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When Kennedy first arrived in Los Angeles, he became a professional Hollywood extra. After a few years of struggling, Kennedy was unable to find an agent and worked as a host at Red Lobster. He auditioned for over 80 commercials and could not book one. He then took a job as a telemarketer and learned that he had a talent for selling things ...
He became interested in acting at the age of 15, and appeared in a movie for the first time at age 19, as an extra in Dead Poets Society (1989). His first role in a movie was as Brad in the film Road to Flin Flon (2000), which was filmed in the early 1990s but was not released until spring 2000.
- January 1, 1
- 1.84 m
- Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA
However, Jamie quickly realizes that a career highlight for an extra, or as they refer to themselves, “background artists,” is being a stand-in for Crocodile Dundee’s earlobe close-up shot, and decided to pursue a different avenue toward success – networking with celebrities.
Apr 7, 2023 · He may have started out as an extra, but it’s clear that Jamie Kennedy has come a long way since then. The star has graced many screens and is a certifiable funny man all-around.
He became interested in acting at the age of 15, and appeared in a movie for the first time at age 19, as an extra in Dead Poets Society (1989). His first role in a movie was as Brad in the film Road to Flin Flon (2000), which was filmed in the early 1990s but was not released until spring 2000.
- May 25, 1970
When Kennedy first arrived in Los Angeles, he became a professional Hollywood extra. After a few years of struggling, Kennedy was unable to find an agent and worked as a host at Red Lobster . He auditioned for over 80 commercials and could not book one.
Jun 10, 2020 · Jamie Kennedy started in showbiz in the late ’80s, trying to forge a career as an actor while also getting his feet wet as a stand-up comedian. While he started to make headway on both fronts...
