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.

The skeletons in "Poltergeist" are not props. They are real human skeletons.
Paranormal Activity cost $15000 to make and has grossed $210 million so far.
During the filming of Star Trek (2009), Zachary Quinto could not manage to properly do the Vulcan salute. Eventually, J.J. Abrams had to glue his fingers together in order for Quinto to do it correctly.
Natalie Portman dislocated her rib while shooting Black Swan and had to give up her trailer so the low budget film could afford a medic for the rest of shooting.

Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

Val Kilmer, The Doors

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