8 People That Left Behind The Role of a Lifetime

BRIAN DUNKLEMAN

Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman shared hosting duties. While Seacrest has since become a major figure in Hollywood, Dunkleman has largely faded from public memory.

GEORGE LAZENBY

Many people consider Sean Connery to be the best James Bond. When George Lazenby was cast to succeed Connery, it seemed like we had our next 007 ready for the foreseeable future.

CHUCK WOOLERY

Before Pat Sajak hosted Wheel of Fortune for over 40 years, Chuck Woolery was the show's host. Woolery left the show after a contract dispute, and the rest is history.

MARCUS CHONG

Best known for his portrayal of Tank in The Matrix, Marcus Chong did not return for the sequels. Reportedly, he asked for more money and a bigger part.

JA RULE

Before his involvement in the infamous Fyre Festival, Ja Rule appeared in The Fast and the Furious. The film franchise continues to earn hundreds of millions of dollars today.

ED SKREIN

The original Daario Naharis actor left Game of Thrones after the third season to star in the reboot of The Transporter.

LACEY CHABERT

While many recognize Lacey Chabert from Mean Girls, she is also the original voice of Meg Griffin in Family Guy.

KATHERINE HEIGL

Heigl famously departed from Grey s Anatomy, citing dissatisfaction with the writing. While the show continues to thrive, Heigl, who experienced brief success as a leading lady