25 Actors You Forgot Were on 'Seinfeld'
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the greatest sitcom that was "about nothing."
"Seinfeld" launched 25 years ago on July 5, 1989 and still resonates in pop culture lore, with quotes and episodes talked about today, almost 16 years after the series finale.
Aside from launching the careers of Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the iconic show also featured a slew of other stars well before their prime. In honor of the milestone, here are 25 actors and actresses that you probably forgot were on the show:
(And yes, we realize there are probably hundreds of guest stars, so we tried to pick a good 25!)
Kathy Griffin
The comedian played Sally Weaver.
Debra Messing
The "Will & Grace" star played Beth.
Kristin Davis
The "Sex & The City" star played a love interest of Jerry's.
James Spader
"The Blacklist" star played a childhood friend of Jerry and George's.
Jon Voight
Angelina Jolie's father played himself when George thought he bought his old car.
Amanda Peet
Peet played Linette, another love interest for Jerry.
Courteney Cox
The "Friends" star played Meryl, another girlfriend of Jerry's.
Jennifer Coolidge
Stifler's mom from "American Pie" played the masseuse, who Jerry wanted to get a massage from.
Jeremy Piven
The "Entourage" star auditioned to play George in his pilot for NBC.
Denise Richards
Richards played Molly, the daughter of the chairman of NBC.
Molly Shannon
The "Saturday Night Live" vet played Sam.
Lisa Edelstein
The "House" star played George's girlfriend.
Mariska Hargitay
She was the girl who had chemistry with Jerry while auditioning to play Elaine on his pilot.
Brad Garrett
He played Jerry's mechanic.
Marcia Cross
The "Melrose Place" star played a doctor yet again.
Lauren Graham
Graham played another love interest for Jerry.
Catherine Keener
Keener played another love interest for Jerry, you get the point.
Jon Favreau
The "Iron Man" star played Eric the Clown, who argues with George.
Michael Chiklis
"The Shield" star played a friend of the gang.
Bryan Cranston
Yep, even "Breaking Bad's" Cranston played Jerry's dentist.
Megan Mullally
She played one of George's girlfriends.
Teri Hatcher
"They're real and they are spectacular." You know who Hatcher played.
Debra Jo Rupp
"That 70's Show" star played Katie.
Anna Gunn
Another "Breaking Bad" star, she played Amy.
Marlee Matlin
The Oscar winner played Laura.
