Curtain Up, Fact Down: 50 Must-Know Facts About Actors – Part 7

Jon Heder's iconic dance finale in the cultural phenomenon comedy movie "Napoleon Dynamite" was captured with only about 10 minutes of film stock remaining. Heder performed the dance three times, and the final cut of the scene was stitched together from those takes. It's worth noting that the film achieved remarkable success, grossing $46 million with a budget of just $400,000.

Actor and former WWE superstar Dave Bautista ingeniously concealed inhalers beneath wrestling rings to manage his asthma during matches.

Peter Dinklage, best known for his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister in the medieval fantasy TV series 'Game of Thrones,' has an intriguing connection to German nobility. He is related to the Westphalian noble family "von Dincklage."

Joaquin Phoenix underwent a drastic transformation for his role in 'Joker.' The Oscar-winning actor disclosed that he lost over 50 pounds (22.6 kg) for the character and endured a grueling diet, which primarily consisted of "lettuce, asparagus, and apples." His daily intake was limited to one very modest meal.

Jim Caviezel, renowned for his portrayal of Jesus in 'The Passion of the Christ,' encountered a shocking incident while filming. He was struck by lightning during the production of the movie.

Tom Hanks occasionally enlists the vocal talents of his brother for Toy Story voiceover work when his own schedule becomes hectic.

Before achieving fame, Hugh Jackman worked as a birthday clown under the name 'Coco.' However, his clowning abilities left much to be desired, with one 6-year-old reprimanding him for his perceived lack of talent, and he earned a mere $50 for his efforts.

For the minimum daily rate (less than $1000 per day) and the additional benefit of receiving a cup of coffee from Ryan Reynolds himself, Brad Pitt agreed to make a brief cameo in "Deadpool 2."

When Will Smith was 12 years old, his grandmother discovered a notebook filled with his rap lyrics, some of which contained curse words. In response, she left him a note, advising that truly intelligent individuals don't resort to profanity when expressing themselves. This had a profound impact on Smith, leading him to make a personal commitment to avoid using profanity in his music.

Vin Diesel utilized his negotiation skills to secure the rights to the Riddick franchise from Universal Studios. He accomplished this by trading his cameo appearance in "Tokyo Drift" for full control of the franchise. Given the underwhelming performance of "Riddick 2," Diesel recognized its potential and went on to make "Riddick 3" with a more sensible budget, turning it into a success for him.