11 Awesome Actors Who Broke Into Hollywood Late
You're never too old.
If you're ever considering a grand change in your life but worried that you might've missed the boat, look no further than Hollywood for proof of how, with enough talent and a generous dash of luck, it's never too late to make your mark.
Though the likelihood of succeeding in the film industry becomes exponentially more difficult the older you get, these 11 actors were all at least 40 years of age before they earned the big break that netted them awards success, fat salaries or simply a steady stream of decent work.
It goes without saying that any one of these performers would've had a starkly different - and certainly less successful - career without that iconic, star-making performance which made everyone pay attention.
Because not everyone can be a Christian Bale or a Saoirse Ronan and get their big break early. These actors slogged away for perhaps decades before finally getting the chance to shine on the Hollywood stage. If that isn't a testament to the power of determination, then what the hell is?
If there's something you've been striving for but haven't quite committed to it yet, take these success stories as inspiration for just diving in...