29 actors reveal how they got their first Hollywood paycheck

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Mike Colter, the star of Netflix's "Luke Cage."

Every actor who succeeds in the tough world of entertainment had to start somewhere.

Business Insider spoke to several television stars to find out what their first paying showbiz gig was.

While a few of them were lucky enough to land a huge job in the early days of their career, the majority of the stars we spoke to had pretty humble beginnings ranging from local plays to long-forgotten commercials and tiny roles.

Find out how your favorite TV stars earned their first Hollywood paycheck below:

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