Top Movie Stars Who Have Played Barbers in Hollywood's Blockbusters

In this blog post, we'll highlight some of the biggest A-listers in the entertainment industry who have graced both the silver screen and the cutting boards.

In Hollywood, there is no shortage of movie stars appearing in leading roles. But it's not just the stars that make a movie memorable; the supporting cast can often be equally memorable as well. A great example of this is when movie stars take on the role of a barber or hair stylist. Despite not being the main focus of the story, they can still add an extra layer of charm to a movie.

One of the first blockbuster movies to feature a barber played by an A-list actor was the 1984 classic ‘The Karate Kid’. In this movie, Pat Morita plays the wise and kind Mr. Miyagi, a karate teacher turned barber. He provides an important role in helping the protagonist, Daniel LaRusso, learn karate and gain the respect of his peers.

Fast-forward to 1993, and we have the classic ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ starring Robin Williams. In this movie, Williams plays the role of a recently divorced father who goes undercover as a female nanny to spend time with his children. Although the film does not explicitly mention it, Williams does work as a barber at one point in the movie.

One of the more recent examples of an A-list actor playing a barber would be in the 2018 sequel ‘Deadpool 2’. This time, Brad Pitt takes up the role of the eccentric hairdresser Weasel. Pitt plays the barber to Wade Wilson (Deadpool) as he attempts to fit into the X-Men world. Weasel also has an important role in the future of Deadpool and his team of mutants.

Another huge star to play a barber in a Hollywood blockbuster was Chris Evans in ‘Captain America: Winter Soldier’. In this movie, Evans plays Steve Rogers, a World War II veteran frozen in time and thawed out in the present day. After infiltrating a secret facility, Evans discovers that the man he saved from being arrested is actually a barber by trade. This barber provides the much-needed support and guidance that helps Rogers become Captain America.

One of the most iconic barbers to come out of a Hollywood movie was Samuel L. Jackson in the 1994 cult classic ‘Pulp Fiction’. In this movie, Jackson plays the part of Jules Winnfield, a former hitman trying to leave his criminal ways behind. He also works as a barber in-between his mob hits, which serves as a way for him to stay off the grid and out of sight.

Finally, another A-list actor to play a barber in a Hollywood blockbuster was Will Smith in ‘Men in Black 2’. Smith plays Agent J, an alien law enforcement officer who is given the task of stopping an alien invasion. While on the job, he meets a barber named Edgar, played by Smith. The barber provides an important source of information on the alien invader and ultimately helps save the day.

These are just a few examples of the many movie stars who have been cast in barber roles over the years. It just goes to show that even stars of the silver screen can take on the role of a barber in a Hollywood blockbuster and provide a unique and captivating performance. So the next time you watch a movie, keep an eye out for any A-list actors playing a barber near you!