorette. You can also see him star on Black Jesus.
Follow Dottavio at www.facebook.com/leandro.dottavio.
Follow These Up and Coming Actors and Actresses
These up and coming actors and actresses were once normal people. From suspenseful TV shows to comedies, you can find a wide range of talent today.
But because of their hard work and diligence, they raised to the top. Some are already starring in major films! Follow this young talent and see where their acting talent will take them.
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