15 Stars Who Got Their Start on ‘Neighbours’

7. Jesse Spencer

Jesse Spencer played Billy Kennedy from 1994 to 2000. He later found fame on U.S. TV when he booked House and ended up sticking around for 171 episodes. He now stars in Chicago Fire. Before he made the jump to stateside TV, he was fresh-faced Aussie soap star with a pet sheep named Casserole!

8. Natalie Imbruglia

Before her successful music career, Natalie Imbruglia starred on Neighbours as Beth Brennan from 1992 to 1994. She transitioned into music and is probably best known for her meag-hit “Torn.”

9. Alan Dale

Alan Dale was one of the earlier cast members on the show, playing Jim Robinson from 1985 to 1993. He went on to star in shows like The OC and Ugly Betty, where interestingly his character died of a heart attack in all three of them. You might also recognize him from shows like Lost, NCIS, The X-Files, The West Wing, 24, Entourage and Once Upon a Time.