
We live in a world of “Cinematic Universes” where our favorite characters are constantly hopping around between one movie or TV show and another in the same franchise. Yet, before that became the norm, there were certain characters who were born as minor parts in one show but were so popular that they got their own shows to star in. We’re here today to take a look at the popular characters on our screen who started in minor roles before getting their own show.
#1: Frasier Crane (Cheers → Frasier)
Not only did Frasier begin as a minor character, he began as a minor character who was only intended to be around for a few episodes. They were so happy with his performance that they expanded his role, and then gave him his own show, which would last eleven seasons (and a revival in 2023).
