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Every celebrity who made a cameo in the star-studded second season of 'The Bear'

Esme Mazzeo   

Every celebrity who made a cameo in the star-studded second season of 'The Bear'
Jeremy Allen White on "The Bear.""The Bear"/FX Networks
  • All 10 episode of "The Bear" season two premiered on Hulu on June 22.
  • One flashback episode is so full of surprising guest stars that if you blink you might miss one.

Acclaimed actor and director Robert Townsend plays Sydney's father.

Acclaimed actor and director Robert Townsend plays Sydney
Robert Townsend on season two, episode two of "The Bear."      Hulu

Robert Townsend plays Sydney's (Ayo Edebiri) father Emmanuel Adamu on episodes two, eight, nine, and 10 of "The Bear." Emmanuel doesn't necessarily agree with Sydney's choice to become a chef, and though he reluctantly supports her, she constantly feels pressure to impress him.

Townsend is known for his role as Robert Peterson in the '90s comedy "The Parent 'Hood" about a professor dealing with the trials and tribulations of fatherhood. Before "The Bear," he last acted in 2019, appearing in a recurring role as Dr. Napier Frank on the CW superhero series "Black Lightning."

In recent years he's been behind the camera, directing episodes of Netflix series like "Kaleidoscope" and "Colin in Black & White," a fictionalized drama about the life of former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Will Poulter plays a pastry chef who trains Marcus.

Will Poulter plays a pastry chef who trains Marcus.
Will Poulter in season two, episode four of "The Bear."      Chuck Hodes/FX

Will Poulter shows up on episode four, titled "Honeydew."

The Marvel star plays a chef in Denmark who trains Marcus (Lionel Boyce) while he's there to expand his pastry skills for the new restaurant's dessert menu.

"Saturday Night Live" alum Alex Moffat plays a sous chef.

"Saturday Night Live" alum Alex Moffat plays a sous chef.
Alex Moffat in "The Bear."      FX

Alex Moffat also makes his debut in "The Bear" on episode four. The comedian plays Josh, a sous chef hired to work at the new restaurant, The Bear.

Moffat, who left "Satuday Night Live" in 2022, also appears on episodes eight, nine, and 10 and can currently be seen in the comedy "80 for Brady."

Bob Odenkirk shows up as Uncle Lee, who gets into a blowout fight at Christmas dinner.

Bob Odenkirk shows up as Uncle Lee, who gets into a blowout fight at Christmas dinner.
Bob Odenkirk in season two, episode six of "The Bear."      Chuck Hodes/FX

Bob Odenkirk appears on the big flashback episode of "The Bear." On season two, episode six, titled "Fishes," viewers are invited to Christmas dinner with the Berzattos.

The "Better Call Saul" star plays Uncle Lee, a family friend who gets into a fight with Carmy's (Jeremy Allen White) brother Michael (Jon Bernthal) at the dinner table.

Jamie Lee Curtis is the Berzatto matriarch Donna in the same episode.

Jamie Lee Curtis is the Berzatto matriarch Donna in the same episode.
Jamie Lee Curtis in season two, episode six of "The Bear."      Chuck Hodes/FX

Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis plays the Berzatto matriarch Donna in the flashback episode. Throughout preparations and an eventual dinner, we learn that she has emotional issues and a drinking problem.

Sarah Paulson plays a Berzatto cousin.

Sarah Paulson plays a Berzatto cousin.
Sarah Paulson in season two, episode six of "The Bear."      Chuck Hodes/FX

"American Horror Story" actor Sarah Paulson also makes an appearance at the Berzatto family dinner as Michelle, the cousin of siblings Carmy, Michael, and Natalie (Abby Elliot).

At the end of the episode, she invites Carmy to come live with her in New York.

John Mulaney plays Paulson's boyfriend.

John Mulaney plays Paulson
John Mulaney in season two, episode six of "The Bear."      Chuck Hodes/FX

Cousin Michelle doesn't come alone to Christmas dinner on "Fishes." She brings her boyfriend Steven, played by comedian John Mulaney. Mulaney is best known for his tenure as a "Saturday Night Live" writer and for his stand-up comedy specials.

Gillian Jacobs is introduced as Richie's ex-wife.

Gillian Jacobs is introduced as Richie
Gillian Jacobs in season two, episode six of "The Bear."      Chuck Hodes/FX

"Community" star Gillian Jacobs plays cousin Richie's (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) ex-wife Tiffany Jerimovich, first on "Fishes," and then again in episode seven, "Forks," which focused on Richie.

Olivia Coleman peels mushrooms with cousin Richie.

Olivia Coleman peels mushrooms with cousin Richie.
Olivia Coleman on "The Bear" season two, episode seven.      Hulu

The Richie-centric episode also reveals the final surprise guest star in "The Bear" season two.

"The Crown" star Olivia Colman plays Chef Terry. She's the head chef at a high-end restaurant where Carmy makes Richie train.

"The Bear" season two is now streaming on Hulu.

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