Many of the actors and actresses on "Orange is the New Black" got their big break on the hit Netflix show. Besides Taryn Manning, Natasha Lyonne, Laura Prepon, Pablo Schreiber and a couple of others, most of the talent fans have grown to love in the first two seasons were fresh out of Juilliard or working full time jobs to make ends meet. But, the show has turned heads of many casting directors and executives within the film industry, the once barely recognizable actresses are getting lead roles on other breakout shows, like ABC's new primetime hit, "How to Get Away with Murder."

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Yes, that was the lovable cop who impregnated Dayanara Diaz using his dad's connections to solve a case for Annalise on "How To Get Away With Murder." But, it's weird to hear him yell things when most 'OITNB' fans are used to hearing his voice a low-watch-out-no-one-can-catch-us whisper. Matt McGorry plays Asher Millstone on Shonda Rhimes' newest #TGIT highly rated drama.

Though he is not as sweet in his second television role, he told Elle that he was happy to be hired and show his range. "It's so much fun. If it were my first character that might be difficult because I think people tend to associate you with the character you play. Right now, anyone who knows me for my work, knows me for Orange Is the New Black and therefore has an idea of me as probably a nice, charming guy," he said.

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He continued, "This turns that on its head. I like to describe this to people as "I'm the Pornstache of How to Get Away With Murder."

In a recent interview with Mashable, he also said of both of his experiences, "It really is incredible to be part of two shows that have such wonderful powerful female producers and diverse casts as well."

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In addition to McGorry, Shondaland also picked up The Wardon from "Orange Is the New Black" to play district attorney Wendy Parks on #HTGAWM.

Which other roles have you seen from your favorite characters on "Orange is the New Black?" Let us know in the comments, below.

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