10 Huge Actors You Didn't Realise Were In Band Of Brothers

Alongside Jimmy Fallon, Simon Pegg may be one of the odder additions to Band of Brothers cast. He's of course know worldwide these days thanks to his cult favourite antics in Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, At World's End (the Cornetto Trilogy) and Spaced, but before that he had a small, two-episode role in the hit war epic.

Pegg stars as First Sergeant William Evans, Captain Sobel's mostly sentient right-hand man. He has a couple of lines, delivered with a perfect American accent, but doesn't get a chance to be seen in battle or even getting a prominent moment to shine. In 2001, unless you were a Spaced fan, it was likely you just didn't notice him.

Looking back, though, it's a good role, one which gave Pegg the chance to spread his wings and fly into a different genre. And, of course, get the chance to work with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.

Since Band of Brothers, Pegg's career has been nothing short of extraordinary, with roles in a wide range of comedies from the Cornetto Trilogy to Paul, Big Nothing (also with Schwimmer), and Run Fatboy Run. More than that, though, Pegg's career is one built on franchises, with starring roles in both the Mission: Impossible series and the Star Trek reboot, and a small supporting role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

That said, Band of Brothers makes for a good notch on the ol' CV.