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Out-Of-Control Facts About Chris Farley, The One We Lost Too Soon

It was easy for comedic actor Chris Farley to plan out his career. You see, very early in his life he’d decided who his role model was. The problem was that the celebrity he chose was a fellow comedian whose disastrous life choices had led to a tragic and
December 18, 2024 Byron Fast
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Hard-Hitting Facts About Chuck Norris, The Invincible Texas Ranger

Chuck Norris is the kung fu champ who fought his way to the pinnacle of Hollywood. But personal scandal and on-set tragedies nearly knocked him out cold.
December 17, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Dr. Haing S. Ngor attends the nominees luncheon for 57th Annual Academy Awards

Harrowing Facts About Haing S. Ngor, Hollywood's Most Inspiring Survivor

Haing S. Ngor is best known for his Oscar-winning performance in 1984’s The Killing Fields—but few know his harrowing backstory and unspeakably tragic end.
December 12, 2024 Nikolas C.
American actress Ann Sheridan (1915 - 1967), circa 1940.

Dramatic Facts About Ann Sheridan, Hollywood’s “Oomph” Girl

In the vicious land of Old Hollywood, former pin-up girl Ann Sheridan desperately wanted to be taken seriously...but what she got instead was horrific.
December 5, 2024 M. Clarke
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Cursed Facts About Jack Wild, The Artful Dodger

Like many child actors, Jack Wild discovered that stardom wasn’t all glitz and glamor—it came with a serious dark side.
November 28, 2024 Nikolas C.
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Dizzying Facts About Teri Garr, the Neurotic Blonde With A Secret

For years, fans had been worried about Teri Garr’s bizarre limp. After nearly a decade of speculation, Garr finally broke her silence—and revealed the devastating secret that threatened to destroy her career.
November 27, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
American actor Robert De Niro as boxer Jake LaMotta in a scene from 'Raging Bull', directed by Martin Scorsese, 1980.

Wiseguy Facts About Robert De Niro, Hollywood Legend

From Taxi Driver to The Intern, few actors are as versatile and acclaimed as Robert De Niro—but no one reaches his status without some stories to tell.
November 25, 2024 David O'Shea
Actress Sylvia Sidney (1910-1999) in a publicity shot from the 1930’s, United States.

Otherworldly Facts About Sylvia Sidney, The Actress With A Rollercoaster Life

Sylvia Sidney gained a reputation for being difficult and it destroyed her career. Then, in the 80s, in a strange twist of fate—it saved it.
November 22, 2024 J. Clarke
Actress Inger Stevens in a scene from the movie "The World, The Flesh and The Devil"

Ominous Facts About Inger Stevens, Hollywood’s Star-Crossed Starlet

Inger Stevens was a Golden Globe-winning actress with a closet full of skeletons. Haunted by her demons, she would never be able to escape the shadow of death.
November 22, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
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Charming Facts About Gary Coleman, TV’s Cursed Prodigy

Gary Coleman was a breakout child star of the 1970s and became emblematic of American pop culture in the decades thereafter. But behind his sitcom short king persona, Coleman’s life was a constant battle with illness and pain–both physical and mental.
November 21, 2024 David West
Tommy Kirk In Old Yeller

Ruinous Facts About Tommy Kirk, The Disney Star With A Secret

The success of child star Tommy Kirk made a fortune for Disney—and then he simply disappeared. But what made him leave the entertainment world behind?
November 21, 2024 Byron Fast
1987 Actress Florence Henderson poses for a portrait in 1987 in Los Angeles, California.

Secretive Facts About Florence Henderson, TV's "Perfect" Mom

TV's supermom Florence Henderson spent years holding onto a secret so explosive, it would’ve had The Brady Bunch yanked off the air.
November 14, 2024 Brendan Da Costa


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