I had long been aware that this famous movie included the very first film appearance of Jeff Goldblum (as a vicious thug) as well as one of the first screen roles of Christopher Guest (as a police officer). But it was pointed out to me yesterday that it was also the first — though uncredited — screen appearance of Denzel Washington!
Without googling, IMDBing or other cheating, take a guess. (Answer after the jump).
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Death Wish?
An earlier Guest appearance was in The Hot Rock. (Just saw the poster above while typing comment — not too tough, lots of young actors had debuts as thugs in that series.)
A clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erm7QDCl-3s
Possibly even tougher: who was the grocery clerk?
Big Bird? Dang, can’t believe I didn’t pick up on that.
And for completeness, here’s the baron’s appearance, and Denzel’s.
I guessed The Warriors. Oh, well.
Also, Guard at Hotel Lobby is a surprisingly familiar face with a completely unremarkable name.
That’s got to be an excellent movie for Kevin Bacon connectivity.