Starring in one hit TV show can be difficult, but starring in two or more can be next to impossible. Some actors can go years between big roles, while others land iconic roles one after the other, and some actors and actresses make the jump to another genre to achieve the same success.

Users of the social network Reddit recently discussed the actors who made a lasting impression on viewers in more than one TV show. From a turbulent career and interesting characters Ted Danson to smoothly switch genres Jason BatemanHere are the actors who have found success in multiple shows, according to Reddit.

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10 Donald Glover

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In 2009, Donald Glover first appeared in Dan Harmon sitcom Community like Troy Barnes. In the series, Glover plays a former high school quarterback who loses his scholarship, forcing him to attend a community college. Years later, Glover created and starred as Serious Marx in a comedy-drama series. Atlanta. Atlanta follows Marx as he tries to redeem himself from his loved ones and make a career for himself.

After his departure from CommunityGlover had a successful career in film and music before returning to television as a creator and star. Atlanta. Reddit user Gloomy_Travel7992 suggested Donald Glover after receiving approval from his fellow redditors.

9 David Boreanaz

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In 1997 David Boreanaz starred as Angel, a vampire cursed by a human soul, in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-offs, Angel. After conclusion AngelBoreanaz played FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth in Fox’s criminal trial. Bones. In the series, Booth solves cases alongside forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and the Jeffersonian Institute.

Reddit user TasteCircles suggested Boreanaz and noted that after his role in Buffy, he had a “crazy streak” of hits. User I_am_daredevil added Boreanaz’s current role to SEAL Team to his list of notable starring roles.

8 Ted Danson

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In 1982, Ted Danson starred as bar owner Sam Malone in the sitcom. To your health. In the series, Danson plays a former pitcher whose womanizing often gets him into trouble. Over 30 years later, Danson starred as Michael in a television drama. A good place. Danson starred as Michael, the architect of The Good Place, an afterlife that’s bigger than it looks.

Ted Danson has a long career in television, having played many leading roles in popular shows. Redditor RoseCutGarnets likened his career to “fine wine”, while ucd_pete suggested his more successful performances, including becker And Curb Enthusiasm.

7 Kristen Bell

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In 2004 Kristen Bell played the main character in a TV show Veronica Mars. The series told about how Veronica solved complicated cases while studying at school. A few years after that series ended, Bell starred in an NBC comedy series. A good place. IN A good placeBell played Eleanor, a late sales rep who believes she got into The Good Place by mistake, but soon discovers that not everything is as it seems in the afterlife.

Kristen Bell starred in two television hits, bringing wit and seriousness to both roles. In addition to Veronica Mars And A good placeReddit user kevn57 also noted her role in Gossip as the title character.

6 Julianna Margulis

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In 1994, TV viewers were introduced to Carol Hathaway (Eng.Julianna Margulis), a nurse at the busy Cook County Hospital in the drama series Ambulance. Years later, Margulis played Alicia Florrick, the wife of a disgraced public prosecutor in Good wife.

IN AmbulanceMargulis was one of the main characters in the television series ER and later starred in the award-winning legal drama. Good wife. Reddit user titleistdriver tagged Julianna Margulis for her performances on the aforementioned shows, and user Altair1192 also suggested a supporting role for Margulis in the show’s sixth season. Soprano in reply.

5 Nathan Fillion

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In 2002, Nathan Fillion starred as Captain Mel Reynolds on the Fox sci-fi series. Firefly. In the series, Mel Reynolds leads a group of mercenaries through unknown space in an attempt to escape government detention. Years later, Fillion returned to television with procedural crimes. Lock. IN LockFillion played Richard Castle, a crime novelist who works with the new police department to solve crimes.

Nathan Fillion has a television career spanning over 20 years with roles in comedy, science fiction and drama; during this time he staged several critically acclaimed plays. Reddit user kevn57 also mentioned an ongoing TV show, Newbiewhere Fillion plays John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the Los Angeles Police Department.

4 Walton Goggins

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IN Shield, Walton Goggins starred as Detective Shane Vendrell, a police detective and one of Vic McKee’s (Michael Chiklis) closest friends and sometimes an enemy. After conclusion ShieldGoggins appeared in the lead role in the first season of the hit HBO comedy. righteous gems. IN righteous gemsGoggins plays Baby Billy Freeman, a former child star who has a strained relationship with his family.

Walton Goggin’s performances have often received critical acclaim, and his supporting role in grounded earning him an Emmy nomination. Redditor FirmShare5 called Goggins “underrated” and also highlighted his performance in the animated series. invincible as another notable lead role.

3 Jason Bateman

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Jason Bateman starred as Michael Bluth in the NBC comedy. retarded development. In the series, Michael strives to keep his family together despite their vast differences from each other. In 2017, Bateman starred as Marty Bird in Ozark. Marty and his wife WendyLaura Linney) move to the Lake of the Ozarks and launder money in Netflix drama.

After conclusion retarded developmentBateman starred in several television comedies before starring in The Ozark. About Jason Bateman, Reddit user dasheeshblahzen revealed how he switched from long-running sitcom to critically acclaimed drama.

2 Gene Smart

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Gene Smart spent most of her career playing incredible TV characters, including on shows in the 80s Women design. IN Women designSmart played Charlene, a naive but good-natured office manager for a design firm. Years later, Jean Smart starred in the second season of the FX series. Fargo like Floyd Gerhardt, the wife of the head of an organized crime syndicate who finds herself on the front lines after her husband suffers a debilitating stroke.

Jean Smart has appeared on several TV shows in her 40-year career, and many of her performances have received critical acclaim. Reddit user RoseCutGarnets recommended Smart due to her quality character depth in many shows, and Reddit user jesmth68 also highlighted her other show, the Fox show. 24.

1 Lance Reddick

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In 2002, The wire Premiere on HBO with Lance Reddick as Lieutenant Cedric Daniels. The series explored the drug trade in Baltimore through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement. After the series ended, Reddick landed a role on the Fox detective television series. Fringe as Homeland Security Agent Philip Broyles. IN FringeBroyles and other agents worked to solve paranormal crimes in an attempt to unlock the mysteries of the universe.

Lance Reddick has had an extremely successful career, playing prominent roles on several hit shows. Reddit user HandLion also suggested Amazon police procedures Bosch, in addition to previous shows. IN BoschReddick played Police Chief Irwin Irving.