24 Actors Who Aren’t Always Main Characters, But Make Every Movie Better

There are a handful of supporting actors we’ve come to rely on in our times of need. You might not realize how many movies or television shows they’ve improved with their presence, but their familiar faces put you at ease every time they appear on screen.

Podcaster @Sunnytwotethat called on Twitter to share their favorite actor who “may not always be the main character but always makes the movie they’re in better,” offering CCH Pounder as a prime example.  

But why stop there? Here are 23 more actors who always play a leading role in our hearts (if not our favorite movies)…