The talented actors totally transform for their roles. How many do you recognize?

Greatest Character Actors of All Time

"[link=/title/tt5875444]Slow Horses[/link]" and "[link=/title/tt22091076]High Potential[/link]" return with new seasons this month. Check out our [link=/list/ls4103534970/]September calendar[/link] for more!

September 2025 TV and Streaming Premiere Dates

&quot;<a class="ipc-md-link" href="/title/tt5875444?ref_=ttch_eds_right-5_lk">Slow Horses</a>&quot; and &quot;<a class="ipc-md-link" href="/title/tt22091076?ref_=ttch_eds_right-5_lk">High Potential</a>&quot; return with new seasons this month. Check out our <a class="ipc-md-link" href="/list/ls4103534970/?ref_=ttch_eds_right-5_lk">September calendar</a> for more!

Check out our gallery of the 33 first-time performer nominees this year, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life.

2025 Emmys First-Time Acting Nominees

Hailee Steinfeld, Sara Takatsuki, Ava Acres, and Hana Sugisaki in When Marnie Was There (2014)

Hailee Steinfeld and Sara Takatsuki in When Marnie Was There (2014)

Geena Davis, Bob Bergen, Nanako Matsushima, Yô Ôizumi, Hailee Steinfeld, and Sara Takatsuki in When Marnie Was There (2014)

Fred Tatasciore, Ken Yasuda, Hailee Steinfeld, Sara Takatsuki, Ava Acres, and Hana Sugisaki in When Marnie Was There (2014)

Vanessa Williams, Hitomi Kuroki, Hailee Steinfeld, Sara Takatsuki, Ava Acres, and Hana Sugisaki in When Marnie Was There (2014)

Geena Davis, Nanako Matsushima, Hailee Steinfeld, and Sara Takatsuki in When Marnie Was There (2014)

Kiernan Shipka, Hailee Steinfeld, Sara Takatsuki, and Kasumi Arimura in When Marnie Was There (2014)

Sara Takatsuki and Kasumi Arimura in When Marnie Was There (2014)

Anna, a shy 12-year-old girl, is sent to spend time with her aunt and uncle who live in the countryside, where she meets Marnie. The two become best friends. But Anna gradually discovers that Marnie is not quite who she appears to be.

Sara Takatsuki: Anna Sasaki

When Marnie Was There

Sara Takatsuki credited as playing...

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