David Schwimmer
Looks like Ross Geller, err David Schwimmer, makes the list. Schwimmer was a struggling actor until he was cast in Friends in 1994 – a role for which he earned his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination. His second Primetime Emmy Award nomination was for his 2016 role as Robert Kardashian in American Crime Story.
Ryan Phillippe
Once Ryan Phillippe appeared as Billy Douglas on the soap opera One Life to Live, he was well on his way. Fast forward to the late 90’s and Phillippe lands starring roles in numerous films such as I Know What You Did Last Summer, Cruel Intentions, and 54. Currently he stars as the lead, Bob Lee Swagger, in the drama series Shooter. Oh yeah, he’s won awards for his roles in Gosford Park, Crash, and The Eric André Show/i>.