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What is a Cameo Appearance — Definition & Famous ExamplesSep 24, 2023 · A cameo, in the context of film and television, is a brief appearance or role performed by a well-known actor or celebrity.
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'cameo' (a minor role in a play, film): origin and early occurrencesApr 14, 2025 · a short literary work or dramatic sketch; a minor but well-defined role in a play, film, etc., especially when performed by a notable actor.
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Alfred Hitchcock Cameos - Filmsite.orgAlfred Hitchcock made a total of 36 self-referential cameos (confirmed) in his 52 surviving films over a 50 year period (from 1927-1976).
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CAMEO ROLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionarya small but noticeable part in a movie, TV show, or play, performed by a famous actor: She is an executive producer on the new show and even has a cameo role.
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Cameo Appearance | Cinecyclopedia - WFCNRating 8/10 (1) Dec 15, 2023 · A cameo, in the context of film and television, is a brief appearance or role performed by a well-known actor or celebrity.
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CAMEO APPEARANCE definition in American Englisha single and often brief dramatic scene played by a well-known actor or actress in a film or television play
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Cameo appearance - The Grammarphobia BlogJan 26, 2012 · When English borrowed the term “cameo” from Italian in the 13th century, it referred to a precious stone with two layers of different colors, ...
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Acting Roles: From Background to Lead, Explained - BackstageOct 23, 2024 · A bit part is a role with direct interaction with principal actors and up to five lines of dialogue, known as the under-five in the U.S. Bit ...
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The Different Types of TV Acting Roles - Central CastingAug 15, 2025 · Cameo. A cameo is when a well-known actor or celebrity briefly appears in a scene. Depending on the reason for the appearance, the actor may or ...
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What is a Walk-on Role — Background Support Roles ExplainedApr 10, 2022 · A walk-on role, also known simply as a walk-on, is an acting role that involves walking through a scene or background of a scene.
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How one actor forever changed the way we see ShakespeareApr 19, 2016 · Garrick, the single most important figure in 18th-century Shakespeare, made his London debut at Goodman's Fields in 1741, playing Richard III.
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An Annotated History of the Vaudeville Theater### Extracted Section on Cameo Appearances in Vaudeville
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His Regeneration (Short 1915) - IMDbRating 4.5/10 (861) Remarkable 1915 production. Very mixed in genre, "His Regeneration" has some Charlie Chaplin comedy and some Gilbert "Broncho Billy" Anderson drama -- ...
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Alfred Hitchcock's Cameos Began as a Mistake - ColliderSep 24, 2023 · His debut cameo, featured in the director's breakout hit in Great Britain, The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog, was intended for another actor ...
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10 amazing director cameos in their own films - Far Out MagazineDec 6, 2020 · The 10 best director cameos in their own movies: · 10. Breathless (Jean Luc-Godard – 1960) · 9. Taste of Cherry (Abbas Kiarostami – 1997) · 8. Taxi ...
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Every Star Wars Cameo, Officially Ranked - Screen RantSep 27, 2018 · Warwick Davis' first ever acting role was in Star Wars: Episode VI- Return of the Jedi. Davis played the role of Wicket, the cute Ewok scout who ...
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8 Movie Star-Filled Music Videos from the 1980s - Mental FlossApr 2, 2016 · 1. “GHOSTBUSTERS” (1984) // RAY PARKER JR. · 2. “WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING” (1985) // BILLY OCEAN · 3. “ST. · 4. “SPIES LIKE ...Missing: crossovers | Show results with:crossovers<|control11|><|separator|>
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Stars, nobodies, and other apparitions: cameo roles in Hollywood ...Dec 13, 2019 · This project uses the cameo role in film and television to examine how audiences have organized their knowledge about celebrities over the last ...
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Emmy Awards Guest Star and Cameo Eligibility is Confusing - VarietyJun 3, 2025 · Emmys just aren't quite sure what to do with eligibility for all of this season's guest stars and cameos.
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2023's Best Celebrity Appearances in Video Games - Rolling StoneDec 29, 2023 · From iconic reprisals to bizarre publicity stunts, and some great performances in between, here are the year's biggest gaming cameos, ranked from worst to best.
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Most Famous Cameos in Video Games - G2A NewsMar 22, 2023 · Keanu Reeves starring in a prominent role in CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 is probably the most high-profile video game cameo of all time.<|separator|>
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Notables in Novels: When Real People Have CameosFeb 27, 2022 · What do Winston Churchill, Henry Ford, Emma Goldman, Hitler, Houdini, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, King Louis XIII and Queen Anne, Christy ...
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50 Novels Featuring Famous Authors as Characters - FlavorwireNov 12, 2014 · 50 Novels Featuring Famous Authors as Characters · Jane Austen's First Love, Syrie James · Dorothy Parker Drank Here, Ellen Meister · Vanessa and ...
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Cameo's Rise Bringing Celebrities Closer To Fans By Personalized ...Jan 28, 2025 · Cameo has become a game-changer by bringing celebrities & fans closer together. Fans choose from the wide selection of actors, musicians, ...
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All the Celebrity Guest Stars in Lena Dunham's Netflix Show - VarietyJul 10, 2025 · Lena Dunham as Nora South · Andrew Rannells as Jameson South · Emily Ratajkowski as Wendy Jones · Michael Zegen as Zev Goldstein · Jessica Alba as ...
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Cameo: nostalgia, TikTok, and the new age of celebrity accessCameo burst onto the scene back in 2016 offering personalised video messages from stars, big and small. From heartfelt birthday wishes to hilariously specific ...
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50 Great Director Cameos in Other Directors' Movies - FlavorwireAug 9, 2013 · 50 Great Director Cameos in Other Directors' Movies · Tim Burton in Cameron Crowe's Singles · Cameron Crowe in Steven Spielberg's Minority Report.
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15 Times Directors Made Cameo Appearances In Other Director's ...Nov 13, 2024 · From Tim Burton in a rom-com to Orson Welles hanging out with the Muppets, there's no shortage of amazing film directors appearing in other directors' movies.
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11 famous family cameos in movies & TV - Digital SpyJan 6, 2014 · 1. Francis Ford Coppola's daughter Sofia · 2. James and Joy McAvoy · 3. David Lynch's son Austin · 4. Alfred Hitchcock's daughter Patricia · 5.<|separator|>
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10 Celebrity Friend Groups That Frequently Appear In Movies ...Apr 13, 2023 · 10 Celebrity Friend Groups That Frequently Appear In Movies Together · 10 The Black Pack · 9 Women of SNL · 8 The Coen Collaborators · 7 Frat Pack/ ...
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What's Behind the Latest Celebrity Cameos Blockbuster Films?Sep 22, 2025 · Celebrity cameos in blockbuster films have transformed from occasional surprises to essential marketing and storytelling tools. They create ...
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How Do Surprise Cameos Boost a Movie's Buzz? - MashMagazineSep 25, 2025 · The most successful cameo marketing combines recognizable star power with strategic secrecy and perfect narrative timing. When executed well ...
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the Cameos - Alfred HitchcockHere it is, the big list of when and where Hitchcock makes his appearances in his films. ... Click here for a text list of all the cameos.
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Quentin Tarantino Has Made 12 Cameos. Here They All AreMar 27, 2020 · Tarantino appears twice in "Inglourious Basterds." He appears later in the film as an American GI in the film-within-the-film "Nation's Pride.".
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Exploring the obscure cameos of Wes Anderson - Far Out MagazineFeb 10, 2022 · The obscure cameos of Wes Anderson: · The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) · Fantastic Mr Fox (2009) · Rushmore (1998) · Bottle Rocket (1996) · Related ...
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Every Martin Scorsese Cameo In His Own Movies ExplainedSep 7, 2021 · Hugo (2011). Martin Scorsese in Hugo. There's no missing Marty in his 2011 family film Hugo. While he won the Golden Globe Award for Best ...
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Robin Williams' Most Over-the-Top Performances Is in This Terry ...Aug 24, 2023 · Who Does Robin Williams Play in 'Baron Munchausen'? Robin Williams with director Terry Gilliam in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Image via ...
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25 Years Ago: Mick Jagger Returns to the Movies in 'Freejack'Jan 17, 2017 · Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger returned to the big screen with his role as Victor Vacendak in 'Freejack,' released on January 17, 1992.
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Remembering Freejack, Mick Jagger's Wild 1990s Sci-Fi Flick - SYFYJan 8, 2024 · Victor Vacendak (Mick Jagger) appears in Freejack (1992). Photo: Freejack (1992) Official Trailer - Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger Movie HD/Rotten ...
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BTS Is the Most Important Thing to Happen to the Marvel Cinematic ...Nov 4, 2021 · 'The Eternals' slyly confirms that the supergroup BTS exists in its world. Does that mean its members will show up in a future movie?
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32 Most Surprising Cameos By Athletes In Movies | CinemablendDec 14, 2023 · Alex Karras - Blazing Saddles · Mike Tyson - The Hangover · Dan Marino - Ace Ventura: Pet Detective · Lee Trevino · Reggie Jackson - The Naked Gun.
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Multiple Politicians Played Themselves in This Heartwarming ComedyNov 6, 2024 · Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a cameo in the movie Dave · Dave admits he has been impersonating the president before Congress · Dave speaks to ...
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Elon Musk's cameo opposite Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth ...Sep 4, 2024 · Elon Musk's brief cameo in the 2010 Marvel film 'Iron Man 2' has resurfaced online, captivating fans. The scene features Musk interacting with Tony Stark.
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