Hollywood A-Listers Who Got Their Big Break in Horror Films

Jason Alexander

If you've ever seen The Burning, you may have recognized a familiar face—Jason Alexander. Before he was George Costanza on Seinfeld, Alexander made his film debut as Dave, the resident comedic relief in this 1981 slasher film. Perhaps most surprisingly, he has a full head of hair.

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The More You Know

  • In 2002, Steven Spielberg finally finished college after a 33-year hiatus. He turned in Schindler’s List for his student film requirement.
  • For 'Fight Club' (1999), Brad Pitt had pieces of his front teeth chipped off to play Tyler Durden. He also took soap-making classes, boxing, taekwondo, and grappling lessons with Edward Norton to prepare for the role.
  • The film industry got its start in New Jersey
  • Toto was paid $125 per week while filming The Wizard of Oz.
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