Actors Who Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing But Fizzled Out

Phoebe Cates

Former model Phoebe Cates made her acting debut in the film Paradise, which had a similar plot to the hit Brook Shields movie, Blue Lagoon. She later took on a controversial role in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The steamy red bikini scene was her last memorable part.

Bela Lugosi was buried in full Dracula costume—cape and all.
To thank Robin Williams for his work on Aladdin, Disney sent him a late Pablo Picasso painting.
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.
During the filming of The Grinch, Jim Carrey sought counseling from a Navy SEAL to learn torture-resistance techniques in order to handle the extensive makeup.

Actors Who Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing But Fizzled Out

Phoebe Cates

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