IMDb First Credit
Season 1
Actors, directors, and more share anecdotes about their first IMDb credit.
Where to Watch IMDb First Credit • Season 1
33 Episodes
- Steve Carell Recalls Meeting John Hughes During His Last Film
E1Steve Carell Recalls Meeting John Hughes During His Last FilmSteve Carell's first IMDb Credit as the waiter Tesio in the 1991 film Curly Sue may have been a small role -- so small, in fact, that he didn't even have any lines. But that doesn't mean it wasn't a memorable one. In addition to getting to meet the late John Hughes in what would be his last film, Carell got to hang out with some pretty big stars. - Jennifer Lawrence Dishes on Her 'Embarrassing' First IMDb Credit
E2Jennifer Lawrence Dishes on Her 'Embarrassing' First IMDb CreditWhen Jennifer Lawrence went in to audition for "Monk" in 2006, she thought it was a pretty big deal and even told everyone back home. However, the role wasn't exactly what she thought! Find out why the Joy star is still embarrassed about her first IMDb credit. - Rooney Mara's Accidental First IMDb Credit
E3Rooney Mara's Accidental First IMDb Credit'Carol' actress Rooney Mara might be a big star now. But in 2005, when she played Classroom Girl in 'Urban Legends: Bloody Mary,' she was just the little sister of Kate Mara. Find out how visiting her big sis on the set turned into her very first IMDb credit - Cate Blanchett on What She Learned from Her First IMDb Credit
E4Cate Blanchett on What She Learned from Her First IMDb CreditCate Blanchett's first IMDb role was a memorable one for the 'Carol' star! Hear from Cate about what she learned playing Mrs. Haines in "Police Rescue: The Loaded Boy" back in 1993. - Christian Bale on His 'Spunky' First IMDb Credit
E5Christian Bale on His 'Spunky' First IMDb CreditWhen 'Big Short' star Christian Bale played Alexei in "Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna" in 1986, he was still new to American lingo. Find out how Christian got confused by the terminology his director used! - Bryan Cranston on His Surprising First IMDb Credit
E6Bryan Cranston on His Surprising First IMDb CreditBryan Cranston's first IMDb credit was definitely ahead of its time in 1982. Just ask the actor himself. IMDb caught up with the 'Trumbo' star, who told us about portraying Sam in "Crisis Counselor: Bisexual Marriage" and why it was so much fun to play! - Sarah Paulson on Her First Time Being on Camera in First IMDb Credit
E7Sarah Paulson on Her First Time Being on Camera in First IMDb CreditSarah Paulson might be a household name these days, thanks in part to her role as Marcia Clark in "American Crime Story." But the actress got her start like many others before her in the long-running series "Law & Order." Find out what Chris Noth did to throw the young actress off when she was first starting out! - Elle Fanning on Playing a Younger Version of Sister Dakota in First IMDb Credit
E8Elle Fanning on Playing a Younger Version of Sister Dakota in First IMDb CreditElle Fanning may have been destined to follow in her older sister Dakota's footsteps. But when she was just 2-yearsold,chance led to her very first IMDb credit in 'I Am Sam.' - Steven Spielberg's "Smoggy" First Credit
E11Steven Spielberg's "Smoggy" First CreditBefore Steven Spielberg became an Oscar-winning director, he was determined to win a different award. Learn about the short Western that became his first IMDb credit and the Boy Scout merit badge he earned along the way. - 'Suicide Squad' Cast Reveal First Credits
E13'Suicide Squad' Cast Reveal First CreditsThe cast of 'Suicide Squad' have come a long way since their first IMDb credits. IMDb sits down with Jay Hernandez, Will Smith, Cara Delivigne, Adam Beach, Adewale Akinnuoye- Agbaje, Joel Knnaman, and Viola Davis about their very first roles! - Casey Affleck on Reuniting with Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick in First IMDb Credit
E15Casey Affleck on Reuniting with Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick in First IMDb CreditWhen Casey Affleck was just 9-years-old, he was cast in his first role in a PBS movie. Not only did the young actor get to play Kevin Bacon's son, but he also witnessed the first meeting between Kevin and future wife Kyra Sedgwick! Plus, find out about the Affleck's memorable run-in with the famous couple years later. - Alexander Skarsgard's Adorable First Credit
E17Alexander Skarsgard's Adorable First CreditNeed proof that Alexander Skarsgard was quite the adorable little boy? Check out his very first IMDb credit and discover what he remembers from the experience. Plus, 'Tarzan' co-star Margot Robbie joins the conversation to find out how this first role compares to his others. - Chris Pine on Being Part of a Team in "ER" in First IMDb Credit
E18Chris Pine on Being Part of a Team in "ER" in First IMDb CreditChris Pine's very first IMDb credit was a small part in the hit ensemble show "ER," where he worked alongside some pretty big names. Find out which A-list guest star Pine met and what the cast taught him about working in a team. - Eric Stonestreet's "Important" First Credit
E20Eric Stonestreet's "Important" First CreditEric Stonestreet was already an IMDb fan when he earned his first IMDb credit in 1999 for playing Chester in "Dharma & Greg." The young actor was just as excited about getting added to IMDb as he was about landing the part. - David Oyelowo's Painful First Credit
E21David Oyelowo's Painful First CreditDavid Oyelowo lied about being able to roller blade to get a part in 'Maisie Raine' in 1998 just after finishing acting school. Even though he got the job, he says he paid the price for it in the form of painful bumps and bruises. - Lupita Nyong'o's Silent First Credit
E22Lupita Nyong'o's Silent First CreditLupita Nyong'o's first IMDb credit had very few lines. None, in fact. She was cast out of Actors Access to play in 'East River,' a silent film, as a woman who meets a tourist and has a variety of experiences exploring the city with him. - Mira Nair's Gossipy First Credit
E23Mira Nair's Gossipy First CreditMira Nair was one of few Indian actresses in Jackson, Mississippi when she got her first IMDb credit playing in 'Mississippi Masala' back in 1991. She said her mother hated how she looked, but "it was about looking as tarty as possible." - Julia Roberts on Burning Down the House in First IMDb Credit
E29Julia Roberts on Burning Down the House in First IMDb CreditRoberts is an A-list actress who has traveled all over the world. But when she got her start in "Crime Story" in 1986, the Las Vegas shooting location seemed worlds away. Find out why an alarm in her hotel room had her a bit scared! - Matthew McConaughey's First Credit: Mysteriously Shirtless
E30Matthew McConaughey's First Credit: Mysteriously ShirtlessLong before he became a "True Detective," Matthew McConaughey reenacted a true crime in his IMDb first credit. The Oscar-winner reveals how his portrayal of a bare-chested victim on "Unsolved Mysteries" led to the capture of a real-life murderer.
