They may have been down and out, but sometimes it just takes one role to bring them right back into the spotlight
A single role can completely change their lives and take them from off the radar to an Oscar nominee. This award show season saw plenty of victories for the underdog, with actors that had previously been absent from Hollywood making a major career resurgence. And with their newfound fame, it's just the beginning of a second chance for these stars.
By 2003, he was sober and looking to get a fresh start in Hollywood. Although some studios were hesitant to work with him, he began to land roles and by 2008 he had joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in "Iron Man." The film and its sequels skyrocketed him to fame -- and he’s been a highly sought after actor ever since.Dave Chappelle was a well-known comic with a hugely successful show on Comedy Central when he decided to walk away from it all in 2005.
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