15 Great Movie Cameos Brought to Us By Nepotism

It’s not what you know, it’s who you’re related to… David Christopher Bell lists off 15 memorable cameos played by people related to the filmmakers.

Being on a movie set can be a blast – especially when you don’t have to do anything. It’s not hard to imagine that with every great actor or director there’s probably a nagging cousin or sibling who wants to be part of that sweet sitting around action.

And how the hell are they going to say no? Giving mom a line is a small price to pay for 18 years of guaranteed food and shelter, right? How can an actor resist sticking their kid in a shot or two? It happens a lot – so much so that the following 15 are only the tip of the iceberg.

15. Michael Palin’s Baby Son A.K.A “Sir Not-Appearing-In-This-Film”

Michael Palin rocks, so it stands to reason that his son William Palin must also rock. Hell – it’s like a hundred points for being involved with Monty Python And The Holy Grail to any degree. The guy who delivered sandwiches to this film is cooler than I’ll ever be.

Babies are like iPhone chargers; they all look the same and are in abundance, so when you need one it’s just a matter of asking someone nearby. I feel like that was the case here.

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