19 Actors Who Began Their Careers on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’

A new sequel series to the popular “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is currently in the works, with Sarah Michelle Gellar in final talks to reprise her role as the iconic Buffy Summers. As the original show approaches its 30th anniversary, it’s interesting to look back at the numerous actors who kickstarted their careers on the beloved supernatural drama.

1. Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played the lead role of Buffy Summers, also appeared in “Scooby-Doo” as Daphne and “Cruel Intentions” as Kathryn. She has lent her voice to characters in “Robot Chicken” and portrayed roles in “Wolf Pack” and “Dexter: Original Sin.”

2. Alexis Denisof
Alexis Denisof, known for playing Wesley Wyndam-Pryce in both “Buffy” and its spinoff “Angel,” has also appeared in “The Avengers,” “How I Met Your Mother,” and “Finding Carter.”

3. Amy Adams
Amy Adams had a brief role as Cousin Beth in an episode of “Buffy” before rising to fame with six Oscar nominations for films like “Catch Me If You Can,” “Junebug,” and “The Fighter.”

4. Alyson Hannigan
Alyson Hannigan’s portrayal of Willow Rosenberg on “Buffy” propelled her career, leading to voice work in animated series like “The Simpsons” and “American Dad.” She is married to Alexis Denisof, her co-star from the show.

5. Amber Benson
Amber Benson’s career took off after playing Tara Maclay on “Buffy.” She has since appeared in shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “I Saw the TV Glow.”

6. Anthony Head
Anthony Head, who played Rupert Giles in “Buffy,” continued his success with roles in “Doctor Who,” “The Iron Lady,” and “Ted Lasso” as Rupert Mannion.

7. Bianca Lawson
Bianca Lawson, who portrayed Kendra in “Buffy,” went on to star in “Save the Last Dance,” “The Vampire Diaries,” and “Pretty Little Liars.”

8. Charisma Carpenter
Charisma Carpenter, known for playing Cordelia Chase, has appeared in shows like “Veronica Mars,” “Supernatural,” and “Dynasty” after her time on “Buffy.”

9. Danny Strong
Danny Strong, who portrayed Jonathan Levinson, also appeared in “Gilmore Girls” and co-wrote “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay” films.

10. Emma Caulfield
Emma Caulfield, known for playing Anya, has continued acting with roles in shows like “Once Upon a Time” and “WandaVision.”

This list showcases the talented actors who started their careers on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and went on to achieve success in the entertainment industry.