Big Stars Who Started Out Small
What do Al Pacino, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Michael Cera all have in common? Before they were Hollywood superstars, they got their start in independent films. When you think of these celebs you probably think of box office blockbusters, and it’s hard to imagine such humble beginnings.Al Pacino brings to mind the machine-gun toting Tony Montana from Scarface or the legendary Michael Corleone from The Godfather, which won three Oscars. Interestingly enough, Pacino’s first role came in the 1969 comedy-drama, Me, Natalie, about a young woman who leaves home in a search of independence. Pacino played the minor supporting role of Tony. Who would have thought he would go on to play one of Hollywood’s best known characters ever, with the same name? Read more »