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

Susanna Thompson, Andy Bean, and Mckenna Grace in Malignant (2021)

Susanna Thompson and Maddie Hasson in Malignant (2021)

Susanna Thompson and Mckenna Grace in Malignant (2021)

Susanna Thompson, Annabelle Wallis, and Maddie Hasson in Malignant (2021)

Susanna Thompson and Annabelle Wallis in Malignant (2021)

Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.

Susanna Thompson: Jeanne

Malignant

Susanna Thompson credited as playing...

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