10 Actors You Forgot Starred In Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a launching pad for many future A-list actors. Here are 10 actors who had memorable appearances on the show before they became famous.
Introduction
Pedro Pascal as Vampire Eddie (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, a beloved cult classic, was a huge hit in the ‘90s, and it provided a launchpad for many future A-list actors. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s iconic portrayal of the title character was accompanied by supporting actors Alyson Hannigan, Eliza Dushku, and Michelle Trachtenberg, who all became famous through their roles in the series. However, there were also many one-time guest stars who went on to achieve greater recognition after their appearances on the show.
Lissa holding a sword in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The series' small-town setting, high school and college subplots, allowed for the addition of new stars regularly. New students, teachers, and visiting alumni all offered Buffy the Vampire Slayer opportunities to expand its cast list, and some of the actors who were selected for the series became better known for roles in various films and TV shows.
Pedro Pascal and Sarah Michelle Gellar in Buffy season 4 episode
Top 5 Actors Who Starred In Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Clea Duvall as Marcie on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 1, Episode 11 clip)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer featured a number of remarkable guest stars who went on to achieve great success in their careers. Here are the top 5 actors you may have forgotten appeared on the show, and the memorable characters they portrayed:
Wentworth Miller in Buffy The Vampire Slayer
10. Ashanti: In season 7, episode 14, “First Date,” the R&B star Ashanti plays Xander’s beautiful new beau Lissa. She seems too good to be true as she falls head over heels for the awkward Xander in a matter of minutes. However, it turns out that she is a demon sent by the First Evil to seduce Buffy’s friend.
Clea DuVall as Marcie the Invisible Girl in Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 1
9. Pedro Pascal: In season 4, episode 1, “The Freshman,” Pedro Pascal portrayed a sweet freshman whom Buffy met on her first day in college. Unfortunately, his character Eddie ended up getting bitten by a vampire and Buffy was forced to kill him in a devastating twist.
Nathan Fillion and Sarah Michelle Gellar in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
8. Wentworth Miller: Prison Break star Wentworth Miller appeared in season 2, episode 20, “Go Fish,” as Gage, a member of the swim team at Buffy’s high school. The episode featured a ludicrous twist wherein the swim team was turned into sea monsters to improve their performance.
Image of Kal Penn in the season 4 Buffy episode Beer Bad
7. Clea DuVall: In season 1, episode 11, “Out of Mind, Out of Sight,” Clea DuVall played a shy, unassuming girl named Marcie Ross who had literally turned invisible due to social rejection.
Rachel Bilson as Colleen Dania Ramírez as Caridad Buffy the Vampire Slayer
6. Nathan Fillion: Fillion played the character Caleb, a corrupt preacher who was a major contributor to the First Evil’s devious plan in season 7. His character made quite an impression in his handful of appearances as the surprisingly powerful henchman.
Ted with half-his face slashed in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Last 5 Actors Who Starred In Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Buffy the vampire Slayer - Buffy vs. Ted (2x11)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer also featured several other actors who went on to achieve significant success in their careers. Here are the last 5 actors you may have forgotten appeared on the show, and the memorable characters they portrayed:
Shane West's villainous swimmer Eric grins in the locker room from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
5. Kal Penn: Penn appeared in the infamously awful episode “Beer Bad” from season 4 as one of the drunken college kids. He showed some of the comedic potential that fans of the Harold and Kumar movies will recall.
Amy Adams in season 5 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
4. Rachel Bilson: Rachel Bilson appeared in season 7, episode 18, “Dirty Girls,” as Colleen, a potential Slayer who appeared in Xander’s short-lived erotic dream.
3. John Ritter: In season 2, episode 11, “Ted,” John Ritter played the eponymous Ted Buchanan, a new love interest for Buffy’s mother. However, it turned out that Ted was a robot duplicate of his human creator who attempted to control both Buffy and her mother through deceit and subterfuge.
2. Shane West: Shane West appeared alongside Wentworth Miller as one of the villainous swim team monsters in season 2's 'Go Fish' episode.
1. Amy Adams: Amy Adams played a member of Tara’s religious family in season 5, episode 6, “Family,” and made a major impression despite her comparatively minor role in the show.
