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Doing What Actors Do

8.3k votersThe 35 Creepiest-Looking Actors of All Time, RankedWhen it comes to the entertainment industry, individuality can be a significant asset, and the world of weird looking actors is a ...

17.5k voters11 One-Hit Wonder Actors Who Got A Big Break But Went Back To Not Doing MuchOne-hit wonders aren't a phenomenon reserved for the music world. There have been many one-hitwonder actors over the years - talen...

371.8k views20 Famous Actors Who Landed Roles With No Experience At AllImagine being so beautiful that you can simply walk down the street and a talent agent will stop you and persuade you to join a mo...

230 voters18 Actors Who Had Their Big Hollywood Breakthrough Late In LifeMovie star success can be fickle and finite, whereas under-the-radar talent, accrued over time, can often develop into true stayin...

6.9m viewsThe Most Extreme Body Transformations Done for Movie RolesThe most committed movie stars have no problem drastically changing their bodies for film roles. Oscar winners like Christian Bale...

582 voters13 Times Actors Were Convincingly Good AND Evil In One MovieAlbert Einstein said, "The measure of intelligence is the ability to change," but good ol' Al probably didn't mean it like a flip ...

55.7k voters12 Times Method Acting Nearly Destroyed Actors' LivesMethod acting, which was born within the philosophy of the Stanislavski system and popularized by the Strasberg Institute, has man...

3.4k votersThese Actors Lied To Land Major TV And Movie RolesWho hasn't lied on a resume in order to get a job? Making it as an A-List actor or actress is a one-in-a-million chance, so this l...

622 voters12 Actors Who Have Surprising Choices For Their Favorite RolesSamuel L. Jackson’s favorite film role has to be Jules from Pulp Fiction or Nick Fury from the MCU... right? Nope, he is just one ...

459 votersMovie And TV Scenes Actors Outright Refused To FilmSometimes an actor feels they have to put their foot down. Here are 13 movie and TV scenes actors outright refused to film. An ...

146 votersActors Share Some Of The Best Advice They’ve ReceivedThe path to movie or TV stardom isn't easy, and even the most talented actors can use a little help from colleagues, mentors, and ...

560 voters12 Movies That Had All-Star Casts Without Us Realizing ItSome movies are only impressive in retrospect. These include films with unknown actors who became famous later on. Considering tha...

315 voters16 Times A Major Star Got Weird With An Unhinged Supporting PerformanceIt's all too easy to fall in love with a movie star's, well, movie-star performances. Embodying a character who carries an action ...

11k votersInspiring Behind-The-Scenes Stories About Actors Helping Other ActorsThe media often focuses on the drama of film and TV production, but plenty of feel-good behind-the-scenes stories deserve more rec...

1.3k votersActors Who Showed Up In Movies Just To Say One LineSometimes, one-line cameos are the best kinds of movie cameos. They're certainly the most efficient when it comes to memorable pun...

1.7k votersThe Most Controversial Movies Of 1990s Movie StarsEven movie stars get bored, and the film industry in the '90s had plenty to offer them if they wanted to spice things up a bit. Du...

762 voters15 Excellent Posthumous Movie Performances That Made You Miss The ActorsIt's always sad when a beloved actor dies because we know we'll never get to enjoy a new performance from them again. Even sadder ...

158 voters14 Actors Who Had To Remind Fans They're Not The Characters They PlayIn many cases, when people see actors in public, they see them as the character they play before remembering that the character is...

Behind The Scenes

1.3k votersLines 14 Actors Refused To Say On Screen - And WhyAn actor's job is to bring the script to life, but that doesn't mean every actor loves the script they're given. Many actors have ...

49 votersThe Most Convincing Drunk Performances In Movie HistoryPlaying drunk can be incredibly hard for even the most talented actors to pull off convincingly. The best drunk performances in mo...