Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

Val Kilmer, The Doors

Val Kilmer dove into some serious research for the role of rock legend Jim Morrison for Oliver Stone's 1991 film The Doors. Kilmer learned how to sing 50 songs by The Doors. He spent hours in the studio studying Morrison's performances, observing hours upon hours of interview footage—all in the name of capturing his essence.

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