Hollywood A-Listers Who Got Their Big Break in Horror Films

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp launched his acting career with A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), directed by horror trailblazer Wes Craven. Although producers originally wanted Charlie Sheen to play Glen Lantz, Depp ended up scoring the role due to salary disputes. Following Craven's death in 2015, Depp credited the director for helping him land his big break.

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The More You Know

  • No actor in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ recognized that Vader was Luke’s dad.
  • For 'Fight Club' (1999), Brad Pitt had pieces of his front teeth chipped off to play Tyler Durden. He also took soap-making classes, boxing, taekwondo, and grappling lessons with Edward Norton to prepare for the role.
  • Hugh Jackman went without water for 36 hours before filming the opening scene of 'Les Miserables.'
  • While filming ‘The Machinist,’ Christian Bale only ate an apple and a can of tuna each day. His goal was to weigh 100 pounds before producers stopped him.
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