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2016
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Stars : Alexander Skarsgård Keanu Reeves Viola Davis Jennifer Lawrence

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Genres : Biography

Release date : Jan 3, 2016

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : IMDb Originals

Summary Actors, directors, and more share anecdotes about their first IMDb credit. View more details

Biography

Details

Genres : Biography

Release date : Jan 3, 2016

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : IMDb Originals

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Denzel Washington in IMDb First Credit (2016)

Martin Scorsese in IMDb First Credit (2016)

Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Ellie Meowery in La La Land (2016)

Matthew McConaughey in IMDb First Credit (2016)

Julianne Moore in As the World Turns (1956)

Justin Theroux in IMDb First Credit (2016)

Patricia Clarkson at an event for IMDb First Credit (2016)

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Episode 1 • Jan 03, 2016

Steve Carell Recalls Meeting John Hughes During His Last Film

Steve 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.

Episode 2 • Jan 04, 2016

Jennifer Lawrence Dishes on Her 'Embarrassing' First IMDb Credit

When 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.

Episode 3 • Jan 05, 2016

Rooney 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

Episode 4 • Feb 21, 2016

Cate Blanchett on What She Learned from Her First IMDb Credit

Cate 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.

Episode 5 • Feb 22, 2016

Christian Bale on His 'Spunky' First IMDb Credit

When '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!

Episode 6 • Feb 23, 2016

Bryan Cranston on His Surprising First IMDb Credit

Bryan 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!

Episode 7 • Apr 04, 2016

Sarah Paulson on Her First Time Being on Camera in First IMDb Credit

Sarah 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!

Episode 8 • Apr 08, 2016

Elle Fanning on Playing a Younger Version of Sister Dakota in First IMDb Credit

Elle 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.'

Episode 9 • May 28, 2016

Kate Beckinsale's Crybaby First Credit

Kate Beckinsale's first role was in 1975 when she was just 18 months old! Find out what producers did to make her cry.

Episode 10 • Jun 12, 2016

Brace Yourself for Chris Evans' Adorable First Credit

Chris Evans first role was a dream for any teenager -- because he had his braces removed to play the part. Find out more about his adorable first role!

Episode 11 • Jun 28, 2016

Steven Spielberg's "Smoggy" First Credit

Before 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.

Episode 12 • Jul 28, 2016

Kristen Stewart's Thirsty First Credit

Kristen Stewart dishes on the thirsty work that led to her first IMDb credit back in 1999.

Episode 13 • Aug 05, 2016

'Suicide Squad' Cast Reveal First Credits

The 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!

Episode 14 • Aug 08, 2016

Anna Kendrick's "Amazing" First Credit

Find out why Anna Kendrick thinks her 2003 first IMDb credit was "amazing." Also, discover how much the young starlet made for her film debut.

Episode 15 • Aug 11, 2016

Casey Affleck on Reuniting with Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick in First IMDb Credit

When 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.

Episode 16 • Aug 19, 2016

Amy Adams' Memorable First Credit in 'Drop Dead Gorgeous'

Find out why Amy Adam's first role as Leslie Miller in 1999's 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' was such a memorable experience for the A-list actress.

Episode 17 • Aug 24, 2016

Alexander Skarsgard's Adorable First Credit

Need 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.

Episode 18 • Aug 25, 2016

Chris Pine on Being Part of a Team in "ER" in First IMDb Credit

Chris 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.

Episode 19 • Sep 01, 2016

Keanu Reeves' "Cool" First Credit

Keanu Reeves landed his first role in 1984 as "Teen Client" in the Canadian TV series "Hangin' In." Find out why the then 16-year-old found the role so "cool."

Episode 20 • Sep 08, 2016

Eric Stonestreet's "Important" First Credit

Eric 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.

Episode 21 • Sep 28, 2016

David Oyelowo's Painful First Credit

David 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.

Episode 22 • Sep 28, 2016

Lupita Nyong'o's Silent First Credit

Lupita 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.

Episode 23 • Sep 28, 2016

Mira Nair's Gossipy First Credit

Mira 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."

Episode 24 • Oct 04, 2016

Watch Jesse Eisenberg "Get Real" About His First Credit

Jesse Eisenberg plays one of the most famous villains in 'Batman vs. Superman,' but in 1999 he played unassuming Kenny Green in the TV show "Get Real."

Episode 25 • Oct 06, 2016

Emily Blunt Gets an Acting Lesson

Emily Blunt landed her first role as Queen Isolda in the 2003 film, 'Warrior Queen.' Find out how she quickly learned the difference between stage and screen acting on the set 'Warrior Queen.'

Episode 26 • Oct 07, 2016

Justin Theroux Misses the Cut

Justin Theroux's recalls his first IMDb credit as journalist Gary Andrews in the Darren Star series "C.P.W" ("Central Park West") and how most of it ended up on the cutting room floor.

Episode 27 • Oct 18, 2016

Triple Threat Jon Favreau's Many First Credits

Jon Favreau has a few IMDb first credits. So, when we sat down with him to talk about his latest flick, 'Jungle Book,' we asked him about all three of his firsts in directing, producing, and acting.

Episode 28 • Oct 24, 2016

First Credits for the Cast of "Goliath"

IMDb sits down with "Goliath" cast members Billy Bob Thornton, Molly Parker, Sarah Wynter, and Tania Raymonde to discuss their very first credits listed on IMDb.

Episode 29 • Oct 27, 2016

Julia Roberts on Burning Down the House in First IMDb Credit

Roberts 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!

Episode 30 • Nov 03, 2016

Matthew McConaughey's First Credit: Mysteriously Shirtless

Long 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.

Episode 31 • Nov 14, 2016

Best First Credit: Dwayne Johnson or Kevin Hart?

It's a battle of A-listers when 'Cenral Intelligence' stars Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson compare their first credits. Find out whose credit sounds like an adult movie.

Episode 32 • Nov 22, 2016

Auli'i Cravalho Becomes a Disney Musical Star

Learn how Hawaiian teenager Auli'i Cravalho landed the lead role in 'Moana' and became the latest in a long line of Disney musical stars.

Episode 33 • Nov 29, 2016

David Yates' "Non-Professional" First Credit

IMDb sits down with director David Yates to discuss his first directing credit, a short film titled 'When I Was a Girl' from 1988.

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