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Stars you didn’t realise appeared in Brooklyn 99

Many famous faces have appeared in the show over the years

Eve Crosbie
TV & Film Writer
March 30, 2021
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Are you a fan of Brooklyn 99? The hit comedy series, which recently had its seventh season land on Netflix, has been a smash hit with viewers since it debuted in 2013.

MORE: Fans are saying same thing about new season of Brooklyn 99

The cast of the show is made up of some pretty recognisable comedy actors, including Andy Samberg and Terry Crews. But over the years, many famous faces have popped up in the show - some before they were even famous! For all the celebrity cameos you might have forgotten about, keep reading...

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Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel made a cameo on the show as her New Girl character, Jessica Day, in a special crossover episode back in 2016.

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Sterling K. Brown

This is Us actor Sterling K. Brown appeared in an unforgettable episode of the hit series, which sees him interrogated throughout the night by officers of the 99. His performance in the episode even earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

Superfan Lin-Manuel Miranda, who campaigned for the show to be saved following its cancellation by FOX in 2018, appeared on the sixth season as Amy’s overachieving brother, David.

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Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman, best known for his role of Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation, once appeared on the show as Captain Holt’s ex-boyfriend.

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Danny Trejo

In what can only be described as perfect casting, cult movie staple Danny Trejo played Rosa’s dad Oscar in an episode. The star, who was recently unmasked as The Racoon on season five of The Masked Singer, appeared in the season five episode where Rosa comes out as bisexual.

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Pete Davidson

Before his whirlwind romance with Ariana Grande and before he landed his recurring role on Saturday Night Live, Pete Davidson played a rebellious teen on the hit comedy series way back in season one.

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J.K. Simmons

Oscar-winning actor J.K. Simmons plays one of Holt’s old NYPD buddies in season seven of the show and is often referred to as one of the best cops he knows, much to the annoyance on Jkake.

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Kyra Sedgwick

Actress Kyra Sedgwick, who is currently starring in her own comedy series Call Your Mother, has had a recurring role on the show as Deputy Chief Madeline Wuntch, Holt’s long-time rival.

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Adam Sandler

Not only did comedy actor Adam Sandler make a low-key cameo back in season one of the show, he decided to play an over-the-top version of himself in an episode that sees the 99 investigate an auctioneers.

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