Celebs overshadowed by their famous siblings

Although Frankie, who used to be seen as a child accompanying the Jonas Brothers on the red carpet, may have been lesser known before, he's now grown up and is eager to kick-start his own career. The show, 'Claim to Fame,' cleverly capitalizes on Kevin and Frankie's status as the least famous Jonas brothers.

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Mark Wahlberg's older brother Donnie is an actor and musician who gained fame as a founding member of the boy band New Kids on the Block. However, over time, our attention shifted towards his younger brother, leaving him overshadowed.

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Besides his role in New Kids on the Block, you may have seen him in the movies 'The Sixth Sense' or 'Band of Brothers.'

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Robert Wahlberg -

Mark and Donnie have a third brother who is also an actor, but he is not as well-known as the other Wahlbergs (pictured on the right).

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Robert Wahlberg -

Movies featuring him include 'Mystic River,' 'The Departed,' 'Gone Baby Gone,' 'Contraband,' and 'The Equalizer.'

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Rob Kardashian -

The male sibling of the Kardashian dynasty had generally remained out of the public eye until his intricate association with Blac Chyna caught public attention in 2017. Following their separation, he once more retreated from the limelight.

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Rob Kardashian -

He can be recognized from his appearances on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians.'

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Justine Bateman -

In the 1980s, Justine gained considerable fame starring in 'Family Ties,' much like Donnie and Mark Wahlberg. Her brother Jason Bateman was comparably less renowned during that time.

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Justine Bateman -

Places you may have watched her: 'Family Ties,' 'Satisfaction,' 'Men Behaving Badly,' 'The TV Set,' 'Desperate Housewives,' or 'Californication.'

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Michael Buscemi -

Steve Buscemi's younger brother received significantly less recognition despite being successful in his own right.

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Michael Buscemi -

Possible sightings of him in: 'The Night Of' or 'Blended.'

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Emilio Estevez -

Charlie Sheen’s older sibling may slip our minds occasionally, but they made a comeback in March 2021 with the debut of 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers' on Disney+.

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Emilio Estevez -

Movies that feature him: 'The Breakfast Club,' 'St. Elmo's Fire,' and 'The Outsiders.'

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Joe Estevez -

Martin Sheen, renowned father of Charlie and Emilio Estevez, has a younger brother who is an actor named Estevez.

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Joe Estevez -

Movies he has appeared in include 'Beach Babes from Beyond,' 'Turning Point,' and 'Samurai Cop 2.'

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Mia Tyler -

Liv Tyler's half-sister, whose father is Steven Tyler, is skilled in the arts of acting, modeling, and fashion design. She has made a name for herself in these diverse fields.

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Mia Tyler -

Movies featuring her include ‘Rush Hour 3,' 'O Brother, Where Art Thou,' and 'People Are Dead.'

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Oliver Hudson -

Kate Hudson's brother is an actor, just like their mother, the talented Goldie Hawn.

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Oliver Hudson -

You might have spotted him in 'Rules of Engagement,' 'Nashville,' or 'Scream Queens.'

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Don Swayze -

You may feel familiar with his appearance, but it is likely due to the resemblance to his late and renowned brother, Patrick Swayze.

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Don Swayze -

You may have spotted him on TV shows like 'The Young and the Restless,' 'Days of Our Lives,' 'True Blood,' or 'General Hospital.'

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Andrew Wilson -

You may believe you are familiar with him, but it's likely that you're actually thinking about one of his siblings, Luke and Owen. All three brothers ventured into acting, yet two found considerably greater success than the other.

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Andrew Wilson -

Movies where he has appeared include 'Never Been Kissed,' 'Whip It!,' and 'Charlie's Angels.'

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Eric Roberts -

Julia Roberts has a brother who is an actor, although his achievements are overshadowed by his younger sister's remarkable success. Similarly, his daughter Emma Roberts has also made a name for herself in the entertainment industry.

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Eric Roberts -

Films like 'Heroes,' 'The Dark Knight,' and 'Runaway Train' featured the actor.

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Lisa Roberts -

Julia Roberts has a sibling who is also an actress, which can be challenging when your sister happens to be the remarkable Julia Roberts.

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Lisa Roberts -

Known for her appearances in films such as 'Eat Pray Love', 'Sex and the City', and 'Mother's Day', she was seen alongside her sister, Julia, in the first mentioned movie.

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Christopher Coppola -

Christopher Coppola faced tough competition within his talented family, which includes Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, and Nicolas Cage.

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Christopher Coppola -

Possible sighting: Film "Deadfall" features him.

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Frank Stallone -

Frank Stallone is not only an actor, but also a musician, and his last name is well-known regardless of which brother he is.

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Frank Stallone -

Movies like "Public Enemies," "Rocky," and "Lethal Games" featured him in noteworthy roles.

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Tom Franco -

The actor is situated in the middle of the Franco brothers, being younger than James Franco and older than Dave Franco.

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Tom Franco -

Films in which he has appeared include 'Basket Case 2,' 'A Peace of History,' and 'The Devil Wears a Toupee.'

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Charlie O’Connell -

The sibling of the 'Stand By Me' actor is also involved in acting.

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Charlie O’Connell -

Movies where you could have spotted him include 'The Bachelor' (2005), 'Dude, Where's My Car?,' and 'Cruel Intentions.'

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Brett Harrelson -

Brett (left) is an actor like his older brother Woody Harrelson; however, he did not attain the same level of success.

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Brett Harrelson -

Movies like 'The People vs. Larry Flynt,' 'Inferno,' or 'From Dusk till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money' feature him.

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Joey Travolta -

John Travolta’s older brother is primarily recognized as an actor, although his fame stems mainly from being John Travolta’s elder sibling.

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Joey Travolta -

He has achieved a fair amount of success as a director, evidenced by his various works such as 'Navajo Blues,' 'Laws of Deception,' and 'L.A. Heat.'

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Dedee Pfeiffer -

Michelle Pfeiffer has a younger sister who is also an actress and has been featured in various movies and television shows. Nevertheless, she pursued a social work degree and currently works in that field.

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Dedee Pfeiffer -

TV shows she's appeared in: 'Cybill,' 'Supernatural,' and 'The Allnighter.'

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Chad Lowe -

Rob Lowe has a brother, who is also an actor.

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Chad Lowe -

Where he can be recognized: 'Life Goes On,' 'Unfaithful,' or 'Pretty Little Liars.'

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Daniel Baldwin -

Given that all four of the Baldwin brothers are actors, it is only natural for one to be overlooked.

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Daniel Baldwin -

Known for roles in ‘Grimm,’ ‘Homicide: Life on the Street,’ and ‘Grey Gardens,’ you may have seen him there.

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Haylie Duff -

Hilary Duff’s sibling, while not as renowned, is also active in the entertainment industry as an actress and singer.

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Haylie Duff -

She can be recognized from her roles in '7th Heaven,' 'Napoleon Dynamite,' and 'Material Girls.'

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Charlie Murphy -

The actor is perhaps more recognized as Eddie Murphy's elder sibling.

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Charlie Murphy -

Where he has appeared: 'Hawaii Five-0,' 'Chappelle's Show,' or 'Lottery Ticket.'

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John Murray -

The Murrays had a total of eight children, and three of them pursued careers as actors. Bill Murray is the most renowned among them, while Joel Murray secured the second spot due to his portrayal of Freddy Rumsen in the series 'Mad Men.' Given such formidable competition, John Murray faced a challenging journey.

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John Murray -

You may have spotted him in 'A Darker Reality' or 'Scrooged.'

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Cooper Manning -

You are familiar with Peyton Manning, the ex-football quarterback who had a successful 18-year career in the NFL, mainly with the Indianapolis Colts. Likewise, you recognize Eli Manning, the previous quarterback for the New York Giants. However, are you acquainted with Cooper Manning? He fulfills the role of a television host.

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Cooper Manning -

Where he appeared: 'The Manning Hour' aired on Fox Sports.

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Kevin Dillon -

Matt Dillon has a sibling who is involved in acting, in case you were unaware or had forgotten.

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Kevin Dillon -

Possible places to have seen him: In the shows 'Entourage' or 'Platoon.'

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Clint Howard -

Ron Howard’s younger brother frequently makes appearances in his brother’s films.

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Clint Howard -

Where you might have seen him: ‘Gentle Ben,’ ‘The Waterboy,’ or ‘Arrested Development.’

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Kevin Jonas, the arguably least famous member of the popular band consisting of three Jonas siblings, joined forces with his even lesser-known brother, Frankie Jonas, to co-host a reality TV show.

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Donnie Wahlberg -

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Donnie Wahlberg -

Besides his role in New Kids on the Block, you may have seen him in the movies 'The Sixth Sense' or 'Band of Brothers.'

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Robert Wahlberg -

Mark and Donnie have a third brother who is also an actor, but he is not as well-known as the other Wahlbergs (pictured on the right).

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Robert Wahlberg -

Movies featuring him include 'Mystic River,' 'The Departed,' 'Gone Baby Gone,' 'Contraband,' and 'The Equalizer.'

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Rob Kardashian -

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Rob Kardashian -

He can be recognized from his appearances on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians.'

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Justine Bateman -

In the 1980s, Justine gained considerable fame starring in 'Family Ties,' much like Donnie and Mark Wahlberg. Her brother Jason Bateman was comparably less renowned during that time.

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Justine Bateman -

Places you may have watched her: 'Family Ties,' 'Satisfaction,' 'Men Behaving Badly,' 'The TV Set,' 'Desperate Housewives,' or 'Californication.'

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Michael Buscemi -

Steve Buscemi's younger brother received significantly less recognition despite being successful in his own right.

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Michael Buscemi -

Possible sightings of him in: 'The Night Of' or 'Blended.'

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Emilio Estevez -

Charlie Sheen’s older sibling may slip our minds occasionally, but they made a comeback in March 2021 with the debut of 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers' on Disney+.

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Emilio Estevez -

Movies that feature him: 'The Breakfast Club,' 'St. Elmo's Fire,' and 'The Outsiders.'

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Joe Estevez -

Martin Sheen, renowned father of Charlie and Emilio Estevez, has a younger brother who is an actor named Estevez.

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Joe Estevez -

Movies he has appeared in include 'Beach Babes from Beyond,' 'Turning Point,' and 'Samurai Cop 2.'

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Mia Tyler -

Liv Tyler's half-sister, whose father is Steven Tyler, is skilled in the arts of acting, modeling, and fashion design. She has made a name for herself in these diverse fields.

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Mia Tyler -

Movies featuring her include ‘Rush Hour 3,' 'O Brother, Where Art Thou,' and 'People Are Dead.'

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Oliver Hudson -

Kate Hudson's brother is an actor, just like their mother, the talented Goldie Hawn.

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Oliver Hudson -

You might have spotted him in 'Rules of Engagement,' 'Nashville,' or 'Scream Queens.'

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Don Swayze -

You may feel familiar with his appearance, but it is likely due to the resemblance to his late and renowned brother, Patrick Swayze.

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Don Swayze -

You may have spotted him on TV shows like 'The Young and the Restless,' 'Days of Our Lives,' 'True Blood,' or 'General Hospital.'

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Andrew Wilson -

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Andrew Wilson -

Movies where he has appeared include 'Never Been Kissed,' 'Whip It!,' and 'Charlie's Angels.'

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Eric Roberts -

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Eric Roberts -

Films like 'Heroes,' 'The Dark Knight,' and 'Runaway Train' featured the actor.

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Lisa Roberts -

Julia Roberts has a sibling who is also an actress, which can be challenging when your sister happens to be the remarkable Julia Roberts.

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Lisa Roberts -

Known for her appearances in films such as 'Eat Pray Love', 'Sex and the City', and 'Mother's Day', she was seen alongside her sister, Julia, in the first mentioned movie.

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Christopher Coppola -

Christopher Coppola faced tough competition within his talented family, which includes Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, and Nicolas Cage.

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Christopher Coppola -

Possible sighting: Film "Deadfall" features him.

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Frank Stallone -

Frank Stallone is not only an actor, but also a musician, and his last name is well-known regardless of which brother he is.

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Frank Stallone -

Movies like "Public Enemies," "Rocky," and "Lethal Games" featured him in noteworthy roles.

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Tom Franco -

The actor is situated in the middle of the Franco brothers, being younger than James Franco and older than Dave Franco.

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Tom Franco -

Films in which he has appeared include 'Basket Case 2,' 'A Peace of History,' and 'The Devil Wears a Toupee.'

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Charlie O’Connell -

The sibling of the 'Stand By Me' actor is also involved in acting.

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Charlie O’Connell -

Movies where you could have spotted him include 'The Bachelor' (2005), 'Dude, Where's My Car?,' and 'Cruel Intentions.'

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Brett Harrelson -

Brett (left) is an actor like his older brother Woody Harrelson; however, he did not attain the same level of success.

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Brett Harrelson -

Movies like 'The People vs. Larry Flynt,' 'Inferno,' or 'From Dusk till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money' feature him.

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Joey Travolta -

John Travolta’s older brother is primarily recognized as an actor, although his fame stems mainly from being John Travolta’s elder sibling.

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Joey Travolta -

He has achieved a fair amount of success as a director, evidenced by his various works such as 'Navajo Blues,' 'Laws of Deception,' and 'L.A. Heat.'

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Dedee Pfeiffer -

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Dedee Pfeiffer -

TV shows she's appeared in: 'Cybill,' 'Supernatural,' and 'The Allnighter.'

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Chad Lowe -

Rob Lowe has a brother, who is also an actor.

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Chad Lowe -

Where he can be recognized: 'Life Goes On,' 'Unfaithful,' or 'Pretty Little Liars.'

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Daniel Baldwin -

Given that all four of the Baldwin brothers are actors, it is only natural for one to be overlooked.

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Daniel Baldwin -

Known for roles in ‘Grimm,’ ‘Homicide: Life on the Street,’ and ‘Grey Gardens,’ you may have seen him there.

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Haylie Duff -

Hilary Duff’s sibling, while not as renowned, is also active in the entertainment industry as an actress and singer.

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Haylie Duff -

She can be recognized from her roles in '7th Heaven,' 'Napoleon Dynamite,' and 'Material Girls.'

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Charlie Murphy -

The actor is perhaps more recognized as Eddie Murphy's elder sibling.

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Charlie Murphy -

Where he has appeared: 'Hawaii Five-0,' 'Chappelle's Show,' or 'Lottery Ticket.'

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John Murray -

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John Murray -

You may have spotted him in 'A Darker Reality' or 'Scrooged.'

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Cooper Manning -

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Cooper Manning -

Where he appeared: 'The Manning Hour' aired on Fox Sports.

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Kevin Dillon -

Matt Dillon has a sibling who is involved in acting, in case you were unaware or had forgotten.

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Kevin Dillon -

Possible places to have seen him: In the shows 'Entourage' or 'Platoon.'

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Clint Howard -

Ron Howard’s younger brother frequently makes appearances in his brother’s films.

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Clint Howard -

Where you might have seen him: ‘Gentle Ben,’ ‘The Waterboy,’ or ‘Arrested Development.’

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Celebs overshadowed by their famous siblings

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CELEBRITY Celebs

In Hollywood, it is common for fame to stay within families. Brothers, sisters, and even entire families often share the spotlight. However, there are instances where someone is left behind.

Take a look at some of the celebrity siblings that have been unexpectedly overlooked.