10 Huge Actors You Didn't Realise Were In Band Of Brothers
7. Jimmy Fallon - Lt George Rice
Jimmy Fallon may be a seriously big name in late night talk shows these days, as well as being best friends with Justin Timberlake and being arguably the world's most excitable man, but there was once a time when he was a just another aspiring actor trying to make it big. Before and after his one-episode tenure on Band of Brothers, he was a main-stay on Saturday Night Live, and it's likely that the war drama helped boost his public profile.
In the show, Fallon portrays Lieutenant George Rice in the fifth episode, "Crossroads." There, Easy Company are preparing to enter Bastogne (the epicentre of the Battle of the Bulge), and are coming to terms with the fact that none of them are ready for another big battle.
Enter Lieutenant Rice, who comes barreling into the show in a Jeep, handing out supplies to the soldiers as their hope slips further and further away. It's an admittedly small role for sure, but crucial to letting audiences know just how dire the situation is for the company.
Plus, for bonus points, Fallon manages to keep his laughter in check for once, which has to be admired.