It's a long shot, but it just might work...

Even though being an extra is not really the most acclaimed part of the movie industry, many famous actors and actresses had their start in the background. Not only did Megan Fox (left) and Brad Pitt (right) begin in the back, many other celebrities did as well. Such famous actors as Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, John Wayne, and many more. Though, most extras career's are not this successful, the key to working one's way up by strictly being an extra is to be in the right place at the right time. One can work their way up by gaining SAG vouchers, which in turn can gain one access into the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). This is one's best way to make it through simply being an extra, for being in SAG gives better roles and pay. So, not everyone will become rich and famous from extra work, but there are many opportunities that can arise from being there when needed.