9 Amazing Actors and Roles That Put Them on the Map

Only a handful of actors can say that their very first gig was the role that made them famous. Most of them spend years going through commercials, small indie projects, short films, etc. until they finally get that big breakout role that finally makes them stand out from the crowd.

From Kit Harrington to Sandra Bullock, here are nine amazing actors and roles that put them on the map!

1. Kit Harington – Game of Thrones

Kit came out of nowhere to kick undead butts, claim the North, and our hearts. Jon snow is not one of those characters you’ll be able to forget anytime soon. Even in the last season, as the show kept tumbling over its own piles of poop, Jon Snow was like a breath of fresh Targaryen air.

2. Margot Robbie – The Wolf of Wall Street

Martin Scorsese’s smash hit, “The Wolf of Wall Street,” proved that Margot Robbie is not only the sexiest actress in Hollywood but can also act her way out of pretty much any role. Whenver she’s in the same shot as Leonardo DiCaprio, it’s pure magic.

3. Bruce Willis – Die Hard

Did you know that the director of “Die Hard” had the worst luck looking for someone to play John McClane? So what if it was an action movie in the 90s? Luckily, Bruce Willis was up for the task, and he hit a home run with that role, and reprised it over and over again in the sequels.