Band of Brothers
Summary
The Michael FassbenderBand of Brothersrole is one of many magnanimous - name actor who come along in the miniseries before they were stars . Band of Brothersis a 2001 HBO miniseries base on a 1992 non - fiction book by historiographer Stephen E. Ambrose . It chronicles the chronicle of the “ Easy ” company multitude from their training to their series of campaigns in Germany that leads to the surrender of the Axis forces . It pack a huge ensemble cast to render the legion existent - life-time units at state of war .
Character actors like Damien Lewis and Ron Livingston got the larger roles in the mold , but the supporting casting is take with future stars who would go on to star in Oscar - win picture and jumbo blockbusters . There are so many recognizable faces that some have forgotten were in this Steven Spielberg - Tom Hanks product , that fans may have forget most of them , whether they are in modest roles or blink - and - miss cameos .
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12Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks serves as one of the producers ofBand of Brotherswhile also directing one of the episodes . However , what some fans might not be cognizant of is that the two - meter Oscar victor appears in the show as well . TheBand of BrothersTom Hanks cameocan be difficult to spot as the picture does n’t draw attention to him at all , but Hanks is seen dress as a British soldier in the instalment “ Crossroads ” in the scene where the British fete alongside Easy Company following their rescue foreign mission .
11Dexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher seem inBand of Brothersas John W. Martin . Martin is one of the non - commissioned officers and original member of Easy Company . Before the warfare , he is shown ratify the missive refusing to serve under Herbert Sobel . He participates in most of the fundamental battle in the serial publication and survive the war . Fletcher appeared in several Matthew Vaughn picture show , includingLayer Cake , Stardust , andKick - Ass . However , more recently , his life history has shift to directing with him rumored to have helmedBohemian Rhapsodyfor the majority of production followed byRocketmanandGhosted .
10Jason O’Mara
Irish actor Jason O’Mara is mostly known for his TV role inAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,In Justice , Life on Mars , Terra Nova , andVegas . But , loyal DC buff associate him with being the voice of Bruce Wayne / Batman in several lineal - to - TV animated adaptations of DC comic issues . In the miniseries , he played 1st Lt Thomas Meehan III , who put back Captain Herbert Sobel ( David Schwimmer ) in Company E for the 500 - Day attacks . Sadly , he was killed in a plane wreck by German anti - aircraft defense , along with the bunch and all the paratroopers aboard .
9Stephen Graham
Stephen Graham made a name for himself in theThis Is Englandfilms , and he typically appeared in abide role inPirates of the Caribbean : On Stranger TidesandDead Man Tell No Tales , The Irishman , and , Greyhoundwith star and screenwriter Tom Hanks . ForBand of Brothers , he took on the function of Sergeant Myron Ranney , a para who was disgraced in the Easy Company for refusing to keep up Captain Sobel ’s Holy Order . He regained his honor during ergocalciferol - Day and the clash at Brecourt , earning him the Bronze Star .
8Colin Hanks
Like his Church Father , Colin Hanks is a professional actor who had his baseborn start on small goggle box role . He has also an expansive filmography , coincidentally collaborate with Jack Black , on motion picture likeOrange County , the 2005King Kong , Tenacious calciferol in The Pick of Destiny , and the twoJumanjisequels . In terms of the HBO miniseries , Hanks appeared as Lt . Henry Jones , who take part in the 101st Airborne , joined with Private David Webster ( Eion Bailey ) for “ The Last Patrol ” and succeeded in their Haguenau siege , though this component is fictionalized .
7Dominic Cooper
Nowadays , Dominic Cooper is known for his role as the nominal gruff preacher Jesse Custer in the AMC supernatural dramedyPreacher . Yet , he take part in theMamma Mia!movies and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as theyounger version of Tony Stark ’s father , Howard . But , little did audiences know that Cooper had a blink - and - miss cameo inBand of Brothers . In the first episode “ Currahee , " Cooper appear as one of the soldiers , credited as “ Allington , " who was picking up spaghetti for lunch .
6Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott is one of those British thespian who can play protagonist and resister roles seamlessly . He became known for playing the villainous Jim Moriarty in the BBC seriesSherlockand the insecure priest in the Amazon comedyFleabag . In terms of state of war - theme projection , he had coming into court in bothSaving Private Ryanand1917 . ForBand of Brothers , Scott helmed the role of PFC John “ Cowboy ” Hall , a para from the Able Company who participate in D - Day , converged with the Easy Company , and led an attack on Brecourt Manor .
The Band of Brothers ending indicate the complicated nature of being a soldier , even after the war is over , but also , the relief in no longer fighting .
5Jimmy Fallon
Yes , later - night mogulJimmy Fallon had a cameo inBand of Brothers . He appear in the 5th instalment , “ Crossroads , " where he played second Lt . George Rice , who drove an Army landrover and send supplies to the East Company of the 101st Airborne during the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne . This is one of the many project that Fallon got involve in during and after his land tenure onSaturday Night Live . Apart from comedies likeTaxiandFever Pitch , he also had a small part in the acclaimedAlmost renowned . Fallon has served as host ofThe Tonight Showsince 2014 .
4Simon Pegg
Before star inEdgar Wright ’s Three Cornetto trilogyand appearing as Benji Dunn in theMission : Impossiblemovies , Simon Pegg appeared in the miniseries as Officer Williams Evans . Evans muster in to spare his brothers from enlisting , volunteered for the Airborne , and was assigned to Captain Herbert Sobel ( Schwimmer ) as first sergeant . However , he perished on the same Allied planing machine Lt . Thomas Meehan was . This is somehow the first Spielberg production that Pegg got involved in . The next single includeThe Adventures of TintinandReady Player One . Schwimmer also directed Pegg in the 2008 comedyRun Fatboy Run .
3Tom Hardy
Before becoming a breakout genius in the 2010s , Tom Hardy appeared inBand of Brothersas Private First Class John Janovec . Featured in the last two episodes , Javonec was brought in to fill in for the Easy Company , but he was not much in combat . Hardy go on to become a huge star with persona inMad Max : Fury Road , theVenommovies , and his Oscar - nominated role inThe Revenant . He has also collaborated with Christopher Nolan on several movies likeInception , The Dark Knight Rises , and the war thrillerDunkirk .
