Occasionally, bit actors will end up playing different roles on the same show.
Here’s a few interesting examples, all from Beverly Hills 90210.
DAVID GAIL
Role 1: One episode as Tom, a bellhop that helps Brenda when she can’t afford a hotel room (season 1).
Role 2: Seven episodes as Stuart Carson, Brenda’s boyfriend/fiance (season 4).
RANDY SPELLING
Role 1: Three episodes as Kenny, Andrea’s assistant at the Beverly Hills Beach Club (season 3).
Role 2: Eleven episodes as Ryan Sanders, Steve’s brother (several seasons)
Bonus Role: The real-life son of 90210’s executive producer, Aaron Spelling, and sister to Tori Spelling (Donna)
CLIFF DORFMAN
Role 1: One episode as Michael, a guy who tries to hit on Kelly at a Halloween party–the same episode where a different guy tries to rape her (season 2)
Role 2: One episode as a photographer (season 4)
Role 3: Four episodes as Joe Patch, Kelly’s rapist (seasons 9 and 10)
Bonus Role: Co-starred in Friends Til the End with Shannen Doherty (Brenda)
JOSIE DAVIS
Role 1: One episode as Madeline, a lesbian with whom Steve and Brandon try to date (season 8 )
Role 2: Ten episodes as Camille Desmond, David’s girlfriend and Donna’s business partner (season 10)
This is by no means a comprehensive list–just some of my favorite examples!