Some actors seem destined for superstardom after delivering unforgettable performances, only for their careers to take a surprisingly quieter path. A recent Reddit discussion asked movie fans which actors and actresses deserved much bigger careers, and the responses covered beloved character actors, promising young stars, and performers whose momentum never quite matched their talent. In many cases, they continued working steadily, but never reached the level of fame people expected. Whether because of bad luck, poor timing, or Hollywood itself, these are the performers Reddit users felt should have become even bigger names.IMDbMinnie DriverMany users expected Good Will Hunting (1997) to launch Driver into the top tier of Hollywood leading actresses, praising both her talent and screen presence.cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "106e33c0-3911-473c-b599-b1426db57530",}).render("0270c398a82f44f49c23c16122516796");});IMDbAndre BraugherCommenters argued Braugher possessed the range and charisma to become one of the industry’s biggest dramatic stars, believing his film career never matched his remarkable abilities.IMDbAlicia SilverstoneAfter the enormous success of Clueless (1995), many thought Silverstone would dominate Hollywood for years, but her career never reached those early expectations.IMDbAnton YelchinMany people felt Yelchin was only beginning to show his incredible potential before his tragic death cut short what could have been an extraordinary career.IMDbMichael BiehnFans pointed to his standout performances in The Terminator (1984), Aliens (1986), and The Abyss (1989), wondering why he never became a major leading man.IMDbPenelope Ann MillerSeveral Redditors said they expected far more starring roles after memorable performances in films like Kindergarten Cop (1990) and Carlito’s Way (1993).IMDbBrad DourifAlthough widely respected as a character actor, many users believed Dourif’s extraordinary talent deserved even more prominent leading roles.IMDbMatthew FoxAfter the success of Lost, many assumed Fox would become a consistent movie star, but that breakthrough never fully happened.IMDbClive OwenMany movie fans still believe Owen should have enjoyed a much longer run as one of Hollywood’s biggest leading men after films like Closer (2004) and Children of Men (2006).IMDbThora BirchFollowing acclaimed performances in American Beauty (1999) and Ghost World (2001), many expected Birch to become one of her generation’s defining actresses.IMDbJosh HollowayAfter becoming a fan favorite on Lost, many viewers thought Holloway would transition into major film roles, but those opportunities proved surprisingly limited.IMDbJames MarsdenReddit users frequently described Marsden as one of Hollywood’s most underrated leading men, capable of far bigger starring roles than he has typically received.IMDbGuy PearceDespite an impressive résumé that includes Memento (2000) and L.A. Confidential (1997), many fans expected Pearce to become an even bigger box office presence.IMDbMichael PittHis performances in Boardwalk Empire and several acclaimed independent films convinced many viewers he was destined for much greater mainstream success.IMDbSeann William ScottAlthough forever associated with Stifler, many fans believe Scott had the versatility to become a much bigger comedy and action star than Hollywood allowed.The post 15 People Share the Actor or Actress They Think Should Have Had a Bigger Career appeared first on Den of Geek.