Top 30 Acting Debuts in Movies

These acting debuts blew everyone away! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the most memorable performances by first-time movie actors, who may or may not have previously acted in another medium. Our countdown of the best acting debuts in movies includes Dev Patel in “Slumdog Millionaire”, James Dean in “East of Eden”, Oprah Winfrey in “The Color Purple”, Natalie Portman in “Léon: The Professional”, and more! What are your favorite first-time film performances? Make an impression in the comments.

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