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13 Great Actors Who Seem to Be In Literally Everything

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November 19, 2018 - 1 min read
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Ever been flipping through channels and bump into the same actor in, like, five different movies? You're not alone. Here are 13 actors who seem to pop up in every movie or television show you watch.

Jane Lynch

With 171 IMDb credits to her name, Lynch is poised to only add more. She blew up with "Glee" and never looked back.

Danny Trejo

King of the Hill."

Jennifer Coolidge

Friends."

Judy Greer

Archer."

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci has brought us delight (and sometimes fear) with his 115 IMDb credits. Whether it's "The Devil Wears Prada" or "Easy A," we're here for it.

Allison Janney

Allison Janney has racked up 108 IMDb credits and shows no signs of stopping. She likes to pop up in movies like "Juno," "How to Deal," and "Spy."

J.K. Simmons

The West Wing" to "Law & Order."

Melanie Lynskey

Two and a Half Men" and "Up in the Air."

Ed Begley Jr.

Veronica Mars" to "Arrested Development."

Malin Akerman

Burning Love" and "How I Met Your Mother."

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson might have a slew of Avengers movies under his belt (included in his 161 IMDb credits), but never forget he voiced Frozone in "The Incredibles."

Victor Garber

With 126 IMDb credits, Glee." You can see him now on CW's "Legends of Tomorrow."

Lindsay Sloane

While Sabrina the Teenage Witch," her other 66 IMDb credits are thanks to her just popping up in almost every show on television ("West Wing," "Playing House," "The Wonder Years," etc.) 

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