Actors who played in successful films and TV shows, but never became superstars (8 photos)

It seems to many that if an actor manages to get into some hit project, then it automatically becomes super popular star. Alas, everything is not so simple. Yes, indeed, some actors manages to catch the bird of success by the tail in the first successful film. But there is also those from whom luck eluded even despite the leading role in a cool movie or series. Such artists are insultingly called " one-day stars. "It sounds really rude, but in general, it is so there is. Some of them still stubbornly climb Olympus, while others decided to leave the game. Let's look at the actors and actresses who are so and remain known for one striking role.

Freida Pinto (38 years old)





Known for her role in the acclaimed film Slumdog Millionaire (2008).

After that, of the notable appearances, she had only minor roles in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and Mowgli (2018).

Matthew Fox and Josh Holloway (56 and 53)



Known for the series "Lost" (2004-2010).

The filmography of both looks like they are still on a desert island where the producers can't reach them.

Christian McKay (48 years old)





Known for his brilliant performance as legendary American director Orson Welles in Me and Orson Welles (2008).

At the same time, the actor remains so little known that he does not even have his own page in the Russian-language Wikipedia.

Jean Dujardin (50 years old)



Known for the film "The Artist" (2011), for which he received the "Oscar" as the performer of the best male role.

After such success, from the notable roles of the French actor, you can highlight only if a short appearance in the movie "The Wolf of Wall Street". And all.

Josh Hutcherson (age 30)



So far, after the end of the Hunger Games franchise (2012-2015), he hasn’t been particularly highlighted anywhere.

Tom Felton and Rupert Grint (35 and 34)



Known for the Harry Potter franchise (2001-2011).

Of the young actors who played Hogwarts students, many gone. But given the importance and flamboyance of these actors in the franchise, it their continued failure is most striking.

Moreover, unlike some colleagues in the Potter, acting - their main occupation in life. It just so happens that in prominent projects like Harry Potter don't take them.

Adele Exarchopoulos (age 29)



Known for the film "The Life of Adele" (2013), for her role in which received the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, becoming the most the youngest laureate in history. In total, I received about ten different prestigious awards.

And this is ... the only truly famous film in her career.

Kristanna Loken (43 years old)



She played the role of T-X in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003).

And then it seemed to go back to the future, because others she has no famous roles (not counting the film "Black Rose" by Alexander Nevsky).