Actors Who Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing But Fizzled Out

Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver, though older now, is best known for her role in 1997's Good Will Hunting. That career also kicked off Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's careers. Driver has also won a Golden Glob and an Emmy award for her role on the TV series, The Riches.

The More You Know

Steven Spielberg pops up for a cameo in Vanilla Sky wearing a Pre-Crime baseball cap.
A "Harry Potter" stunt double was paralyzed on the job.
In 2002, Steven Spielberg finally finished college after a 33-year hiatus. He turned in Schindler’s List for his student film requirement.
Forrest Gump has more CGI than Jurassic Park.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.