What 15+ Iconic Action Movie Stars Used to Look Like at the Beginning of Their Careers

2 years ago

Action films have been leading the box office chart for years, and movies like Jurassic Park and Avatar have revolutionized the film industry with new technology. Stars like Bruce Lee, Tom Cruise, Jackie Chan, and Arnold Schwarzenegger have gained the love of their fans for their incredible stunts and performances.

Our Bright Side team loves a good action film, so we wanted to show you what some of the most iconic action movie stars used to look like when they were starting their acting careers.

1. Angelina Jolie

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2. Daniel Craig

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3. Sean Connery

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4. Ryan Reynolds

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5. Milla Jovovich

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6. Sigourney Weaver

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7. Michelle Yeoh

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8. Chuck Norris

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9. Robert Patrick

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10. Antonio Banderas

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11. Nicolas Cage

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12. John Cena

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13. Jackie Chan

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14. Linda Hamilton

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15. Ed Harris

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16. Jodie Foster

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Did we miss any of your favorite action stars? Let us know in the comments which movie has your favorite stunts and action sequences.

Preview photo credit Jackiechan / Instagram, DFree / Shutterstock.com

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