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In popular usage, a '''cameo''' happens when a famous person makes a brief appearance (or only plays a minor role) during a longer event.

In popular usage, a '''cameo''' happens when a famous person makes a brief appearance (or only plays a minor role) during a longer event.

In most cases, cameo roles are used in movies. For example, [[Alfred Hitchcock]] often appeared in his own movies. A more recent case of a cameo was [[Chris Gardner]]'s appearance in ''The Pursuit of Happyness'', a movie about a period of Gardner's life.

In most cases, cameo roles are used in movies. For example, [[Alfred Hitchcock]] often appeared in his own movies. A more recent case of a cameo was [[Chris Gardner]]'s appearance in ''The Pursuit of Happyness'', a movie about a period of Gardner's life. [[Stephen King]] is also known for his cameo appearances in movies based on his books or short stories.<ref>http://www.horrorking.com/cameo.html</ref>