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Mainstream movie star that has never done a TV episode?

posted 5 years ago by orangeflava (1726)
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Of course I'm not talking about talk shows to promote their work but acting in a TV/Streaming show? Either as a lead, supporting, or cameo? The only one I can think of is Tom Cruise. Are there others?

[–] Spaceballs (7) 5 years ago

Nicolas Cage although his last films wasnt that good hes still a big one + oscar winner and never ever was part in any tv show ;)

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Good one! The only exception with him is he's both hosted and made a cameo on SNL which amazingly Tom Cruise has somehow done neither. I realize the OP was talking more about episodic television programs and not really a sketch show but since Cruise has never done the SNL thing figured I'd mention it.

[–] orangeflava (1726) 5 years ago

Good call Mark. Yes I meant episodic TV where you act. I guess you do act in SNL but I would still consider Cage as not having done TV.

Wonder why Cruise never did SNL?

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

This is a great topic. Looking at IMDB even heavyweights like Brando, Nicholson, Pacino, and De Niro have at least one TV credit on their resumes.

[–] orangeflava (1726) 5 years ago

thanks! yeah my friends and I have been struggling to come up with names that fit the bill.

[–] Ricknot (65) 5 years ago

According to IMDB he was in a TV show pilot early in his career for a show that wasn’t picked up.

[–] jackrt (206) 5 years ago

Angelina Jolie. I don't think she has anyway.

[–] Ricknot (65) 5 years ago

She did a couple TV movies, George Wallace and True Women in the 90s.

[–] horrorfan000 (2067) 5 years ago

Harrison Ford.I don't think he's ever done any television work in his long career.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

According to IMDB he was on a few TV episodes early in his career (including Kung Fu and Love American Style)

[–] horrorfan000 (2067) 5 years ago

Oh that's right.I should have remembered him from Kung fu.That's one of my favorite shows.