Starting your acting career with a role as huge as Luke Skywalker, a leading man in one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, is a pretty stellar intro to the scene. It’s like being especially favored by the gods, while all other actors can only smile wryly, in secret envy.
But this is all Mark Hamill will ever be known for; sadly, he was a big star that went nowhere, gradually diminishing into minor roles and voice-overs. He’s become typecast to a single character, once again filling in for the same role in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, and in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”.
Pauly Shore’s Biodome
Pauly Shore charmed his way around Hollywood, with his unusual acting style, and a locution that seemed only he could pull off. Fans were amused by him, always wanting to see more of Shore’s abilities, and he, of course, obliged.
He made regular appearances on MTV’s Spring Break specials, and in theaters, where his shows were constantly sold out. His movies "Encino Man", "Son-in-Law", and "Biodome", too, made high marks. However, Shore made a faulty decision when he went for the hastily scripted "In The Army Now", which disappointed his fans to the max. He hasn’t played a leading role since, nor has he been part of blockbuster movies.
Cutthroat Island Cost Geena Davis Her Marriage & Career
Perhaps there’s a valid reason why one should avoid having a relationship with workmates, as in Geena Davis’ case. Prior to "Cutthroat Island", she’d done pretty well in "The Fly", "Thelma and Louise", and who could forget the cult classic "Beetlejuice"?
But her pirate-action adventure movie, directed by her husband, Renny Harlin, left in its wake flotsam of wrecked relationships, production bankruptcy, and a sinking career. She later landed leading roles in "Commander in Chief", and a couple more films that very few remember. Many wonder if she’ll ever be able to break the surface again.
Elizabeth Berkley’s Showgirls
Elizabeth Berkley captured the imagination of teenagers way back in the 80s and the early 90s when she starred in the highly popular TV series, "Saved By The Bell". Berkley played the role of Jesse Spano.
Her co-stars Mario Lopez, Tiffani Thiessen, and Mark-Paul Gosselaar moved on to enjoy successful careers in the biz. Elizabeth Berkley’s development as an actress, however, took a hard hit after taking on a sensual role in the film "Showgirls". It was a daring performance, intended to highlight her versatility, but it turned bad. Her performance failed to impress to such an extent, that casting agents seemed to roundly avoid her thereafter. After that, she shifted to playing minor roles and never really fully regained her footing.
Al Pacino Misfires With Misconduct
Veteran actors normally get paid so much more for their dependability and proven success rate. Hiring Al Pacino to play a lead role usually means a movie’s success is already in the bag. In the movie "Misconduct", however, Pacino failed to work his magic.
He received harsh reviews for it, along with Anthony Hopkins, making viewers wonder what happened to this powerful duo, that normally would have been simply infallible. Frank Scheck of the Hollywood Reporter had this to say, “it’s a sort of by-the-numbers, forgettable thriller.” Monotonous and uninspiring, this movie failed to deliver the Al Pacino we have known and loved all these years.