7. Norman Reedus – Breakthrough at 41
Norman Reedus was born on January 6, 1969. At a party, he once showcased his skills in a small performance and was immediately approached about his talent.
Afterwards, he tried to get a foot in the industry. However, others snatched roles away from him at auditions, and his small appearances got cut out.
He first appeared in Mimic – Attack of the Killer Insects. This was followed by further projects like The Boondock Saints or Blade II.
In 2010, with The Walking Dead, the role of a lifetime came for Norman Reedus, who became internationally known as Daryl Dixon.
8. Steve Carell – Breakthrough at 43
Steve Carell was born in 1962 in Massachusetts. In the late 1990s, Steve Carell worked as a correspondent for the news satire The Daily Show and was already in the public eye. Later, he secured supporting roles in Bruce Almighty and Anchorman.
However, the big breakthrough for Steve Carell came only in 2005 with the film The 40-Year-Old Virgin and the comedy series The Office, in which he played the lead role as the boss Michael Scott.
