Mind-Blowing Cameos: 10 Unbelievable Actors You Totally Forgot Appeared in the Original Goosebumps Show

Summary

The original Goosebumps series featured several well-known actors before they became famous, such as Ryan Gosling, Scott Speedman, and Karen Robinson.

Ryan Gosling, renowned for his performances in Drive and La La Land, took the lead in a chilling episode wherein his character stumbles upon a camera with the ability to foresee catastrophes.

Other notable actors, such as Hayden Christensen, A.J. Cook, and Laura Vandervoort, also left a lasting impression with their exceptional portrayals in different episodes of the Goosebumps series.

The original Goosebumps television series, which aired from 1995 to 1998, featured a talented cast of actors who would later gain fame. This beloved children's horror anthology, based on R. L. Stine's classic books, was the first adaptation of his work and is still highly regarded today. While a new Goosebumps TV show has been produced for Disney+, the original series remains a celebrated classic, with episodes and cast members that continue to captivate audiences.

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10 Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling, one of Hollywood's biggest stars at present, appeared in one of the most hair-raising episodes of Goosebumps. In the fifteenth episode of the show's first season, entitled "Say Cheese and Die," Gosling portrayed the character Greg Banks. Intriguingly, Greg and his companions decide to trespass into an abandoned warehouse where they stumble upon a camera. Unbeknownst to them, the camera possesses the uncanny ability to predict and potentially trigger imminent disasters. Consequently, Gosling has gained immense recognition for his outstanding performances in renowned films such as Drive, The Notebook, and La La Land. Moreover, his exceptional depiction of Ken in the highly anticipated Barbie movie of 2023 garnered him widespread acclaim.

9 Scott Speedman

8 Karen Robinson

Actor Scott Speedman also appears in episode 15 of Goosebumps season 1, titled "Say Cheese and Die". In this episode, Speedman portrays Officer Madison, one of the two police officers who pay a visit to Greg after his friend Shari goes missing. Throughout the scene, Greg is consistently startled by the reflection in Officer Madison's glasses, which adds a dehumanizing effect and enhances the character's imposing presence. Apart from his role in Goosebumps, Scott Speedman is renowned for his portrayal of Michael Corvin in the Underworld franchise, including Underworld and Underworld Evolution. Additionally, he is recognizable for his performance as James Hoyt in the horror film, The Strangers.

Karen Robinson is another notable face in the first season of Goosebumps, specifically in episode 15 titled "Say Cheese and Day." In this episode, she portrays Detective Reddick, one of the police officers who interrogate Greg about his friend Shari's disappearance. This role served as a stepping stone for Robinson, who went on to achieve success in subsequent projects such as portraying Superintendent Edwina Shanks in Pretty Hard Cases and Captain Kathleen Davies in The Calling. Nevertheless, Robinson gained prominence for her portrayal of Ronnie Lee, a beloved character in the sitcom Schitt's Creek.

7 Caterina Scorsone

6 Hayden Christensen

Caterina Scorsone has appeared in two different Goosebumps stories. In season 1, episode 10, titled "Night of the Living Dummy II," she portrays Sara, the sister of protagonist Amy Kramer. Sara receives a cursed ventriloquist dummy named Slappy as a gift. Scorsone later appears in season 3, episode 19, titled "Chillogy: Part 1: Squeal of Fortune," playing Jessica, a money-obsessed teenager who gets transformed into a pig after being sucked into a miniature town. While Caterina Scorsone is best known for her role as Dr. Amelia Shepherd in Grey's Anatomy, she has also featured in films such as Edge of Darkness and November Man.

Hayden Christensen, known for his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels, appeared in the second Goosebumps episode featuring Slappy the Dummy. The two-part episode, titled "Night of the Living Dummy III," revolves around Zane (played by Christensen) who finds himself terrorized by Slappy while visiting his cousins Trina and Daniel. Slappy, a cursed ventriloquist doll, had recently been acquired by their father. Apart from Star Wars, Christensen has also appeared in various Star Wars shows as Anakin Skywalker. Additionally, he starred in the 2008 science fiction film Jumper and the 2003 drama Shattered Glass.

5 A.J. Cook

A.J. Cook featured in Goosebumps' second season, specifically in episode 22 titled "Don't Wake Mummy." Cook portrayed Kim, the daughter of an Egyptologist who sends an ancient sarcophagus to their family. Eager to explore its contents, Kim opens the sarcophagus, unknowingly releasing the mummy inside, causing chaos as it attacks her family. In addition to her role in Goosebumps, A.J. Cook was prominently cast as Jennifer Jarreau, a key character in the procedural crime drama Criminal Minds. She is also recognized for her portrayal of Mary Lisbon in Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides and as the protagonist Kimberly Corman in Final Destination 2.

4 Laura Vandervoort

In Goosebumps, Laura Vandervoort showcased her talent by appearing in multiple episodes. Initially, she portrayed Nadine Platt in season 3, episode 10 titled "The Haunted House Game." The storyline revolves around Nadine and her friend Jonathon stumbling upon a game that brings its eerie events into reality. Moving on to her second role in Goosebumps, Vandervoort brilliantly portrays Sheena Deep in season 4, episodes 7 and 8, known as "Deep Trouble: Parts 1 & 2." Sheena visits her uncle in the Caribbean and unknowingly uncovers a sinister plot involving mutant sea creatures. Beyond her noteworthy contributions to Goosebumps, Laura Vandervoort has also gained recognition for her portrayal of iconic characters like Supergirl in Smallville, Elena Michaels in Bitten, and Lisa in the 2009 remake of V.

3 Kevin Zegers

Kevin Zegers starred in the thirteenth episode of the second season of Goosebumps titled "Let's Get Invisible." In this episode, Zegers portrayed the character Noah Thompson, who, alongside his older brother, discovers a mirror with the power to render people invisible. While the brothers initially have fun experimenting with the mirror, they eventually struggle to revert back to visibility. As the storyline progresses, it is suggested that Zegers' character, Noah, may not have fully returned. Zegers is renowned for his notable performances as Toby in Transamerica, Terry in the 2004 film Dawn of the Dead, and Josh Framm in the Air Bud movie franchise. Apart from Goosebumps, Zegers has also showcased his talent as FBI agent Brendon Acres in The Rookie: Feds and made a guest appearance in House.

2 Brendan Fletcher

Grady Tucker, portrayed by Brendan Fletcher, appeared in episodes 18 and 19 of the first season of Goosebumps, titled "The Werewolf of Fever Swap: Parts 1 & 2." Within these episodes, Grady adopts a dog that is believed to be causing havoc among his family's livestock. In an attempt to clear his pet's name, Grady discovers that the true culprit is actually another boy who undergoes a frightening transformation into a werewolf. Brendan Fletcher is widely recognized for his role as Fryman in The Revenant, as well as his portrayals of Mark in Freddy Vs. Jason and the thug codenamed Krampus in Violent Night. Additionally, Fletcher has made guest appearances on TV dramas such as Joe Picket and Siren.

1 Adam West

Adam West, known for his iconic role as Batman in the 1960s television series and feature film, makes a memorable appearance in season 2 of Goosebumps. In episodes 2 and 3, titled "Attack of the Mutant: Parts 1 & 2," West portrays The Galloping Gazelle, a superhero who enters the real world alongside his nemesis, the Masked Mutant. He later lends his voice to the character in the Goosebumps videogame, Attack of the Mutant, released in 1997. Despite his talent and contributions to popular animated shows like The Fairly Odd Parents and Family Guy, West's involvement in the original Goosebumps series often goes unnoticed.