16 Actors Who Appeared on Our Favorite Long-Running Series and How They’ve Changed Over the Years

We love some shows now and then, especially if we’ve been watching them since the beginning. Seeing our favorite characters in their roles for years only proves that we’ve grown up with them along with the show. We see their dedication and passion for their roles, and re-watching the series brings back good old memories.

At Bright Side, we gathered actors from shows who have remained in their roles for a long time. Take note that viewing these will warm your heart.

1. Ellen Pompeo on Grey’s Anatomy

2. Gillian Anderson on The X Files

3. Sam Waterston on Law & Order

4. David Duchovny on The X Files

5. Chandra Wilson on Grey’s Anatomy

6. Mariska Hargitay on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

7. Ice-T on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

8. Deidre Hall on Days of Our Lives

9. Noah Wyle on ER

10. Pauley Perrette on NCIS

11. Jorja Fox on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

12. Matthew Gray Gubler on Criminal Minds

13. Eric Braeden on The Young and the Restless

14. Jensen Ackles on Supernatural

15. Richard Belzer on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

16. Jared Padalecki on Supernatural

Which of these shows is your favorite? Do you have any favorite scenes in them from the beginning of the show to the end? Tell us in the comments.