Can YOU ID this unrecognizable star – 15 YEARS after he starred as a Greek resort worker in a sing-and-dance musical hit?

This actor played a best man in this hit musical that came out 15 years ago.

At 28, he played a character who worked as a waiter, handyman, and boatswain at the Greek resort where this film is set.

This character and his best pal serve in the film as a comical change of pace between their scuba diving antics and bachelorette party fun.

Fifteen years later, this actor looks completely different from when he was on the fictional island of Kalokairi – so can you guess who he is?

This actor played a best man in a hit musical that hit theaters 15 years ago - but he's undergone an amazing transformation since then

This actor played a best man in a hit musical that hit theaters 15 years ago – but he’s undergone an amazing transformation since then

Here’s your last chance to get it right before the reveal.

It’s British actor, dancer and fitness entrepreneur Chris Jarvis who portrays Eddie in Mamma Mia! played. The film.

Eddie was one of groom Sky’s (Dominic Cooper) close friends, who is described as laid-back and easygoing.

Jarvis played the role when he was 28, and he’s since gained popularity thanks to his fitness pursuits.

The 43-year-old starred alongside Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth.

Throughout the film, he frequently avoids her other friend Pepper (Phillip Michael) and spearheads shenanigans with the groomsmen, including failing the bachelorette party while Sky prepares to marry Sophie (Amanda Seyfried).

He began his career as a dancer in the film The Phantom of the Opera, which was released in 2004. He played a ballet boy, a flamenco dancer and a mask dancer.

He was also known for his role as PC Dan Casper in The Bill, which he did from 2005 to 2007 just before Mamma Mia! played.

Chris Jarvis (left) starred in the film Mamma Mia! the role of Eddie, one of groom Sky's (Dominic Cooper) close friends, who is described as laid-back and easygoing.

Chris Jarvis (left) starred in the film Mamma Mia! the role of Eddie, one of groom Sky’s (Dominic Cooper) close friends, who is described as laid-back and easygoing.

The 43-year-old starred alongside Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth in Mamma Mia! The film

The 43-year-old starred alongside Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth in Mamma Mia! The film

He briefly founded a fitness company called Get Dance Fit with his wife Hayley Newton-Jarvis. It was active from 2014 to 2016 but has not had an online presence since

He briefly founded a fitness company called Get Dance Fit with his wife Hayley Newton-Jarvis. It was active from 2014 to 2016 but has not had an online presence since

Jarvis began his career as a dancer in the 2004 film The Phantom of the Opera. He played a ballet boy, a flamenco dancer and a mask dancer. Pictured in 2005

Jarvis began his career as a dancer in the 2004 film The Phantom of the Opera. He played a ballet boy, a flamenco dancer and a mask dancer. Pictured in 2005

Since his supporting role in Mamma Mia! he has appeared in both UK and American projects including Dark Rage (2008) and NCIS (2010).

In the 2010s he seemed to veer towards the horror genre, playing lead roles in Wrong Turn 6: The Last Resort (2014) and The Shattering (2015).

One of his most notable cameo appearances was as the show host in the Netflix Christmas film The Princess Switch (2018).

He was most recently seen as a dancer in the Disney film Artemis Fowl (2020).

He was also known for his role as PC Dan Casper in The Bill, which he did from 2005 to 2007 just before Mamma Mia! played.

He was also known for his role as PC Dan Casper in The Bill, which he did from 2005 to 2007 just before Mamma Mia! played.

In the 2010s he seemed to gravitate towards the horror genre, having a starring role in Wrong Turn 6: The Last Resort (2014).

In this film he played the role of Jackson

In the 2010s, he appeared to be turning to the horror genre. He had a starring role in Wrong Turn 6: The Last Resort (2014) as Jackson

A year later, Jarvis also starred in The Shattering (2015).

He played the role of Blair in this film

A year later he also played the role of Blair in The Shattering (2015). Pictured above is Jarvis in the film

He also has other pursuits outside of acting.

He briefly founded a fitness company called Get Dance Fit with his wife Hayley Newton-Jarvis. It was active from 2014 to 2016 but has not had an online presence since.

Today he and his wife are important players in the Agency Italia Conti.

Hayley serves as Associate Director and Artistic Director, while Chris oversees the media department.

Janice Dean

Janice Dean is a WSTPost U.S. News Reporter based in London. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. Janice Dean joined WSTPost in 2023 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English. You can get in touch with me by emailing: janicedean@wstpost.com.

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