How did great actors get to where they are now?

Question

how did actors like sean penn, tom cruise, natalie portman etc get their roles in big movies? what did they do to get there and what made them get noticed in the first place?

Answer 1

Hard work and dedication.

They LOVE doing it, fame is just a bonus in their case!

Answer 2

i think they get noticed by the movie they pick to be in. If the movie is critically acclaimed (with great reviews) They get better roles in other movies by being noticed by such great acting. even in small roles.

How they got their roles n big movies is starting off in small movies and being guest stars on tv

But what made them get noticed was being in a movie that gave them credit in their work.

Natalie Portman was noticed in the movie Léon

Leonardo Dicaprio was noticed in the movie This Boy's Life, and Tom Cruise was noticed for the Movie Endless Love even though it was a small role.

Answer 3

Performing, taking risks, hard work, leaving everything for acting. But: no one ensures you success (only scammers!). First, make yourself clear if you want a JOB or an ACTIVITY that will make you happy. If you want to be "famous" (means being professional to you), and then make money, you should differentiate that being notorious is not necesary being talented, or, even worse, will make you compromise many ethical things that you might not like to do or act in plays that you dont really like. Be professional, not famous. Make what will nurture you. Best of luck.

Answer 4

Hard work and lucky timing.