Seinfeld: 15 Appearances Of Now-Famous People
Is there any better feeling than spotting a celebrity in another show before they made it big? The dopamine rush from knowing you are the smartest person alive is like no other. One of the best shows for it is Seinfeld, bringing many modern day stars into the spotlight. Here are 15 of our favorite pre-celebrity appearances from Seinfeld.
Bryan Cranston
NBC
Before he was cooking meth or raising five boys in his tighty whities, he was converting to Judaism for the jokes as Tim Whatley the dentist.
Chris Parnell
NBC
Squint your eyes because, YES, that is Chris Parnell playing one of the NBC executives who offers Jerry his own sitcom.
Who knew that little executive would one day go on to be the voice of every white male character in everything ever made.
Jon Favreau
NBC
Under all that clown makeup is the face of Jon Favreau. Never give up on your dreams, because while you may be dressed up as a clown right now, you could one day go on to be friends with Vince Vaughn.
Catherine Keener
NBC
The 40 Year Old Virgin star was once just the artist responsible for the Kramer painting seen in every college dorm room.
Drake Bell
NBC
George kicks none other than Drake Bell off the frogger game in the season nine episode “The Frogger.” Drake Bell used that exchange to one day become one of the worst micro celebrities ever.
Anna Gunn
NBC
Another Breaking Bad alum makes an appearance in the episode “The Glasses.” Anna Gunn plays Jerry’s love interest Amy who is convinced Jerry is going insane.
That has to be the hardest relationship she’s ever portrayed on screen.
James Spader
NBC
James Spader plays the recovering addict “Stanky Hanky” who refuses to give Geroge a genuine apology for an offhand comment he made years ago.
Don’t hate the Spader, hate the James.
Molly Shannon
NBC
Before she was a superstar she was walking with her hands way too close to her sides. Luckily she learned to swing her arms like a pro after this guest spot.
Bob Odenkirk
NBC
With this many Breaking Bad actors, it’s possible there was more meth hidden in this show than we remember. Bob Odenkirk plays Elaine’s boyfriend who is “almost” a doctor.
French Stewart
NBC
French Stewart is on screen for maybe 10 seconds as the movie theater manager who informs Elaine that her boyfriend has been in a car accident.
Christine Taylor
NBC
Christine Taylor must be a pleasure to work with as she plays Ellen the loser on Seinfeld, then comes back to play herself on Curb Your Enthusiasm years later.
Patton Oswalt
NBC
Patton Oswalt plays a video store clerk in season 6 episode 5 “The Couch”. We assume Patton relished this role.
Kyle Gass
NBC
KG makes his Seinfeld debut as “guy smoking a cigarette outside of Monk’s.” Who knew this smoker would become one of the greatest legends in rock history?
Stephen Root
NBC
Stephen Root plays the bank manager who decides whether or not a “hey” constitutes a “hello.” One day he’ll be slinging dodgeballs at the speed of light with fellow list member Christine Taylor.
Megan Mullally
NBC
Nick Offerman’s betrothed and comedy darling Megan Mullally appears as one of George’s dates, but she was also considered for the role of Elaine!
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